Lea Brovedani - The Trust Architect

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Focusing on the Five Levels of Vulnerability regarding Trust in the Workplace, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Success Express Show features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect." Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/

Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.

Lea Brovedani - Vulnerability and Trust

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses Lies and Trust. Read Lea's blog post on the topic, here: https://leabrovedani.com/2021/11/what-most-people-lie-about/

Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/

Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.

Lea Brovedani - Lies and Trust

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses Bridges and Trust. Read Lea's article "Kipling, Bridges, and a Promise" here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/kipling-bridges-and-a-promise/

Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/

Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.

Lea Brovedani - Kipling, Bridges, and a Promise

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses how the 5 Tenets of Trust work to build trust in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. The 5 Tenets of Trust include: Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Compentence, and Communication. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-five-tenets-of-trust/

Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/

Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.

Lea Brovedani - Trust in Tourism and Hospitality

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses Trust in the Food & Beverage Industry. Read her article about how her 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence and Communication) can help boost customer satisfaction and employee loyalty, and provide a positive economic return: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/trust-in-the-food-and-beverage-industry/

Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/

Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.

Lea Brovedani - Trust in the Food and Beverage Industry

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin shares advice on how to face one's fears and embrace the adventure of following your dreams. Read her article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/face-your-fears-to-move-forward-on-your-dreams/

WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/isV4JySxM4g

Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life."  Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/

Tune into Big Blend Radio's  "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: https://tinyurl.com/5xmkm227

Shelley Whizin - Facing Your Fears to Follow Your Dreams

In celebration of National Fourth Grader Day that's observed every second Monday of January, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's initiatives to introduce kids to parks where they can learn, play, and be inspired to become America’s strongest, most diverse generation of park stewards.

One of their key programs is Annual Kids To Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. More at https://parktrust.org/

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Of all the questions which can come before this nation, short of the actual preservation of its existence in a great war, there is none which compares in importance with the great central task of leaving this land even a better land for our descendants than it is for us.” Theodore Roosevelt 

BOOK OF THE DAY is "The Great Weather Diviner" by Rob Long and Andrew Dolberg. Hear their Big Blend Radio interview: http://tinyurl.com/5ews6849

MUSIC OF THE DAY is the new "Bearings" album by traveling composer Ben Cosgrove. Hear his latest Big Blend Radio interview: http://tinyurl.com/57cumfvk

MOVIE OF THE DAY is Steve Schneickert's Hollywood History podcast on National Parks: http://tinyurl.com/2p9yhxsb

PUZZLE OF THE DAY is an online jigsaw puzzle of Big Trees Trail in Sequoia National Park. See: http://tinyurl.com/uwu3a29d

RECIPE OF THE DAY is a list of tips from cookbook author Ruth Milstein on planning a family picnic in the park.  See: http://tinyurl.com/pkb8snv9

Ivan Levin - Celebrating Kids in Parks

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Fahad Siddiqui, co-founder of Our Story Media Group that publish history books for kids promoting multicultural education and empathy. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rugQ6ZZnmJI

Our increasingly interconnected world demands a globally-focused education system for kids, which is why Fahad Siddiqui co-founded Our Story! With bright, colorful illustrations, the Our Story book series introduces kids to influential historical figures, many of whom are overlooked in Western curriculums. Written for children ages 8-12, Our Story books focus on historical role models such as Mansa Musa and Fatima Al-Fihri, inspiring kids to reach their full potential. Our Story is also partnering with CAMFED to fund a full day's education for a girl in need for each book purchased. 

Learn more at https://www.ourstory.media/

Fahad Siddiqui - Our Story Multicultural History Books for Kids

In celebration of International Creativity Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features Steve Piacente who shares how creativity is a key ingredient for the recipe of life. Hear about his books, life coaching practice, and new commercial photography venture. 

Steve Piacente is the owner of Next Phase Life Coaching, a novelist, photogragher, former journalist, and Director of Training at The Communication Center in Washington, D.C. His novels include, “Bella,” “Pretender,” and “Bootlicker.” His latest non-fiction book is “Your New Fighting Stance: Good Enough Isn’t, and You Know It.”  Steve’s books are available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/3rn6et9u

You can learn more about Steve's life coaching services at https://www.stevepiacente.com/ and view and purchase his photography at https://www.piacentephotos.com/

QUOTES OF THE DAY are:
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." (Einstein)
"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." (Jack London)

MUSIC OF THE DAY is "Here's to Life" by Shirley Horne.

MOVIES OF THE DAY: "Once Upon a Time in America," and "As Good as it Gets."

PUZZLE OF THE DAY is an online jigsaw puzzle of a deer in snow, photo by Steve Piacente. See: http://tinyurl.com/2tjby55s

Steve Piacente - Celebrating Creativity in Life

Edward C. Green is a medical anthropologist, former Harvard AIDS Prevention Project director, and former member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward he discusses his memoir, “On the Fringe: Confessions of a Maverick Anthropologist," that shares his personal and professional adventures as a rebel researcher and intrepid traveler.  "On the Fringe" is available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/ydmvf52n

For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/

Author Edward C. Green - On The Fringe

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show, Lea Brovedani, internationally recognized as “The Trust Architect,” dives into the world of con artists, deception, and trust. From the five tenets of trust to the psychology of scams, Lea unpacks why people get conned, how to recognize red flags, and the vital role of gut instincts and verification in protecting yourself.

Through stories, insights, and practical tools, the conversation highlights how con artists exploit human emotions, why reputation and recommendations matter, and how emotional intelligence can help you navigate trust in both personal and professional settings.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
• Trust is built on five tenets: caring, commitment, consistency, competence, and communication.
• Con artists often exploit trust and caring to manipulate others.
• Listening to gut instincts is an important defense against deception.
• Verification and research are essential when dealing with unfamiliar people or situations.
• Love bombing is a red flag in both relationships and workplaces.
• Scams often succeed by playing on desires, vulnerabilities, and emotions.
• Investigative journalism plays a vital role in exposing con artists and scams.
• Always trust your gut—but verify before you act.

Lea Brovedani has been named one of North America’s Top Thought Leaders on Trust by Trust Across America. She’s an author, speaker, and workshop facilitator, and her books include:
📘 Trust Me: Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World
📘 TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader

Beyond her leadership work, Lea is also a certified death doula, offering compassionate guidance and support for end-of-life planning.
🔗 Learn more about Lea’s work on trust: https://leabrovedani.com
🔗 Explore her end-of-life services: https://souljourneydoula.com

🎙️ Follow the SUCCESS EXPRESS Podcast: https://success-express-business.podbean.com/

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's QUALITY OF LIFE Podcast Channel.

Spotting the Con: Trust and Deception

Big Blend Radio interview with attorney S. Ward Heinrichs Esq., partner at Backstrom & Heinrichs in San Diego, about the new California Labors Laws in 2016.  Article and interview is featured in Jan/Feb 2016 issue of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://en.calameo.com/read/00399656682fc2d6eca6a?page=70

Attorney Ward Heinrichs: California Labor Laws 2016

Big Blend Radio Interview with Donn LeVie Jr., award-winning author, speaker, and former Fortune 500 hiring manager, discusses his new book ‘Strategic Career Engagement: The Definitive Guide to Getting Hired and Promoted.’ Featured in Jan/Feb 2016 issue of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://en.calameo.com/read/00399656682fc2d6eca6a?page=71

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Lynn Weise Sneyd: Why Writers Need Good Editors

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Big Blend Radio interview with S. Ward Heinrichs, Esq., Partner at Backstrom & Heinrichs Attorneys at Law in San Diego, California, about the Liability Issues of Hiring Contractors. Article and interview featured in Mar/Apr issue of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://en.calameo.com/read/0039965668863c4c81464?page=86

Ward Heinrichs: Liability of Hiring Independent Contractors

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