Big Daily Blend

Author Anne Abel - Mattie, Milo & Me

If you've ever known and loved a dog, it's not hard to understand why they're dubbed "[human’s] best friend." But they're often so much more – our confidants, our teachers and even our healers. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Moth StorySLAM winner Anne Abel who discusses her new memoir, "Mattie, Milo, and Me" (She Writes Press, April 2024). The book shares the central role her dogs played in her healing journey as a survivor of parental abuse, and severe depression. Hear how she unwittingly rescues Milo, a dog with serious aggression issues, and finds herself unable to give up on him. Milo is dangerous, and Anne would never do anything to endanger her sons – but she also believes that everyone deserves a second chance. More: https://anneabelauthor.com/ It's the perfect podcast conversation to celebrate National Pet Day (April 11) and Canine Compassion Month (April). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bluegrass Artists - The Price Sisters

In celebration of National Siblings Day (April 10, 2024) this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview features The Price Sisters who discuss their first full-length album, "A Heart Never Knows," that was made with Grammy-winning producer Bil VornDick, and released on Rebel Records. It marks their second release, following their well-received 2016 self-titled EP. Their new album "Between the Lines" is out now.
 
The twin sisters Lauren and Leanna Price are torchbearers for traditional bluegrass. While their playing is thoroughly rooted in the classic style of Bill Monroe, their smooth, polished sibling vocal harmonies infuse the music with a fresh, contemporary appeal. More: https://www.thepricesisters.com/
 

Attorney Ward Heinrichs - New 2024 California Employment Laws

Today is International Be Kind to Lawyers Day (every second Tuesday in April) and we want to give a big THANK YOU shout out to San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs for being part of our Big Blend Radio family for so many years where he shares valuable California employment law advice for employers and employees, and, demystifies "legalese" so we can understand that fine print and those big words. Ward Makes Law Fun! From minimum wage to paid sick leave, this recent episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Show with Ward outlines some of 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/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.

Shelley Whizin - How to Navigate Stress

April marks National Stress Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the pressures we face and how they impact our lives. Today's episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show is shared from yesterday's Big Blend Radio SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin. In this conversation she focuses on how to navigate stress so you can find joy amidst life's challenges. Read her article that shares insight and advice, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/finding-joy-amidst-lifes-challenges/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/ 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.

Johnny Schaefer - The Sounds of Spring

Celebrate the Sounds of Spring with episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer. Enjoy this conversation covering music and hope, plants, and nature, and check out the two music playlists below.Johnny Schaefer co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. Keep up with him and his music at https://hearjohnny.com/ SOUNDS OF SPRING MUSIC PLAYLIST* YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLIl6mJHDMb_N9unz4yJEZu&feature=shared * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0JDate0bO5TwBvriu2RYdM?si=c1d9adf98445401d ROSY MELODIES MUSIC PLAYLIST:* YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJI2B3x7TpfyPhTqUcJ9RP1M&feature=shared * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4791fdvNHyuipXoNlER0bA?si=c1748b7eda7e4412 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate National Handmade Day

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Handmade Day that falls on the first Saturday of every April. Enjoy these two "From the Vault" interviews that share experiences and how-to projects: ARTISANS OF ENGLAND: From jewelers to glass blowers, this interview features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who shares how artisans and craftsmen and women provide an authentic local experience in England. Read Glynn's article and watch this podcast here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-real-local-life-of-england-by-visiting-artisans/A WELL-CRAFTED HOME: Designer and author Janet Crowther discusses her book, “A Well-Crafted Home: Inspiration and 60 Projects for Personalizing Your Space”, an irresistible resource for both aspiring makers and seasoned crafters, with sophisticated, high-quality projects designed to make a house a home. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/janet-crowther-a-well-crafted-home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poet Carissa ”Lucky” Garcia Goes to Chaco Canyon

In celebration of April being National Poetry Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show features Carissa "Lucky" Garcia, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Spring 2024 NPAF artist-in-residence in Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Carissa “Lucky” Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression educator and Indigenous Justice advocate. She is a founding member of the La Resistencia publishing press and poetry collective amplifying LGBTQ+ voices of color. Carissa’s storytelling communicates ideas that focus on her experience as an Iraq War veteran, Native American culture, love, politics, and her appreciation for comic books and science fiction. Her work has been featured at the University of Missouri Latinx Graduate Program, Rhode Island School of Design, UMKC Women of Color Leadership Conference, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Flatland KC, Prescott College, Redline Contemporary Arts Center, Dairy Arts Center, Denver Art Museum, and on the streets all across America. Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation's unique artist residency programs in parks across the country at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Learn more about Chaco Culture National Historical Park at https://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Michael Joseph Lyons - Brat and the Kids of Warriors

In honor of April being the Month of the Military Child, this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview features author Michael Joseph Lyons who talks about about his adventurous novel “Brat and the Kids of Warriors." Written for tweens and teens, the book brings life to the culture of our military families, borrowing scenes from his own military family upbringing. Michael Joseph Lyons is a brat—and he admits that with great pride. He lived the adventure of growing up in a military family. His dad was a U.S. Army colonel; his mom was the general in charge of their family. Lyons moved nine times and attended 11 different schools, more overseas than in the United States. He went on to join the U. S. Army, initially as a lieutenant and then a captain. Later, he developed and taught courses at UCLA on the nine principles of war and became a serial tech entrepreneur. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/brat-and-the-kids-of-warriors-by-michael-joseph-lyons/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.