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Become Color Brave

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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

Climate Revolution

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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

Angels Community Loves Millennials to Boomers Book

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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

Equality with Singer/Songwriter Dylan Lloyd

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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

Community

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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

Appreciating Conveniences

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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

College, Films, Communication

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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

Appreciation

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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

LionsHeart and Volunteering

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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

Gifts of the Present and Understanding

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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

The Gift of Storytelling

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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

The Gift of Sports

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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

Sleep Time

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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

SMILES

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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

New Year of Service, Volunteering, and Radio

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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

Scatter Kindness At Christmas

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Scatter Kindness At Christmas

Christmas is about community, friends, and family. Jack Pawlakos and Kenneth Jeon ring the Christmas bells and herald in the New Year. In 20/20 Vision, Kenneth talks about how Christmastime provides an interesting setting for films. Besides the classics, he especially likes the special narrative elements of Home Alone, Gremlins, Batman Returns, and as a non-conventional Christmas movie, he recommends The Empire Strikes Back. Jack’s favorite is Elf. Both agree that The Nightma

British Pop Star Jack Walton and Self-Love

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British Pop Star Jack Walton and Self-Love

Joven Hundal and Kenneth Jeon discuss Self-Love. In 20/20 Vision Kenneth portrays self-love and growth through film and visual storytelling about montages in movies such as Rocky, Moonlight, La La Land, the Wolf of Wall Street, and other movies. English pop star, Jack Walton, guests to discuss his experience playing on the English X-Factor, the meaning of fame, the process of songwriting, influences, and his newest single, Kept Me Safe. “This song is about love. When things a

Purposeful Radio with Alise Cortez

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Purposeful Radio with Alise Cortez

When Alise Cortez shares her information, the world is motivated! Jack Pawlakos and Siri Phaneendra host a program that begins with the Gift of Radio chapter by former Express Yourself! host, Henna Hundal from the book by show producer, Cynthia Brian, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers. (Buy copies with FREE shipping at http://www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store) Alise Cortez (www.alisecortez.com) enlightens audiences with her astute insight into building a life of pur

Hollywood and Feng Shui, Cultivating Gratitude

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Hollywood and Feng Shui, Cultivating Gratitude

The world of Feng Shui is fascinating and rich., unlike the Westernized versions, traditional systems are personal, precise, and powerful. Denise Liotta Dennis is a Feng Shui master with six published books. She’ll discuss her newest book, Hollywood’s Fatal Feng Shui, An In-Depth Examination of 10 Celebrity Homes with a Tragic History. This is the first book to do a critical assessment of the tragic homes of Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Nicole Brown Simpson,

HomeTown Reads Founder Interviews Cynthia Brian about Books

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HomeTown Reads Founder Interviews Cynthia Brian about Books

Becky Robinson, Founder of Weaving Influence and HomeTown Reads talks with Cynthia Brian about the measurement of success and being an author. Catch the interview at Check out books by Cynthia Brian at www.CynthiaBrian.com/books and buy them with FREE shipping anywhere in the USA and dollars benefitting Be the Star You Are! charity at www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store #books, #hometownreads,#WeavingInfluence,#cynthiaBrian,#Becky Robinson, #BetheStarYouAre, #millennials to Boo