This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the new digital Jefferson Highway Travel Guide being produced in partnership between Big Blend Magazines and the Jefferson Highway Association. Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team who have owned and run Big Blend Magazines since 1997. Learn more about this exciting project and be part of the effort, here: http...
Dec 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 28
This inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how HR professionals can work with employees to reflect on 2024, and get prepared for a successful 2025. Rita Sever is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio. She is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.” Learn more at https://supervisionmatters.com/ Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS P...
Dec 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 27
'Tis the Season (and Small Business Saturday), so this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the multiple benefits of shopping local and small shops this holiday season. How does it help families, communty. tourism, and economy? Hear what Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours in England has to say. Keep up with Glynn and read his article about Shopping Small Businesses here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/why-shop-local-for-the-holidays/...
Nov 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 26
From sexual harassment and intoxication to wage and hur liability, this episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on employment issues related to holiday parties and celebrations. Check out Ward's list of things employers may want to consider to help control liability and to keep the holiday season merry, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/holiday-season-employment-law-concerns/ Based in San Diego, California, Ward repres...
Nov 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 25
This episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY Podcast focuses on Women in the World of Food and Wine. FEATURED GUESTS: - SHARON K. KURTZ is a travel writer and award-winning photographer. Hear about some of the amazing women chefs she met in Oakland, California, as featured in her article here: https://fwtmagazine.com/a-taste-of-oakland-three-women-chefs-bringing-their-unique-flavor-to-the-table/ Keep up with Sharon's adventures at https://sharonkkurtz.com/ - CAROLE BUMPUS is a food/tra...
Nov 27, 2024•52 min•Ep. 24
Celebrating the first episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast, Rose Palmer talks about her life as an award-winning travel writer and photographer after a diverse 25-year career as a PhD chemist. As she explores the world, she likes to focus her traveling lens on history, art, architecture, nature, soft adventures, and cruising in all its forms. Read her Success Insider Q&A and see some of her photography, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/travel-writer-s...
Nov 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 23
So, what does it take to be successful as an author? This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Insider" spotlight features acclaimed author Matt Cost, who is known for his historical novels, Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery series, Clay Wolfe/Port Essex mystery series, and Brooklyn 8 Ballo mystery series. His latest book, "Mainely Mayhem (A Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery)," is out today (Nov. 13, 2024). More: https://www.mattcost.net/ Enjoy the podcast and check out Matt Cost’s answers to our 10 Auth...
Nov 13, 2024•55 min•Ep. 22
From Age Discrimination in Employment Act to the Family and Medical Leave Act, this episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs deciphers the "legalese" of some of the acts that pertain to employment law. Check out the list of acts and their meanings, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/legalese-whats-with-this-act/ Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: h...
Oct 23, 2024•50 min•Ep. 21
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, filmmaker Mike Eisenberg discusses his latest documentary, THE PITCH: PATIENT SAFETY’S NEXT GENERATION, out now on VOD via Gravistas. The future of health care belongs to the next generation. A follow up of the documentary "To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary" (2018) , "The Pitch" gives viewers a glimpse into the evolving role of technology in improving patient safety across medicine. Through expert interviews, real-world technology solutions, and on...
Sep 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 20
This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses the good, the bad, and the possible when it comes to human resources. Topics of discussion include: - What does a good HR department cover? - What are some traits of a good HR person? - When and how does HR not work? - How does it impact staff when HR is not trusted? - What is the best possible role of HR? - What does HR need to do ...
Sep 13, 2024•45 min•Ep. 19
Welcome to the first quarterly episode of Big Blend Radio's "Life Lessons" Show focusing on lessons from Baby Boomers. After all, August is Boomers Making a Difference Month! in case you're wondering, Baby Boomers are preceded by the Silent Generation and followed by Generation X. So. people born between 1946 -1964 during what is known as the mid-20th century baby boom. This show features a panel discussion plus a solo expert interview segment. FEATURED GUESTS: - Travel writer and photographer J...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 18
This "Medical Insider" episode of Big Blend Radio features author Marschall Runge, M.D., PhD, who is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He was a cardiology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is...
Aug 29, 2024•46 min•Ep. 17
This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs covers California's new Workplace Violence Prevention Act and why employers need to be aware of it, and most importantly put a plan in place. 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. Follow his podcast appearenc...
Aug 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 16
Celebrate National Pinot Noir Day with our Big Blend Radio "Winemaker Insider" Conversation with Dave Specter, who along with his wife Sara, owns and runs Bells Up Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon. After more than a decade of success as a corporate tax attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave was emotionally and physically spent. Sara, a freelance marketing consultant and writer, convinced him to leave the profession and they turned the hobby that brought him joy—winemaking—into his new career. The...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 15
From organ donor leave to voting leave, this episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses California's various laws regarding Workplace Leave of Absence. Read his article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-workplace-leaves-of-absence/ Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Ward Heinric...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min•Ep. 14
This episode of Big Blend Radio features photographer Steve Piacente, a reporter turned speechwriter, university professor, author, and life coach. You'll rarely find him without a camera is always at his side. Hear about his photography, what and who inspires him, his world travels, and more, plus, check out his editorial Q&A with us here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/photographer-insider-steve-piacente/ Visit Steve's online gallery: https://www.piacentephotos.com/...
Jul 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 13
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Insider" spotlight features Clifford Garstang, author of six works of fiction including the novels “The Last Bird of Paradise,” “Oliver’s Travels,” and “The Shaman of Turtle Valley,” and the short story collections “House of the Ancients and Other Stories,” “What the Zhang Boys Know,” and “In an Uncharted Country.” He is also the editor of the acclaimed anthology series, “Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet.” A former international law...
Jul 16, 2024•50 min•Ep. 12
This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses HR in small organizations. Along with sharing her career background in HR, she talks about: * When a small organization should invest in HR * What are some of the dangers if they don't have HR * What are some of the challenges HR face Rita Sever is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio. She is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS:...
Jul 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 11
There was once a Tennessee whiskey that dwarfed Jack Daniel's, and a powerful man was behind it: V.E. "Manny" Shwab. Until now, virtually nothing has been written about either. This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Clay Shwab, who discusses his biography about his great-grandfather, "Manny Shwab and the George Dickel Company." This riveting read shares the untold story of a Tennessee whiskey tycoon who influenced society in Nashville’s gilded age. Their...
Jun 28, 2024•49 min•Ep. 10
This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on paid vacation time and minimum wage. Read his article outlining the laws: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/summer-fun-and-minimum-wage/ 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. Follow his podcast a...
Jun 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 9
It's all about attention to detail and exemplary customer service on this special Hospitality Insider episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. Hear about the unique guest experiences provided by the boutique hotels that are part of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. FEATURED GUESTS: * Robert Hunt - General Manager of Alcazar Palm Springs. Visit: https://alcazarpalmsprings.com/ * Karima Zaki - Vice President of Operations of Town and Desert Hospitality. Visi...
Jun 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 8
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor at Temecula Valley High School in Southern California. Hear about the school's Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation program that educates students in culinary arts and hospitality management to set them up for career and/or college success. Plus, cooking and food preparation which are necessary life skills that they learn. Learn more about this career technical education program at https://www.tvusd.k12....
May 24, 2024•48 min•Ep. 7
Celebrate Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on the Jefferson Highway Association's efforts in Oklahoma which includes new road signage, the first state chapter, and the upcoming 2025 Conference in McAlester (June 4-7, 2025). FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - DELAINA STEVENS - Pres...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6
In honor of Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024), this Big Blend Radio panel discussion focuses on the connections between small businesses and the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. FEATURED GUESTS: - DONNETTE SILVA CARTER - CEO of Tulare Chamber of Commerce & Board Member of the Sequoia Tourism Council in Central California. More: http://www.tularechamber.org and https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ - WARD HEINRICHS - California Empl...
May 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 5
From Lawyers and Artists to Writers and Educators, this Big Blend Radio "Women Making History" Podcast Panel Discussion focuses on How Women Can and Do Have Multiple Successful Careers in their Lifetime. FEATURED GUESTS: * Writer & Editor Eva Eldridge: https://evaeldridge.com/ * Nature Photographer Margot Carrera: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MargotCarrera * Erica Baird & Karen Wagner, owners of https://lustre.net/ * Artist Victoria Chick: https://victoriachick.com/ * Lea Brovedani, The Sou...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 4
With the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebrations coming up (June 20-22, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show is all about the sports history, culture, and impressive athletes of Natchitoches and the state of Louisiana. Featured guests are K. Nicole Connell, Communication Manager of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Doug Ireland - Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame is an impressive $...
May 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 3
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" podcast with attorney Ward Heinrichs, hear why California employers should carefully consider how to fire employees and be aware of California severance, non-compete and defamation issues. Read Ward's article outlining it all here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-severance-non-compete-defamation-issues/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AS9eybwG5GE Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both em...
Apr 24, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2
From litigations and depositions to counterclaims and pleadings, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" podcast with attorney Ward Heinrichs Employment Law Office of Ward Heinrichs gives a fun and informative overview of various legal terms that relate to court cases. Hear Part One & Two in this "Understanding Legalese" Series here: * Part One: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-1/ * Part Two: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understandi...
Mar 27, 2024•39 min
This episode of Big Blend Radio features transformational life coach Shelley Whizin and mindset mentor Susan Rosenthal who share tips on how to transform challenges to joy and bridge one's personal and professional lives. Read Shelley's article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/transforming-challenges-into-joy/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/30Wt88USJfw SHELLEY WHIZIN is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Ta...
Mar 04, 2024•52 min
This episode of Big BlendRadio features Sharon K. Kurtz, a world traveler, travel writer, and award-winning photographer. We are thrilled to have Sharon join our Big Blend Radio family of expert contributors! Sharon is dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next adventure. Keep up with her Big Blend Radio podcast appearances and...
Mar 03, 2024•33 min
