Women Making History

Velvalee Dickinson - The “Doll Woman” Spy

On this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show, award-winning author Barbara Casey discusses her book, “Velvalee Dickinson: The “Doll Woman” Spy,” a carefully researched glimpse into the “Doll Woman’s” life as a collector of dolls, and as the highest paid American woman who spied for the Imperial Japanese Government during World War II. She became the first American woman to face the death penalty on charges of spying for a wartime enemy. Eventually the espionage charge was dropped, and Dickinson was sentenced to 10 years at Alderson Correctional Facility, a woman’s prison, and fined $10,000.
Featured music is: “Toy” by Doreen Taylor.  

Francesca Grossman - Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain

This "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" show features writer and author Francesca Grossman, who discusses her book, “Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain” (April 12023, She Writes Press). In this book, she shares her personal experiences and those of 20 other women with chronic pain, and challenges the toxic culture of shame, humiliation, and fear that surrounds pain, particularly in women.
With over 50 million people in the US living with chronic pain and almost 70% of them being women, Francesca set out to find answers to one big question; where are these people? Through her expert interviews with 20 remarkable women who share similar lived experiences, Francesca reveals a heartbreaking shared truth: chronic pain is a daily struggle for many women that leaves them with feelings of guilt, embarrassment, and anxiety about the future. More: https://francescagrossmanbooks.com/ 

Kimberli Munkres - Women's Travel in Palm Springs, California

From a solo rereat or romantic escape, to a girlfriends getaway or family reunion, this "From the Vault" episode from last summer's of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Women's Travel in Palm Springs, California. 
Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium  of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ 
Follow this Big Blend Radio podcast here: https://palm-springs-sunshine-stays.podbean.com/ 

Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana

With May being International Drum Month, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" conversation with superstar drummer, singer and songwriter Cindy Blackman Santana, who discusses her career and new single at the time (2017) FUN, PARTY, SPLASH that features her husband Carlos Santana, and was produced by Narada Michael Walden. She also discusses thSantana/Isley Brothers collaboration POWER OF PEACE album that features her song ‘I Remember.’ More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/superstar-drummer-cindy-blackman-santana/ 

How Women Can & Do Have Multiple Successful Careers

From Lawyers and Artists to Writers and Educators, this Big Blend Radio "Women Making History" Podcast Panel Discussion focuses on How Women Can and Do Have Multiple Successful Careers in their Lifetime. 
FEATURED GUESTS:* Writer & Editor Eva Eldridge: https://evaeldridge.com/ * Nature Photographer Margot Carrera: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MargotCarrera * Erica Baird & Karen Wagner, owners of https://lustre.net/ * Artist Victoria Chick: https://victoriachick.com/ * Lea Brovedani, The Soul Journey Doula: https://souljourneydoula.com/ * Writer & Author Lisa Evans: https://writerlisa.com/ * Author Lori Pollard-Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KH8ES2 * Travel writer & phographer Jo Clark: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ * Travel writer & photographer Sharon Kurtz: https://sharonkkurtz.com/ * Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com/ * Food, wine and travel writer Dr. Diane Dobry: https://gettinghungary.com/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" podcast is hosted and produced by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publishing team behind Big Blend Magazines, and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour. Episodes are daily with a monthly panel discussion every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: https://women-making-history.podbean.com/ 

Dr. Jackie Eubany - Meditation for Women's Heart Health

Did you know that meditation has been shown to lower your risk for heart disease? Celebrate World Meditation Day (May 21) with this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, a board certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book ‘Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story’.  Read her article about meditation and heart health here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/meditation-for-heart-health/ Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. Silence is one of the most deadly aspects of women’s heart disease and through anecdotes and friendly, jargon-free advice, Dr. Jackie is dedicated to sharing how to reduce your risk of heart-disease by up to 80%, how to recognize a heart attack earlier, and how to make the healthiest choices for your heart and your loved ones.  Listen to Dr Jackie's "Heart Healthy Living" Podcast here: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Travel Writer Elsa Dixon Cruises the Bay of Bengal

Travel writer and author Elsa Dixon talks about her experiences Cruising the Bay of Bengal where she visited five countries through nine ports of call including: Thailand (Bangkok, Koh Samui), Singapore (Singapore), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, George Town), Sri Lanka (Colombo), India (Goa, Mumbai, Jaipur).  
READ ELSA'S BLOGS ABOUT HER BAY OF BENGAL EXPERIENCES:* Bangkok, Thailand: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/bustling-bangkok-thailand * Singapore: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/singapore-a-melting-pot-of-different-cultures * Malaysia: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/malaysia-history-and-culture * Sri Lanka: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/sri-lanka-the-land-of-serendipity * Gateway to India: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/a-gateway-to-india * Delhi, India: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/delhi-india-the-golden-triangle-part-three 
Get Elsa's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elsa-van-der-Byl/author/B096G63ZYZ 
Follow Elsa's adventures: https://travelswithelsa.com/ 
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 
Follow this Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m 

Artist Victoria Chick - Whistler's Mother

In honor or Mother Whistler Day and May being the month of celebrating Mothers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on the relationship between Whistler, the artist, and his mom, Anna McNeill Whistler. 
James Abbot McNeill Whistler did not set out to paint an iconic image, but his “Arrangement in Black and Grey #1” has become one of the most recognizable and meaningful paintings in the world. Best known under its colloquial name Whistler's Mother or Portrait of Artist's Mother, this 1871 oil painting features Whistler's mother.  Read Victoria's article about Whistler and his mother, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mrs-whistler-and-her-son/ 
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: https://victoriachick.com/ 
Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624