We’re looking forward to introducing you to Amie Easton. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Amie, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is a normal day like for you right now?
I usually wake up around 3am and get a few quiet hours on my computer to work on the Kamloops Tattoo Convention or shop admin before my baby wakes up between 5–6am. After that, I prep breakfast, get us both ready, and head up the ski hill. My baby goes to daycare, and I head into work.
From 9–10am I focus on designing, and my appointments start between 10–11am. I work until about 4:45pm, then pick up my baby and head home. Evenings are a mix of mowing, farming, gardening, making dinner, and bedtime routines. Once my baby’s down, I usually draw a bit more before heading to bed myself.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a 35-year-old manic artist learning to balance motherhood, running my own business, and the constant push to stay visible in today’s content-driven world. At the same time, I’m digging deeper into my Indigenous history, piecing together the impact of my family’s connection to the residential school upheaval.
Slowing down feels nearly impossible, but I’m trying. My brand is rooted in custom art and design, with a hint of mysticism woven through. I lean into a painterly approach—something that feels true to me and helps me stand apart in a sea of incredible talent.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The urge to please people and care what they think needs a hard reset. For so long, empathy was my coping mechanism—but when you constantly give yourself away, it stunts your growth. The bucket never feels full.
I’ve had to learn it’s okay to let that part go and focus on myself and my family. It isn’t selfish—though you will lose some people along the way. What I’ve gained in return is a sense of focus and clarity I never knew before. By cutting out the noise, walking away from those who only take. By answering only to myself, my art, my family, and my life as a whole have started to thrive.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Every day you make the choice to begin again, to stay motivated. Everyone’s trauma looks different. As a kid who witnessed death, addiction, and loss—the kind of pain you hope others never have to feel—I’ve learned it’s always a conscious choice to keep working hard, to show up, and to give your best each day. Stay kind and true to your family and friends and its okay to take a reset break.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
Suck it up and get back to it. It’s a hard thing to say—and an even harder thing to hear. Most of the time, people are holding themselves back, but they don’t want to admit it.
As I get older, I have less patience for that. Life can suck, sure, but facing adversity doesn’t mean you need to talk it to death. Sometimes the best thing you can do is sit with it, reflect, and then get back in the fight. Let your work speak louder than words. Chase those dreams—and don’t let anyone else claim them but you.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Lately, I’ve been struggling with this. Running my own business meant I never had the chance to take maternity leave like so many women do. Since becoming a mom, mortality feels so much more real. Will I live long enough to see my daughter grow up, go to college, maybe even get married?
That fear makes me want to stop, pause, and simply be with family. The world pushes us into a constant hustle always chasing the next step, the next achievement. But the truth is, you can live with almost nothing and still have everything, if it’s shared with the people who matter most. If I had to stop doing it all tomorrow, I’d choose to just be with them and travel.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.juggerbeantattoo.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juggerbeantattoo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuggerBeanTattooParlour
- Other: https://www.kamloopstattooshow.com/
Image Credits
Please credit Tracey Mounsey Photography
https://traceymounseyphotography.passgallery.com/client
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