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#87: Love is What I Got! (ft. Jason and Nikkia of Neon Dragon Tattoo)
Episode 717th April 2025 • The Groove Life Podcast • Upload Media Network
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On Today's Episode: "This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with father-daughter tattoo artists, Jason and Nikkia, who are taking the tattoo world by storm at Neon Dragon. Jason, a seasoned artist, shares the journey of mentoring his daughter Nikkia, his current apprentice. Tune in to hear about the passion that fuels their creative partnership, the challenges and rewards of working together, and the depth of their father-daughter relationship. Plus, Neon Dragon is celebrating 20 incredible years in business! But be warned: if you skip this episode, you might just find yourself on landscaping duty at Jason’s house. Don’t miss it!" -Mikah

Welcome to The Groove Life, a bi-weekly podcast from one of the Corridor's hardest rockers Shane Lunsford, joined by his daughter Mikah, focused around good vibes and positivity - the things in life that make you groove.

New episodes every other Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

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The Groove Life Podcast is produced by Upload Media Group as part of the Upload Media Incubator Series. This collection of podcasts and projects receives discounted production rates, educational benefits, and additional support from Upload Media to help bring their project to life. Learn more at UploadMediaGroup.com.

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