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NFTS and Happy New Year!
As we begin a New Year, host British Keerthi provides a breakdown on the different types of debate styles. She then turns into American...

Cynthia Brian
Jan 1, 20232 min read


No Barnyard Bullies, Gut Health, Choice College, Being Ambitious
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/140852/no-barnyard-bullies-gut-health-choice-college-being-ambitious Have you purchased your copy No...

Cynthia Brian
Dec 28, 20223 min read


The Power of Positive Thinking
Social media posts have made it “cool” to be negative and self-deprecating. But there is power in thinking and being positive. Teen...

Cynthia Brian
Dec 11, 20223 min read


Business & Disabilities, Stress-Free Holiday, Electric Cars, Natural Decor
70% of disabilities are not visible. People could have low vision, minimal hearing, difficulty with speech, or painful joints. How can a...

Cynthia Brian
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Teen Sleep, Russian War, Dental History, Forest Fires
Why is sleep so critical to learning, growing, and positivity in teens? At puberty teens’ circadian rhythms shift. When teens are sleep...

Cynthia Brian
Nov 16, 20223 min read


Education and Careers
Andrea Smith and Siri Phaneendra offer an informative episode about education and careers. In Trends without Ends, reporter Jack Pawlakos...

Cynthia Brian
Nov 18, 20203 min read


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...

Cynthia Brian
Nov 4, 20181 min read


Leadership Learning with the Hope Driven Leader, Libby Gill
Leadership skills are not innate. They are built. Although it may seem that some people are born leaders, even the most confident learned...

Cynthia Brian
Nov 3, 20183 min read


Divorce, Migraines, Positivity
In The Divorce Hacker’s Guide to Untying the Knot: What Every Woman Needs to Know about Finances, Child Custody, Lawyers, and Planning...

Cynthia Brian
Oct 30, 20182 min read


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 21, 20183 min read


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, 20183 min read


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, 20183 min read


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
Oct 1, 20183 min read


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 18, 20183 min read


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 13, 20183 min read


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
Sep 1, 20183 min read


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 31, 20182 min read


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, 20183 min read


Just Published! Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers
Be the Star You Are!Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World by Cynthia Brian and 31...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 21, 20184 min read


Summer Decor, Brain & Food Cravings, Languages
Summer is a time for entertaining. Is your home inviting, clean, and beautiful? It’s time to spruce up everything from the front door to...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 13, 20183 min read
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