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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — It took one post online for Caulin Donaldson’s life to change.

“I picked up a piece of trash one day, and it changed my entire life,” Donaldson said.

Donaldson said his success in creating content about protecting the environment and promoting the beauty of Florida in an ethical, eco-friendly manner has allowed him to do things he never imagined.

For instance — an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall.

“I couldn’t speak, which is very rare for me. She’s so incredible,” he said. 

On top of his mission though, Donaldson said it’s allowed him to make a living beyond his expectations.

“I dropped out of college. I was literally headed down just, you know, entry level jobs for the rest of my life, and I just started talking about something I cared about, and it’s been able to financially support …