Big Blend Radio

Jessica Carter - California State Parks Week 2024

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features Jessica Carter, Director of Parks and Public Engagement at Save the Redwoods League, who discusses the 3rd Annual California State Parks Week happening June 12-16, 2024. 
Through over 200 special in-person community events and virtual programming, this week-long event celebrates California’s 280 state parks and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places. California State Parks Week is presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation. 
Visit:* https://castateparksweek.org/  * https://www.parks.ca.gov/ * https://www.savetheredwoods.org/ * https://parkscalifornia.org/ * https://www.calparks.org/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 
This  episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel," "Vacation Station," and "Big Daily Blend" podcast channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Chef Ivan Flowers - Youth in the Kitchen

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 

Jefferson Highway News - It's Happening in Oklahoma!

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/ 

Small Business & The Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Industries

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/ 

How Women Can & Do Have Multiple Successful Careers

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/ 

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches

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/ 

Elsa Dixon - Cruising the Bay of Bengal

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Elsa Dixon who talks about her experiences Cruising the Bay of Bengal where she visited five countries through nine ports of call including: Thailand (Bangkok, Koh Samui), Singapore (Singapore), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, George Town), Sri Lanka (Colombo), India (Goa, Mumbai, Jaipur).  
READ ELSA'S BLOGS ABOUT HER BAY OF BENGAL EXPERIENCES:* Bangkok, Thailand: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/bustling-bangkok-thailand * Singapore: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/singapore-a-melting-pot-of-different-cultures * Malaysia: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/malaysia-history-and-culture * Sri Lanka: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/sri-lanka-the-land-of-serendipity * Gateway to India: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/a-gateway-to-india * Delhi, India: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/delhi-india-the-golden-triangle-part-three 
Get Elsa's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elsa-van-der-Byl/author/B096G63ZYZ 
Follow Elsa's adventures: https://travelswithelsa.com/ 
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 
Follow this Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m 

The Pet Connection - Rescue Dogs and Cats

In observance of National Rescue Dog Day, this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast is all about Rescue Dogs and Cats with conversations that span from adoptions and volunteering to petsitting and behavioral care. 
FEATURED GUESTS- Angela Laws - Cohost, veteran petsitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ - Mabel Lujan - Senior Communications Director at Asheville Humane Society in North Carolina. More: https://www.ashevillehumane.org/ - Steve & Karen Wilson - Pet Parents and Animal Welfare Advocates, and owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/