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/

e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com

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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