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Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Happy New Year!
Everyone is thrilled that 2020 is at an end. Now we look to the future of 2021 with hope and faith. We have to come together, reconnect, and rebuild our country. Purple is the color for 2021. As an Empowerment Architect, Cynthia Brian’s aim is to encourage, inspire, inform, and motivate. Her “heart book”, Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference offers readers a wealth of true stories, uplifting quotes, and simple exercises
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Cynthia Brian Reads the “A’s” from Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127118/cynthia-brian-reads-the-as-from-be-the-star-you-are-99-gifts Since Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference debuted, readers have been asking author Cynthia Brian to read the chapters to a world of listeners. In today’s StarStyle® episode, Cynthia reads the introduction to the gifts as well as several chapters that begin with the letter “A”. Included will be Abundance, Acceptance,
Cynthia Brian
- 5 min
History is Made. Healing is Necessary. Have Hope!
https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2020/11/11/history-is-made-healing-is-necessary-have-hope/ MIRACLE MOMENT®
“History says don’t hope
On this side of the grave.
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up.
And hope and history rhyme.”
Seamus Heaney, Northern Ireland Theatre Company, 1990 MESSAGE FROM CYNTHIA BRIAN, Founder/Executive Director
A new chapter in history was written this past weekend.
As of Sunday afternoon, Joe Biden had recei
Cynthia Brian
- 4 min
Happy 21 Years of Service to Be the Star You Are! charity
It’s our 21st Anniversary http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/672296/697dec5ebe/288055965/bbd34d3431/ Press Pass: https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2020/09/04/happy-21st-anniversary-to-be-the-star-you-are-501-c3-charity/ Share Click to view this email in a browser HAPPY 21ST ANNIVERSARY TO BTSYA
MIRACLE MOMENT®
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."
Oprah Winfrey
MESSAGE FROM CYNTHIA BRIAN, Founder/Executive Director
Happy An
Cynthia Brian
- 7 min
Become Color Brave
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/672296/86770f9a46 Press Pass: https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2020/06/09/unite-for-human-dignity/ Share Click to view this email in a browser Become Color Brave
MIRACLE MOMENT®
“When ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls.”
Anais Nin
MESSAGE FROM CYNTHIA BRIAN, Founder/Executive Director“You are so lucky! You have red blood!” my mother chimed when, as children, any of us would injure ourselves and be bl
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Climate Revolution
The climate revolution is the global transition to a clean energy, low-carbon future, saying “yes” to life. What’s good for our planet is also good for human beings—especially the smallest and most vulnerable ones. Host Arjin Claire interviews author Mary DeMocker about climate change and discusses her book, The Parents Guide to Climate Revolution. Mary advocates for blocking a new fracking operation which helps the climate, and also protects our kids’ drinking water from hun
Cynthia Brian
- 1 min
Angels Community Loves Millennials to Boomers Book
Exciting to see the Angel Community founded by teen, Katelyn Darrow, all enjoying our 3rd book in the Be the Star You Are!r series, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers with two inspiring chapters by Katelyn. Buy copies for your group, https://www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store with all monies donated to Be the Star You Are! charity, https://www.BetheStarYouAre.org. HAPPY NEW YEAR! What a terrific gift to the Angels Community! #bethestaryouare,#angelscommunity,#giving
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Equality with Singer/Songwriter Dylan Lloyd
“Any instance of inequality is worth writing about, sighing about, crying about, even laughing about.” So writes teen Zahra Hasanain in her chapter on equality in the new book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World, which is read and discussed by hosts Brigitte and Siri. Singer/songwriter Dylan Lloyd joins the conversation to talk about the back story of his new single, “If I can’t have you”. Dylan is cont
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Community
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measure by the compassionate actions of its members.” Coretta Scott King How do we define community? Is it a group of people coming together? Is it a place? Host Kenneth Jeon reads Joven Hundal’s chapter from the book Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World that illustrates the value of being part of a community where we can learn, socialize, and grow. In 20/2
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
Appreciating Conveniences
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge.” Martin Luther King Jr. Conveniences of the past are not the conveniences we rely on today. Joven Hundal hosts with readings from Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World plus a riveting exploration of global conveniences in his segment of World Watch. Surprisingly one of his
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
College, Films, Communication
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw It’s no surprise that art being created today often heavily revolves around exploring the intricacies of communication. What does the film The Shape of Water by Guillermo Del Toro have to do with communication? Host Kenneth Jeon brings us a 20/20 Vision discussion of societal exploration and relationship-building while host Katie Choo shares the different communication
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Appreciation
“There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread.” Mother Teresa The more we appreciate the little things in life, the more big things will appear that enhance and empower us. All three books in the Be the Star You Are! series boast a chapter on Appreciation. Kenneth Jeon kicks off this episode by reading Joven Hundal’s chapter on Appreciation from the book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changi
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
LionsHeart and Volunteering
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” - Sherry Anderson Volunteering and community service is often associated with directly helping others in dire need, like helping save lives at a hospital or cooking food for the hungry. Kenneth Jeon hosts and interviews Becca Tankersley and Dominic Maciel from LionsHeart, a nonprofit organization focused on inspiring teens to volunteer in their community, creating a new generation of le
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
Gifts of the Present and Understanding
“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding” - Leonardo da Vinci “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” – Buddha Kenneth Jeon and Joven Hundal tackle two big issues of today’s hectic lifestyle; being understanding and living in the present. They read two chapters on those topics from the anthology Be the Star You Are Millennials to Boomers, Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World follow
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
The Gift of Storytelling
“There’s only one story in the world and it’s your story.” Ray Bradbury Former teen host, Asya Gonzalez returns to Express Yourself! to co-host this fun program revolving around storytelling with producer, Cynthia Brian. We find out Asya’s “+ 21 story” since she’s been busy with college. Turns out besides studying communications, she has been focusing on painting cars. Check out instagram for her car story or to commission your own car creation at instagram.com/cakefaceandcar
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
The Gift of Sports
Hosts Katie Choo and Kenneth Jeon investigate the arena of sports. Katie adds her own twist on the theme of Sports with an installation of her segment "Aim to Shoot,” which will explore the various career options for sports-lovers, ranging from sports agents, to analysts, to many other professions. Kenneth looks at sports photography and the images conveyed in his segment “20/20 Vision.” They read and discuss the sports from a millennial viewpoint water polo player, Katie Lyo
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
Sleep Time
“I’ve realized that most of my best ideas have followed a good night's sleep.” Thomas Edison Sleep is one of the most important things of which we have control that can enhance our mood, health, productivity, happiness, libido, and keep our weight in check. Lack of sleep can produce heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and heart attack. Kenneth Jeon and Siri Phaneendra host a program about the importance of sleep. David Lynch films with their dream sequences is the focus of Kenn
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
SMILES
“Whoever is happy will make others happy too. ~Anne Frank “Smiling is a critical component of happiness. It’s a natural response that reduces stress, makes us more attractive, lowers our blood pressure, and confirms our joy, love, and acceptance of others. Since the beginning of time, artists, musicians, authors, and activists have documented the power of a smile. Kenneth Jeon and Siri Phaneendra host a lively discussion on the benefits and importance of smiling. Kenneth focu
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
New Year of Service, Volunteering, and Radio
“For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”~T.S. Eliot As Express Yourself! enters its 8th year in weekly broadcasting, and Be the Star You Are!® celebrates 20th years as a 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity, Founder of Be the Star You Are!® and Creator/Producer of Express Yourself!™, Cynthia Brian, highlights the importance of service, volunteering, and the impact of ra
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