Cynthia Brian
The Gift of Practice and Gentleness
“Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” - Vince Lombardi With anything you attempt, you can become good,...
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Cynthia Brian
- Oct 21, 2018
- 3 min
Author Dani Wong, Purging Meds, Land of Ice and nd Fire
Swearing Off Stars, Danielle M Wong’s multi-award winning debut novel has received the highest praise from the highest places including...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 20, 2018
- 2 min
The Gift of Play
Work/life balance is the hot topic these days as so many working people burn out after years on a job they hate. What’s the answer? More...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 18, 2018
- 3 min
Halloween History
The history of witchcraft in Europe begins with both folk beliefs and with religious and classical texts. What is a witch and how did the...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 17, 2018
- 2 min
perseverance
Founding Express Yourself! host, Steven Zhou returns to co-host with Joven Hundal for a discussion on perseverance. Jack Pawlakos...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 9, 2018
- 5 min
Born to Be Wild!
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ~Martin Buber Volcanoes, glaciers, highlands, prairies, lava...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 7, 2018
- 3 min
Eldercare, Queer as a $5.00 Bill, Home Upgrades
There are approximately 40 million family caregivers over the age o 55 who are providing an average of 30 hours to a family member, 15...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 7, 2018
- 3 min
The Gift of Optimism
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill We can...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Gardening at Any Age, Mentoring & Kindness, Designing Outdoor Areas
Gardening offers exercise for the body, mind, and spirit. It is an outdoor activity that anybody can enjoy from birth until death. By...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 28, 2018
- 3 min
The Gift of Nature
“ Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein The choices each individual makes every day...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 18, 2018
- 3 min
Celebrating the Gifts of Positive Voices: The Launch of Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers
Hosts Joven Hundal and Jack Pawlakos launch the eye-opening third installment in the Be the Star You Are!® book series, Be the Star You...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 13, 2018
- 3 min
The Joy of Chickens, The Gift of Animals, Millennials to Boomers
Have you ever wanted to eat fresh eggs directly from your own personal chickens but didn’t know where to begin? Cynthia Brian has the...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 11, 2018
- 3 min
If They Grow It, They Will Eat It - 3 Tips For Pre-School Edible Gardens
Have you ever asked a preschooler where food comes from? If you have, they probably told you that it comes from the grocery store. This...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 5, 2018
- 5 min
Gardening at Any Age
“Old Gardeners never die, they just spade away!” When my Dad turned sixty he confided that he didn’t have the physical strength that he’d...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 5, 2018
- 3 min
The Gift of Longevity
A long life is a life well spent. - Leonardo da Vinci Is there a secret to longevity? Hosts Joven Hundal and Jack Pawlakos investigate...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 2, 2018
- 4 min
Shuck it!
“Plough thorough and deep, while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell or to keep “ Poor Richard In August, there are few...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 1, 2018
- 3 min
Dan Millman-Life You Were Born to Live, Healthy College Teens, Money Talk for Kids
Twenty-five years ago Dan Millman wrote The Life You Were Born to Live. The original book described thirty-seven life paths, one of which...
Cynthia Brian
- Aug 31, 2018
- 2 min
Literacy and Storyworthy
“A child who reads will be an adult who thinks” - Sasha Salmina Increasing and improving literacy in the USA is a mission of Be the Star...
Cynthia Brian
- Aug 26, 2018
- 3 min
Working on Purpose with Alise Cortez, Superstar Foods, Music for our Ears
Is work enjoyable for you? Are you fulfilled, enriched, and empowered through your work life? Cynthia Brian interviews Alise Cortez, PhD,...
Cynthia Brian
- Aug 25, 2018
- 3 min
Leadership for Adults and Youth
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams Joven Hundal...
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