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/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Workplace Rights During Disasters including Labor Code §1139 and Labor Code § 230.8. Check out Ward's about the laws and regulations, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-workplace-rights-during-disasters/

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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3jXMGjBdJrHc4zxpoWFP5O

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Success Express" channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how supervision is about setting up your team for success.

Rita explains how to follow SCOPE: S - Set Up for Success C - Communicate O - Oversee P - Partnership E - Expectations

Rita Sever 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/

Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast features new episodes every 3rd Friday at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on the new California Employment Laws for 2025. Check out Ward's list of new laws and regulations, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/new-california-employment-laws-for-2025/

New laws covered in the podcast and article include: - Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) - Reproductive Loss Leave Mediation Program - Paid Family Leave (PFL) Vacation Protection - Leave for Victims of Crimes - Minimum Wage & Salary - Use of Driver’s License Restrictions - Freelance Worker Protection Act - Voluntary Captive Audience Meetings

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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3jXMGjBdJrHc4zxpoWFP5O

It's all about How to Become a Horse Show Judge on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.

Main Points of Discussion include: - Ring stewarding - Getting your foot in the door - References from show managers - Know the rule book for each association - Apply, get accepted, and go to a judge’s seminar - Getting carded

Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine services, and her books, at: https://wdnhorse.com/

The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://abcs-horses-christywood.podbean.com/

As part of Big Blend Radio's 18th Anniversary celebration, this episode looks back on 15 years of Chef Ivan Flowers' being an expert guest along with a lighthearted then-and-now discussion of his career as a 5-Star Chef and now Culinary Instructor.

Learn more about Chef Ivan Flowers here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivan-flowers/

Check out this list of Chef Ivan's Recipes & Big Blend Radio Podcast episodes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/ivan-flowers/

This Big Blend Radio panel discussion delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence, from how and why it was created, to how it has advanced and is used today as an effective tool in numerous industries, as well as its proprietary dangers, especially regarding the arts.

FEATURED GUESTS: - DR MARSCHALL RUNGE - Executive VP for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, CEO of Michigan Medicine, and author of “Coded to Kill: A Techno-Medical Thriller.” More: https://www.codedtokill.com/

- JOEY STUCKEY - Award-winning blind guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, producer, educator, sound engineer, and the music ambassador for Macon, Georgia. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/

- MATT COST - Author of three mystery series: Mainely Mystery, Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mystery, and A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery Series. He’s also written historical fiction novels. More: https://www.mattcost.net/

- JW JARVIS - Author of the thriller “Artificial Agent,” as well as the "First Responder" Series. More: https://www.authorjwjarvis.com/

- MICHAEL WOLK - Author of the immersive cyber novel “DevilsGame,” playwright, Broadway producer, and film producer. More: https://devilsgame.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the new digital Jefferson Highway Travel Guide being produced in partnership between Big Blend Magazines and the Jefferson Highway Association.

Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team who have owned and run Big Blend Magazines since 1997. Learn more about this exciting project and be part of the effort, here: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.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. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/

This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST (except on holidays). Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/