Welcome to the Big Blend Media House! We are currently in the exciting transition of moving decades of stories, interviews, and photography into this digital space. Since 1997, we have been building our media brand, and we are now thoughtfully organizing our life's work into welcoming rooms and gardens for you to explore — pixel by pixel.

Big Blend is a mother-daughter creative partnership between Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith. As adventurers and full-time travelers as pet-sitters, they have spent decades following their dreams to see the world and understand how the world lives. Together, they bring a combined legacy of over 60 years in media, conservation, and the arts to everything they touch.

Nancy J. Reid (The Mother) A world traveler, fine artist, photographer, and writer. Nancy is a lifelong wildlife conservationist who worked in Kenya with Joy Adamson (Born Free) and raising funds for the Cancer Association through her art tours in South Africa. On the road, she is affectionately known as the "Traveling Lap" for every pet — and horse! — they meet and care for.

Lisa D. Smith (The Daughter) The engine of the Media House — an editor, podcast host and producer, writer, photographer, and singer-songwriter. While managing the daily evolution of their digital platforms, publications, and global community, she also serves as the official Driver, Dog Walker, and Luggage Carrier.

Priscilla (The Pink Sock Monkey) Our Ambassador of Awesome, travel mascot, and self-appointed Quality Control Editor. Since Nancy and Lisa are far better at documenting the world than taking a selfie, Priscilla has stepped in as the official Fashionista. She handles the photo ops and selfies as we travel, ensuring the Media House stays as stylish as she is. She also likes to share her shopping and travel planning advice on Benable!

From the wildlife of Kenya to the art galleries of Europe and the vibrant cultures of Mexico and South Africa, our roots are multicultural and deeply grounded in travel, nature, history, and the arts.

Our company is guided by our core belief: Education is the most formidable weapon that can be waged against fear, ignorance, and prejudice. We believe that travel leads to understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of cultures and customs different from our own — and ultimately to world peace.

What officially launched as a U.S. brand in 1997 has evolved into a network of over 40 podcast channels and dedicated digital magazines. Since our inception, we have reached a global audience of over 4 million people who have become part of our media world.

Our work is founded on the principle that networking and helping others to market themselves leads to financial stability — paving the way to better education, travel, and the spirit of giving back to the community.

Road tripping full-time on our Love Your Parks Tour documenting public lands across the country and around the world, we connect with local communities through pet-sitting via TrustedHousesitters.com.

The house is always open and the porch light is always on. Browse our rooms by interest, meet our expert neighbors, and explore the world with us — one pixel at a time.

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