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The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 268. "Hangout" (With Kevin Kline)
Thank you so much Kevin Kline, for this wonderful exploration of the 'sign's of the time' and craft of tattooing. I was a very fun conversation and I found it very cathartic. I hope our Listeners think so too.
God bless you Kevin.
You can find Kevin at Tattoo Icons in Perryville, MD.
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2025-08-062h 05The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 267 "IHop" (A personal Diary Entry that has little to do with pancakes)
Just a personal entry this week. I expand on how my physical life has been lately (as well as mental and spiritual, life.). It's been a trial, but overall, an immense blessing; A blessing I attempt to communicate.
Thank you for listening and any care that you give to myself, personally. You are a blessing and I pray you continue to be blessed. May we all "hop" together, into bigger and better, futures.
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2025-07-1551 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 266 "Emotional Agility" (3:3 Diary Entry with Kelly J Mendenhall)
This is the last bit with my good friend Kelly J Mendenhall... For now. As she said, "I didn't come this far to only go this far"... or something to that effect. There's so much more ahead! This is what we all have to remind ourselves as we navigate the crap of life... Don't give up before you get to the good parts.
Kelly... Thank you. You are truly a Godsend. I love you and I'm so thrilled to finally have you on the show. We need to do more.
God bless you all and...
2025-07-101h 11The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 265 "Process not Perfection" (Diary Entry 2:3 with Kelly Mendenhall)
This week, we share more of the relationship that Kelly J Mendenhall and I (your host) have. How we manage to love each other despite differing in political views. Overall, as long as we are "Team Human" (another amazing title for this episode :P), we can work together and maintain the love.
Kelly is the friend you never knew you needed. Definitely follow her and join the mailing list on her website (click here). To join the Chronic Creatives on Facebook, click here.
Thank you so very much Kelly!
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2025-07-021h 17The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 264 "Love Terrorist" (Diary Entry 1:3 with Kelly J Mendenhall)
This week is our introduction to Kelly J Mendenhall; Artist, Disabled, Author, Advocate, Speaker and much more.
Your host has had her own pain in recent years and it was so nice to turn lemons into lemonade with someone who knows acutely what chronic pain is about. What's more, she knows how to find the humor still.
Kelly is the friend you never knew you needed. Definitely follow her and join the mailing list on her website (click here). To join the Chronic Creatives on Facebook, click here.
Thank you so very much K...
2025-06-251h 23The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 263 "What Had Happened Was..." (A personal Entry from your Host)
Your Host missed another week. Last week, I had wanted to fill you all in, but circumstances being what they were, has led to a Diary Entry, a week later, explaining a bit of what "had happened".
Love you Listeners and super grateful for your time. God bless you always!
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2025-06-1752 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 262 "A Moment of Silence" (A Host Diary Entry)
If it's between listening to this podcast or taking a moment to reflect, collect and heal... Choose the latter. I've been forced to take a moment.
Hopefully this will communicate gratitude, humility and merit, of the past few weeks. As always, praise God! Lot's of things... All good to some degree. Whether good or bad, it's all a gift.
Love you Listeners and super grateful for your time. God bless you!
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2025-06-0342 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 261 "Dreaming Again" ( A personal Entry from your Host)
This is a personal Entry. It's a bit of a ramble so be forewarned. I just wanted to share some updates and give glory to God. It's pretty positive, overall, so my hopes are that you will feel uplifted while listening. If not, just turn it off and listen to better people than me. :)
Love you Listeners and super grateful for your time. God bless you!
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2025-05-211h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 260. "Simple is Hard" (3:3 Diary Entry with Swasthik Iyengar)
It was a common theme, throughout this entire time between Swasthik Iyengar and me, that it's very hard to keep things simple. Simplicity often gets misappropriated with ease or easy, but this couldn't be further from the truth
Hat's off to Swazzy however, for she's managed the task of changing continents, within her journey, thus far. In many ways, life could have been simpler, but then agein, this wouldn't have yielded such a beautiful story and human.
Swazzy is a resident artist of Good Luck NYC. She likes to pull from her culture and faith in...
2025-05-141h 37The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 259. "The Taste of Orange" ( 2:3 Diary Entry with Swasthik Iyengar)
We are back with our 2nd piece of this 3 part, Diary Entry with Swasthik Iyengar, of Good Luck NYC. She's a fantastic artist who's gearing up for her first gallery showing in LA at the Devout Gallery. It's June 21nd.
Despite being in a major flow-state, painting, making, meditating... Swazzi gave quite a bit of time to this show by sharing how she combines her practice in tattooing with her faith.
This is the continuation of a fantastic time, meeting this beautiful talent.
Thank you Swazzi and thank you Listeners. God bless you...
2025-05-061h 34The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 258. "Saying, "Yes!"" (1 of a few with Swasthik Iyengar)Wow... What an amazing time meeting this awesome person, talent, and tattoo artist! This is the first part of our time with Swasthik Iyengar of Good Luck Tattoo in NYC. She's here, sharing her culture and at the same time, loving our culture here in the states. Our recording marked her 1st year anniversary. Welcome Swazzi!
She's lived in multiple countries and really is a rich human in terms of experience (and all the other ways that really matter)... So much in so little time, it's really wonderful to witness.
God bless you Swazzi! This s...
2025-05-011h 43The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 257. "Prayer Request" ( A Personal Entry from your Host)I think my mic might be going... That's one more prayer I need answer to... Why my audio has this terrible sound in the background? Is it the mic or the cord? Guess I'll get a new cord and see... Please God... Let it be the cord!
This week is just a call for prayer. Your host is stressed and needing some spiritual cheerleading.
Thank you Listeners... God bless us all as we traverse this crazy, non-stop, existence. Let's keep our chins up. He is risen...He is risen indeed!
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2025-04-2337 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 256. "Pouncing" ( 2:2 with Erika Lalita)
We are back with the rest of the wonderful time, we spent with Erika Lalita of Sylph Art Studios. In this next half, we learn more about being a chalk artist; Except, now that the all the wonder of this job has been revealed, we must talk about the realities.
This next part is about self care, being realistic, and what sort of things Erika manages when she's not pursuing passion.
There's always a toll to pay on the road to one's dream. Some of us discover that it's just a dream and look into som...
2025-04-151h 12The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 255. "Hold My Chalk!" (1:2 with Erika Lalita)
Erika Lalita of Sylph Art Studios, joins the podcast this week and offers us a 2 part Diary Entry, all about her time as a chalk artist (Who works mostly on public walkways, parking spaces, etc.)
In this first bit, Erika comes off all her secrets. If you watch this and think, "Oh man... I'd like to draw for a living, on the street"... This is the Diary Entry for you!
Thank you for sharing and giving so much time to this show Erika. Thank you for pursuing your passion and making the world a more...
2025-04-081h 15The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 254. "A Mid-West Goodbye" (3:3 with Ken Madden)
Well, we certainly can talk! It's probably because Ken Madden and I don't see each other often, that we are bursting by the time we finally get together? I pray we don't wait so long next time.
However, in this 3 part Diary Entry, there was a reoccurring theme of God and the gifts we are given to express God's love in this life. Ken, like me, recognizes this tremendous calling and in this 3 part series, we really look at how Ken has worked through his walk with God, all while sharing his gifts of drawing, design, gab, e...
2025-03-251h 37The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 253. "Can't Stop Won't Stop!" (2:3 with Ken Madden)Alright folks... We're set for this week and next, with the wonderful Ken Madden of MaddK Studios.
Ken got excited when I started to share my walk with God and wanted to show me and all of you, how God works and speaks, in his life.
It was so nice catching up with this distant, friend who I just keep learning more and more from. Please continue to listen as Ken an I talk about all the different ways God works and moves in our lives, our art and what's in the works for the fu...
2025-03-181h 27The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 252. "Rush to James" (1:? with Ken Madden)Our good friend, Ken Madden, is back and beyond catching up with me personally, he shares his personal story of accepting Christ.
This podcast goes in and and out of many conversations, as we often do, but Ken has a great relationship/story in regards to his walk with Christ... Check it out Listeners! Come back next week too... As there is more to come.
God bless you all!
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2025-03-111h 19The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 251. "Take my Baby" (2:2 with Scott, AKA "Noshoes")
This is Part 2 of our Diary Entry with, "Therealnoshoes" (or Scott). He's an audio producer and has quite the following on YouTube (ever growing). Definitely check him out! He's sincere and makes a point of giving authentic "reactions".
In this 2nd piece, we talk about learning practices as well as discover how Scott adopted that "forever" smile; It's not always kept him out of trouble, but it does allow him to deliver hard information, when he needs to.
No hard information in this Entry... We love him and it was a pleasure to host Noshoes, w...
2025-03-051h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry 250. "Noshoes" (1:2 with Scott, AKA "Noshoes")
This week, we have an 'interview' with Scott, AKA "Noshoes", who had to workshop his name a bit to work with the internet, making him "Therealnoshoes". He's an audio producer and is making his name known via 'reaction' videos. Definitely check him out! He's sincere and meets his viewers with a smile.
God put Scott in front of this show and it felt wrong to let the opportunity go by without gathering a Diary Entry from him. He's extremely prolific and very passionate.
This is a 2 Part Diary Entry, so we hope Listeners circle back n...
2025-02-2556 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry, # 249 "February 11th" (How God spoke from Feb. 4 - 11)
Early today (12:20am), this Diary Entry was recorded. It's been a full week and full day. This is just another personal share, but within the week and upon declaring more personal entries, there's been many beautiful people who've offered to record and share their stories. It's like God telling me that this show must be more than just a relationship between me and him... It must expand and continue to gather.
What glorious things to look forward to ahead! We'll have some new stories and some stories continued. Either way, the show goes on and the gratitude i...
2025-02-111h 29The Apprenticeship DiariesDiary Entry # 248 "February 4th" (How God Worked from Jan. 28 - Feb. 4)
Lot's to share in this week's Entry. I changed a few more things and grow more and more, excited to keep "playing" with this show/podcast/diary. I'm having fun exploring.
Much happened, so I'll let you all listen.
Special shout outs to:
Allie Oxenblood
WV Home Educators Association
Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery
Rico Illiano... because he's my Turkey!
Thank you Diary Listeners and God bless us all!
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2025-02-041h 22The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 247 "January 28th" (How God moved this week)
There were several themes this week as I'll let you discover for yourself. We're sticking to the title being the date, but some growth has happened in pre-show preparation. Praise God!
Drink more water Listeners and remember:
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you."
~ A quote from Winnie the Pooh, and A.A. Milne (When I read this, I hear God speaking to me).
Please, do yourselves a f...
2025-01-281h 36The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 246 "January 21st" (A Diary Entry from your Host)
Happy MLK Jr Day and Inauguration Day!...
I'm rushed to production today. This Diary Entry was not as streamline as it was last week. Of course, "God laughs when man plans".
So, this week's Entry is rather all over the place. I call for prayers to be made and announce prayers answered. I also give some drama advice (both in cinema and within interpersonal relationships).
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2025-01-221h 17The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 245 "January 14th" (A Diary Entry from your Host)This is something a bit new. I'm (Amy) amazed how long I was able to speak and how much more I could have concerning the happenings this week.
This is my first attempt to chronicle how God moves and speaks, in my life. I'm leaning into this being both a Diary and a work dedicated to the glory of God.
This was pure and mostly freeform. As I admit, it's not concise, but if nothing else, I pray it will be entertaining. Above all, I want to share my life as a perspective and my...
2025-01-151h 53The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 244 "A New Look" (A Diary Announcement from your Host)
In this year of our Lord 2025, your host changes the "look" of the show and shares more about what's planned ahead. Mostly, things are being put in focus and one determination is clear... All to the glory of God.
As always, there is endless gratitude and love for all our Diary Listeners. We pray for many more years of Entries ahead.
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2025-01-081h 27The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 243 "May We All Ascend Together... But F Flies" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Nicole DeRoy)Thank you for coming back and checking out this second piece of our talk with Nicole DeRoy of Ascension Tattoo in Sedona, AZ.
We talk about the "street-shop" vibe and what gifts it yields to a newer artist. Nicole is also, one of the only artists in Sedona that integrates energy work with the tattoo service. She does "ceremonial" tattoos and shares some of the benefits of this kind of tattoo experience.
Then... We get a quick visit from Rico who eats soup with us and shares a bit of his experience.
Thank you...
2024-12-311h 38The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 242. "Present" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Nicole DeRoy)Nicole is back! This is another check-in with the wonderful, Nicole DeRoy (now resident artist at Ascension Tattoo).
We've lived more life, learned more things; We're officially a Condo Crew! Post Paradise, we just wanted to sit down and talk about the latest happenings.
This is a perfect, chill, reflective, show that we hope, helps keep folks moving towards personal betterment and healing... As well as reminding us that the greatest joy can only be had in the "present".
Hope everyone had a great Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa! Ours was overwhelming, but a pure bl...
2024-12-271h 05The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 241 "Full Ass" (A personal Entry from your Host)This is historic!... This Diary Entry is less than 15 mins long. This is an "Amy" record and hopefully, the mark of a fresh new year.
Have a powerful week Diary Listeners! God bless you all.
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2024-12-1015 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 240 "So Metal" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Allie Oxenblood)Part 2 was so much fun with Allie Oxenblood, the Treehouse Tattooer. We finally talk about her apprenticeship. Yay!!! It is wild and the source of so much laughter, despite the very real and scary situations. As determined within this show, life can either cause tears or laughter... Either way, we gotta get through.
Allie... Thank you so much! This was a wonderful time and you were so gracious and gave such great advice at the end. Bless you and let's do this again.
God bless you all!
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2024-12-041h 08The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 239 "Piercing the Veil" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Allie Oxenblood)This is Part 1 of our 2 Part Diary Entry with Allie Oxenblood, the Treehouse Tattooer. I think Allie does a great job introducing herself in her IG bio: "Tattooin, Tale-tellin, pot-stirring, liberty loving, dissident mountain mama. Ceremonial treehouse tattooing in Appalachia, WV."
In this piece, we talk all things God and explore some of Allie's time tattooing. In truth, this was off-script from the start and in order to get to Allie's apprenticeship days, we might have to meet again.
Hopefully, this podcast went rogue in the best ways. Your host certainly enjoyed herself.
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2024-11-271h 15The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 238 "A Real Sweetheart" (3:3 Diary Entry with Kevin Kline)In this last third of his Diary Entry, we talk about wisdom with Kevin Kline of Tattoo Icons (Perryville, MD); How important wisdom is and all the different ways to acquire wisdom (the funny and stupid ways). Kevin shares what his hopes are for the next 5 years and shouts out some epic influences he's had already; Influences that give him hope and inspiration for the future.
Overall, this show is honored to know such a sweet human as Kevin. It's obvious that he cares deeply about the work and those he practices with.
Thank you s...
2024-11-191h 06The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 237 "A Good Conversation" (Diary Entry 2:3 with Kevin Kline)Welcome back to our time with Kevin Kline of Tattoo Icons, in Perryville, MD. In this second piece, we talk early days getting tattooed, healthcare, imposter syndrome and inspiration.
Thank you all for coming back to this "good conversation" with Kevin. We hope this is the first of many Diary Entries with this new talent.
May we all rise together and keep doing the reps to make us better. I love you Listeners and have eternal gratitude. Thank you Kevin for all this time. It was so nice to finally chat with you and learn...
2024-11-131h 03The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 236 "A Wise Choice" (Diary Entry 1:3 with Kevin Kline)Part 1 of this 3 part Diary Entry is called "A Wise Choice" because Kevin Kline made a wise choice to get fully into tattooing again, before he came on the podcast. He knew the ups and downs of his time, trying to get into tattooing and he wanted to put a good foot forward before he talked too much. Now, as a member of the Tattoo Icons crew, he can start sharing with us and we can shout out his story.
More, it's November 5th, General Election Day and we all should be out to make solid choices...
2024-11-061h 02The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 235 "An Honest Assessment" (After Paradise with your host)This wasn't an assessment of the Paradise Tattoo Gathering. It was a personal assessment of how I felt after I went to this gathering and the specific ways that I really stretched beyond my limits.
At the end, as tired as I am, I'm so grateful and have nothing but great moments to recall.
This life is a blessing and so are each and every Listener of the show! Thank you to all who made Paradise amazing (you know who you are). God bless you all... as well as the pets!
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2024-11-0344 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 234 "The Family That Plays Together" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Lewis Bunn)This is Part 2 and the last portion of our time with Lewis Bunn or "Lewie" . Lewis is an Englishman, living in Australia and he's been working his body to the bone to give his kids and wife, a better life. In this second half of his show, we hear about the really cool family Lewie has; They are all wicked talented!
Lewis was in construction but wanted to pursue a better life for his family. By giving into his heart, moving across the world and seeking a life as a tattoo artist, Lewis is really a great exa...
2024-10-231h 12The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 233 "A Better Life" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Lewis Bunn)Lewis Bunn or "Lewie" , has been apart of this podcast, on the back channels, since the beginning. In the background of this podcast's growth, Lewis was trying to get into tattooing. He's an Englishman, living in Australia and he's been working his body to the bone to give his kids and wife, a better life.
Lewis had a trade but wanted to pursue a passion in the arts. Tattooing is this for many out there and since 2019, Lewis has been keeping in touch with this podcast; Trying to make friends and get into a field that isn't e...
2024-10-151h 29The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 232 "Touching Base" (A personal Diary Entry)I had a movie day with family today (hence my late podcast release) and this is one of two movies that I've seen lately. For a person who typically doesn't find too much reason to go to the movies, I'm rather struck by the saturation of movie-going; I'll give my take on one of the movies that I've already seen as well as let you all in on why I went (today) to see the other one. Now I feel like I need a whole other podcast recording, just for my movie reviews.
I chat about post-marital-bliss...
2024-10-021h 24The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 231 "Better than Sharpie" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Jordan Kiser)Alright... We're back with the second half of our time with the lovely PMU artist, Jordan Kiser, of Magic Mirror Tattoo and Piercings ( in Millersville, MD). In this next part, Jordan shares some specific success stories and how deeply in-love with permanent makeup, she is.
This time was all a wonderful blessing and Jordan was gracious enough to forgive me, when I stood her up (with my birthday celebrations) and had to reschedule. I'm so glad she's determined and forgiving, as we really got a great 2 part Diary Entry, from her and her family.
Bless...
2024-09-241h 02The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 230 "Family Support" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Jordan Kiser)Jordan Kiser is a wonderful PMU (Permanent Makeup) artist at Magic Mirror Tattoos and Piercing, in Millersville, MD. She was awarded "Best PMU tattoo artist of 2022" and keeps aiming up. This is only Part 1 of our time with Jordan... We had a storm naturally, split our time up. I do believe it was divine.
What you'll see in this 1st piece, is that Jordan has been quite encouraged to tattoo; She'd have to have been pushed to leave a dream job where she got to swim with dogs for a living.
Thank you Jordan! Bless...
2024-09-171h 00The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 229 "Beyond Me" (Your Host is getting married!)I'm already so critical of so much but the most important thing to note about this episode is that Rico and I are getting married this upcoming Sunday.
I just wanted to share all that I've been thinking and feeling with you listeners, as Rico and I get closer and closer, to the big day.
Next week, I'll no longer be Amy Nicholls but Amy Illiano. It'll probably be the only way anyone would ever confuse me with being Italian.
God bless you Listeners. Your love and support of this podcast has meant...
2024-09-111h 03The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 228 "If not for..." (Diary Entry 3:3 with Wheelyum Dee)This week is the wrap up with Wheelyum Dee, of The Wilted Rose, located in Chattanooga, TN.
This whole time has been a divine blessing. "If not for" a hacker who almost hacked your host (using Wheelyum's identity) this podcast wouldn't have happened. It's crazy how we come together in this life and what's more, it's not over.
We look forward to having more moments with you Wheelyum. This was a great podcast series (Diary Entry). Let's do this again. In the meantime, you rock your cotton candy and we'll try to keep providing a...
2024-09-031h 24The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 227 "High on Grace" (Diary Entry 2:3 with Wheelyum Dee)Welp, we pick right up where we left off last week with Wheelyum Dee. We learn more, not only about Wheelyum's journey into tattooing, but also his approach to a lot in life. Mostly, we can see a lot of faith in God; A lot of humility, as Wheelyum has had a lot of trials in his life.
We know that you still struggle with a lot Wheelyum, but you're not alone. You got friends and fellow souls who understand the struggle. Keep smiling and you keep planting those seeds. Your heart is showing and what it s...
2024-08-271h 15The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 226 "It's Cotton Candy!" (Diary Entry 1:3 with Wheelyum Dee)How divine an intervention that brought Wheelyum Dee into the forefront of this podcast's world? Even more divine, we are able to wish Wheelyum's daughter, Ashley, a "Happy Heavenly Birthday" today, as this first part launches on her birthday. Wheelyum honors her passing, each year by giving away a Disney tattoo.
God is good in so many ways. Please make sure to block "@wheellyyum.dee" on IG (Wheelyum was hacked) and follow the real Wheelyum, over on Facebook. He's working in Chattanooga, TN at The Wilted Rose.
Thank you so much for your time Wheelyum! P...
2024-08-201h 19The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 225 "Next Chapter" (A Diary Entry with Miss Vampira (Mary))Mary Minahan is back! She's more broadly known as Miss Vampira and when this show first met Mary, she was a wee apprentice who moved from coast to coast, to pursue her passion to be a tattoo artist.
Her first 2 part, Diary Entries (Ep. 90 & 91), were the perfect illustration of where Mary was... Trying her heart out but with bad audio engineering (the fault of this podcast host... Sorry Mary!) and a starter tattoo studio, only so much could happen within.
Now... Mary is at her dream studio with Grit N Glory and Megan Massacre (kinda...
2024-08-131h 16The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 224 "Staying Entertained" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Jake Meeks)We pick right back up where we left off last week, with Jake Meeks of the Fireside Tattoo Network. You'll have to listen in to see what else we discuss, but I promise that you will stay entertained. Jake always has so much to offer.
Thank you so very much Jake! We are honored by you and your time; Thank you for your continued efforts to inform and educate yourself, as well as the next generation of artist. You're a great guy!
Bless you and thank you Diary Listeners! We are nothing without your time a...
2024-08-0751 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 223 "How Well Can You Drive?" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Jake Meeks)Super stoked to get Jake Meeks of the Fireside Tattoo Network, on the podcast. This is a story that really hasn't been aired much as on Jake's podcast, he really tries to take the focus off himself and give the floor to his guests.
In this first part, we'll learn how Jake found himself in both art and tattooing. We'll understand the relevance of good driving and how much it played a role in Jake's early days, cutting his teeth, in the tattoo world.
Thank you so very much Jake! We are honored by you a...
2024-07-3046 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 222 "ADD" (Ah, Da, Da) ( A personal Diary Entry from your Host)This is just a brief check in to thank Gunnar, Paradise, all behind Paradise, share a bit of what has me all over the place these days and lastly, announcing my time with Jake Meeks of Fireside; A two part Diary Entry on his time getting into tattooing will release next Tuesday (Part 1).
God bless you Listeners and know that I'm forever grateful for you.
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2024-07-2337 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 221 "The Choice is Yours!" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Gunnar Gaylord)In this second half, Gunnar Gaylord offers a powerful message about personal accountability. He expands on where he's at in his journey now and gives more beautiful insights. He's also a great pet sitter.
Gunnar is such a great human and incredible talent. He's been tattooing for 27 years and is going to be presenting his seminar "27" at this year's Paradise Tattoo Convention.
Do yourself a favor and look into the APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooistis) by clicking here. Do so, even if you're not a tattoo artist; As a tattoo collector, it would be wise t...
2024-07-161h 21The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 220 "New Beginnings" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Gunnar Gaylord)Gunnar Gaylord is such a beautiful person and incredible talent. He's been tattooing for 27 years and is going to be presenting his seminar "27" at this year's Paradise Tattoo Convention.
Listen in and fall in love with Gunnar, as he talks about his early days and his love for tattooing. Moreover, do Gunnar the pleasure of looking into the APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooistis) by clicking here.
Legislation is going to hit tattooing whether we like it or not, so the Alliance aims to keep it in the hands of tattoo practitioners.
This is a...
2024-07-091h 27The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 219 "The Sincerest Form of Flattery" (A personal Diary Entry)God bless you and thank you, Apprenticeship Diary Listeners!
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2024-07-031h 03The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 218 "Scholarship" (An exciting announcement)I'm so very honored and pleased to re-launch this wonderful news which first aired on Fireside Tattoo Network. This news is worth re-stating as Tattoo Career Builders expands this endeavor, all the time, so that this can be as big and bountiful as we all what it to be.
Listen in to hear this wonderful plan as we move towards Paradise Tattoo Gathering in October. It could mean someone deserving gets aid in attending.
Read more about this undertaking: here.
~ We are affiliates of Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to ge...
2024-06-261h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 217 "What We Leave Behind" (Your host confronts death and it's impact)This Entry confronts an inevitability of life... Death.
There have been a few big deaths for the tattoo industry, along with your host personally and these recent events have spawned this week's reflection; How to confront death and what is so incredible when we seek to serve others. This podcast explores the special place we servants hold in the lives of our clients; How vital it is to be aware of what we do and why we do it.
At the end of this Entry, there's some exciting news that involves tattoo education and the...
2024-06-191h 02The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 216 "I Am a Conservative" (A personal confession by your Host)I'm coming out and elaborating in this week's Diary Entry. There's a few confessions and attempts to outline my concepts of things.
This is a further submission to this podcast expressing a want to be as transparent as I can be with Listeners; A willingness to be seen.
Check it out and remember: If you're not having a good time listening, no one is holding you hostage. If it hurts you, know that I want everyone to do what feels best with the precious time we have. I love you all regardless if you agree...
2024-06-111h 17The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 215 "Plague Survivor" (Your host is back!)This is a personal entry that really celebrates the return to health and well-being.
As most who listen know, your host was suffering burnout and then, as if it could be bet on, fell ill last week. We don't know what this mysterious plague was but it leveled your host enough that all work had to cease for the most part and no show could be recorded.
Now, there is a renewal of self and a want to rebrand (cause we can never stop!).
Listen in to hear the almost 100%, well, voice of...
2024-06-051h 00The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 214 "How Far Can I Push?" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Kyle Devaney (Ghost)) Kyle Devaney's (Kyle Ghost) is a very tenacious human who keeps high aims for himself and we (I) think it's best if all who listen to this podcast, know the expectations. If you want to work with Kyle at his new studio (Ghost Gallery Tattoo Company) , expect a serious place that will push you. Especially expect as much if you're wanting an apprenticeship from Kyle. As you'll hear, even those closest to Kyle, don't get off lightly.
Thank you so much for this time Kyle. You're a Dad and now a shop owner; I know how hard fr...
2024-05-211h 03The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 213 "The Knowledge Hunter" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Kyle Devaney (Ghost))I only kid because I love you man! Had to do an Aussie spin-off with the name of this first piece of Kyle Devaney's (Kyle Ghost) Diary Entry.
Kyle has been in the business for 7 years and pretty much had to frog-hop to one situation to another, in order to be the artist he is today (very talented btw!); He's landed in his own studio (Ghost Gallery Tattoo Company) and I thought this would be a great time to reflect on all that's been learned.
Thank you so much for this time Kyle. You're a...
2024-05-151h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 212 "When it Rains it Pours" (A Raw Entry)A few days late and perhaps a dollar short? Not sure of much right now as I ( your host ) have been super swamped and am completely late with this Diary Entry.
This is just a check in and a chance to share some cool audio I got of a storm in Oklahoma. Moreover, I kinda announce that I'm getting married? It is an announcement but because I tell it as I do, I really can't account for how unofficial it comes off. LOL!
Happy late Cinco de Mayo and officially, Happy 38th birthday to my...
2024-05-1150 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 211 "OK Roadtrip" (All about your Host's time in Oklahoma)I had a blast on my roadtrip and wanted to share some of the highlights of my time in Oklahoma City with Gold Fang Gallery as well as my time in Tulsa with Karma Body Modifications.
It was a wonderful guest visit at both studios but so much more happened along the way.
If you're in an industry that can travel, do it! It's very good for both the soul and progressing as a professional (networking). It can be done on a budget and in terms of vacations, I find it's best to combine work an...
2024-05-011h 07The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 210 "Legos" (2:2 Diary Entry with JD Brosius)Legos!!!! At first I thought that JD Brosius (of Rapture Tattoo Emporium in PA) said, "Let go!"... but no... He said, "Legos". In truth, whether I heard one or the other, the bliss one gets is the same if Legos are bought or if one just decides to "Let go". LOL! Listen in and see what JD does with this wonderful medium.
JD is someone that your host is going to make some more time for because, like your host, he and his wife (Chandra), are professional nerds who love to do art nights and share those t...
2024-04-241h 05The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 209 "An 80's Kid" (Diary Entry 1:2 with JD Brosius)I really loved this time with JD Brosius of Rapture Tattoo Emporium (PA). Every time I record with someone, I learn so much about all the people that surround me and how very vast they are; I also lament how limited I I am in that I don't have infinite time here, on Earth, to play with them.
JD is someone that your host is going to make some more time for because, like your host, he and his wife, are professional nerds who love to do art nights and share those times with the internet. We...
2024-04-171h 05The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 208 "Respect & Love" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Josh Hoffman)This is when we really start seeing Josh's passion ignite. He truly dedicates himself to tattooing in this next half. It takes a lot to know when to make the next move, as we'll learn by the end of this last Diary Entry; For now. :)
Thank you so very much Josh and all the beautiful humans over at Rapture Tattoo Emporium.
Love you Listeners! Thanks for added grace today.
You can find Josh Hoffman here on the Rapture website.
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) f...
2024-04-101h 21The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 207 "Aimless" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Josh Hoffman)"Aimless" is the view of Josh Hoffman (his word), but the truth is that he just really cared; Cared so much that he didn't want to ruin something he loved very much (art).
Josh is now a professional artist who pursues his craft through tattooing, over at Rapture Tattoo Emporium (Mechanicsburg, PA).
Sometimes, caring too much causes paralysis. It's important to know that there will be failure, but as long as we genuinely give a shit, it's going to be alright; We also have people around us who care and will help shepherd us in...
2024-04-031h 26The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 206 "Hope" (A personal entry from your host)Bridges are collapsing and your host is feeling the feels. Something that wasn't mentioned within this Entry was that I've been trying my hand at some decorative sewing and within trying to do this embroidered, bathroom sign, I kept messing up on the word "Hope".
It's been a week (to say the least) for your host and this is truly a venting session. The "hope" is that it has bigger impact than this moment in time, but, at the very least, something was said, made, posted and released... So there's that!
Love you Listeners and...
2024-03-271h 12The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 205 "Some Patience" (A rare movie review from your host)Not only are you going to get the "skinny" on Cabrini today (A fabulous film produced by Angel Studios) but also getting to hear a bit of my terrible singing voice as I attempt a bit of a Alanis Morrissette, classic. I'm dealing with the beautiful buds physically, as my allergies are raging. It's a little Diary Entry, that hopefully will have you go see a great film and take some Claritin.
Happy Spring Diary Listeners!
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years...
2024-03-2040 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 204 "Ticks, Birds & A.I." (2:2 Diary Entry with Gabe Ripley)There's a wonderful parable in this Diary Entry, about boundaries and it really helped influence me a lot. My hope is that it will give each of you Listeners, food for thought as you soak up the wisdom of the wonderful, Gabe Ripley of Tattoo Now. (In connection with Reinventing the Tattoo and Fireside Tattoo).
Have a beautiful week Listeners and to all who read these show notes, I wanted to tell you about the best movie I've ever seen (Cabrini . You might not have to pay to see it as Angel Studios has a Pay-it-Forward program...
2024-03-121h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 203 "What Can be Given Can be Taken Away" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Gabe Ripley)I'm so thrilled to bring the man behind so much, to our Listeners: Gabe Ripley of Tattooed Now and truly, an icon in the tattoo industry.
Gabe is behind a lot of the growth that has happened in the world of tattooing, over the last few decades. His work, behind the scenes, in the tech world, has meant worlds to us artists. Tattoo Now is a leading forum that when I was a wee apprentice, was where we all went to grow as tattoo professionals.
With the help of Gabe, many artists have risen to ba...
2024-03-071h 05The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 202 "Permitted" (A personal Diary Entry from your host)This is a personal entry where I, Amy Nicholls, talk about my time with GRAB firearms, Guntry, handguns, tattoo licenses, different states, barriers to entry... It's thick and circuitous, but it all wraps up in a nice way so that we all know by the end that permission doesn't really have much to do with proficiency.
Please email me if you'd like to learn more. :)
As always, thank you for your listening time; God bless and great week!
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits...
2024-02-281h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 201 "Compounding Interest" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Bailey Jene Moran)Since, in the beginning of Bailey Jene Moran's life, she took the stable job route and worked at a bank, this two part, Diary Entry, is teaming with banking references. ;) It's also so illustrative of all the risks someone has to take to cash-in on investments.
We can't wait to watch this budding talent as she navigates her apprenticeship years; See what kind of "returns" she'll get for pursuing her passion? ;) Frankly, we have full confidence in her.
Like her parents, we see greatness in Bailey. Make sure to follow her as she grows!
2024-02-2153 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 200 "Investment Banking" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Bailey Jene Moran)Wow!!! Our 200th Diary Entry! Such a cool thing and it was so great to mark this moment with our time recording Bailey Jene Moran of Karma Body Modifications, in Tulsa, OK.
Bailey is just starting her journey into tattooing, but because she struck us as someone who knows how to invest well, in the beginning, we decided to have her on the show.
Thank you so much Bailey (Rick too, as her mentor). You're already making moves that will pay in dividends, later.
God bless you Listeners!
~Sound Design by...
2024-02-1353 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp 199. "Golden Prosperity" (A personal Diary EntrySetting boundaries, cleaning out spaces, all while drinking tea and gearing up for what's ahead in 2024.
We are full swing into this year now. Boy... Does time fly! This episode shares some personal reflections and lets you all know about the carnivore diet (in my experience), as well as some other happenings in your hosts life.
Stay tuned for next week as we are coming in with more interviews as well as looking into Valentine's Day.
Love you all so much!
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck...
2024-02-071h 09The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 198 "The Reward" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Jess and Kevin Farrand)What an amazing story of hope. Just goes to show you that in life, it's worth risking big if the reward amounts to the kind of success that Jess and Kevin Farrand, have found.
Make sure to watch this power couple as it seems like they are paving the way for lots of big things ahead. Also, they are guest-spotting in Hawaii and this show wishes them the safest of travels.
Thank you so much Jess and Kevin. We'll have to stay in touch and the hope is to interview more of the souls over a...
2024-01-311h 06The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 197 "Risk" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Jess & Kevin Farrand)This was an instant joy as both Jess and Kevin Farrand, come with bright smiles and so much hope for wonderful things in this world.
This is a couple who have "risked" much to pursue all passions. It's a powerful story and so far, it's produced glorious happenings.
Our hope is that this gives Listeners a boldness of spirit; We can only ask outside of ourselves so much until we just have to risk high and obey the inner truth.
Thank you for this gift Jess and Kevin. You both give me sooooooo mu...
2024-01-241h 00The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 196 "Snow Day" (A personal Diary Entry)I've been rebounding from some travel and some personal stuff. I apologize that I won't be following the amazing Nick Baxter with another origin story. Next week!
For now, I share some personal thoughts and happenings.
God bless you and many thanks, Diary Listeners!
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years of audio support that was the foundation of this podcast. Bless you Chuck!
~New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at...
2024-01-1741 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 195 ”D.I.Y. Punk Rock Vibes” (A Diary Entry with Nick Baxter)It's so odd to say that Nick Baxter, of all people, has earned his place with me as an icon. He was epic when I started my apprenticeship. He was deserving of much praise then, but at that time, I couldn't find the energy to care. I noted the obvious: That he's an incredible artist with a perpetual youthful look. However, it took another 15 years for me to watch this incredible artist and finally, get to the point of a bit of anxiety in interviewing him.
Nick Baxter of (Art Realm Tattoo and Art Gallery in Austin, T...
2024-01-101h 24The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 194 ”Resolutions” (A Personal Diary Entry)Happy 2024 Diary Listeners!!!
This Entry is exactly what the title asserts: I talk about what I'm resolving to do at the start of this year (as cliche as it is).
Please help keep me accountable and I will be praying for us all as we usher in another year. I'll be grateful for each moment I get, here, on Earth, in this life. As always, I'm grateful for all of you who take the time to listen and share with me and this podcast.
God bless you all! Looking forward to rising with a...
2024-01-0356 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 193 ”False Confidence or True Success?” (Dairy Entry 2:2 with Byron Brooks)This is titled as a question because it's hard to say what any individual's experience would be, but in the case of Byron Brooks, it seems that no matter the "falseness of the confidence", he always manages to succeed.
Thank you Byron! Listeners: If in Raleigh, NC, go to Goodnight's Comedy Club and catch Byron, as well as many other amazing comedians.
Wishing you all a safe, fun, joyous, New Year's Eve and a powerful 2024!
God Bless us all!
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn...
2023-12-2852 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 192 ”Human Chess” (Diary Entry 1:2 with Byron Brooks)In order to title this podcast, an article was referenced on Goldcomedy.com, entitled: "How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can make you a better comedian", by Dagmara Citron. (Just a bit of light reading, in case you'd like to learn more.)
You see, the focus of this week's podcast is Byron Brooks; A BJJ instructor at Ground Control Owings Mills and a stand-up comedian.
It was an honor to finally talk more with Byron and learn more about his beginnings in both BJJ and stand-up. He's a very talented guy as he also is a graphic designer.
2023-12-2053 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 191 ”Boobs and Tattoos” (Diary Entry 2:2 with Lita Edwards)We hope that as you tune in to listen to this 2nd piece of Lita Edwards Diary Entry, that you'll go, follow and check out her work at Boobs and Tattoos.
This podcast go reprimanded the last time we dared to show the wonderful work of this artist who really likes to help people reclaim a sense of beauty through tattooing boobs, nipple restoration and scar cover-ups. Social Media doesn't seem mature enough for this content. We ask that you seek it out yourself as you listen to this champion of an artist, who gives back what s...
2023-12-131h 16The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 190 ”Life’s Metamorphosis” (Diary Entry 1:2 with Lita Edwards)What a fantastic lady! Yet another gem of a human that Rico and I, had the pleasure to meet at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering:
Lita Edwards of Metamorphosis Ink in FL and lead to Boobs and Tattoos, is this week's star; As well as next weeks!
We highlight many things in this time but the biggest thing that I saw about Lita is how much of a courageous human she is. In all incidents, she rose to the challenge and did so with quite a bit of humility. Bravo to her and many thanks. She...
2023-12-061h 11The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 189 ”Keep it Moving” (Diary Entry 2:2 with Killian Moon)What a fun human to have met. I really got into this conversation with Killian Moon (Located in Atlanta, Georgia and works out of "The Magic Eye").
Killian is a mover and shaker. I appreciated this very fun exchange we had. Hopefully, as much as it wasn't an "interview" as much as it was a solid back and forth (we shared a lot of ideas), I hope that it shows Killian well and yields some great nuggets of wisdom for you Listeners.
Thank you so much Killian! You're to be admired my friend.
G...
2023-11-291h 18The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 188 ”Moon Landing” (1:2 Diary Entry with Killian Moon)One of my favorite beers is Killian's Red and that's one of the fun facts I shared with Killian Moon, when I met him at Paradise Tattoo Gathering.
Right away, I was caught by Killian's personality (He's like a human cat
2023-11-221h 19The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 187 ”Sponge Ya Lata” (2:2 Diary Entry with Nicole DeRoy)This is a wonderful second half with Nicole DeRoy, as in this part of her Diary Entry, we get the sense that she's taking the power back and finding her rhythm in the tattoo world.
Listen in to hear the origins of this phrase "Sponge ya lata," and what this symbolizes for Nicole in her tattoo journey.
Remember, you can find Nicole working in RI at Acme Ink Tattoo. You can also follow her spiritual work by clicking here.
Thank you so very much Nicole. So honored to meet you early in your...
2023-11-151h 10The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 186 ”Learning to Walk with Grace in the Journey” (Diary Entry 1:2 with Nicole DeRoy)After Paradise Tattoo Gathering, it was clear that this show needed to gather the apprenticeship journey's of both "Nicoles" that Rico and I got to stay with at Jiminy Peak, MA.
This week, we hear from Nicole DeRoy of Acme Ink Tattoo, in RI. She's had a very fettered start as her apprenticeship started in 2020. Beyond Covid, Nicole found many hurdles in her learning journey that we break down in this first part.
Listen in and hear another wild 2020, origin story; It certainly required stamina and grace.
Thank you Nicole! We know that...
2023-11-081h 13The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 185 ”Gifted and Grateful” (Diary Entry 2:2 with Nicole Williams)In this second part, of Nicole Williams' Diary Entry, we hear nothing but gratitude. She admits that this is all so much better then she had imagined and how glorious her mentor Scott, has been. Scott owns and operates Trident Tattoo Company in PA.
Nicole is so humble and super voracious for knowledge. She is just getting started and already has gotten tattooed and put before legends in this industry. What's more, she does the task of taking inventory so that she never forgets why she's where she is.
We are so happy to know...
2023-11-011h 04The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 184 ”The Apothecary of Tattoos” (Diary Entry 1:2 with Nicole Williams)Thank you for your patience Listeners. We ARE extremely excited to highlight Nicole Williams of Trident Tattoo Company (PA studio). She just graduated her apprenticeship and we are happy to get her first, podcast debut.
We've watched Nicole for a while and this was such a cool moment. Deeply honored Nicole and for your Listeners, we always have endless gratitude.
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years of audio support that was the foundation of this podcast. Bless you Chuck!
~New I...
2023-10-251h 04The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 183 ”Scale” (Diary Entry 3:3 with Casey Hart)Deepest gratitude to Casey Hart, owner and operator of Fox wood Tattoo Collective, located in Eldersburg, MD.
In this last part, we hear about some of how Casey has integrated her her education in holistic healing with her tattooing practice. It's really cool, to put it mildly. ( I want (your host) to experience it, to be frank!)
I can't tell you all the gratitude I have for Casey and this 3 part podcast submission (Diary Entry Series). Casey really inspired me and I feel assured that the energy of this time will continue to ripple outwards to a...
2023-10-181h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesEp.182 ”Create” (Diary Entry 2:3 with Casey Hart)Welcome back to this second part with Casey Hart. In this second piece, Casey continues to share space with this show and yield more and more insights with our Listeners.
As we sat in Casey's studio (Fox wood Tattoo Collective) , in these comfy chairs, we talked about a lot of discomfort and the necessity to embrace discomfort when the aim is to transform.
This entire, three-part-podcast, is littered with inspiration. Casey has invoked so much in her life and what's more is that she continues to welcome more; It shows immense perseverance and adds credence to he...
2023-10-1159 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 181 ”Initiate” (Dairy Entry 1:3 with Casey Hart)So much was going on in the life of Casey Hart, over the past few years, we just had to catch up and get the scoop.
Our last time with Casey, she was in Covid-land with the rest of us. She also worked along with her mentor (in his studio) and had just taken on her first apprentice.
NOW... Casey, in just a few years, has opened her own studio (Fox wood Tattoo Collective) and her apprentice has graduated to fellow tattoo artist and partner in all things business. Not only that, but Casey has tr...
2023-10-041h 01The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 180 ”Downstream” (Diary Entry 2:2 with John Simmonds)Again, we got that same audio challenge this week, but we're confident that John Simmonds is worth struggling through. He's truly a wealth of knowledge. Thank you Listeners, for your patience with this podcast's audio engineering deficiencies.
In this second part, we learn more about the spiritual connection that John has to all that he does. He's so amazingly articulate and we know that this time illustrates what an astounding human he is in all ways.
John's company is Eden Health Md and you can read about and contact John here.
God bless...
2023-09-271h 21The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 179 ”Upstream” (Diary Entry 1:2 with John Simmonds)So excited to introduce my friend and acupuncturist, John Simmonds. John is smart with his health and well-being, so he doesn't fetter his life with social media; Instead, you can find John and all the brilliant services he offers, on his website that you can view here.
The title of this show was inspired by the journey of the Koi as John has this Japanese legend tattooed to him; 1/2 of this "koi journey" was tattooed on John's left side, by your host (Amy C Nicholls).
Koi, Yin Yang, holistic medicine as well as some amazing...
2023-09-201h 08The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 178 ”Tables” (A personal Diary Entry)Okay, so the one thing that I think is discovered for sure is that I, Amy Nicholls, will not be recording from the car anymore. There's been an issue with how the audio is saved/formatted and converting it to be edited/produced, so please enjoy this last time, Amy decides to record in her car.
Beyond this preface, you will have to cross the "table" to find out why this podcast is named as it is.
It's wonderful discovering with all of you Listeners. Sending love and light to all of you as we r...
2023-09-131h 37The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 177 ”Truth, Trials and Experimentations” (What a crazy personal Entry)I'm pressed for time as 7pm is my new deadline, so I'll be brief:
This was an odd week, but you'll experience a sense of that in today's Entry.
Happy Belated Labor Day! The hope is that everyone had a very good holiday and with this podcast release, the prayer is for everyone to have a blessed week. Love you Listeners!
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years of audio support that was the foundation of this podcast. Bless you Chuck!...
2023-09-061h 03The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 176 ”Six 7’s” (The answer to the Ultimate Question)Just as in "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy", the "answers" that are revealed in this week's Diary Entry, might not live up to the hype of "Ultimate"; This is quite fine and we do hope that there is much life to live and many more questions to ask/answer.
God bless you Listeners!
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years of audio support that was the foundation of this podcast. Bless you Chuck!
~New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "J...
2023-08-301h 25The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 175 ”Probably Definitely” (An Entry that your Host hopes makes sense.)Rico says "probably definitely", too much to not note; It felt right as a title for this week's Entry.
In this Entry, I (Amy) shout out a lot of people. My hope is that they all will get a "follow" or some interest, from those who tune in.
Sending love to all my fellow August babies as I'm about to turn 42 on the 24th of this month. As you'll learn, it's "prime time" and I'm probably, definitely, moving on that.
Love you Listeners!
They are: Nicole Williams, Jillian, Rebecca, John Simmonds , Ka...
2023-08-231h 17The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 174 ”Coffee and Time” (A personal Entry from your Host)Just checking in this week Listeners. I've been a hot mess lately and it's mostly because my routine (if ever there was one) has utterly, been shattered. Listen in if you need your "Amy" fix. I have some insights that might interest you as well as some beautiful sound bites from the chicken farm.
As always, this show has endless gratitude for your time and attention.
~Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico's our intro and exit man)
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exi...
2023-08-1743 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 173 ”Dropping Balls” (A personal Entry from you Host)We go from "Juggling" to "Dropping Balls" and it took 2 solid, very long, fettered, weeks, to know what to pick up again.
Listen in to see what these last 2 weeks have been about and what they have to yield for us all.
Thank you always Listeners. Have a very blessed week!
~Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico's our intro and exit man)
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years of audio support that was the foundation of this podcast. Bles...
2023-08-071h 24The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 172 ”Juggling” (A personal Entry from your Host)"Just" sharing some feels and insights as I (Amy) keep walking this fettered landscape of "hurled opinions"; Trying desperately, to manage (juggle) all that I feel important, as I attempt to gracefully, walk with God.
Bless you for your time in listening. My hopes are, as always, that this Diary Entry serves beyond my own, personal, needs.
~Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico's our intro and exit man)
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years of audio support that was the foun...
2023-07-251h 06The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 171 ”White Pilled” (A Diary Entry with David Dull)This week, I have the pleasure to catch up with a friend of mine, David Dull and share all that he's been doing with all of you Listeners.
David is a Liberty Movement Activist and we hope you'll tune in to hear more about what that means.
Thank you so much for donating your time, attention and insights to this show David. We are so grateful and on a personal note: Thank you for being a friend.
God bless and may freedom ring!
~Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico's our intro and...
2023-07-172h 23The Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 170 ”Walking Backwards” (Some Diary discipline declared by your host)This one is short and sweet as Rico and I have a day of wood carving to attend to. We might even play with some bone too. Look out for videos and pictures of our creations.
We hope you enjoy this Diary Entry and that it helps feed your passions for the future.
God Bless you Listeners and Happy Tuesday!
~Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico's our intro and exit man)
~Sound Design by: Amy Nicholls who owes (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) for Intros/Exits and for his years of aud...
2023-07-1138 minThe Apprenticeship DiariesEp. 169 ”The Tattooed Mind” (Meeting Mike Fisher Dubois, a fellow Podcaster)This should have been all about Mike Fisher Dubois, but in typical "Amy" fashion, I talked too much about myself.
If you're reading this, just go over and follow Mike in all ways you can: The Tattooed Mind Podcast, look at Mike's work place, West Loop Tattoo Collective and follow Mike any where you find him.
If you're interested in getting some beautiful black and gray work done by Mike, be sure to email him at duboisarts.tattoos@gmail.com
Thank you sooooooo much for your grace with me Mike and as always, you...
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