Women Making History

The Life and Legend of Boadicea - Queen of the Iceni

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the life and legend of Boadecia who was known as the Queen of the Iceni, a tribe in Norfolk, England. She led a massive uprising against The Romans around AD 60-61 and she died (it is thought by poisoning herself), after her army was defeated. Read Glynn's article about her, including why and how she has so many variations to the spelling and pronunciation of her name: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/boadicea-queen-of-the-iceni/ Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer McGuiness - Bird-Friendly Gardening

Jennifer McGuinness joins Big Blend Radio to discuss her latest book, "Bird-Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape." Releasing in April 2024 through Cool Springs Press, and available on pre-order, it's the ultimate and authoritative guide for cultivating a home landscape that embraces wildlife, specifically catering to a diverse array of native plants that nourish, shelter, and sustain birds.Every individual has the power to significantly impact the lives of thousands of birds, whether they're passing through during migration or establishing a feathered haven for the next generation. Creating a bird-friendly haven for various species need not be an overwhelming task. The key lies in understanding the requirements of our avian companions and recognizing how native plants, coupled with intentional garden design, can fulfill those needs. In "Bird-Friendly Gardening," Jennifer McGuinness expertly presents this knowledge in an easy-to-follow, actionable format. More: https://frauzinnie.blogspot.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheryl Ogle - Travel Hacks and Apps for Women Travelers

In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about Travel Hacks and Apps for Women Travelers. See her blog post that's loaded with suggestions, here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/03/11/travel-hacks-and-apps-for-women-and-men-too/ On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Linda Ballou - Two Extraordinary Women in History

In celebration of Women's History Month, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda talks about two extraordinary women in history, Isabella Bird and Queen Ka'ahumanu.ISABELLA BIRD: Linda's latest novel, "Embrace of the Wild," was inspired by the life of equestrian explorer and travel writer Isabella Lucy Bird. It shares the story of raw courage and fierce strength of a plucky English woman’s unflinching desire to be free. Listen to her Big Blend Radio interviews covering Isabella Bird:* Embrace of the Wild: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/linda-ballou-embrace-of-the-wild/ * Faldorado on the Front Range: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/faldorado-in-the-front-range-with-isabella-bird/ QUEEN KA'AHUMANU: Linda's novel, “Wai-nani – A Voice from Old Hawaii,” was inspired by Queen Ka'ahumanu. Through Wai-nani’s eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779; ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn why she loved the savage, conflicted ruler, Makaha; walk with her as she defies ancient laws and harsh taboos of the Island people; share the love she received.* Story & Big Blend Radio about Wai-Nani: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wai-nani-a-voice-from-old-hawaii/ * Linda's latest blog about Queen Ka'ahumanu: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/happy-birthday-kaahumanu--the-most-powerful-woman-in-old-hawaii * Linda's blog about Jason Mamoa & Chief of War: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/chief-of-war-starring-jason-mamoa-to-air-in-2024 Follow Linda's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST, here: https://shows.acast.com/linda-ballou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betty Metoyer Portrays Marie Therese Coincoin

Standing outside the Yucca House at Melrose Plantation, Betty Metoyer, a descendant of the Metoyers, portrays Marie Therese Coincoin. Built in 1796, Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches Parish in Northwestern Louisiana, shares the story of slave Marie Thérèse Coincoin and her ten Franco-African children with Thomas Pierre Metoyer, as well as the Isle Brevelle Creole community, the Civil War, plantation history, and Louisiana folk art. Learn more at: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/melrose-plantation/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lea Brovedani - An End-of-Life Midwife

This episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY podcast features a recent interview with Lea Brovedani where she talks about becoming an end-of-life midwife, also known as a death doula. Known as The Trust Architect, Lea has been on Big Blend Radio for a number of years teaching about trust in leadership. Now, as you'll hear in the podcast, she has transitioned to becoming The Soul Journey Doula. You can hear her podcast every 4th Thursday, here on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Chick - Three Amazing Women Artists in History

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares talks about three noteworthy women artists in history that she has written about in Big Blend Magazines over the years. HEAR ABOUT:- ARTEMESIA GENTILESCHI (July 8, 1593 – c. 1656), who was an Italian Baroque painter considered among the most accomplished seventeenth-century artists, initially working in the style of Caravaggio.- MARY EDMONIA LEWIS, aka "Wildfire" (July 4, 1844 – September 17, 1907), who was the first African-American and Native American sculptor to achieve national and then international prominence. - ANNA MARY ROBERTSON MOSES, aka Grandma Moses, (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), who was an American folk artist who gained popularity during the 1950s.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Press Day - HH Leonards and Dr LaDonna Boyd

This Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" episode honors Black Press Day, which commemorates when the first Black newspaper, “Freedom’s Journal,” was published in New York City on March 16, 1827. Featured guests are 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.