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May 4, 2025 74 mins

May the Fourth Be With You! In honor of Creative Beginnings Month—and with a nod to Star Wars Day—this inspiring Big Blend Radio panel discussion encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace creativity in all its forms.

Our special guests share how they launched their careers and reflect on the power of creative expression in music, writing, travel, food, business, and art. From award-winning authors and travel writers to branding experts and singer-songwriters, this lively conversation is a celebration of fresh starts and imaginative journeys.

🎙️ Featured Guests: Johnny Schaefer – Award-winning singer-songwriter and cohost of Big Blend Radio’s "Big Daily Blend."  https://hearjohnny.com/    

Jo Clark – Travel writer, photographer, and host of Jo Goes Everywhere podcast.  https://haveglasswilltravel.com/ + https://recipestravelculture.com/ 

Barbara Redding – Award-winning travel writer, photographer, and former journalist. https://barbararedding.com/ 

Jeffrey Spear – Graphic designer, branding expert, food writer, and author.  https://spearwrites.contently.com/ + https://www.studiospear.com / 

Matt Cost – Prolific author of history and mystery novels, with a background in education.  https://www.mattcost.net/ 

🔗 Related Reads & Interviews Mentioned in the Episode: Jo Clark’s Sonoma Sidecar Adventure: https://recipestravelculture.com/exciting-time-in-sonoma/ 

Jeffrey Spear’s Book Interview on "My Life in Gluttony": https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/jeffrey-spear-my-life-in-gluttony/ 

Matt Cost’s Latest Novel Interview on "The Not So Merry Adventures of Max Creed": https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/matt-cost-the-not-so-merry-adventures-of-max-creed/ 

🎧 This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s "Toast to The Arts" and "Success Express" shows. Explore more Big Blend Radio Network podcasts:  https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

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