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 decide

Ep. 209 "An 80's Kid" (Diary Entry 1:2 with JD Brosius)

8 days ago 1h 5m

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

Ep. 208 "Respect & Love" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Josh Hoffman)

15 days ago 1h 21m

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 s

Ep. 207 "Aimless" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Josh Hoffman)

22 days ago 1h 26m

"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 tattooin

Ep. 206 "Hope" (A personal entry from your host)

29 days ago 1h 12m

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

Ep. 205 "Some Patience" (A rare movie review from your host)

Mar 19th, 2024 40m 10s

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 beauti

Ep. 204 "Ticks, Birds & A.I." (2:2 Diary Entry with Gabe Ripley)

Mar 12th, 2024 1h 1m

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 No

Ep. 203 "What Can be Given Can be Taken Away" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Gabe Ripley)

Mar 7th, 2024 1h 5m

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

Ep. 202 "Permitted" (A personal Diary Entry from your host)

Feb 28th, 2024 1h 1m

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

Ep. 201 "Compounding Interest" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Bailey Jene Moran)

Feb 21st, 2024 53m 6s

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-i

Ep. 200 "Investment Banking" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Bailey Jene Moran)

Feb 13th, 2024 53m 22s

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 str

Ep 199. "Golden Prosperity" (A personal Diary Entry

Feb 7th, 2024 1h 9m

Setting 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 c

Ep. 198 "The Reward" (Diary Entry 2:2 with Jess and Kevin Farrand)

Jan 31st, 2024 1h 6m

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 pavin

Ep. 197 "Risk" (Diary Entry 1:2 with Jess & Kevin Farrand)

Jan 24th, 2024 1h

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 produce

Ep. 196 "Snow Day" (A personal Diary Entry)

Jan 17th, 2024 41m 58s

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 th

Ep. 195 ”D.I.Y. Punk Rock Vibes” (A Diary Entry with Nick Baxter)

Jan 10th, 2024 1h 24m

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 o

Ep. 194 ”Resolutions” (A Personal Diary Entry)

Jan 3rd, 2024 56m 30s

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 an

Ep. 193 ”False Confidence or True Success?” (Dairy Entry 2:2 with Byron Brooks)

Dec 27th, 2023 52m 33s

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! Listener

Ep. 192 ”Human Chess” (Diary Entry 1:2 with Byron Brooks)

Dec 20th, 2023 53m 42s

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 fo

Ep. 191 ”Boobs and Tattoos” (Diary Entry 2:2 with Lita Edwards)

Dec 13th, 2023 1h 16m

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 arti

Ep. 190 ”Life’s Metamorphosis” (Diary Entry 1:2 with Lita Edwards)

Dec 6th, 2023 1h 11m

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

Ep. 189 ”Keep it Moving” (Diary Entry 2:2 with Killian Moon)

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 18m

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 a

Ep. 188 ”Moon Landing” (1:2 Diary Entry with Killian Moon)

Nov 22nd, 2023 1h 19m

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 <3). I loved him instan

Ep. 187 ”Sponge Ya Lata” (2:2 Diary Entry with Nicole DeRoy)

Nov 15th, 2023 1h 10m

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,"

Ep. 186 ”Learning to Walk with Grace in the Journey” (Diary Entry 1:2 with Nicole DeRoy)

Nov 8th, 2023 1h 13m

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. Sh