This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Show features Robin Merle, author of “Involuntary Exit: A Woman’s Guide to Thriving After Being Fired." Out now through She Writes Press, this quick-witted and fast-paced self-help title dives into the mental and emotional trauma of women who were recently let go from their jobs. "Involuntary Exit" navigates beyond being dismissed, sharing detailed stories of being blindsided at work and overcoming obstacles to achieve success. More: https://theprofessionalguide.com

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Author Robin Merle - Involuntary Exit

There are many ways to give back, from volunteering, serving on a board, raising funds, or donating time. Each role requires a specific skill set, but where does a person turn to get started? This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Show features Diane Lebson, an experienced philanthropist who along with her husband, founded Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions, a national consultancy that helps nonprofit organizations, individuals, corporations, and foundations achieve their philanthropic goals. Diane is also the author of the brand new book “For A Good Cause: A Practical Guide to Giving Joyfully" which is out now through She Writes Press. More at: https://www.evergreenphilanthropy.com/

Diane Lebson - For a Good Cause

From hackers and cyberattacks to security guard mishaps, Fred Gardenour, owner of DFA Insurance, joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio with some wild but true behind-the-scenes security stories, as well as important insurance tips for security guard companies, private investigators, alarm and monitoring services. See: http://dfainsure.com/ 

Fred Gardenour - Security Industry Insider

We go from the Basement to the Boardroom on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Success Express Business & Career Show with Lea Brovedani. Known as “The Trust Architect," Lea is one of North America’s leading experts on trust and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” Read her blog post "From the Basement to the Boardroom - Lessons in Business" here: https://leabrovedani.com/2021/08/from-the-basement-to-the-boardroom-lessons-in-business/

Lea Brovedani - Basement to Boardroom

Prop 22 exempted rideshare companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash from the new independent contractor law in California called the ABC law. Recently, a judge ruled that Prop 22 violates the California Constitution. Hear what San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs has to say on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Success Express Business & Career Show, and read his article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/prop-22-unconstitutional/ 

Attorney Ward Heinrichs - Prop 22 Unconstitutional

Small Business panel discussion covering Buy Local Norfolk, an organization in England with a purpose to highlight the hugely important sustainability, diversity and community roles played by businesses that are proudly local and independent to this fine county. Info: https://www.buylocalnorfolk.org.uk/Featured Big Blend Radio Guests:- Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours - www.Norfolk-Tours.co-uk- Artist Maryanne Old - https://www.maryanneold.com/- Katharine Wolstenholme of College Farm Bed & Breakfast and Wedding Venue - http://www.collegefarmnorfolk.co.uk/

Small Business Spotlight on Buy Local Norfolk in England

How Can Trees Boost the US Economy? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Tuesday "Tree Talk" Show focuses on how achieving Tree Equity would sustain 3.8 million jobs. Featured guests from American Forests, the nation's oldest conservation organization, include Jad Daley - President & CEO, Ian Leahy - VP Of Urban Forestry, and Sarah Anderson - Director of Career Pathways.Tree Equity Score combines socioeconomic status, existing tree cover, population density and other information for 150,000 neighborhoods and 486 metropolitan areas to determine whether locations have enough trees to provide optimal health, economic and climate benefits. Achieving Tree Equity nationwide requires planting 522 million trees, coast to coast, in metropolitan areas (places with 50,000+ people). Doing so would sustain 3.8 million jobs and annually absorb 9.3 million tons of carbon – the equivalent of taking 92 million cars off the roads. As the trees mature, they would mitigate 56,613 tons of particle pollution annually.Planting and taking care of trees can create jobs all along the urban forestry supply pipeline, from digging holes to taking care of trees to creating wood furniture, plus numerous adjacent jobs held by people who support these workers (i.e., tool manufacturers, restaurants, shippers, etc).Trees also lower utility costs by shading buildings in the summer and blocking wind in the winter.Learn more: https://www.americanforests.org/ and https://www.treeequityscore.org/Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera for sponsoring this episode - see: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

How Trees Can Boost the US Economy - American Forests on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express Business & Career show features Twitter marketing specialist Keith Keller, who discusses current social media trends for small businesses.Keith Keller is considered by many to be one of the world’s leading authorities on Twitter marketing, especially Twitter Video Marketing. He has his own podcast series called “CRACK THE TWITTER CODE” and now offers one on one consulting to clients all over the world via Zoom. Keith is constantly researching the latest ideas and currently has a new livestreaming show called VIRTUALLY UNLIMITED TV. More at: https://globalsocialmediacoaching.com/

Social Media Trends for Small Business - Keith Keller on Big Blend Radio

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace. This episode of Big Blend Radio's Success Express show features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses the changes in the workplace, as well as why it is important to find out about a company's trust culture before you apply to work there, or perhaps even continuing to work there. She also talks about how a company can build the necessary trust culture to create a positive and productive work environment. Read her blog post about it here: https://leabrovedani.com/2021/03/finding-a-positive-trust-culture/Lea Brovedani is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader,” and is a contributing author in four other books, and is a regular guest expert on Big Blend Radio. She was recently awarded the lifetime achievement award as Top Thought Leader in Trust by Trust Across America. More at https://leabrovedani.com/

Lea Brovedani - Positive Trust Culture in the Workplace

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Show, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an update on California’s COVID Mandates, plus, an interesting discussion on what lies ahead in the future. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-whipsaw-of-cal-osha-covid-regulations/

Big Blend Radio - California COVID Mandates for Businesses

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Show features executive coach Terry Warren who discusses his book, “The Art of Choice: Making Changes that Count in Work and Life,” an informative and inspirational decision-making guide. Drawing on interviews with successful businesspeople and his own professional experience, Warren shows us how using intentionality, commitment, and accountability can empower us to make positive, lasting, and life-changing choices. More: https://warrenexecutivecoach.com/

The Art of Choice - Terry Warren on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio was recorded on-site at The Downtown Dream, a unique co-working hub, meeting and special event space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, creators, and students, in historic downtown Tulare, California. Hear about Tulare’s business growth, current real estate market, and positive community spirit. Featured guests include Jacob Fraga, Blake Shawn, and Zack Slover - The Downtown Dream founders and realtors at The Shawn Team, and Donnette Silva Carter - CEO of Tulare Chamber of Commerce. More: https://thedowntowndream.com/Located in central California, Tulare is a gateway destination for those traveling to and from Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. The city thrives on agricultural, and is internationally known for the Annual World Ag Expo. Tulare has a charming historic downtown district with a beautiful series of murals, and is also home to the Tulare Outlet Shopping Center, Ag Ventures & Antique Tractors Museum, and Tulare Historic Museum.

Big Blend Radio Spotlight on The Downtown Dream in Tulare, California

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs discusses some of the new 2021 requirements for California Small Business including the recent expansion of the California Family Rights Act, Sexual Harassment Training, and Child Abuse Reporting & Training for Businesses that Employ Minors. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/new-2021-requirements-for-california-small-businesses

New Regulations for California Small Business - Attorney Ward Heinrichs on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Success Express Show features Katharine Manning, author of “The Empathetic Workplace” that teaches readers the five steps to respond to trauma at work. This critical resource gives managers, HR, and anyone who may come into contact with someone in trauma — including workplace violence, harassment, assault, bias, illness, addiction, fraud, bankruptcy, and more — the tools they need to be prepared for what lies ahead. More: http://www.katharinemanning.com/Featured music is “Falling to Pieces” by Nicki Kris.

The Empathetic Workplace - Katharine Manning on Big Blend Radio

Focusing on Trust in 2021, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani “The Trust Architect,” one of North America’s leading experts on trust. Lea is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader,” and is a contributing author in four other books. She was recently awarded the lifetime achievement award as Top Thought Leader in Trust by Trust Across America. Read her "Trust in 2021" article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/things-to-trust-this-year/Featured music is "Victory Parade" by the Walk-A-Bout Band. 

Lea Brovedani - Trust in 2021

Interviews focusing on Business, Career, Law, Finance, Marketing, Self-Improvement and Goal Setting. Hosts are Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine. See www.BigBlendNetwork.com.