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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares what you can experience on an 8-Day Tour of England's Historic Royal Sites. Read his article that features the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Hampton Court Palace, Winchester Cathedral, the Osbourne House, and Windsor Castle - see: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/touring-royal-britain/ Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show airs live from from Kansas City, Kansas, with hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour, and publishers of Big Blend Magazines. Margot Carrera, fine art nature photographer and environmentalist, joins as guest cohost, as she does every 4th Friday. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/  Featured guest is Jennifer Farrar, Executive Director of Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania. Hear about the various environmental education programs, restoration projects, and four season outdoor recreational opportunities visitors experience at this beautiful 205-acre park and public land that encompasses wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and historic properties, as well as The Nature Center, one of the premier award winning environmental education centers in northwestern Pennsylvania. More: www.asburywoods.org/ Featured music is “Forest Walk” by Makana - see https://www.makanamusic.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features husband-wife travel team Bill & Jane Johnson who talk about their recent adventure traveling the historic Jefferson Highway from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana in their '55 Chevy. Plus, Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and board member Arlene Gould, Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, discuss the 2022 JHA Conference that was held earlier in the the month in Pittsburg, Kansas. Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more about the revival of this highway at https://jeffersonhighway.org/ Featured music on the show is "Ford F-150" from the album "Double Take" by guitar virtuoso Micha Schellhaas, at http://michamusic.com/ Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/ 

From defamation to discrimination, and arbitration to mediation, on this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of legal terms that relate to court cases. Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on the upcoming 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival happening on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in the air conditioned Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. This year's theme is “Stronger Together: The Power of Traditional Culture." More: https://www.nsula.edu/folklife/ Featured guests are Arlene Gould, Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and festival organizer and professor Dr. Shane Rasmussen. Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory and is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area. More: https://natchitoches.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features East S.M., an Appalachian occultist, diviner, educator, artist, performer, and author of occult fantasy novel "Mercy's Quest" that will take you on a journey from the Appalachian mountains into New Orleans, complete with magical beings and witches. "Mercy’s Quest" is inspired by an East's own encounters with the mystical. As a generational divination artist, East drew inspiration from her small coal mining town to create this rich novel. A perfect blend of fantasy and adventure, Mercy’s Quest will entertain readers who love a supernatural twist. More: https://theartisteast.com/ 

In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features H.H. Leonards, author of "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership," and Dr. LaDonna Boyd, CEO/Publisher of R.H. Boyd. H.H. Leonards is founder and chair of the O Street Museum Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Mansion on O Street, where Mrs. Rosa Parks called her home-away-from-home for the last decade of her life. Published by R.H. Boyd, the book "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus" is a collection of inspiring memories compiled from the decade that Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks was a guest in author H.H. Leonards' home in Washington DC. See: https://www.omansion.com/ R.H. Boyd, now in its fifth generation of leadership and celebrating 125 years of printing and publishing, was founded by formerly enslaved Dr. Richard Henry Boyd. The Nashville-based enterprise is expanding beyond its curriculum offerings to include book publishing. Now, Dr. LaDonna Boyd is shaping and leading the company’s efforts to broaden its scope and offerings for modern needs. More: https://rhboyd.com/ Featured music is "Universal Love" by Kwame Binea Shakedown http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick and Las Cruces Museums Curator Jennifer McClung. Victoria discusses her upcoming art exhibit "Symbols of New Mexico - A Personal Story" that will be on display at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico from July 29 - Sept. 25, 2022. Jennifer gives an overview of the historic Branigan Cultural Center as well as the adjoining Museum of Art, Museum of Nature & Science, and nearby Railroad Museum. More at: https://www.las-cruces.org/1523/Museums Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work here: https://victoriachick.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features pro photographer Scott Kelby, the world’s #1 best-selling author of photography technique books, who talks about his brand new book “The Travel Photography Book: Step-by-Step Techniques to Capture Breathtaking Travel Photos Like the Pros.” In this new book, Scott shares all his secrets and time-tested techniques as he discusses everything from his go-to essential travel gear, to camera settings, to how to research before your trip, to the travel photography techniques that will help you capture truly captivating images on your trip. More: https://scottkelby.com/ Special thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who explains how leaders who want to be seen as a popular and nice are on the path of failure. What High Trust Leaders share is a willingness to voice their own opinions even when others disagree. Read her blog post about the dangers of "being nice": https://leabrovedani.com/2022/05/dont-just-be-nice/ Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/ Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Dr Jackie Eubany shares the differences and commonalities between a stroke and a heart attack, as well as their risk factors, and prevention tips. Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA, Amy Nesler gives an overview of what visitors can experience on the San Juan Islands located in the heart of the Salish Sea in Washington State. Highlights include whale and bird watching, hiking and kayaking, parks and historic sites including lighthouses, scenic drives, wine tasting and region cuisine, shopping and art, and much more. We also discuss how to be responsible travelers which includes volunteering, reducing one's carbon footprint, and leaving no trace behind in nature and outdoor areas. More: https://www.visitsanjuans.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/