The Apprenticeship Diaries

In part one, we are introducing our friend and Amy's new student, Tara Bell. Tara is a very trained artist who really just wants to put her art to work for her. This made Amy nostalgic in that, there was only, really, a desire to do her art as a profession. We're going to do many things together in this year, and see what shakes loose.

Rico's always the support in all that this podcast does. He gives us all the laughs and makes the time learning, bearable and light (what class is complete without its clown). 

Thank you Tara! This was your first podcast and you nailed it! We really didn't prepare you well (we're getting better... Swear!) ; We appreciate you showing up and just trusting the universe, yourself and us. 

This is a powerful lady folks and we hope you enjoy her beginnings as much as we are. 

Please join us next week too as Tara already has so many wonderful insights to share. Part 2 proves to be equally awesome! 

Find Tara on IG: @teaktattoos

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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])

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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!

Lots of challenges in this year ahead and we feel that as long as we manage expectations, work from a sincere place, we cannot fail (perhaps learn a heap, but not fail). 

Meet Eric Anderson everyone, or Veteric (@artbyveteric on IG)! Eric and Amy are going on an experimental, apprenticeship journey. We are taking a huge leap of faith here and gonna document as much of this journey as possible so that we can share this with you all. 

Eric is coming from a very secure career as a veterinarian. Listen and see why Eric is making the moves he is. This is the very first installment of a journey that we will report back on frequently. 

Amy is making it clear that she doesn't know if this will work. Eric's expectations are low, so he's managed already. Rico's always ready for anything!

To the tattoo artists who think that we shouldn't apprentice anymore people, please write in. We'd love to interview you. Get your perspectives. Amy is looking for critique as much as she's willing to give it to someone else. 

Happy New 2021 all!!!! Let's make this past year count for something and turn a frown, upside down. :) 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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])

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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!

Just taking the time to touch base with our audience and share our holiday. Gearing up for 2021. As always, Amy keeps her plate full and Rico's there to balance things out and bring things (Amy) down to Earth. We are aiming to conquer fears and harness ambitions. We hope all you listeners will join us in this upcoming New Year for growth and fun!

Thank you to everyone!

Love ya Chuck Nunn (our audio wizard)

Die 2020!

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

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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!

Rico and Amy attempt to get more 'business' minded in this episode. We both lack the attention span to be honest. 

This is right before Christmas (a holiday Rico loves and Amy loathes). Jesus took the wheel of this episode as some stats were read, observances made... Amy still doesn't know what's happening on Spotify??? "I don't remember the password :/"

We're figuring it out! Perfect reflections before the New Year. We're setting some goals and hoping to make 2021 amazing! 

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

You can find us currently on:

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If you want to show your support of the podcast, please hop over to our Patreon and donate to the effort. The funds we get will be used to further grow and deliver you a better podcast! 

If you'd like to reach out, 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!

In the spirit of the holiday, your hosts share their Thanksgiving and what they are grateful for this year. In between setting some goals and sharing some podcast vision, Amy and Rico tell you all about what they are happy for.

This is another "Getting to know your hosts" type podcast. So grateful for your listening time everyone.

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

You can find us currently on:

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If you want to show your support of the podcast, please hop over to our Patreon and donate to the effort. The funds we get will be used to further grow and deliver you a better podcast! 

If you'd like to reach out, 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!

The smell of doTerra is in the air as we post this episode about our friend, Roxanne Foura (IG @roxannefoura). 

Roxanne Foura, LMT, doTerra WA, is a holistic massage therapist with a private practice in Lancaster, PA. Her step into holistic work began with her own chronic migraines 20 years ago. Between her work in plant based medicine, physical manipulation and energy work she approaches systemic body issues with success. Roxanne is a fitness and Yoga instructor an avid skier, traveler and comic relief. She is the wife of Jay and mom of Holland and Quinn and a myriad of animals.

Email her at: [email protected]  

You can find Roxanne on both Facebook and Instagram, all under her name, Roxanne Foura.

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

If you want to show your support of the podcast, please hop over to our Patreon and donate to the effort. The funds we get will be used to further grow and deliver you a better podcast! 

If you'd like to reach out, 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 excited to introduce you to our lovely friend Ina Vigilato (@inacorn on IG). When you think Ina, so many things come up: tattooing, painting, yoga, essential oils, nature, health, connection, the list goes on... Just like her dazzling collection of sea shells, Ina's a rare gift of a human; A person who's not only learned the art of tattooing, but how to flow and follow her intuition. 

We are so happy to share Ina's stories with you; It's like listening to a sea shell and learning the secrets of the ocean. 

Thank you Ina! Your insight is precious and we are so incredibly grateful!

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

If you want to show your support of the podcast, please hop over to our Patreon and donate to the effort. The funds we get will be used to further grow and deliver you a better podcast! 

If you'd like to reach out, 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!

In part 2, we wrap up our talk with the lovely Suzanne Witt (a scientist who also trains strongman/woman).

As if taking on global issues weren't enough, Suzanne pushes cars with her down time. She's a key player in this viral world we all find ourselves in and when that's not on her work list, she'll be figuring out how to keep all of our water safer for years to come. To put the cherry on the top, her way of de-stressing is to pick heavy things up and put them down... What an inspirational human! 

Thanks Suzanne for being such a support to all of us. Here at the Diaries, we're happy to have had a moment of your time and really gotten the chance to understand the work you've done and continue to do today... We are really happy to know ya!

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

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If you want to show your support of the podcast, please hop over to our Patreon and donate to the effort. The funds we get will be used to further grow and deliver you a better podcast! 

If you'd like to reach out, 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!

Introducing the very cool, Suzanne Witt! 

Amy met Suzanne first as a client (perks of the job) and through working together on a tattoo, Amy learned how cool a human Suzanne is (a chemist who trains and competes in strongman/woman and powerlifting.) Once Rico learned that Suzanne shared his passion for strength, he was an instant fan of hers.   

It was a no brainer to ask Suzanne for an interview. We're happy to showcase her and her path to becoming what she is today. She is an inspiration and what's really cool about this interview is that a lot of professions and interests came together for an awesome, two part conversation.

Thanks Suzanne for not only entrusting your skin, but donating a story to our podcast. We are really happy to know ya!

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

If you want to show your support of the podcast, please hop over to our Patreon and donate to the effort. The funds we get will be used to further grow and deliver you a better podcast! 

If you'd like to reach out, 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!

We know you've been waiting and we're happy you're back to hear part 2 of our time interviewing Rylee West Anderson (currently tattooing out of Minneapolis, MN, at Brass Knuckle Tattoo (@brassknuckletattoostudio).

Rylee is a joy of a human and a wonderful artist. It's very cool to meet someone who knew, from a young age, that they wanted to become a tattoo artist (and seriously meant it!). This is definitely a tale of preparation meets opportunity; No luck can keep a heart in tattooing... only love and crazy passion. 

Give Rylee a follow if you haven't already... His work is beautiful! He's known for his snakes but if you look, you'll just see gobs of talent everywhere:  @rylee_west_anderson

Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn

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@!

You can find us currently on:

IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries

FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries

Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries

If you want to show your support of the podcast, please hop over to our Patreon and donate to the effort. The funds we get will be used to further grow and deliver you a better podcast! 

If you'd like to reach out, 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!