Our Founder: Nik
At The Root
I’m always going to be connected to ground. Herding sheep on Montana soil taught me to keep my eyes on it.
Peering into paintings and Old West museums told me, I was walking on something special—everyday.
I was born & raised up in Graceville and The Bitterroot Valley. Classically trained in Japanese Suzuki piano—I lived in historic Yokohama, Japan, and taught English there.
In Southern California, I was a Collegiate Stage-Actress, and an honors student in Broadcasting & Creative Writing.
I’m a Vogel Award Winning Fiction Writer and published in short story prose and poetry.
I began my broadcasting career in Maine, and I sold my house in Music City way too soon.
I’m a wife, mother of three and founder/host at One Small Step for Bandkind ®
What I’m Made Of
Lewis & Clark Territory
Native American Teepee Rings
Cattle Drives
Bands of Sheep
CB Radio C.M. Russell
The Treasure State
Montana Sapphire Blue
Music God Family
What I’m Doing
One Small Step for Bandkind® promotes the good work of artists & musicians.
We do this by talking with artists & musicians where they are: Backstage, On Stage & In The House. Our style is relaxed and impromptu and hopefully fun.
Although Nik has done this work in varying capacities for thirty years, Bandkind® is an exclusive space to collect these stories.
“As founder, host and curator for Bandkind®,” Nik says, “I want your experience here to be one of camaraderie, joy & authenticity (including trials that come with stories of being human.)“
Our logo mirrors a boot print from a remarkable step in American History. Likewise, we want our footprint to echo this: forward momentum, celebration, meaningful connections & audience encouragement.
One Small Step for Bandkind® holds eight patents with the United States Trademark & Patent Office in the area of music, apparel & partnership with artists and the charitable interests of bands & musicians.
Where I’ve Been
Voice Over Talent
Corporate Commercial/Non-Commercial
National, Regional, Local Radio & Television
Audio Producer/Editor
Short form radio drops and sweepers & radio station identifiers
Long form national radio specials
Radio Single Remix Editing & Arrangement
Artist Relations
Recording Artist Imaging & Tactical Marketing
Artist Development large & boutique Record Labels
Live Promotion
Emcee to intimate showcases and large music events
Event Coordination & Music Tours
Inner City Outreach
Project Initiator & Management
Creative Writing
Historical Fiction, Biographical Fiction, Poetry
PR Writing
Scriptwriting
National Music Tours
Film Promotion
