The Apprenticeship Diaries

Ep. 168 ”I Am Well Pleased” (A personal Diary Entry from your host)

As June comes to an end, I've (Amy) been feeling many things. I'll not belabor this by telling too much here, but within this show, there is an analysis of the concept of "Pride" and how, as I try to deepen my relationship with God, I'm changing in the way I see, live, work, etc... It's been wild and I hope you enjoy this Entry. 
As always, I love you all; Thank you for listening and God Bless!
~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. 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)
~ 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
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Ep. 167 ”Making Time” (A later Entry from your host)

First, we hope that everyone had a very happy weekend and a fantastic Father's Day. Poor father's, they rarely get the kind of observance that they are due. Admittedly, this Entry doesn't mention fathers or Father's Day at all, so we hope grace will be given as this show is no better... Sorry to all Dads!
Late as this Entry may be, it's full of the reflections of this past week. "Making Time" was the chosen title but so many could have easily took its place. Listen in to get your weekly dose of Amy and see why you're already on the right path if you make time.
No matter what, this show is grateful for all it gets. Praise God!
~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. 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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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Ep. 166 ”Confessions and A.I.” (A personal Entry from your Host)

Can't save time nor go back in time. If that were possible, this podcast/Diary Entry would have been available to listen to Monday at 9am (That, by the way, is the standard aim for each week's podcast release). Instead, this coming at you a day late. 
Listen in to hear my (Amy's) confession and to hear how this relates to A.I. at all. 
Thank you to our listeners and thanks always to a gracious God. 
~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. 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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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****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.

Ep. 165 ”Inside the Front End” (Amy breaks down her consultation process)

This isn't the cleanest recording folks, but it's rather similar to finding a groove with how to funnel clients and how to bring someone into the mystical realm of tattooing; How to navigate the initial conversation so that everyone feels assured.
We hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day, however you celebrate. Hopefully this Entry will prime the week ahead and lend some tips to try out. As always, thank you so much for listening to the show.
If you're interested in attending the Paradise Tattoo Gathering, you can find information here. 
~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. 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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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****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.

Ep. 164 ”Just Breathe & F*ck Cancer!” (An Entry with Nicole Stecca)

As you are in tattooing, you'll find that you're unable to avoid the connections that are made under the needle. In this week's episode, we meet back up with a long-time client and friend, Nicole Stecca ,as she talks about her most recent tattoo acquisition. 
"Just take a breath" and "Fuck Cancer"... two stark messages from a lady who is not only a Chemo Nurse, but having to see Cancer as a patient as well. A dual episode for the student and the teacher in all of us. 
Thank you so much Nicole. I know that you think you have no other option, other than to be brave, but there are those that give up and you are not doing that. I love you and am overwhelmed by your strength. 
As always, we give eternal gratitude to our Listeners.
~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. 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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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 Amazon
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****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.

Ep. 163 ”Go and Be Reconciled” (A personal entry from your host)

Post Mother's Day has, with the start of May, brought many things into my awareness. Listen as I share what things I've experienced already; Commune in a place that is either foreign (so fraught with perspective) or a space where the thoughts and feelings are all too familiar. 
It's all love and as imperfect as I am, the one thing I want to make certain anyone can say of me, after this life has ended, is, "She always tried."
Thank you eternally for your time and attention. 
~Hosts: Amy Nicholls & Rico Illiano (Rico's our intro, exit man as well as a sound effects creator.) 
~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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
****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.

Ep. # 3 Black Box Series: ”Sticks & Stones” (Talking with ”Red Rebel”)

This was a fun exploration.
In this Diary Entry, we submit a Black Box episode and meet "Red Rebel", who shall remain annonomous until such time as he's able to hangout in the open. For now, Amy has an unattached chat for all to hear. This is much like the many tattoo sessions that are intimate and range in discussion. Amy is trying out a possible show "regular", all while opening up what's hers to not only Red Rebel, but all of those who come each week to listen in. 
Thank you always for your time and care in listening. Forever grateful. Red Rebel... Thank you!
~Hosts: Amy Nicholls & "Red Rebel"
~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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
****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.

Ep. 162 ”Trials” (Amy submits a personal Entry)

Coming off a hard week that was made less hard with perspective and the grace of God. I'm just sharing my week and some of the gorgeous humans that I got to spend it with. Many trials got in the way of the pursuit of "Happiness", but by week's end, it was realized that the trials are all perfectly placed so as to maximize "Happiness." Your host is grateful and ends this week with a wide smile. 
Thank you always, Diary Listeners... you're part of the grace that brings joy! 
People mentioned in this Entry that we are assured will appreciate your love, prayers, good vibes, hopes, etc...
Nicole Stecca, Tommy, Michelle, Kaitlyn, John Simmonds, Rico Illiano, Anthony Redd, Faith Frazier and Halo Grey.
For John Simmonds work in acupuncture, click here.
For Rico's Muzzleloader Club, click here.
If you're not already aware of Halo, please make sure to follow him on IG here.
For Faith and Nicole, I'd ask for love and prayers. If you'd like to check out my church at all, we post recordings of services, every Sunday. Here is this past Sunday's service. 
Sending love at all of you awesome and inspiring, humans out there. 
~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. 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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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 Amazon
Stitcher
****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.

Ep. 161 ”Why We Care” (3:3 Diary Entry with Anthony Red’d’)

It's a rare opportunity to meet someone who has been shackled and carted away to an emergency, mental health facility. In this last episode, we learn that both our host and Anthony Red'd', have had their experiences with mental breakdowns. (Amy likes to call them awakenings however.) 
The world is a torturous place for those of us unwilling to trade our souls or make concessions when it comes to cultivating a life. Listen in to hear about how Anthony rose from his low and why he cares to keep rising. 
This was such a tremendous gift Anthony. Your art is really good and we are so glad that you kept pushing, even when so many discouraged your dreams (even this host in 2002 :P.) 
Thank you!
~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. 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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
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iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
****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.

Ep. 160 ”Is it Worth it?” (2:3 Diary Entry with Anthony Red’d’)

Like most "Part 2's," in any series, this part connects the beginning and the end while continuing the plot; Like most journeys, there will be hard times and much to reflect on. 
Amy tends to dominate this episode with Anthony as they relive the past (pardon Anthony). Listen in to hear about why it's all worth the time and care. 
As always, thank you Listeners!
~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. 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)
~ 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
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries~We were suspended from Twitter but would LOVE it if you followed us there. We pray that the appeal will be addressed soon and we will be out of Twitter jail. 
We are on these listening platforms: 
Spotify
iTunes or iHeartRadio
 Amazon
Stitcher
****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.