{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/66a1364fd0655a8f784720d0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pioneering Women of the Past and Present","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/1721841081608-741e90e0f037478a797b923d343ff3b5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>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 &amp; Present.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>FEATURED GUESTS</p><p>- GLYNN BURROWS, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours UK talks about social reformer Octavia Hill. Read his article about her: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/mr2chjv7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/mr2chjv7</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>- LINDA BALLOU, travel writer and author, talks about equestrian explorer Isabella Bird, the inspiration behind her novel, \"Embrace of the Wild.\" More:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>- 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: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/43a5hsfa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/43a5hsfa</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>- 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: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/mrxb7shd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/mrxb7shd</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>- 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: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/44znn8ut\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/44znn8ut</a></p><p><br></p><p>- 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: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yccanc4h\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/yccanc4h</a></p><p><br></p><p>- 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: <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/3wf4jn6u\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/3wf4jn6u</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>- 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 <a href=\"https://teresatudury.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://teresatudury.com/</a> and keep up with Johnny at <a href=\"https://hearjohnny.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://hearjohnny.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Big Blend Radio's \"Women Making History\" Podcast airs daily, with new panel discussions every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: </em></strong><a href=\"https://women-making-history.podbean.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>https://women-making-history.podbean.com/</em></strong></a><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p>","author_name":"Big Blend Radio"}