The Apprenticeship Diaries

Technically, Massy came before Ickus, but Ickus went before Massy, so I titled this the way they left. We will forever miss you babies. We look forward to seeing you again when it's our time. Thank you Lord for the gifts you gave in these two cats. We are so very grateful. So glad they are out of pain. Mrs. Massy Face (AKA: Mass-tastic, Burnt Marshmallow, Baby Iorek Byrnison, Massy Girl with a Twirl, Sweet Angel Kitty): June 2005 - November 24th 2025 Ickus (AKA: Ickaman, Man): May 2008 - September 30th 2025   ****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. A wonderful new tattoo community has started. Come and be apart of this social space, centered around everything "tattoo". It's called Tattoos Social and you need only click the name to make your free account; Already, the amount of Tattoo awesomeness there, is mind blowing!  Tattoo Career Builders is definitely worth a follow as this company is goes out of it's way to supplement the education and advancement of future tattoo artist.  ~ 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: ([email protected]) 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:  [email protected] 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. :)

Welcome back Elo Solarii... It's not been that long, but let's be real, there's been much to say. Sometimes, we need more time to get it all out. Sometimes, our bladders get in the way. :) Check out Elo at Youth Gone Wild in New Richmond, WI. Thank you again, Elo! You honor us with your story. We'll be keeping in touch as time moves ahead.  God bless!    ****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. A wonderful new tattoo community has started. Come and be apart of this social space, centered around everything "tattoo". It's called Tattoos Social and you need only click the name to make your free account; Already, the amount of Tattoo awesomeness there, is mind blowing!  Tattoo Career Builders is definitely worth a follow as this company is goes out of it's way to supplement the education and advancement of future tattoo artist.  ~ 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: ([email protected]) 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:  [email protected] 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. :)

Welcome back to this last piece (for now) with Ilia!... Ilia Sterling of "Youth Gone Wild" in New Richmond, WI. She and her mentor Elo, are living together, doing an apprenticeship together (her as the apprentice) and partners. This is a very rare, 2 part Diary Entry with someone who can affirm the message, "It's never too late!" Thank you Ilia! You honor us with your story. We'll be keeping in touch as time moves ahead.  God bless!    ****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. A wonderful new tattoo community has started. Come and be apart of this social space, centered around everything "tattoo". It's called Tattoos Social and you need only click the name to make your free account; Already, the amount of Tattoo awesomeness there, is mind blowing!  Tattoo Career Builders is definitely worth a follow as this company is goes out of it's way to supplement the education and advancement of future tattoo artist.  ~ 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: ([email protected]) 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:  [email protected] 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. :)

The week before last, we had Elo and now, We have Ilia!... Ilia Sterling who is Elo Solari's partner and tattoo apprentice. They both work at "Youth Gone Wild" in New Richmond, WI.  They live together, work together and have a mentor/mentee relationship, on top... But before all of that, we learn Ilia's story, in this 2 part Diary Entry, and what led her to tattooing and Elo. :) Thank you Ilia! This was a great time and you have a very unique story that I'm honored to hear and share. God bless!    ****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. A wonderful new tattoo community has started. Come and be apart of this social space, centered around everything "tattoo". It's called Tattoos Social and you need only click the name to make your free account; Already, the amount of Tattoo awesomeness there, is mind blowing!  Tattoo Career Builders is definitely worth a follow as this company is goes out of it's way to supplement the education and advancement of future tattoo artist.  ~ 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: ([email protected]) 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:  [email protected] 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. :)

In this 2nd piece, we get real with many things. Elo is following all the "Maybe's" and it would seem that things are looking up; He keeps surviving each day and we hope that this podcast spotlight, will mark a major  time of exponential growth. We pray it will. Thank you so much Elo for this raw and riveting, apprenticeship journey. Make sure to come back for Part 2. :) Follow Elo here: @esolarii Elo's Redbubble: Here Youth Gone Wild: Here   ****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. A wonderful new tattoo community has started. Come and be apart of this social space, centered around everything "tattoo". It's called Tattoos Social and you need only click the name to make your free account; Already, the amount of Tattoo awesomeness there, is mind blowing!  Tattoo Career Builders is definitely worth a follow as this company is goes out of it's way to supplement the education and advancement of future tattoo artist.  ~ 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: ([email protected]) 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:  [email protected] 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. :)