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Rita Sever - Showing Sincere Appreciation in the Workplace

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/ 

Celebrating the Holiday Season Across North America

This episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel & Leisure Show focuses on unique holiday attractions, destinations, and festive events and community celebrations across North America.
FEATURED GUESTS: * DEBORAH WAKEFIELD of CityPASS, who shares how you can save BIG on the top attractions in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego & Southern California,  San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto. See: https://www.citypass.com/ 
* Author and Travel Writer ELAINE MASTERS "Trip Well Gal" shares various holiday events to experience, especially ones that celebrate the season with light shows and displays. See some of her articles:- Holiday lights: https://www.tripwellgal.com/holiday-lights/ - Robolights: https://www.tripwellgal.com/robolights-palm-springs-holiday-lights-show/ - San Diego Lights: https://www.tripwellgal.com/holidays-spirits-and-light-shows-for-grown-ups-in-san-diego/ 
PHOTO of the View of Rockefeller Center’s lower plaza and its annual holiday tree. Photo by Invision, courtesy of CityPASS.

Big Weekly Blend - A Taste of November with Chef Ivan Flowers

Get a Taste of November on this episode of Big Blend Radios BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor Ivan Flowers. Hear how make his Harvest Blend recipe and a fun conversation about this week’s foodie holidays such as Pupusa Day (Nov. 12), French Dip Day (Nov. 12), Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day (Nov. 12), Indian Pudding Day (Nov. 13), Pickle Day (Nov. 14), Spicy Guacamole Day (Nov. 14), Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (Nov. 15), Bundt Day (Nov. 15), Spicy Hermit Cookie Day (Nov. 15), Zinfandel Day (Nov. 17), Vichyssoise Day (Nov. 18), Zinfandel Day (Nov. 18), and more. Get Chef Ivan's HARVEST BLEND RECIPE here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivan-flowers-harvest-blend-recipe/Check out this week's HARVEST BLEND Music Playlist: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bddh93mt* On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bde3t638  SPECIAL THANK YOU to The Peanut Patch! Visit the store in Yuma, Arizona or shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ 

Cori Solomon - Exploring Torrance in Southern California

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Cori Solomon who shares her adventures in Torrance, Southern California. This city, a part of Los Angeles County, is also part of the South Bay, a group of coastal cities that include Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. Torrance lies along a mile-and-a-half stretch of beachfront on the Pacific Ocean. Like all the beach cities that make up the South Bay, it offers diverse activities. Read Cori's article "The Spirit of Torrance" here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-spirit-of-torrance/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/au_6YHo1u2Y 
Cori Solomon, an award-winning writer/photographer in Los Angeles, often travels with her dogs. Her blog, https://www.writtenpalette.com/ features eclectic articles focused on travel, wine, art, architecture, and pets. Cori looks for the story behind the restaurant, chef, winery, winemaker, or artist. Cori is the President and Membership Chair of IFWTWA. 
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Shows with IFWTWA Here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-ifwtwa 

Innkeepers Steve and Kathy Hiatt - Stay and Play in Albuquerque, New Mexico

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Thursday “New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association” Show features innkeepers Steve & Kathy Hiatt, owners of the historic Bottger Mansion of Old Town.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/TQDEO5jW1DQ 
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this romantic Bed & Breakfast is the perfect home base for an amazing variety of activities.  Bottger Mansion features easy access to any area destination, comfortable accommodations, and modern amenities. From hot air ballooning, mountain biking and skiing, sampling regional cuisine, or experiencing the arts and entertainment of the local cultures, as well as shopping for items unique to New Mexico you’ll find there is never a shortage of things to do in Albuquerque.  More: https://bottger.com/ 
Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ 

Award-Winning Photographer G.B. Smith - Pathways Photobook

Photographer G. B. Smith discusses his stunning new photobook, "Pathways," that features several of his multi-award-winning images which highlight the interaction between man-made structures and nature. 
The curation reflects the simplicity and uncluttered form of Smith's distinctive black and white style. Informed by his experience with color blindness, Smith’s work encourages the viewer to examine a world that exists beyond color. Proceeds from book sales to benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance Charity. More: https://www.gbsmith.com/ 

Author Chrissy Holm - Finding Sunlight

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Chrissy Holm who discusses her inspirational coming-of-age memoir, "Finding Sunlight: A Coming-of-Age Memoir About Love Within the Wreckage of Purity Culture." In “Finding Sunlight” (Wise Ink, November 14, 2023), Chrissy separates purity culture, LGBTQ religious trauma, and a patriarchal father-daughter relationship from all the possibilities of meaningful love. More: https://www.chrissyholm.com/
More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

Holiday Shopping Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina

From family photo portraits to custom crafted belts, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on unique gift ideas and shopping adventures in Asheville, North Carolina.
Featured Guests:- Steve & Karen Wilson - Innkeepers & Owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - Jay Schulz - Photographer and owner of Spartan Photography. More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: http://tinyurl.com/3ewrb9b4