#StartWithaSmile

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Memory Sharpeners, Chaos, Tech Bullying

Can you recall facts, figures, and birthdays? Do you constantly misplace your sunglasses, wallet, and keys? Maybe a few of these memory hacks from experts in the field will help. Sometimes we crave manicured, organized, and very proper outdoor spaces. Other times it’s the chaos that controls and comforts us. Goddess Gardener welcomes the controlled chaos into our landscapes and explains how it could benefit you as well.https://www.cynthiabrian.com/gardening , Photos and more:

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Freedom and Peace

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/116967/freedom-and-peace “Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.” Albert Camus In the former USSR, personal freedom was not evident. As Americans, we often take our numerous freedoms for granted. Host Brigitte Jia reads The Gift of Freedom by Cynthia Brian from the book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference. She expands on what freedom means to her as a college student.

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Bleisure, Live Longer, Scam Hackers

When you mix business and leisure the result is bleisure! But is it a good idea to constantly be on the clock? Perhaps it is time to shut the door, unplug the phone, and actually take a vacation. Keeping work and leisure separate may be better for your health and productivity! Would you like to live until 100 or longer? Aside from having a fatal accident, there are steps everyone can take to increase longevity. Blue zone studies across the world indicate that their is a commo

Cynthia Brian

3 min

The Everyday Empath

“By grace I live. By grace I am released. By grace I give. By grace I will release.” A Course in Miracles Hosts Siri and Kenneth read and discuss The Gift of Grace from Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World. Interviewed author, Priest, and empath .Raven Digitalis enriches our understanding of empathy with his new captivating guide, The Everyday Empath. Raven talks about what it means to experience high lev

Choosing Interior Designers, Best Friends, What’s Bugging You?

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Choosing Interior Designers, Best Friends, What’s Bugging You?

Have you thought about hiring an interior designer to help you with the design of your home or office? Do you know the difference between a designer and a decorator? Do you have a particular style that you gravitate to? Professional A.S.I.D., Cynthia Brian, will give you the questions you need to ask yourself before you jump in as well as how to find the right person for your project. How old were you when you met your best friend or friends? Although people find friends thro

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Inaya Day Music Artist & Giving

Do you know what “Giver’s Glow” is? It is the feeling of happiness that you experience after performing an act of generosity. This program will give you that glow when you hear the discussion between Billboards’ top dance club artist Inaya Day and host Kenneth Jeon. Her song One World debuts and she even sings a few bars from various hits. As a musician, her instrument of choice is her vocal chords and she directs a choir in Brooklyn, too. Kenneth Jeon reads Kateyln Darrow’s

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Conquering Anxiety

According to the American Psychiatric Association, 39 percent of Americans reported higher levels of anxiety in 2018 than in 2017. Women experience double the amount of anxiety and it’s not getting better. What is anxiety and what can you do about it? This hour of power will dive into handling the stress, using natural remedies, seeking professional help, discussing mental illness, anxiety solutions without prescriptions, and ideas on how technology may help. Everyone will ex

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Author Dallas Woodburn Talks Gentleness

Are you hard yourself? Does that little voice inside your head scream at you? It’s time to take a breath and be gentle with yourself. Host Brigitte Jia reads the chapter, The Gift of Genetlenss by Dallas Woodburn from the book Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World followed by an interview with the author, writing coach, and new mom herself, Dallas Woodburn. As a "Book Doula" and founder of the 90-Day Book

Dermatology Tips, Pool Party, Integrative Medicine

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Dermatology Tips, Pool Party, Integrative Medicine

Do you check the largest organ on your body regularly? By noticing changes on your skin is critical to your health. Skin conditions need to be evaluated and treated by a board-certified dermatologist. With the lovely warm weather, whether it’s throwing a blanket on the deck for an impromptu picnic or setting a stunning table for a themed get-together, dining alfresco is Cynthia Brian’s preferred approach to feeding guests. Learn how to throw a picnic or pool party that is fun

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Farming and Animal Connections

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/116441/farming-and-animal-connections Brigitte Jia and Katie Choo know first hand about animal shelters, wildlife rescue centers, medical labs, and veterinary clinics. Brigitte worked at animal shelters both in Berkeley,California and Nashville, Tennessee and is able to compare the differences in how animals are treated. She also works with mice in a hospital training laboratory where she has gained a deep respect for the value that lab an

Hybrid Publishing, Author Incomes, Positivity Power

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Hybrid Publishing, Author Incomes, Positivity Power

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/116085/singersongwriter-dylan-lloyd-hybrid-publishing-author-incomes Have you always wanted to write a book but don’t want to self-publish? Getting an agent and finding a publisher can take years and isn’t always beneficial either. Hybrid publishing, which is an author subsided model, could be the answer. The Author’s Guild recently released the Author Income survey which revealed that writing related incomes fell to historic lows with a m

Cynthia Brian

3 min

The Windy City Nanny Talks Family

The ebullient The Windy City Nanny, Florence Ann Romano, joins host Siri Phaneendra in a lively discussion about caring for children, what it takes to be a nanny, and the importance of family relationships. Florence is the author of Nanny and Me, a sweet, educational story that helps families introduce a new caregiver to their home. Siri reads the The Gift of Family by Asya Gonzalez from the book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voice

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Apollo 11, Parks not Pills, Profitable

On July 20, 1969, Apollo’s 11’s lunar model touched down at 4:17 pm EDT. Six hours later Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Buzz Aldrin joined him and Michale Collins waited in the skies. In the last 50 years, only 12 astronauts have walked on the moon. What did the moon landing mean to us? Physicians throughout the ages have encouraged people to go outside more. Science supports the fact that exposure to natural stimuli, especially gard

Voice Acting with Marc Cashman, Workplace Harassment, Troubling College Admissions

Cynthia Brian

4 min

Voice Acting with Marc Cashman, Workplace Harassment, Troubling College Admissions

Do you listen to audiobooks? What about radio and TV commercials? Have you ever wondered who are the faces behind the voices? Meet Marc Cushman, voice talent for over 40 years who is also a TV/radio commercial producer. Marc has taught undergraduate and graduate students at USC, UCLA and California Institute of the Arts, instructs voice-acting of all levels through his classes through The Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques in Los Angeles, CA. He also coaches voice actor

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Escape with Rapper ExXxoticc

“Yet there are moments when the walls of the mind grow thin; when nothing is unabsorbed, and I could fancy that we might blow so vast a bubble that the sun might set and rise in it and we might take the blue of midday and the black of midnight and be cast off and escape from here and now.” ― Virginia Woolf, The Waves With a name like “ExXxoticc” one would expect an unpredictable interview. You are in for a marvelous surprise when Brigitte and Siri interview this young rising

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Diversity

“The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people” Anonymous Do you celebrate diversity? Hosts Kenneth Jeon and Brigitte Jia sparked a lively conversation reading Maria Wong’s chapter on diversity from Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World as Maria described growing up Chinese Mexican. Award winning voice actor and radio/TV producer, Marc Cashman, spark excitement as he discusses the numerous ro

Hyper-Local Produce, Cooties & Feelings, Summer Wellness

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Hyper-Local Produce, Cooties & Feelings, Summer Wellness

Today's live broadcast of StarStyle® with Cynthia Brian bids a loving tribute to Dolce, a dynamic dog who at a mere three pounds was larger than life. Cynthia also discusses hyper-local produce, teaching toddlers to swim, aloe vera, eggs, & more. h Farmer’s Markets are popping up in every small and large town around the country as people seek fresher, healthier food. The best option is to grow your own as Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian discusses the fruit frenzy happening in

Equality with Singer/Songwriter Dylan Lloyd

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 a teen in a 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 contemplative, cari

Reading for Success, Social Media Marketing, Healthy Lifestyle Trends

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Reading for Success, Social Media Marketing, Healthy Lifestyle Trends

Not everyone knows how to read, but reading is an activity that expands your horizons, At Be the Star You Are!®, out motto is “Read, lead, succeed. To be a leader you must be a reader.” Research indicates that reading is good for you, giving your brain a workout. Obviously it helps you get and keep a good job. Most of all, reading keeps you safe. Learn more! Want to save time? Boost productivity? Get organized? Develop new, social-media strategies? Make your social media mark

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

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Cynthia Brian

Empowerment Architect