In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), we go behind the scenes of the global organization that connects and supports professional storytellers in the food, wine, and travel industries.

Hear from IFWTWA leadership about how the association empowers writers through networking, professional development webinars, press trips, contests, and its annual conference. Discover how storytelling fosters authentic travel experiences, how social media and branding elevate visibility, and why human connection remains at the heart of impactful travel journalism.

With more than 240 members worldwide, IFWTWA continues to grow as a vibrant community for writers, photographers, bloggers, and destinations seeking meaningful collaboration.

👥 Featured IFWTWA Leaders * Cori Solomon – President & Membership Chair; Conference Co-Chair: https://www.writtenpalette.com/ * Susan Lanier-Graham – Press Trips Committee Chair & Conference Co-Chair: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/ * Robin O’Neal Smith – Treasurer & 2025 Conference Co-Chair (Contests): https://RobinONealSmith.com * Andrew Harris – 2nd Vice President & Culinary Advisor; 2026 Conference Co-Chair: https://socalrestaurantshow.com * Kathryn (Kat) Anderson – Social Media Committee Chair: https://coffeeandmascara.org * Amy Piper – Editor-in-Chief of IFWTWA's "Food, Wine, Travel" Magazine: https://FollowthePiper.com * Judi Cohen (Traveling Judi) – Secretary, Professional Development Webinars: https://www.travelingjudi.com * Pam Baker – Marketing Committee Chair: https://PamandGaryBaker.com

🌐 Learn more about IFWTWA: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 📰 Check out Food, Wine, Travel Magazine: https://fwtmagazine.com/ 🎧 Follow Big Blend Radio’s Food, Wine & Travel Podcast: https://food-wine-travel.podbean.com/ 📰 Check out the new Big Blend Radio “Travel Food & Wine” Digital Podcast Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/ekxy/#p=1

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs breaks down the complexities of joint employment relationships under California law.

The discussion explores how employees can legally have more than one employer at the same time, particularly in franchise and staffing agency arrangements. Ward explains how joint employer liability can arise, who may be responsible for wage and hour violations, and how harassment and HR oversight factor into these cases. This episode is essential listening for employers and employees navigating California’s evolving employment landscape.

📖 Read Ward's Article on Substack: https://successexpress.substack.com/p/joint-employment-law-in-california

CONNECT WITH WARD HEINRICHS: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ward-heinrichs/ - https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ - https://ward-heinrichs-employment-law.podbean.com/

This episode is also part of the Success Express Podcast Channel on the Big Blend Radio Network: https://success-express-business.podbean.com/

The World Ag Expo® is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind, and this episode of Big Blend Radio takes listeners inside its global reach and local impact.

Featured guests Donnette Silva Carter, CEO of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, and Megan Lausten, Marketing Director of the International Agri-Center®, share insights into why Tulare County stands at the heart of agriculture—feeding communities across the nation and around the world.

Held February 10–12, 2026, at the International Agri-Center® in Tulare, California, World Ag Expo® provides a powerful platform for networking, education, and business development in one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States. The event hosts more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge equipment, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions across 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, drawing an estimated 100,000 attendees from over 70 countries each year.

In this conversation, Megan and Donnette explore how innovation and technology are transforming modern agriculture, the importance of public engagement in understanding food systems, and the significant economic impact the expo delivers to the local community. The discussion also highlights the role of volunteers, educational seminars, international connections, and local food vendors—including popular features like the wine and cheese pavilion—that make World Ag Expo a truly immersive agricultural experience.

Whether you’re involved in farming, agribusiness, economic development, agritourism, or simply curious about where our food comes from, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the world’s most influential agricultural events.

Featured Guests: – Donnette Silva Carter, CEO, Tulare Chamber of Commerce: http://www.tularechamber.org/ – Megan Lausten, Marketing Director, International Agri-Center®: https://www.internationalagricenter.com/

Plan Your Visit: - World Ag Expo: https://www.worldagexpo.com/ - Sequoia Tourism Council: http://discoverthesequoias.com/