Big Blend Radio

A Tea Tasting Wellness Journey with Amu Nutrition

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Khulan Enkhtaivan, founder of Amu Nutrition, about their wellness teas. Linda's tasting experience was informative and engaging, delving into the unique flavors, health benefits, and cultural significance of their teas. Read her story about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-tea-tasting-journey-with-amu-nutrition/ 
Hailing from Mongolia, Khulan Enkhtaivan, founder of Amu Nutrition and entrepreneur by trade, is also a trained and certified ayurvedic nutritionist who has dedicated her life and career to supporting people’s journey to achieving optimal health. Khulan seeks to share Mongolia’s “food as medicine” philosophy with the American market, inviting consumers to experience tea not just as a beverage, but as a vital component of their self-care practices. Amu Nutrition’s Mongolian heritage is infused in every sip as the tea is made exclusively from wild harvested herbs sourced in the pristine Altai mountains of Mongolia. More: https://amu-nutrition.com/ 
Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj 
Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" channel. Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Three Distinct Healthy Travel Experiences

From Tangier, Morocco to Sunny Palm Springs in Southern California and the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, this episode of Big Blend Radio closes off January (National Staying Healthy Month) and looks toward the renewal of spring with a focus on healthy travel destinations and experiences.
 FEATURED TRAVEL WRITER GUESTS:- BARBARA REDDING talks about her time at the luxurious Fairmont Tazi Palace in Tangier, Morocco. Follow Barbara's stories on her site: https://barbararedding.com/ * Read Barbara's Morocco Stories:- Travel Weekly: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Moroccan-opulence-at-Fairmont-Tazi-Palace-Tangier - Big Blend: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-magical-tour-of-morocco/ 
- DEBBIE STONE shares her rejuvenating experiences at The Spa at Séc-He in Palm Springs, one of the most luxurious hot mineral spring spa destinations in the country. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-spa-at-sec-he-in-palm-springs/ * Follow her monthly podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 
- KATHLEEN WALLS talks about her nature adventures in the pristine Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania that has its own Grand Canyon, is free from motor traffic, and where you can travel by foot, bicycle, horse, or even in a covered wagon. Read her story on her site: https://americanroads.net/endless_mountains_grand_canyon_121824.htm 

World Ag Expo 2025 in Tulare, California

This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates the 58th Annual World Ag Expo happening February 11-13, 2025 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. Hear about the expo's new Women in Ag pavilion, Seminars, Wine & Cheese pavilion, Ag Tours, the Toyota giveaway, and more. Visit: https://www.worldagexpo.com/ 
FEATURED GUESTS:- Donnette Silva Carter - CEO of Tulare Chamber in Commerce: http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Megan Lausten - Marketing Director of the International Agri-Center: https://www.internationalagricenter.com/ 
More than 1,200 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, communications, and technology on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. World Ag Expo® is a can’t miss show for anyone in Ag, and for those interested in where their food comes from. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from over 70 countries attend World Ag Expo® each year.

Book PR and Marketing for Authors

From social media and reviews to book clubs, signings, and readings, and even digital versus audio and print, Jennifer Vance, Marketing Director of Books Forward, discusses book trends for 2025 and shares marketing and PR advice for new and established authors. 
Founded by Julie Schoerke as JKS Communications, this year Books Forward is celebrating 25 years of excellence in book marketing and promotion, with over 1,000 authors entrusting their team to advance their writing careers. Since day one, Big Blend Magazines & Radio has proudly reviewed and interviewed authors they represent. Learn more here: https://booksforward.com/ 

Exploring Historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Old Town Scottsdale is a mecca for tourists, who flock here to shop for unique souvenirs, peruse the art galleries and public art installations, check out historic sites from the late 1880s, and dine and imbibe at the many restaurants and watering holes. They also come to explore the world-class museums for a hearty dose of history and culture.
READ DEBBIE'S ARTICLES ON OLD TOWN:- Best of the West Tour in Scottsdale - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/best-of-the-west-tour-in-scottsdale/ - Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/western-spirit-scottsdales-museum-of-the-west/ 
Follow this podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 

Who Would You Thank?

If you could thank someone or something who inspired you career-wise, who or what would it be, and why? This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates National Thank You Month and International Creativity Month with hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter team behind Big Blend Magazines.
FEATURED GUESTS- JOHNNY SCHAEFER: Award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of the Gratitude Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gratefulones * Hear Johnny's song "Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella": https://youtu.be/sSW7-lf5-W4?feature=shared  * Visit: https://hearjohnny.com/  
-  EVA ELDRIDGE: Writer, editor, and publishing expert.* Eva's "Fort Windy" article: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/jxdy/#p=36 * Visit: https://evaeldridge.com/ 
- ELAINE A. POWERS: A retired biologist, actor and singer, a conservationist with a passion for reptiles, and author of over 25 science-based children’s stories and scripts. Visit: https://elaineapowers.com/ 
GRATITUDE RELATED ARTICLES & PODCASTS:- What Are You Grateful For? https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/what-are-you-grateful-for/ - The Benefits of Giving: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-benefits-of-giving/  - The Gifts of Gratitude: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-gifts-of-gratitude/ - The Power of Gratitude: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-power-of-gratitude/ - How Gratitude Can Build Trust: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-gratitude-builds-trust/ - Showing Sincere Appreciation in the Workplace: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/showing-sincere-appreciation-in-the-workplace/ 

Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia on Display in 2025

Featuring Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the new exhibits featuring southwest artist Ted DeGrazia. 
New exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun include "Ted DeGrazia in the Studio of Diego Rivera" (Jan. 31 - Sept. 3, 2025), “Louise Serpa's Portraits of Ted DeGrazia” (Jan. 31 - Sept. 3, 2025), and “The Way of the Cross” (Jan. 31 - May 28, 2025). The Little Gallery is also host to visiting artists from now through April 4, 2025. 
Also hear about the exhibit "Bisbee Through the Eyes of Ted DeGrazia" on display at the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum and the Muheim Heritage House, in Bisbee AZ,  through May 26, 2025.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ 
This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://ted-degrazia.podbean.com/ 

Double Trouble: Musical Duos and Duets

Whether it's a special live performance or joint recording, two artists coming together can often take creativity to a new height. Celebrate International Creativity Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey who chats about noteworthy musical duos and duets, along with his upcoming trip to the Annual Grammy Awards and NAMM show. The conversation also focuses on ways to support those affected by the recent LA Fires (links below).
CHECK OUT: - Double Trouble Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/6nxvth6s - MusiCares: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief - Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate  
Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey ‪is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World." He's an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
Follow the BIG DAILY BLEND Show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/