Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio!

On This Episode:

- Holy Water – Blues singer-songwriter Allison August talks about her new album ‘Holy Water’ that features Paul Barrere of Little Feat, as well as Coco Montoya, Greg Liesz, Josh Smith, and Lance Lopez.

- Taking the Fear Out of Wine Tasting with Hilarie Larson - wine educator, sommelier, travel and wine writer, and co-owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting in Southern California.

- The Humane Gardener - Nancy Lawson, author of “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife”, and founder of Humane Gardener, an outreach initiative dedicated to cultivating compassion for all creatures great and small through animal-friendly, environmentally sensitive landscaping methods.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio!

On This Episode:

- Holy Water – Blues singer-songwriter Allison August talks about her new album ‘Holy Water’ that features Paul Barrere of Little Feat, as well as Coco Montoya, Greg Liesz, Josh Smith, and Lance Lopez.

- Taking the Fear Out of Wine Tasting with Hilarie Larson - wine educator, sommelier, travel and wine writer, and co-owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting in Southern California.

- The Humane Gardener - Nancy Lawson, author of “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife”, and founder of Humane Gardener, an outreach initiative dedicated to cultivating compassion for all creatures great and small through animal-friendly, environmentally sensitive landscaping methods.

What legal requirements and hurdles do businesses in the hospitality industry face? From minimum wage to tipping, Air B&B to Uber, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs Esq. discusses the labor laws in the tourism, restaurant and hospitality industry. Ward Heinrichs represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. He and his firm litigate cases that have been filed in many different parts of California. Read Ward's Article Here.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on July 12, 2017.

Leaders who manipulate and use fear to motivate are difficult leaders.  They don’t care about cooperation as much as they are about achieving a goal, no matter the cost.  How do we know if we are an effective leader or a difficult leader? Listen to this Big Blend Radio interview with Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, who shares advice on how to be an effective leader.  Read Sarah's article on Leadership Here.

Along with being an author, Sarah is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com, on July 12, 2017.

Leaders who manipulate and use fear to motivate are difficult leaders.  They don’t care about cooperation as much as they are about achieving a goal, no matter the cost.  How do we know if we are an effective leader or a difficult leader? Listen to this Big Blend Radio interview with Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, who shares advice on how to be an effective leader.  Read Sarah's article on Leadership Here.

Along with being an author, Sarah is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com, on July 12, 2017.

What legal requirements and hurdles do businesses in the hospitality industry face? From minimum wage to tipping, Air B&B to Uber, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs Esq. discusses the labor laws in the tourism, restaurant and hospitality industry. Ward Heinrichs represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. He and his firm litigate cases that have been filed in many different parts of California. Read Ward's Article Here.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on July 12, 2017.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Success Express business and career show!

On This Episode:

- Hospitality Employment Laws – From minimum wage to tipping and “cool down” periods, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs Esq. discusses the labor laws in the tourism and restaurant industry.

- Are You a Difficult Leader?Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, shares advice on how to be an effective leader.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Success Express business and career show!

On This Episode:

- Hospitality Employment Laws – From minimum wage to tipping and “cool down” periods, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs Esq. discusses the labor laws in the tourism and restaurant industry.

- Are You a Difficult Leader?Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, shares advice on how to be an effective leader.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Variety Show!

ON THIS EPISODE:

- Healing Neen - Tonier Cain, recovered crack addict turned nationally recognized inspirational speaker and trauma care expert discusses mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Cain is the subject of the poignant memoir, "Healing Neen," and feature-length documentary of the same name, which exposes her traumatic childhood filled with abuse, rape and neglect, and is also a testament to her amazing resilience.

- Older Bones – New album by The Brighter Still, an Arizona-based indie rock band featuring guitarist and lead vocalist Ryan David Orr, drummer Donavan Cotton, bass player Slade Nooney, keyboardist David Sprinkle, percussionist and backing vocalist Sumiko Sprinkle.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of America Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Variety Show!

ON THIS EPISODE:

- Healing Neen - Tonier Cain, recovered crack addict turned nationally recognized inspirational speaker and trauma care expert discusses mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Cain is the subject of the poignant memoir, "Healing Neen," and feature-length documentary of the same name, which exposes her traumatic childhood filled with abuse, rape and neglect, and is also a testament to her amazing resilience.

- Older Bones – New album by The Brighter Still, an Arizona-based indie rock band featuring guitarist and lead vocalist Ryan David Orr, drummer Donavan Cotton, bass player Slade Nooney, keyboardist David Sprinkle, percussionist and backing vocalist Sumiko Sprinkle.