Big Daily Blend

Simon and Marisa Cleveland - There is No Box

In obervance of National Leadership Day, we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward that features Simon & Marisa Cleveland, authors of "There is No Box: A Practical Guide for the Relatable Leader." Out now, "There is No Box" is for leaders who recognize how critical it is to draw outside the lines of typical guidance in order to rethink leadership development and gain competencies that make them more inclusive, culturally aware, and empowered to facilitate collaboration. More: https://marisacleveland.wordpress.com/there-is-no-box/ 
More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ 

Actor and Street Photographer Norman Bush

In honor of Black History Month we're revisiting this "From the Vault" Big Blend Radio interview with Norman Bush who discusses his impressive career as an acclaimed actor, as well as his street photography that documents over 50 years of history through images of bill postings, notices and playbills that were plastered on buildings throughout NYC. See his photography here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/norman-bush-actor-and-street-photographer/ 

Leah Rothstein - Author, Community Organizer, Housing Program Expert

In observance of World Social Justice Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Leah Rothstein, a veteran community organizer, local housing program expert, and co-author of "Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law" (Liveright: June 2023), which will be released in paperback on March 4, 2025.
In 2017 Richard Rothstein wrote "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America." The book has sold more than 1 million copies and started a revolution in the housing industry by explaining America’s troubled housing situation.  
Newly educated and informed communities across the nation began to take action.  As Richard toured the country educating local communities, the communities began reviewing their housing policies and initiating changes.Realizing direction was needed to help communities get started and move the process forward, Richard enlisted his daughter, Leah Rothstein, to co-author "Just Action." 
"Just Action" provides concrete examples of what communities can do to improve local housing policies. Paired with an active "Just Action Substack" column, challenging segregated housing is happening across the nation. Visit: https://www.justactionbook.org/ 

Springfield, Illinois is Abe-Mazing

In observance of President's Day, we're revisiting this archived episode of Big Blend Radio's Way Back When history show with travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her experiences visiting historic Abraham Lincoln sites and attractions in Springfield, Illinois, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln Depot, plus, the Illinois State Capitol building. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/springfield-is-abemazing/  

Yecenia Currie - Sweet and Savory Life

Celebrate Vegan Cuisine Month with this past episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show which is all about plant-based eating and cooking with Yecenia Currie, a world traveler, yoga instructor, foodie, and author of “Sweet & Savory Life: Simple Flavor-Filled, Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Mind, Body, & Spirit."
In a world where the health-conscious and flavor-seekers can unite, each page of Yecenia Currie’s new cookbook is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating recipes that are filled with nutrition while simultaneously exploding with flavor. Currie’s goal in “Sweet & Savory Life” is to “amplify plant-based deliciousness” by focusing on recipes that are packed with both nutrition and flavor.
Learn more and check out her recipe for Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f 
Keep up with Yecenia Currie at https://yeceniacurrie.com/ 

The History of Art Museums - A Global Perspective

From the Capitoline Museum in Rome to the Museum of Ennigaldi-Nanna (a princess of Babylon) and the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick is Part One of her three-part series on the history of Art Museums. This global themed show celebrates International Friendship Month and National Library Month since museums are also home to libraries! 
Victoria is the catalyst behind the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center project in Silver City, New Mexico. You can learn more about the Museum effort and read her article about the History of Art Museums (Part One), here: https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/articles/art-museums-a-history-part-one 
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: https://victoriachick.com/ 
Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://worldofart-victoriachick.podbean.com/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When," "Toast to The Arts," "Women Making History," and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Check out our network of shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

A Toast to Arizona!

Happy Birthday Arizona, the 48th state admitted to the Union, on February 14, 1912.From food and drink to festivals and cultural experiences, nature and the great outdoors, history and the arts, and much more, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.
Featured Guests: - EVA ELDRIDGE – Editor, writer, and book publishing expert. See: https://evaeldridge.com/ - PEGGY FIANDACA – Co-owner of LDV Winery. See: https://ldvwinery.com/ - JUDY KARNIA – Travel writer and nature therapy guide. See: https://judykarnia.com/ - DR RANDSDELL - Author, musician, and educator. See: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS – Author, conservationist, actor/singer. See: https://elaineapowers.com/ - DR. MILLICENT EIDSON eyedson  – Professor, author, and writer. See: https://drmayamaguire.com/ 

Asheville is Ready for Visitors

This special live stream (Aired Feb 13, 2025) of Big Blend Radio’s ADVENTURES IN ASHEVILLE Show with Steve and Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast, focuses on the rebuilding of Asheville, North Carolina, post-Hurricane Helene, and the many experiences you can enjoy today as visitors to region. 
Big Blend Radio hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith are currently in Asheville and during their stay at The Lion & The Rose B&B, took a driving tour of Downtown Asheville and the Riverside Arts District with Steve & Karen. There is still evidence of destruction from the hurricane however as you can see in the short video, the city is open with a strong and vibrant resiliency, and welcoming visitors with open arms. Video: https://youtu.be/XnXh3aEslZQ  
Traveling to Asheville directly helps support the local businesses and regional community, and there is so much to do from brewery hopping and rooftop cocktails to public art viewing and shopping, chasing waterfalls and hiking, and visiting some of the area’s iconic attractions like the Biltmore Estate, Pisgah National Forest, and the North Carolina Arboretum. The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast is a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This charming lodging destination is back open and welcoming visitors.  More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ 
Plus, watch for drone photographer Jay Schulz’s “Rekindle the Love” video project that will showcase several of Asheville’s local business. It be featured on Feb 14 on his site, https://www.sidebysidedrone.com/ 
Big Blend Radio’s “Adventures in Asheville” Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/