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AI Predicting Rocket Failures
In Space Spotlight, Express Yourself!™ teen host, Saanvi Phaneendra, shares information on how AI predicts rocket failures. In segment one, she looks at why rockets fail and how AI can help catch trouble early. Machine learning means that instead of a person writing every rule, a computer looks at a huge amount of past data and figures out the patterns on its own. AI learns what normal looks like and then flags anything that isn’t normal. Rockets produce tons of data, failure

Cynthia Brian
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Child Cancer Education plus Novelty in Science
Why are cancer education and health literacy for populations of color and multilingual populations important? Cynthia Brian and teen Allison Lu interview Keerthi Eraniyan about her nonprofit, Fight for the Cure, that aims to educate immigrant children and those learning English about cancer awareness. This is an initiative run by teens. In segment two, Allison talks about Theranos and what happens when the pursuit of novelty begins to overshadow true science, or the lack of t

Cynthia Brian
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Celebrating America’s Multicultural Landscape
MIRACLE MOMENTS® “The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... It is the light that guides your way.” ~ Heraclitus A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Cynthia Brian This past week, I worked on a television show wi

Cynthia Brian
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Jenna Finds a Dog, Understanding Strokes
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Jenna Finds a Dog is grounded in a real clinical understanding of family trauma and childhood anger. Cynthia Brian interviews author Dr. Terence Rousseau as he weaves descriptions of the hormonal shifts that occur under stress. The novel teaches readers how the

Cynthia Brian
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Freshwater Science
Freshwater science studies freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater. It examines the plants, animals, microorganisms, chemistry, and natural processes that make these ecosystems work. Express Yourself!™ Teen radio host, Diya, shares her experience working in a freshwater lab. She worked with sturgeons, walleyes, and yellow perch, with her main job being fish nutrition. Scientists study freshwater to understand pollution, climate change

Cynthia Brian
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Poison Plants and Looking Back 50 Years
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! If you like to forage and eat fresh from the garden, are you certain that the plants you are consuming are safe to eat? Many beautiful leaves, flowers, stems, and berries are poisonous, and several are deadly. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shares information you

Cynthia Brian
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Leadership and the Abuse of Power
Abuse of power is more often quiet than loud. Sometimes it takes the form of work being handed down or a decision made without a team’s consent. Radio host Allison Lu interviews Kyle Bernshteyn, who explains why leaders drift into abuse of power, how to spot it early, and what to do when they outrank you. In segment two, Allison investigates the story centered around a former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, who filed a lawsuit this September alleging that, in 2024, s

Cynthia Brian
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Teens Today & Yesterday plus Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones
une into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Cynthia Brian has long advocated that teens are not just the future, they are “the today”. In Smithsonian’s Magazine about the 250th Anniversary of America, they write about the teen machine. Cynthia talks about how teens rule and the most important words of our ti

Cynthia Brian
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Seed Saving
79 Seed Saving The most economical way to grow plants! “The flowers of tomorrow are the seeds of today.” Ancient proverb Fall has fallen forward and it is time to prepare for our autumn landscapes. A little planning now will keep your garden growing. The temperatures are cooling, thus, improving our soil, cleaning our beds, and saving seeds will provide a strong start for spring. The splendid blooms of bougainvillea, hydrangea, zinnia, lantana, and echinacea color our early f

Cynthia Brian
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Skin Care Routines and Understanding Health Insurance
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Our face is the first thing people see when they meet you. Do you have a skin care routine for both morning and evening? If not, we’ll give you the basics to help your face look and feel its best without making mistakes. If you don’t understand the difference bet

Cynthia Brian
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Hunger, Food Policy, and Homelessness
“Even when I was little, I knew that teenagers sparkled. I knew they knew something children didn’t know, and adults ended up forgetting.” – Lorde Allison hosts a special program focused on hunger and food policy. She interviews teen Louis Rotgin, who, through volunteering, journalism, and independent research, works to raise awareness of youth food insecurity and the importance of nutrition. His goal is to encourage informed conversations that help improve food access and

Cynthia Brian
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Saving Seeds in September and Pool Paddling
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! One of the best ways to save money in the garden is to save seeds. For most plants, just clip, gather, dry, and save the seeds in an envelope or brown paper bag. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian tells you how to do it! If you are looking for a wonderful workout, sw

Cynthia Brian
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Evacuation Go Go!
Picture this: it’s the middle of the night. The power is out. It’s pitch-black and cold. You are sick with the flu, and there is pounding at your door. The firefighter says, “evacuate now…you have sixty seconds.” What do you do? It happened to us, and because I was partially prepared for an emergency, my husband and I were in our car in less than a minute. Mistakes were made; lessons were learned. Global warming is resulting in more frequent and devastating climate disasters.

Cynthia Brian
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27th Anniversary of BTSYA and 25th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11
On StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®, Cynthia Brian wishes a happy 27th anniversary to Be the Star You Are!® and also commemorates the tragedies of 9/11. It’s a big week. Tune in. https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/starstyle-be-the-star-you-are/27th-anniversary-of-btsya-and-25th-anniversary-commemoration-of-911/ Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Ava

Cynthia Brian
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Remember September
MIRACLE MOMENTS® “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Cynthia Brian In the 1990s, while I was coaching youth and adults to be confident film actors, I was also producing and hosting a TV show that showcased ordinary people doing extraordinary things not for the money, but because it made a difference in the world. Audiences, crew members, and guests encourage

Cynthia Brian
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Fresh Water Insecurity Due to Climate Disasters
https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/express-yourself/fresh-water-insecurity-due-to-climate-disasters/ Climate change is intensifying. Sea levels are rising. Droughts, extreme rainfall, heatwaves, and fires are increasing and unpredictable. Food and water insecurity cause massive human displacement. Radio host Allison Lu tackles these threats and discusses how freshwater scarcity worsens hunger and poverty, creating vulnerable refugees. In segment two, she talks about “risk

Cynthia Brian
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Sleep Interruptions and Perfection Woes
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Do you wake up at 3 a. m. and have problems getting back to sleep? The average person goes through four to six sleep cycles each night. If you wake up in the middle of the night consistently, you may have a sleep disorder. Find out how to get better sleep. Are yo

Cynthia Brian
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LeadHER Up and Female Empowerment
https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/express-yourself/leadher-up-and-female-empowerment/ Confidence doesn't just happen. It must be rebuilt after being bullied, criticized, excluded, or made to feel like you're not good enough. Radio host Kirpa Gill discusses the importance of empowering girls and maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit. She talks about the platform she created to do that, LeadHer Up, focusing on female empowerment, mental health awareness, confidenc

Cynthia Brian
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Dietary Options and Travel Issues
https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/starstyle-be-the-star-you-are/dietary-options-and-travel-issues/ Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Humans are carnivores, but if you are considering minimizing meat in your diet, it helps to know which options can keep you healthy. Do you want to become a veg

Cynthia Brian
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Sports, the Effects of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), ESPYs, and Hitting the Wall
https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/express-yourself/sports-and-the-effects-of-nil-name-image-and-likeness-espys-and-hitting-the-wall/ “Sports are a great place to show that equality can happen.”— Venus Williams NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), is the policy that allows collegiate athletes to make money through endorsements, sponsorships, and social media without losing their athletic eligibility. This has created a rippling effect throughout college sports. Host Julia How

Cynthia Brian
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