Celebrate National Pioneer Day with today's episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast that focuses on Pioneering Women of the Past & Present.

FEATURED GUESTS
- GLYNN BURROWS, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours UK talks about social reformer Octavia Hill. Read his article about her: https://tinyurl.com/mr2chjv7
- LINDA BALLOU, travel writer and author, talks about equestrian explorer Isabella Bird, the inspiration behind her novel, "Embrace of the Wild." More:  http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/
- KIMBERLY HESS, genealogist and author, talks about philanthropist Sarah B. Cochran "The Coal Queen," the subject of her biography, "A Lesser Mortal" which is available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/43a5hsfa
- SHARON K. KURTZ, travel writer and photographer, talks about Alaskan frontier woman Fannie Quigley. Sharon wrote about her in "History Magazine." Read her story here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxb7shd
- KATHLEEN WALLS, travel writer and author, talks about country singer Patsy Cline, who she wrote about in her book, "American Music: Born in the USA - A History of American Music," which is available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/44znn8ut
- ELAINE MASTERS, travel writer and author, talks about renaissance woman Eileen Gregory who created a sustainable luxury getaway that showcases art, local wines, and more in Guadalupe Valley, in Baja California, Mexico. Read Elaine's story about her visit here: https://tinyurl.com/yccanc4h
- JO CLARK, travel writer and photographer, talks about ranchers and restaurateurs Carla George and Connie Hale, The Buffalo Gals of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Read her story on them: https://tinyurl.com/3wf4jn6u
- JOHNNY SCHAEFER, composer and vocalist, spotlights Teresa Tudury, an acclaimed singer-songwriter, comedienne, and host of the radio show "Live From the Doublewide." Learn more about her at https://teresatudury.com/ and keep up with Johnny at https://hearjohnny.com/

Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast airs daily, with new panel discussions every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: https://women-making-history.podbean.com/

Pioneering Women of the Past and Present

Select Big Blend Radio interviews that are featured in the digital, interactive Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine. Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers.

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