In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel" Show, host Linda Kissam — the Food, Wine & Shopping Diva — sits down with Josh Dunn, President and Founder of Premier Media Group, to explore the revival of print travel media and the launch of the new magazine, "Southwest Travel & Life."

Josh shares insights into why print travel magazines are making a comeback, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the challenges and rewards of publishing in today’s media landscape. The conversation dives into experiential travel, culinary tourism, agritourism, and the art of building trust with readers through quality content and talented writers.

Covering destinations across Arizona, Southern California, Southern Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, West Texas, and Utah, Southwest Travel & Life aims to inspire travelers through immersive stories, stunning photography, and meaningful experiences. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how passion, leadership, and creativity are shaping the future of travel media.

🔗 Read Linda's article about the Launch of "Southwest Travel + Life" Magazine: https://open.substack.com/pub/successexpress/p/the-launch-of-southwest-travel-and

🔗 Learn more about Josh Dunn and Premier Media Group: https://www.premiermedia.net

🔗 Explore more episodes featuring Linda Kissam: https://lindakissam-foodwinetravel.podbean.com/

🔗 Follow Diva Linda’s blog and adventures: https://allingoodtaste.info/

🔗 This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" and "Vacation Station" Podcast Channel. Explore the Big Blend Radio Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s California Employment Law Podcast, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs breaks down the upcoming changes to California’s minimum wage laws, effective January 2026.

The discussion covers minimum wage increases across sectors, challenges for small businesses competing with larger employers, and significant wage hikes in the healthcare industry. Ward also explains compliance requirements for exempt employees, the consequences of wage violations, and strategies for avoiding costly mistakes. This episode is essential for both employers and employees navigating California’s evolving wage landscape.

📖 Read Ward’s article: https://successexpress.substack.com/p/new-california-employment-laws-for

👨‍⚖️ Connect with Ward Heinrichs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ward-heinrichs/

🎧 More episodes: https://ward-heinrichs-employment-law.podbean.com/

🔊 Part of the Success Express Podcast Channel on the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast, organizational coach and author Rita Sever (Supervision Matters & Leading for Justice) discusses why supervisors must address workplace issues early—before they escalate, spread, or damage trust.

Rita explains the ripple effect of ignoring problems, how open communication strengthens teams, and why leaders must create a safe environment for honest dialogue. This episode also ties directly into her foundational work on feedback, highlighting how giving and receiving timely feedback helps employees succeed and keeps organizations healthy.

🎙️ Key Takeaways: • Ignoring problems causes bigger issues later. • Addressing concerns early prevents escalation. • Open communication builds trust and transparency. • Feedback is essential for employee success. • Leaders must be proactive, not avoidant. • Difficult conversations are part of healthy supervision. • Safe environments encourage honest communication. • Trust takes time to build but can be lost quickly. • Ignoring feedback leads to disengagement. • Reflective leadership practices support continual improvement.

🔗 Related Feedback Episodes: • Benefits of Feedback: https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/e/feedback-basics/ • Giving Feedback: https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/e/giving-feedback/ • Receiving Feedback: https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/e/receiving-feedback/

📌 Resources & Links: 🔹 Rita Sever: https://supervisionmatters.com/ 🔹 All SUPERVISION MATTERS episodes: https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/ 🔹 This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Podcast Channel. Explore the Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork