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From Rock Bottom to Bug Invasion Colton Bugman Williams Ep58
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- Mar 28, 2026
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Summary
What happens when you take pain, purpose, and a Volkswagen… and build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with Colton “ ” Williams — founder of Bug Invasion — to unpack a raw and real journey of transformation. Colton opens up about battling depression, alcoholism, and the weight of a difficult childhood marked by bullying… and how the Volkswagen community became the unexpected turning point that changed everything. Now 3 years sober, Colton shares how finding belonging in the VW scene gave him purpose — and ultimately inspired him to create Bug Invasion, one of the most community-driven, family-friendly VW events around. We get into: The moment everything shifted in his life How the VW community helped him rebuild from the ground up The real story behind launching Bug Invasion Why he keeps the event affordable and family-focused The struggles with sponsorships and growing an event And how giving back became his mission This episode is about more than cars — it’s about redemption, resilience, and finding your people. If you’ve ever felt stuck, alone, or searching for purpose… this one hits different. To find Colton Bugman Williams online visit : sumerduckdragway.com or email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast/donations