{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671e4178df525fe1214880d8/6822a698ca727346525a05a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1E14 - Motherhood, Music & Touring: Balancing Act with Nicky Mehta","description":"<p>Motherhood, Music &amp; Touring: Balancing Act with Nicky Mehta</p><p>Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/</p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/</p><p>Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/</p><p>e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles</p><p>00:48 Pamela's Indoor Frisbee Adventures</p><p>01:31 Introducing Our Special Guest: Nicky Mehta</p><p>02:30 Nicky Mehta's Musical Journey</p><p>04:55 Touring Life: The Early Days</p><p>11:18 Balancing Family and Career</p><p>15:44 Inspiring Stories of Parenthood and Music</p><p>18:11 A Harrowing Trip to the UK</p><p>18:56 Guitar Disaster and GPS Woes</p><p>20:44 Transmission Failure and Rush Hour Chaos</p><p>21:53 Navigating London and Unexpected Challenges</p><p>25:16 Touring Inspiration and Creative Stories</p><p>29:26 Travel Hacks and Personal Insights</p><p>30:31 Closing Thoughts and Farewell</p>","author_name":"Mark & Pamela"}