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“Fascination is fertilizer. Whatever you place your attention on grows.” ~ Alan Cohen The rain finally arrived at the end of February, followed by several warm days reaching into the high 70s. It felt like bathing suit weather, and I was tempted! Fascination is fertilizer. StarStyle® Empowerment is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/march-forward ? I am tick

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! Spring is the time to look forward. March 20 th  marks the vernal equinox, yet California has been enjoying an early spring since the beginning of February. Yellow is the predominant color in March, with wild mustard, Acacia trees, oxalis, Mexican stonecrop, and

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! If you wear shoes in your house, you are bringing in bacteria, allergens, and dirt into your abode. Even if you clean on a regular basis, the soles of your shoes are filled with germs! Find out more! Do you share photos of your family or children online? This cou

“Cancer is just a chapter in our lives and not the whole story.” — Allie Moreno Host Keerthi begins the show with a bold and true statement: “ Teenagers are some of the most powerful people on the planet.” She believes that teens need to be involved in cancer advocacy. Cancer isn’t just a medical issue. It’s a human issue. It’s about funding research.It ’s about supporting families.It ’s about making sure treatments are accessible.It ’s about early detection.It ’s about menta

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! Larry Freeborg, author of Always At Choice, joins Cynthia Brian for an inspirational conversation with wisdom for finding our way forward in life, love, relationships, and business. Larry helps us recognize our choice points and shows us how to rediscover hope in

“The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.” Gertrude Wister Share With the rainy December weather and the warm, dry January, an early spring has erupted in my garden in February. The green grass blankets the hillside alongside the oxalis shamrocks, which usually bloom in March. Narcissi have sprouted, and their fragrance and beauty are the focus of vases that I’ve been gifting friends. Succulents are thriving

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! In California, the winter has been warmer thus far. There is an early show of flowers in the February garden. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian offers tips to complete chores this month to enjoy beautiful spring flowers. Did you know that you can boost your immune s

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! Could your home use an upgrade? Big or small, it pays to maintain your house in tip-top shape. There are several things you can do to elevate your home so that it looks fabulous and represents you and your family. You may need a professional to help you with upgr

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! Is it necessary to shower daily? How often is it necessary to wash your hair? Should you take long or short showers, and how hot should the water be? Find out what the experts think about showering and hair washing. Traveling is a dirty business! Plenty of microb

“Every plant is a teacher, and every gift is a lesson in love.” unknown The holidays bring joy, celebration, and gifts. If we are fortunate, many of those gifts are plants that offer us the opportunity to engage with nature and admire the beauty and wisdom of the botanical world. When the holidays are over, what do we do with that stunning poinsettia, Christmas cactus, bromeliad, or anthurium? With just a little care, these holiday plants will continue to brighten our spaces

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! We all wash our clothes, but do you know what the best way to launder is? From sorting to detergent, everything matters. Warm or cold water? What goes into the wash? What about drying? Lots of information from the care manual! Honoring our houseplants is a wonder

What the world needs now! MIRACLE MOMENT® “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Are we on the verge of World War III? The chaos, corruption, and cover-ups that are happening in government circles concerning the takeover of countries and their resources are extremely disconcerting to most Americans. Here at Be the Star You Are!®, our main focus

https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/year-in-review-importance-of-volunteering-and-new-year-tips-from-a-sommelier 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! In the final radio broadcast of Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®, Cynthia Brian reflected on the tumultuous year 2025, highlighting political shifts, nati

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! What is the meaning of Christmas? How did the story of Santa Claus evolve? How can we make the holidays merry and bright? If you are not a fan of the holidays, how can you cope? May Christmas bring you peace and joy with many good times to come. Trim the tree, wr

“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” Andy Rooney It’s the most magical time of the year! As I drive through neighborhoods, the outdoor whimsical displays with twinkling lights bring a smile to my face and fill my heart with joy. No matter what traditions we celebrate, we can’t help but be delighted by the sparkling Christmas trees framed in windows, glowing snowmen playing on lawns, and glittering reindeer poised for flight. On our farm growing up,

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! Through generosity, we offer a glimmer into our souls. Even tiny gestures such as sharing a meal, volunteering, or smiling at a stranger can brighten the day of another person and create a ripple of positivity. Make a difference today and enjoy a beautiful, bount

“ If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him. ” Voltaire   Does asking whether God exists help teens think about bigger questions such as what gives life meaning? What makes something right or wrong? Who or what do I look to when I’m trying to understand my purpose, my identity, my relationships, or the challenges? Host Hanna talks about the fact that even teens who don’t believe in a higher power often care deeply about justice, fairness, compassion, dignity,

https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/buying-eggs-and-holiday-guests Buying Eggs and Holiday Guests 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! How do you know what kind of eggs are best to buy? Do you want organic, farm-raised, or regenerative? How can you tell if the eggs you are buying are worth the cost? Cyn

MIRACLE MOMENT® “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill StarStyle® Empowerment is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/ A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN The holidays are a time of celebration, family, and togetherness. The heart of all the traditions, however, lies in giving from the heart and gene

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Marcus Cicero Gifts and Grifts in the Garden: A Holiday Guide As autumn paints our world in fiery hues, it's time to gear up for the holidays! Let's dive into thoughtful gifts for your plant-loving pals and how to spot those pesky garden grifts. This season, let’s make sure our gardens—and wallets—stay safe and sound! Nature-Connected Gifts: My Top Picks Over the years, the most memorable gifts I've received