Success Express

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Welcome to Big Blend Radio’s ”Success Express” Channel featuring podcasts and interviews covering Business & Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & HR, Education, Personal and Professional Development.

  1. 2h ago

    Author Dr. Neil J. Farber – Treating a Broken System

    It's Health Literacy Month, and today is publication day for the book, "Treating a Broken System: A Physician's Cure for the Healthcare Crisis." Retired physician and Professor Emeritus of Clinical Medicine Dr. Neil J. Farber joins Lisa D. Smith on Big Blend Radio to talk about why he wrote the book and what he believes it will take to fix the way patients, physicians, and healthcare administrators work together. After decades of teaching communication to physicians, Dr. Farber became a patient himself and saw the healthcare crisis from the other side. In this conversation he explains why you keep getting asked the same questions at every visit, how electronic records, patient portals, and AI note-taking are changing the workload for doctors, and why he calls the pressure on physicians "assembly line medicine." You'll also hear practical tips you can use right away: bring a list of your concerns, bring someone with you or ask to have them join by phone or Zoom, record the visit, and look for a physician who practices shared decision making. Dr. Farber also describes a Mayo Clinic approach in which administrators listen to physicians and give them the authority to fix their own workload, and a Valley fever story that shows why curiosity about the whole person helps both doctors and patients. Dr. Farber says the book is for patients, physicians, and administrators, and Lisa adds caregivers and families to that list. He is donating his book profits to charity. Get the book & learn more: https://neiljfarber.com/  More from Big Blend Radio: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/

  2. 6d ago

    Author Jared Schoch – Riding the Solar Coaster

    On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast, host/producer Lisa D. Smith talks with clean energy executive Jared Schoch, founder and chairman of TurningPoint Energy and author of "Solar Coaster: The Untold Story of the Solar Industry, One Man's Journey Leading with Soul" (Regalo Press, November 10, 2026).  Jared has spent more than two decades in the industry and has managed more than 3 gigawatts of projects representing over $5 billion in solar and energy efficiency investments. The conversation starts with what a gigawatt means in terms of homes, then looks at why solar took so long to take hold in the U.S. From there it moves to how AI data centers are straining the grid, why Jared says solar and wind can be built faster than gas or nuclear, and how battery storage is changing what solar can do. They also cover small solar plants near cities, agrivoltaics, what happens to old batteries, why crypto and data center companies are asking for solar, and what the dot-com crash can teach us about a possible AI bubble. Along the way, Jared explains why he says the industry has to adapt to survive and why it takes purpose as well as profit. He also shares that he isn't making money from the book. He says every dollar he earns earn goes to charity, supporting environmental causes, poverty relief, education, and spiritual growth. Jared will be back on Big Blend Radio in November to go deeper on the book. Visit & Pre-order: https://SolarCoasterProject.com

  3. Sep 28

    Estate Planning 101 with California Attorney Lauren Corman - Wills, Trusts & Probate

    September is National Preparedness Month, and getting your paperwork in order is part of being ready. Estate planning attorney Lauren Corman joins Lisa D. Smith on Big Blend Radio to break down wills vs. trusts, how to avoid probate, powers of attorney and health care directives, protecting a business, and the everyday details families overlook, like titling assets and storing passwords. In this conversation: - Wills vs. trusts, and why California probate is costly and slow - Protecting founders, startups, and business owners - Naming successor trustees and backups - Why a trust only works if your assets are titled in it - Guardians for your kids, handwritten wills, and the no-contest clause - Originals, safe deposit boxes, and documenting your belongings - Health care directives, passwords, and digital accounts About Lauren T. Corman: Lauren is the Managing Attorney at the Corman Law Offices, a boutique estate planning firm serving individuals, families, and business owners in Santa Cruz, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area. She is a California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.  📥 FREE ESTATE PLANNING CHECKLIST: Download it at https://www.cormanlaw.net. It appears in a popup on the home page, and no email is required.

  4. Sep 27

    Innkeeper Success Insider with Tiffany Bertram

    In honor of World Tourism Day, we're at Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast in Bismarck, Arkansas with innkeeper Tiffany Bertram for this Big Blend Radio Success Insider — a stop we make every year, and one that happens to sit right on the historic Jefferson Highway. Tiffany takes us through her whole path into hospitality: a hotel management degree from UNLV, working her way up from housekeeping to general manager, and a career that carried her through six cities and multiple hotel brands before she and her husband Bob bought a Hot Springs-area bed and breakfast twenty-some years ago — a purchase she almost talked herself out of ("No one would go there"). We get into what actually separates a bed and breakfast from an Airbnb, the daily headaches of online travel agencies, and how AI is already reshaping the back end of small hospitality businesses. Tiffany also shares one of her favorite guest story (the couple with no TV in their room), and her hospitality-adjacent dream job. Plus: the history behind Hot Springs' bathhouses, gangsters, and 4,000-year-old spring water. Tiffany answers our 10-question Success Insider Q&A too — check it out here:  https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/getting-to-know-innkeeper-tiffany-bertram  Learn more about Tiffany's B&B: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/

  5. Sep 18

    Company Culture Isn't a Poster — It's How Your People Feel on Sunday Night

    Happy Global Company Culture Day!  Company culture isn't what's written on your website or printed on a poster — it's how your people feel walking in the door on a Sunday night. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Supervision Matters" Podcast, HR and organizational culture expert Rita Sever joins Lisa D. Smith to break down what culture actually is, how it's built (and eroded), and why it has to be intentional from day one. Rita walks through the three components of a healthy culture — Mission, Vision, and Values; how the work gets done; and how people are treated — and shares the story of a NASA janitor who told President Kennedy he was "helping put a man on the moon." Rita is the author of two books — "Supervision Matters" and "Leading for Justice."  Links: 🌐 Rita's website: https://supervisionmatters.com  📖 Supervision Matters Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/supervision-matters-magazine  🎙️ Supervision Matters Podcast: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/supervision-matters-podcast-with-rita-sever

  6. Aug 27

    Coaching Moment or Legal Problem? The Line Between HR and the Law

    When does a workplace issue need a manager's coaching — and when does it need a lawyer?  On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs sits down with Bernadette Jones, CEO and co-founder of Visionova HR, to map out where coaching ends and legal exposure begins — outdated handbooks, shadow AI in the workplace, the "keys to the kingdom" risk of one employee holding all the access, and what at-will employment actually protects (and doesn't) in California. LINKS & RESOURCES: - Visionova HR: https://www.visionovahr.com/  - Ward Heinrichs' Employment Law Office: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/  - Connect with Ward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ward-heinrichs/  - California Employment Law Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/california-employment-law-magazine  - More California Employment Law Podcast episodes: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/california-employment-law-with-ward-heinrichs

  7. Aug 21

    From Work Family to Real Team: Creating Inclusive Work Culture

    In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast, organizational coach and author Rita Sever exploreS what it really means to create an inclusive workplace culture — and why building a real team is healthier than thinking of coworkers as a “work family.” Rita explains why employees who feel included and connected are more engaged, committed, and likely to stay, while organizations that foster community are better positioned for innovation, teamwork, and change. She and Lisa discuss the warning signs of exclusion, from workplace cliques and isolated employees to meetings where certain voices never get heard. The conversation also explores how leaders and HR professionals can create a culture where everyone has an opportunity to contribute, including introverts, neurodivergent employees, new hires, and people whose experiences or perspectives may differ from the majority. Rita emphasizes that inclusion isn't just about having policies in an employee handbook. Leadership has to put those policies into action. She shares practical ideas for more inclusive meetings, communicating expectations, recognizing hidden workplace rules, watching retention patterns, supporting employees through individual supervision, and creating an environment where people feel safe speaking up. Rita also compares workplace teams to sports teams — where different people bring different skills, support one another, take ownership of both wins and losses, and work toward a shared goal. Because a strong workplace community doesn't just improve the employee experience. It can ripple outward to customers, clients, retention, innovation, teamwork, and the overall success of an organization. 📌 Resources & Links 🔹 Rita Sever / Supervision Matters: https://supervisionmatters.com/  🔹 Supervision Matters Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/supervision-matters-magazine  🔹 Listen to all Supervision Matters episodes: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/supervision-matters-podcast-with-rita-sever

  8. Jul 22

    What Employers Need to Know About DEI Changes in the Workplace

    Recent federal changes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) guidance are reshaping how employers approach hiring, promotions, and workplace policies—and artificial intelligence (AI) is adding another layer of legal complexity. In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs explains the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) recent changes to Title VII guidance, what they mean for employers, and why merit-based employment decisions have become more important than ever. Ward also discusses the growing role of AI in hiring, the importance of reviewing automated hiring systems for bias, and how employers can stay compliant as federal and California employment laws continue to evolve. Whether you're a business owner, HR professional, manager, or employee, this episode provides practical legal insights into navigating today's changing workplace. 📖 Read Ward's companion article: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/dei-under-title-vii  🌐 Ward Heinrichs' Employment Law Office: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/  🔗 Connect with Ward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ward-heinrichs/  📘 Explore Ward's California Employment Law Digital Podcast Magazine: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-employment-law-digital-podcast-magazine/  🎧 Listen to more California Employment Law Podcast episodes: https://ward-heinrichs-employment-law.podbean.com/

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Welcome to Big Blend Radio’s ”Success Express” Channel featuring podcasts and interviews covering Business & Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & HR, Education, Personal and Professional Development.

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    Big Blend Radio Network
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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