Nick Jackson - An Entrepreneurial Roadie

Our guest today is Tres Thomas. Tres is the Senior Vice President of Operations and the Global Director of Touring for Live Nation. Tres has been working in the concert business since his college days managing ticketing for the student body. He was the ticket guy back then, and we are pretty sure some things never change! He takes us through his journey from business management / tour accounting to ending up in the Live Nation family. He married his his high school sweetheart and they are still happily married. He speaks to the crazy touring life and how he managed to be present for his kids while they were growing up as well as both the perks and sacrifice that come along with this unique business. We learn a lot about revenue streams and the 360 deals that became famous with such stars as Madonna , U2 & Jay-Z. We speak about the future of venues after the pandemic and the biz in general. We hear the favorites of his long career and maybe a few mentions of the others..... Its a deep dive into a wonderful career full of passion and expertise. Sit back and enjoy !

Today's guest is Adina Diaz. Adina has been working in the field of esthetics for over a decade and has decided to challenge the status quo and redefine our society's standards of beauty and care by offering an luxurious and energetic spa experience that is eco friendly and fully inspired by Mother Nature. Adina is passionate about helping her clients develop a consistent and nourishing skin care routine as well as creating a community that values the wellness of a sustainable lifestyle in the world. She is the founder of Natural Feeling Spa and serves clients from Atlanta to Los Angeles. She refuses to compromise on quality, substance or services and offers focus on ancient healing and therapeutic practices consisting of alignment, grounding, and the rejuvination of mind body and spirit. We believe that Adina epitomizes the wellness scene here in LA and after getting off her table, Candice immediately declared legendary status! Enjoy the conversation and we hope you are fortunate enough to one day be on her table also !

Our guest today is Curry Grant. Curry has been in the entertainment industry since there was one! He is currently the Vice President of Concert Touring for PRG but Curry started his career 3 credits shy of graduating college. He shares his stories and fun facts from the early road days with Fleetwood Mac and other iconic bands. We speak in depth about that particular era of music and how groundbreaking everything was compared to the scene of today. We learn how and why he pivoted his career as a lighting designer into the corporate world of lighting with Vari-Lite. Vari-Lite was at the cutting edge of technology in the industry and PRG eventually acquired Vari-Lite and Curry has been able to keep on doing his thing. We get sentimental about what his next chapter of touring will look like and what it will all mean to both the fans and the people who work the shows. This is a very special and fun episode with a guy who has been lucky enough to live the rock and roll dream !

Today’s guest is Dr Raymond Douglas. Dr Douglas is an Oculoplastic Surgeon & Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) expert. We discuss his journey through medical school that ultimately led him to his current highly specialized field. He tells us why he wouldn’t accept that nothing can be done about autoimmune & TED specifically. We also go into detail about all the treatments for TED from holistic lifestyle changes, to surgery and of course his pioneered drug Tepezza.Dr Douglas also enlightens us with his incredible knowledge of the immune system & the importance a whole plant based diet. He also shares what he thinks to be the key factors in long lasting health & his message of hope for anyone currently struggling with thyroid eye disease. His intelligence and passion as well as his lovely bedside manner makes for easy enlightening conversation. He’s a real legend !https://www.raymonddouglasmd.comhttps://instagram.com/drraymonddouglas?utm_medium=copy_link

Dan Doty is an executive coach and an experiential retreat facilitator who brings men together to learn, explore and exercise their emotions so they can lead more fulfilling lives and understand what it takes to be better Dads. Dan has specialized in wilderness retreats which captures the essence of nature while getting rid of all of life's distractions to focus on what's important. Dan has most recently pivoted on focusing the role of men in parenting and has created an online workshop and platform called the Embodied Dad. We also speak about Somatic Meditation and how it cultivates the way you feel inside your body, as feeling is healing! Dan was also one of the original founders of Evryman, which gets mens groups together all across the country. The goal being to teach men to feel ok with vulnerability and to enhance openness and communication. Dan is passionate about his mission and you can feel that passion in the way he speaks to us. There is a lot to unpack in this episode and we very grateful for Dan to join us. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/danieldotyhttps://dandoty.com/

Today’s guest is David Bernstein. David is one of the original founders of Rock It Cargo. David takes us on his journey from a young kid carrying a guitar for Crosby Stills Nash and Young to pioneering the largest freight company catering to the entertainment industry. David's entrepenurial spirit resonates throughout our discussion and he has had several opportunities in the industry along the ride. Some successful, and some not so ....David's affinity for storytelling along with his sense of humor makes for some easy listening!

Today we speak with Jannica Klingborg. Jannica is a certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner, Reiki healer and yoga instructor. Jannica speaks to us about her journey from her empty partying days to walking into her first yoga class which changed her life. She speaks to us about the parts of ourselves that coordinate with the elements and how that directs our healing. She explains the who, what, where and when of Chi Nei Tsang. She explains simple and easy ways we can start supporting our life force energy, aka "chi at home today". She speaks to the six conditions of healing and what we should all be aware about. She tells us that thinking is not the compass, it's the feeling that is. It is a very informative, comforting and engaging conversation. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/yogannicahttps://www.chiflowhealing.com/https://www.yogalastudios.com/jannica-yoga

Today’s episode shakes it up as Winky and Candice speak about a breath work session they did together the previous day. They explain the process that the healer performs on the client and discuss what someone might expect during a session and how the conversation prior to the session , may be the road map for the healer to follow. We learn about the specific breathing technique used during the practice and how long it takes to be able to get the desired effect. We talk about the “scream” and how we can really release tension and trauma with our breath. It’s a very powerful treatment that goes well with some other modalities that we discuss and we try to give enough real life experience to open the door to make others comfortable enough to give this practice a try. By the time you finish this episode you will be calling Candice to schedule a session ! Enjoy

Today's conversation with Nick Jackson starts way back in the early days of touring Rock and Roll as we take the serendipitous journey from Baby Bands to Mega Bands. Nick speaks about his passion for music and how it lead to hands on stuff! Along with his founding partners of Light and Sound Design, they paved the way for what it takes to run a global lighting company. We hear about the early AC/DC tours and all the insane requests made by touring bands. We learn about the crazy business model necessary to become a rental company and how that lead to some of the acquisitions and management buyouts that created big deals in the industry. Nick's passion for the biz is obvious through his vast knowledge and experiences. Nick was able to pivot into the video business and again ride the entrepreneurial wave of mergers and acquisitions. Nick has a lovely temperament and a great sense of humor and is truly one of the pioneers of the industry. He tells great stories and you will enjoy his vast career!

Today we are celebrating another live episode with the one and only Mark Spring. Mark Spring, aka “Springo” is a production manager in the touring industry who has worked for a wide range of touring artists and music genres. We learn about his road from Beantown to a theatre degree in Long Beach and how a little gig with Def Leppard gave him a catapult into the business of music. Mark lets us know how he makes the dream work with his team, and how good they all make him look. We learn about his 20 year career with Sir Paul McCartney and how real that family really is. Springo and Candice fan out on the Spice Girls together and we hear a few little secrets about a Diva. Mark shares his passion for having fun on the road and making sure there is plenty of work for the team. We reflect on the time home due to the pandemic and what it all might look like ahead. Sit back and enjoy a truly entertaining guy !