Success Express

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.ca.us/Page/28813  In honor of Small Business Month (May,) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024), this episode is featured onBig Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," "Success Express," and "Big Daily Blend" podcast channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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 - President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Jefferson Highway. - BILLY SUMNER - McAlester Tourism Manager & Vice President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Jefferson Highway. More: http://www.travelmcalester.com/     The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/ 

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 Employment Attorney based in San Diego. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/  - GLYNN BURROWS - Owner of Norfolk Tours and Board member of Buy Local Norfolk in East Anglia, England. More: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ and https://www.buylocalnorfolk.org.uk/  This episode of Big Blend Radio is featured on our Big Daily Blend, Success Express, Vacation Station, and California Employment Law podcast channels. Keep up with Big Blend Radio at http://www.bigblendradio.com/ 

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 Soul Journey Doula: https://souljourneydoula.com/  * Writer & Author Lisa Evans: https://writerlisa.com/  * Author Lori Pollard-Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KH8ES2  * Travel writer & phographer Jo Clark: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/  * Travel writer & photographer Sharon Kurtz: https://sharonkkurtz.com/  * Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com/  * Food, wine and travel writer Dr. Diane Dobry: https://gettinghungary.com/  Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" podcast is hosted and produced by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publishing team behind Big Blend Magazines, and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour. Episodes are daily with a monthly panel discussion every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: https://women-making-history.podbean.com/ 

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 $23-million museum complex in the historic downtown district of Natchitoches. It's collection of portraits and memorabilia celebrate the achievements of more than 300 legendary Louisiana athletes, coaches and other sports figures. Other sports-themed exhibits and interactive media trace the history and importance of sports to life in Louisiana.  The complex is also home to the Northwest Louisiana History Museum. Info: https://lasportshall.com/   Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches and its current events at https://natchitoches.com/   Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here:  https://natchitoches-louisiana.podbean.com/ 

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 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 appearances here: https://ward-heinrichs-employment-law.podbean.com/ 

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/understanding-legalese-part-two/ 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 appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ SUSAN ROSENTHAL, President of World Markets Group, is a Mindset Mentor and Business Growth and Innovation strategist for professionals, entrepreneurs, companies and non-profit organizations worldwide. Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: http://tinyurl.com/2bjbectk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 stories here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sharon-kurtz-travel-writer-and-photographer/ Follow Sharon's adventures on her blog, https://sharonkkurtz.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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 appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 guaranteed results in this forthcoming guide, "Digital SAT Playbook," which can be pre-ordered on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/yezkj7d5 Be part of the "Digital SAT Playbook" launch event on March 3rd at 3:00PM Pacific Time and learn how to help your child ace the new 2024 Digital SAT and earn $100,000+ college scholarships! Details: https://prepexpert.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 mployment claims, including: pay disputes, sick leave, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, class actions, labor commissioner hearings, unemployment hearings and more. 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 appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/ * Kat Anderson - IFWTWA Board Member & Social Media Chair. More: https://coffeeandmascara.org/ * Dave Nershi - IFWTWA First VP & Professional Development Chair. More: http://www.vino-sphere.com/ * Debbra Dunning Brouilette - IFWTWA Board Member & Media Trip Chair. More: https://tropicaltravelgirl.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 they do that in a way that is authentic? * What does it mean to have a culture of gratitude, and how does that impact productivity and retention? 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, unemployment hearings and more. 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 appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 successful music marketing campaigns for a diverse array of independent labels and artists. IDC partnered with Illuminate The Arts and the SF Recreation and Parks Department to bring free live music to San Francisco, together hosting over 500 concerts across the city at venues including the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, GGP JFK Promenade, and Union Square. More: http://www.independentdistro.com/ NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.