The Apprenticeship Diaries

Ep. 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 easy... Especially with a family to support. 
Pardon the conversational style of this podcast, but I am just so excited to finally have Lewis on the show. We don't talk often so this was, in many ways, a personal catch-up that is shared with all of you. 
Introducing Lewis Bunn of Sageleaf Gallery of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. 
Thank you Lewis and thank you Diary Listeners. God bless!
As mentioned in the commercial, you can join Tattoo Social. It's an online community of tattoo enthusiasts. start by clicking here and see what you can learn.
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
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If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
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Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 and announce (terribly) the line up of what's ahead as far as interviews. Sorry Lewis (if you listen, you'll know why I apologize)!
God bless you Listeners! I'm so blessed in each of you. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and just hope this personal Diary Entry, can be enough to consider (perhaps inspire), for this week. That's all I ask.
 ****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
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We are on these listening platforms: 
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iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 you Jordan and as always, thank you Diary Listeners!
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
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We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 you for not giving up on this show when we stood you up the first time (complete mistake). We are so grateful to meet you and get to shout out your experience to this point. We're also so happy to have met some of your family.
God bless you Jordan and all our Diary Listeners!
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
X : TheApprenticeshipDiaries
We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 the world to both of us. We are so very grateful for all of you.
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
X : TheApprenticeshipDiaries
We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 good show... We already have some of the best Listeners.
God bless you all! 
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
X : TheApprenticeshipDiaries
We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 shows is a lot of genuine care. 
God bless you Wheelyum and Diary Listeners. Without you, this show wouldn't exist and life wouldn't be half as fun. 
To work with Wheelyum, you'll be looking for The Wilted Rose in Chattanooga, TN.
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
X : TheApprenticeshipDiaries
We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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! Praise God for this intervention!
God bless you Listeners!
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
X : TheApprenticeshipDiaries
We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 a big deal). We are touching base with this fresh start. This is super exciting and such a good episode if you're a new artist, struggling to know if you should "earn it" (because someone insinuated you hadn't)  or just "go for it" (because you know what you want)?...
We're so happy that Mary went for her dreams and didn't bench her potential for someone else's comfort. God bless you Mary and as always, we thank each Listener of this podcast.
You can also find Miss Vampira working in upstate NY, at Woodstock Tattoo Studio. If you'd like a bit more of a slower pace and less city vibes, Mary's got you covered here too.  
Super exciting!!!!!!! Life is so amazing! Thank you Mary. You're an inspiration my friend. Big hugs!!!!!
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
X : TheApprenticeshipDiaries
We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
If you have a passion for muzzle loaders and black power rifles, be sure to follow Rico's creations here.
We would love constructive criticism. :) 5 stars is always great, but we wanna earn it!
Another amazing way to support us would be to buy some merchandise. 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: 
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
This phrase (above) will link you to our own independent website. :)

Ep. 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 and attention. 
****If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (T.A.D.), please follow us, rate, and review us! Also, get our webpage to climb on the search engine by visiting it HERE. If you would like to donate to the show, we greatly appreciate the support. Click here to throw us a little love. <3**** All $ will be put back into the show and delivering an elevated listening experience.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering:To secure your ticket to The Paradise Tattoo Gathering, click here and if you'd like to go, but don't think it's affordable, then please submit an application to the scholarship that Paradise has here. If you'd like to contribute to this scholarship fund, Tattoo Career Builders is prepared to match you up to $10,000. Click here to donate, nominate, or apply.
~ We are affiliates of 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 year subscription: TAD10
~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: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )
~OG Intro and Exit Music (Current Black Box Music) done 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: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
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Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time and how much you want to get out of your own way!
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