Motherhood, Music & Touring: Balancing Act with Nicky Mehta
Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/
Hosts:
Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/
Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/
In this episode of Meetings and Miles, hosts Pamela and Mark dive into a fascinating conversation with Nicky Mehta, a multi-Juno Award-winning recording artist from The Wailin’ Jennys. Nicky shares insights on her band’s 23-year journey, the challenges of managing touring logistics, and the impact of motherhood on her career. From navigating early days of DIY tours to balancing family life with a demanding music schedule, Nicky’s story is a testament to resilience, teamwork, and passion for music. Tune in to hear about her harrowing yet memorable tour experiences, the secret to keeping a band together for over two decades, and how she finds inspiration on the road.
00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles
00:48 Pamela's Indoor Frisbee Adventures
01:31 Introducing Our Special Guest: Nicky Mehta
02:30 Nicky Mehta's Musical Journey
04:55 Touring Life: The Early Days
11:18 Balancing Family and Career
15:44 Inspiring Stories of Parenthood and Music
18:11 A Harrowing Trip to the UK
18:56 Guitar Disaster and GPS Woes
20:44 Transmission Failure and Rush Hour Chaos
21:53 Navigating London and Unexpected Challenges
25:16 Touring Inspiration and Creative Stories
29:26 Travel Hacks and Personal Insights
30:31 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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