This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Non-Compete Agreements and Contract Clauses, and why employers should not use them given that the state has dramatically increased the penalties for having non-compete clauses in employment-related agreements. Read Ward's article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-non-compete-agreements-and-contract-clauses/ Based in San Diego, California, Wa...
Feb 29, 2024•41 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA, best-selling author and founder of Prep Expert. Hear about his new book, "Digital SAT Playbook: Winning Strategies to Achieve Your Dream Score." Since appearing on Shark Tank and striking an investment deal with billionaire Mark Cuban, Dr. Shaan Patel has turned Prep Expert into the industry leader of SAT and ACT preparation. In anticipation of the SAT going digital this spring Dr. Patel presents expertly crafted techniques for g...
Feb 13, 2024•30 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses how to lead, create, and cultivate a compassionate workplace. Points of discussion include: * What is compassion at work? * How are compassionate workplaces different? * What does compassion look like at work? * What are the caveats and limits in leading with compassion? * The differences between kindess and "just being nice." Rita ...
Jan 30, 2024•38 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on the legal issues surrounding "Bro Culture." Read his article here: http://tinyurl.com/yu6vw2a4 WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/O_TLt29_q7g Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Foll...
Jan 25, 2024•44 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," focuses on the world of coral farming. Featured guest is guitarist and aqua-culure specialist Micha Schellhaas, owner of Desert Coral Ranch in Joshua Tree, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4aAJcrOtU4I Follow Micha's coral farming work at https://www.desertcoralranch.com/ or on https://www.instagram.com/desertcoralranch/ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first S...
Jan 07, 2024•41 min
From minimum wage to paid sick leave, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Show features San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs who outlines the new 2024 California employment laws. Check out his article outlining some of the major law changes, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/new-2024-california-employment-laws/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Jd5e_JW3DHs As an experienced employment attorney Ward Heinrichs handles many types of e mployme...
Dec 28, 2023•39 min
This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features five board members who share the benefits of joining the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. They also give a brief overview of the 2024 IFWTWA Conference experience in upstate New York. FEATURED GUESTS: * Cori Solomon - IFWTWA President and Membership Chair. More: https://www.writtenpalette.com/ * Amy Piper - IFWTWA Director & Publications Editor. More: https://followthepiper....
Dec 19, 2023•48 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Show focuses on how employment lawyers and Human Resource specialists help small business owners, management, and employees. Featured Guests: - California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ - Sara Nicholson, President/CEO of Clear HR Solutions, Inc. More: http://www.clearhrstyle.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://tinyu...
Nov 23, 2023•59 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses the Whys & Hows of Showing Sincere Appreciation in the Workplace. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/a3lVJSFlSNQ Points of discussion include: * Why and how does it matter that we express gratitude? * How does gratitude impact work? * What role does a supervisor or leader have in showing appreciation, and how can ...
Nov 14, 2023•35 min
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of when to call an employment attorney. This conversation is for employers and employees. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pO_RTnGwruE As an experienced employment attorney Ward Heinrichs handles many types of employment claims, including: pay disputes, sick leave, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, class actions, labor commissioner hearings...
Oct 25, 2023•41 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OXSVvMCmtP8 IDC has produced hundreds of live events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and has executed su...
Oct 06, 2023•52 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses the relationship between trust and change in business. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an ...
Sep 21, 2023•46 min
Peggy Fiandaca and her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owners and operators of LDV Winery are celebraring 15 years of winemaking in Arizona. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast, Peggy reminisces about their start in the winemaking business and shares some of the lessons they've learned along the way, as well as their goals for the future. You can read her article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ldv-winery-celebrates-15-years/ WATCH THSI ...
Sep 06, 2023•39 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS business and career show features an expert panel discussion focusing on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and how it is used in various industries such as the music and the arts, communication and customer service, agriculture, tourism, and technology for those who are disabled. FEATURED GUESTS: - Joey Stuckey - Blind guitarist, musician, recording artist and producer. https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - Ward Heinrichs - San Diego e...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and Soul Journey Doula who discusses How to Rebuild Trust. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. See the Impact of Trust Infogarphic: https://leabrovedani.com/2019/10/the-impact-of-trust-infographic/ Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization ...
Aug 17, 2023•49 min
The California legislature is in the process of creating new laws. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of the new Legislative Bills Pending in California. For a list of the bills he talks about, see his article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/legislative-bills-pending-in-california/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/KA-S6xSz6TI Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appeare...
Jul 26, 2023•44 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Monday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) features Amy Piper who gives an overview of the 2023 Annual IFWTWA Conference. This annual writers development conference will be held October 1-7, 2023, aboard Princess Cruise Lines' The Discovery. It is open to all food wine and travel writers. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nAmmmSUBtQ8 The ship departs October 1, 2023 from Vanc...
Jun 19, 2023•32 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio features veteran filmmaker and director Sean Claffey, who discusses his award-winning documentary AMERICONNED - TIME TO RISE, released through Shine the Light Films. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JF2Hnu6gaqI Over the past few generations, millions in the middle class have been pushed to the edge and even into poverty. Shamed into believing that if they tried harder things might work out, the middle class has been silent. No more. AMERICONNED exposes the insid...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Supervision is a critical function of leadership that is often overlooked, and yet the quality of supervision is often what makes or breaks a leader—and an organization. Along with being a certified professional coach and speaker who works with social justice organizations, Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.” On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Rita Sever Supervision Matte...
Jun 11, 2023•40 min
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs shares how his Marine Corps training helped him to become a better lawyer. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/marine-corps-training-provides-job-skills/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J9Cs8X_9Jas Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://shows.acast.com/ward-heinrichs-employment-law Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
May 24, 2023•47 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and Soul Journey Doula who discusses the importance of building a legacy of trust. This is Part 2 of this topic, with a focus on Building a Professional Legacy as a business or organization, and as a leader in one's professional career. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. Read her article and hear Part 1 of this conversati...
May 18, 2023•52 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" show features serial entrepeneur and best-selling author Charles McCarrick who discusses his new book, “Lessons My Brothers Taught Me: How to Transform Your Personal Qualities Into A Successful Business.” Many people ask for advice on how to start a business-but rarely how to succeed in business. Charles McCarrick, founder of Micro-Ant, suggests starting with the question: why do you want to go into business? "Lessons My Brothers Taught Me" fea...
Apr 30, 2023•41 min
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs goes over employment laws every San Diego business employer and employee should know for 2023. Read his article outlining some of the laws here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/san-diego-california-employment-law/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6a17ITTEhCU Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://shows.acast.com/ward-heinrichs-em...
Apr 26, 2023•51 min
From automated customer service and plastic-wrapped vegetables, to the need for new phones and computers every couple of years, this special Big Blend Radio Earth Day podcast features Glynn Burrows in a discussion about how our simple day-to-day actions of "convenience" may actually be harmful to society's quality of life, small business, and the environment. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/is-what-you-are-doing-costing-the-earth/ Glynn Burrows is a family history ...
Apr 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
What Will Your Legacy Be? This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and Soul Journey Doula who discusses the importance of building a legacy of trust. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-legacy-of-trust/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iE_Tm-VyY-E Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator...
Apr 20, 2023•49 min
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs goes over California's new laws regarding gig drivers and courier companies, plus, explains some more "legalese" legal terms. See his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/gig-drivers-are-exempt-from-ab5-and-are-independent-contractors/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8c-v0osdHtA Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://sh...
Mar 22, 2023•51 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and Soul Journey Doula who discusses the connection between competence and trust. Hear about how competence effects leadership, teamwork, career development, and more. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oKDmHbGgSRs Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is re...
Mar 16, 2023•48 min
Attending a Conference or Business Retreat in Palm Springs? Or maybe you're looking for a sunny and relaxing destination to work remotely? It's all about Mixing Business with Pleasure in Sunny Palm Springs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPH), a consortium an association of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://yout...
Mar 11, 2023•31 min
Federal and California law protects certain classes of employees from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and adverse employment actions. Generally, the law in California protects more classes of employees. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs outlines the various Federal and California protected classes. See his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/protected-classes-how-many-are-out-there/ WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://you...
Feb 23, 2023•34 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Leadership Scholar and Master Trainer Jonathan R. Kroll who discusses his new book, “Preparing Leadership Educators” (Stylus Publishing). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MTnuVu5vqDs Perfect for leadership educators–trainers, teachers, coaches, and mentors of all stripes–who want to refresh their pedagogical knowledge and revitalize their strategies, this practical book book fills a long-he...
Feb 09, 2023•27 min
