The Apprenticeship Diaries

Sam is a rising star and adorns the lucky number "13" as she lives her passion, playing women's football for the Minnesota, Vixen. 

Both personally and professionally, Sam is someone to admire. It's rare nowadays to find a human so focused and authentic. Fell in love with Sam as she answer's the question of "Who would she want to meet if given the opportunity?" Listen to not only get the answer, but to share in the awe of this very cool lady.

We loved meeting you Sam and we hope that the world picks up more of the energy you are putting out into the world. It's great stuff and we're rooting for you in all ways.

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano 

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: TAD10

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

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Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!

If you love the show and want to support us, please check our website and donate to the podcast. Every little bit helps. With your donation, write us a little note. We would love to hear from you and Thank you on the show. 

Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some swag. We have hoodies, t-shirts and more, hosted by TeePublic. You can go checkout our store by clicking here.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

Ever heard of the Minnesota, Vixen? Neither had we until Amy went to Minnesota and heard about this amazing, women's football team. 

We'd like to introduce Sam Barber, a carpenter by trade but a passionate athlete whenever, wherever, she can be. She's on of the ladies of the Vixen.

Please join us as we meet Sam and if you're as turned up and excited as we were after this interview, consider sponsoring Sam and her team; Definitely check out the Vixen website and get to know the next big movement in the game of football.

Thank you so much Sam! Listeners, don't forget to come back next week for Part 2. 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano 

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: TAD10

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!

If you love the show and want to support us, please check our website and donate to the podcast. Every little bit helps. With your donation, write us a little note. We would love to hear from you and Thank you on the show. 

Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some swag. We have hoodies, t-shirts and more, hosted by TeePublic. You can go checkout our store by clicking here.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

How appropriate that we should end this interview series on Valentine's Day! 

Krista Reid is such a lovely human and her wants are for tattooing to heal and comfort. Please do us and Krista a kindness today and make sure to follow her and her studio (Oak and Iron). She's located in Buffalo, NY and her studio is also connected to a full service Salon. 

This is definitely someone we want to keep in touch with as Krista is moving this profession in such a great and integral direction; You can hear the sincerity in her voice.

Thank you Krista! We are honored by your time with us. :)

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico had to sit this one out)

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: TAD10

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!

If you love the show and want to support us, please check our website and donate to the podcast. Every little bit helps. With your donation, write us a little note. We would love to hear from you and Thank you on the show. 

Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some swag. We have hoodies, t-shirts and more, hosted by TeePublic. You can go checkout our store by clicking here.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

This part of the interview, we wanted to pay homage to Krista's mother. Like all mothers, she was a special influence. 

Krista's story gives such a unique perspective. Listen to hear Part 2 and learn more about this beautiful talent and join us as we celebrate Krista's mom. 

Krista Reid works at Oak and Iron in Buffalo, NY. Make sure to follow her on IG and if you'd like to work with her, do check out Oak and Iron's website. 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico had to sit this one out)

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: TAD10

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!

If you love the show and want to support us, please check our website and donate to the podcast. Every little bit helps. With your donation, write us a little note. We would love to hear from you and Thank you on the show. 

Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some swag. We have hoodies, t-shirts and more, hosted by TeePublic. You can go checkout our store by clicking here.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

So happy that we can introduce Krista Reid to everyone. Amy met Krista via Jordanne La Fae, and like most humans that Jordanne knows, Krista is a budding talent and great human; She also has a really unique origin. 

You can find Krista at her studio Oak and Iron in Buffalo, NY (It's a full salon and tattoo studio). This is a 3 part interview that has an amazing story and quite a beautiful vision for tattooing in general. 

Thank you Krista!

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico had to sit this one out)

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: TAD10

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!

If you love the show and want to support us, please check our website and donate to the podcast. Every little bit helps. With your donation, write us a little note. We would love to hear from you and Thank you on the show. 

Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some swag. We have hoodies, t-shirts and more, hosted by TeePublic. You can go checkout our store by clicking here.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

It's been a long time since we talked to our listeners, gave some insights on our personal lives and the mission for things ahead; There's some goals and some admissions. Rico talks more than he has in a while and Amy rambles as you're accustom to. 

Happy 2022 Diary Listeners! We really love you and we are very excited... Let's make this a wonderful, productive year. 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: www.reinventingthetattoo.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!

If you love the show and want to support us, please check our website and donate to the podcast. Every little bit helps. With your donation, write us a little note. We would love to hear from you and Thank you on the show. 

Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some swag. We have hoodies, t-shirts and more, hosted by TeePublic. You can go checkout our store by clicking here.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

Derek Hartmann (Derock to his friends) is a listener and now, a guest of T.A.D. We loved hearing his journey and what inspires this new face in the community. It was so easy to work with Derek in regards to podcasting that we can imagine that it's a wonderful experience to collaborate with him on a tattoo. Moreover, Derek has an aim to always be gracious and kind with future artists; He's had to start his career amidst a pandemic, lockdowns, supply issues... so he knows the hard-knocks well when it comes to pursuing passion.

Derek works currently out of Art and Soul Tattoo Gallery in New Glarus, WI. He's most into Neo Traditional as a style in tattooing and uses music as artistic inspiration. If you want to know a very current apprenticeship story, Derock is here to tell you his path in tattooing over the last few years.  

Make sure to follow Derek on IG and keep an eye on this growing talent. 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: www.reinventingthetattoo.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

Make sure your balls are nice and smooth too while you're at it... Don't have smooth boys... Then you should take us up on 15% your first Smooth My Balls order with this link: smoothmyballs.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism too. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it! 

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

It was so nice to meet this budding young artist in Part 1. Derek Hartmann (Derock to his friends) is a newer tattoo artist and he shares his journey with us; Through multiple career paths that finally lead back to art, enduring shut-downs and finally, a position in tattooing. 

Derek works currently out of Art and Soul Tattoo Gallery in New Glarus, WI. He's most into Neo Traditional as a style in tattooing and has quite the array of interests. Listen in as we meet Derek and hear what a very current apprenticeship journey looks like. 

Make sure to follow Derek on IG and keep an eye on this growing talent. 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: www.reinventingthetattoo.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

Make sure your balls are nice and smooth too while you're at it... Don't have smooth boys... Then you should take us up on 15% your first Smooth My Balls order with this link: smoothmyballs.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism too. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it! 

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

All the way through this interview, we've gotten to know Fawn Baker of Red Tree Tattoo in Columbus, OH. In this last part, we share some insights into how it is to be a podcaster and we get a podcast referral that we know everyone will see themselves in. 

Fawn is one of the hosts on The Tattoo Collecting Podcast and like all our guests, has a very unique story and personality. 

We really admire Fawn and found a kindred soul in her. Please be sure to keep your eye on this talent (We are going to). We will touch back in the future and certainly make a point of getting Jordan Rookus on here too (Fawn's team member on the Tattoo Collecting Podcast).

Thank you Fawn! 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: www.reinventingthetattoo.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

Make sure your balls are nice and smooth too while you're at it... Don't have smooth boys... Then you should take us up on 15% your first Smooth My Balls order with this link: smoothmyballs.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism too. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it! 

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!

Fawn and Amy discovered another thing in common in our second episode. Find out why being a Vicki's Girl is an essential step to being comfortable in the world of tattooing.

 Fawn Baker works at Red Tree Tattoo in Columbus, OH. Fawn is one of the hosts on The Tattoo Collecting Podcast and she's quite the wiz at working tech, tattooing beautiful work, all while creating a fantastic atmosphere, for her, her clients and her podcast followers. 

We really admire Fawn and found a kindred soul in her. Please be sure to keep your eye on this talent. It seems like she's only getting started. :)

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn) Intros and Exits were also done by Chuck in this series.

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: ([email protected])

*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!

Pardon the redundancy, but we're just so excited: We are now sponsored by Reinventing the Tattoo and if you would like to get off-the-wall value for continuing art education (from master tattoo artists) then follow this link to save 10% on a subscription: www.reinventingthetattoo.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

Make sure your balls are nice and smooth too while you're at it... Don't have smooth boys... Then you should take us up on 15% your first Smooth My Balls order with this link: smoothmyballs.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

We are on these listening platforms: 

Spotify

iTunes or iHeartRadio

 Amazon

Stitcher

Please follow rate and review wherever you find our show. We would love constructive criticism too. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it! 

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at: 

Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!