3 ABQ TikTok influencers share their stories Angelo Padilla, 22, during the ABQ TikTok Fest meet and greet on April 12. Leila Esquibel, the Sativa Diva, 38, during the ABQ TikTok Fest meet and greet on April 12. Amanda Sanchez, aka "Burquena Barbie," during the ABQ TikTok Fest meet and greet on April 12. Published May 25, 2025 - 7:00 a.m. Modified May 25, 2025 - 7:00 a.m. As featured on - 3 ABQ social media influencers share their stories The Journal met up with three of Albuquerque’s most popular TikTok stars who have found success on the platform in recent years. Surprisingly, none of them started with a business plan or even took the platform very seriously in the beginning. collection_44004e80-1942-4d34-b756-57daaae52cf5.html
As featured on - 3 ABQ social media influencers share their stories The Journal met up with three of Albuquerque’s most popular TikTok stars who have found success on the platform in recent years. Surprisingly, none of them started with a business plan or even took the platform very seriously in the beginning.
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