This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features acclaimed astrophotographer and photojournalist Stan Honda, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Stan Honda is an experienced photojournalist who now works with natural landscapes — usually night-time …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features musician and composer Rachel Mari Kimber, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. This is part two of our conversation as a follow up of her residency. Check out Part One here: https://nationalparktrave…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features musician and composer Rachel Mari Kimber, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Rachel Mari Kimber is a musically creative artist from Wales, UK. She composes, sings, plays guitar and cello, orchestra…

In celebration of American Artists Appreciation Month and the upcoming National Park Service anniversary (Aug. 25, 1860), this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick features photographer Tanya Ortega. Hear their discussion covering the Then & Now of Art and Artists in Parks and Public Lands. Talking about the …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts & Parks" Podcast features National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence Carissa "Lucky" Garcia and Chelsea Bighorn. Carissa “Lucky” Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, poet, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression educator and Indigenous Justice advocate. Her NPAF resi…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Arizona writer Leah Newsom, the National Parks Arts Foundation's summer 2024 artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Leah Newsom was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and holds an MFA in creative writing from Arizona State University, where she now teache…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features mixed media artist Chelsea Bighorn, the National Parks Arts Foundation's June 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Chelsea Bighorn was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. Her tribal affiliations are the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas (Kanaka Maoli) who returned for the fifth time as the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Recognized as Ke Kumu Hulu Nui, meaning "Master of Hawaiian Featherwork of Old Hawai‘i…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Carissa "Lucky" Garcia, the Spring 2024 NPAF artist-in-residence in Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Carissa “Lucky” Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression edu…

Welcome to the very first episode of Big Blend Radio's NEW "Women Making History" podcast featuring a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" podcast of our "Parks & The Arts" show featuring Tanya Ortega, an accomplished photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Hear about the new podcast, Tanya's photography career and NPAF's…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features artist Diana Miller, the latest National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Diana lives on the island of Hawai’i near Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, combining her passion for art and environmental stewardship. Hear abo…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and Chaco…

Traveling musician and composer Ben Cosgrove returns to Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about his recent travels, artist residency experiences, and beautiful new album "Bearings." Cosgrove’s new album "Bearings" represents the latest chapter in a career that to dat…

Chihsaun Yang returns to Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about her new solo music and EP "Pearls" that was recently released as the electronic music duo ESCP with Bob Garrett. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xjCE1xkVuqo Chihsuan Yang (Violin, Erhu, Piano), a n…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco. WATCH THIS INTERV…

On January 2nd, 2016, two musician's Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff, The Bergamot, set out on a tour of all 50 states of America, spreading a message of unity through performing 265 shows and by inviting the curious to sign their message of unity on their station wagon known as The Unity Car. This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast t…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Logegrhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcano National Park, and Chaco C…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Parks & The Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Leah Waybright, a life-long Her newest CD, “Dreamed” is out now and features members of Happy The Man, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Steely Dan. In this conversation Leah talks about her music, childhood in Gettysburg, and work in …

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He is the author of "This L…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, pi…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show focuses on Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. FEATURED GUESTS: - Tanya Ortega, Founder of National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who discusses their unique artist residenty programs, one of which is at Hawai'i Volcanoes NP. More at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.or…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features photographer Jim Schlett who discusses his photography and month-long NPAF artist-residency at Fort Union National Monument in Norther New Mexico. Learn more about Jim and view his work at https://photomanva.zenfolio…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features scientist turned comedian Ben Miller who discusses his career and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn more about Ben at https://www.benmillercomedy.com/ Learn more about the National P…

This special Big Blend Radio “NPAF Artists Reunion Show” celebrates over 7 years of hosting the 1st Friday “Toast to The Arts & Parks” Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Featured NPAF Park Artists-in-Residence: - Astro-photographer Stan Honda - https://www.stanhonda.com/ - Master Featherworker Rick San Nicolas - https://www.hawaii…

Airing live from Peachtree City, Georgia with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, this special Big Blend Radio “NPAF Artists Reunion Show” celebrates over 7 years of hosting the 1st Friday “Toast to The Arts & Parks” Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Featured NPAF Park Artists-in-Residence: - Painter Alice Leese …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and Dry Tortugas and Hawai'i Volcano National Parks. NPAF is…

Acclaimed painter and rancher Alice Leese is back on Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show to discuss her recent and second National Parks Arts Foundation artist residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Alice has also been a NPAF artist-in-residence in Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, and at Fort Union National Monument in N…

Multi-Media Visual and Performing Artist Mary Babcock is the featured guest on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show. Hear about her art, meditative art walks in nature, and current experience of being the Late Summer 2022 National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Keep up wit…

Ben Cosgrove is a traveling essayist, composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. He has performed in almost every U.S. state and collaborated with artists ranging from rock bands to string ensembles. Ben joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show to talk about his music a…

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Toast to The Arts & Parks Show features a reunion conversation with artists who spent a month off-grid on Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, through the National Parks Arts Foundation’s unique artist residency program. Featured guests: - Tanya Ortega - Founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation - Anna…

I this episode I recap on my week and give you advice about using pop up events to grow your business. I share the benefits, some advice, and strategy on how to make it a successful one.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

I know it's been a while! I've missed my TEL fam but it's good to be back! Today I'm sharing my first phase of my Goal Setting series - my first 3 steps on how I prepare for my goals and my wants for the next year.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Life Podcast I recap the last 2 weeks of the journey. Celebrating Ninong's 10 Years of business, working on analysis paralysis, a little about 2019, and goals for the upcoming week.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I have guest HeatherJustCreate on the show as we set goals for October, talk about financial woes, and online sales strategies.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode I talk about the loss of our pup Baxter and how my little family is dealing with it. I also talk about this past Saturday, customer complaints, and how to bounce back.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this week's episode I'm catching you up on this past short week. If you have any productivity app suggestions please send them my way! Let's talk about money being tight, dealing with criticism, and valuing time with your loved ones.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support…

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Life Podcast I catch you up on the last 2 weeks and how crazy it's been! Working hard to be able to rest, a few observations about other entrepreneurs and how they think a successful business is achieved, and the usual goals and key takeaways for this week.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

In this episode I have guest, HeatherJustCreate, on to talk about friendship, prioritizing, and setting our goals for the month of September--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

This week we're talking about stats and optimization, employee management, and mindset.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode I talk about my week, key takeaways, and life lessons. Knowing your worth, my little experience with Instagram and Facebook ads, and honing in on my brand.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

I’ve been on a hiatus with this podcast cuz i couldn’t figure out where I was going with it. But it dawned on me today, and I’m excited to get started again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

Random morning thoughts of an entrepreneur--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode, I talk about learning valuable lessons through pivoting and making mistakes. Music:Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://youtu…

In this episode we discuss the inevitability of doubters and how important it is to believe in yourself or else no one else will. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode I talk about struggles I face as an entrepreneur. Music “Say Good Night” by Joakim Karud https://SoundCloud.com/joakimkarud--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode I talk about how I had a mini melt down and how it’s ok to rest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I share my tips on making a lasting impression on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Life Podcast, we talk about the different parts of a marketing plan and what goes into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In Episode 3 of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I go over the 9 sections of a business plan. Music by Nicolai Heidlas--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support

In Episode 2 of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I share the importance of planning and various reasons why startups fail according to Forbes magazine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support