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“There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman Allison Lu hosts a program about sports, specifically adaptive sports. She interviews Max Liu, who is the founder of SportsForAll, a program that bridges the gap between wheelchair basketball and able-bodied players. Their motto is Protecting Athletes, Powering Performance, where they offer injury prevention, adaptive equipment, and unified support to expand c

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! Be the Star You Are!® charity became a 501 c3 twenty-seven years ago. As BTSYA enters its 28th year of serving the world as an all-volunteer nonprofit, Founder/Executive Director Cynthia Brian shares how Be the Star You Are!® has been making a difference by empow

MIRACLE MOMENTS® “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Cynthia Brian In the 1990s, while I was coaching youth and adults to be confident film actors, I was also producing and hosting a TV show that showcased ordinary people doing extraordinary things not for the money, but because it made a difference in the world. Audiences, crew members, and guests encourage

https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/express-yourself/fresh-water-insecurity-due-to-climate-disasters/ Climate change is intensifying. Sea levels are rising. Droughts, extreme rainfall, heatwaves, and fires are increasing and unpredictable. Food and water insecurity cause massive human displacement. Radio host Allison Lu tackles these threats and discusses how freshwater scarcity worsens hunger and poverty, creating vulnerable refugees. In segment two, she talks about “ri

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! Do you wake up at 3 a. m. and have problems getting back to sleep? The average person goes through four to six sleep cycles each night. If you wake up in the middle of the night consistently, you may have a sleep disorder. Find out how to get better sleep. Are yo

https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/express-yourself/leadher-up-and-female-empowerment/ Confidence doesn't just happen. It must be rebuilt after being bullied, criticized, excluded, or made to feel like you're not good enough. Radio host Kirpa Gill discusses the importance of empowering girls and maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit. She talks about the platform she created to do that, LeadHer Up, focusing on female empowerment, mental health awareness, confidence,

https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/express-yourself/sports-and-the-effects-of-nil-name-image-and-likeness-espys-and-hitting-the-wall/ “Sports are a great place to show that equality can happen.”— Venus Williams NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), is the policy that allows collegiate athletes to make money through endorsements, sponsorships, and social media without losing their athletic eligibility. This has created a rippling effect throughout college sports. Host Julia How

MIRACLE MOMENTS® “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by human beings for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison people because they are different from others.” President Lyndon B. Johnson https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/the-right-to-vote? https://www.vapresspass.com/2026/08/20/your-vote-counts/ A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Cynthia Brian On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting R

“Where you see wrong, inequality, or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy.” – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Courts are one of the most important institutions protecting American democracy, but if our entire strategy for preserving democracy is basically, “Hopefully the Supreme Court figures it out,” then we have a much bigger problem. Keerthi Eraniyan hosts an important informational program focused on maintaining a democratic c

https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/express-yourself/issues-facing-teens/ “Ignore those who tell you which way to go without first understanding where you are.” - James Pierce Teens are facing numerous challenges, and in this episode of Express Yourself!™ host Diya and reporter Allison are talking about the issues surrounding academics, friendships, family, social media, A.I., and more! In Allison’s segment, The New Classroom, she shares that the U.S. is home to upwards

https://sites.libsyn.com/560220/financial-literacy-1 "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin Were you taught about finances when you were a teen? The majority of schools don’t teach financial literacy, which is a critical skill for life success. Host Julia Howe interviews teen, Sahishnu (Sai) Manivannan, who discusses how financial literacy, combined with early educational intervention and opportunity access, is the key individuals need t

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! Are you afraid of losing your job to artificial intelligence? Work is changing, and AI will take over some areas of our work. Tasks will be distributed, but change doesn’t necessarily mean that jobs will disappear. We hope that they will evolve. Walking is the ea

https://sites.libsyn.com/560220/what-will-the-future-look-like "The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." — Malcolm X Radio host Saanvi Phaneendra welcomes Express Yourself’s newest reporter, Allison Lu as they discuss what the future will look like. Saanvi talks about AI data centers in space in her segment Space Spotlight, while Allison discusses equality in educational systems in her segment, The New Classroom. Saanvi talks about the earliest chapter of what

https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/teaching-financial-independence-to-youthhttps://sites.libsyn.com/556617/teaching-financial-independence-to-youth 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! Young people are stressed today, and social media is a contributor. We want young adults to indulge in real relationshi

https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/truth-be-told MIRACLE MOMENT® “Truth is always the strongest argument.” Sophocles Share A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Cynthia Brian We are fortunate to live in a country where the First Amendment of the United States guarantees five fundamental freedoms. According to Congress.gov, this amendment of the Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise

What is the difference between arguing and negotiating? Host Keerthi, (our Be the Star You Are!® queen of debate) interviews Ryan Chang about how teens can learn to negotiate to better approach problems and collaborate for the best results. Negotiation is a commonly misunderstood idea. Most believe it is a method to win. But in reality, it is a mutually beneficial compromise made to resolve a conflict. When people change their mindset, negotiation becomes a vital asset in eve

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 today's digital world, some people question whether books are still relevant. Yet books remain a valuable part of our lives. They entertain, educate, inspire, and help us see the world from new perspectives. teach my four young siblings the gift of literacy. Bu

“Summer afternoon -- summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Henry James With the 250th birthday of our nation in 2026, many gardens are cloaked in red, white, and blue. A top garden design trend this year is patio culture, and with the semiquincentennial front of mind, I call it star-spangled living. Most Americans love being outdoors, and summertime is our sandbox. Whether our patio is in the front, back, or side

In this episode of Express Yourself!, host Hannah Sahota reflects on a Fourth of July trip to San Francisco that sparked a deeper conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. After witnessing the city's streets overwhelmed with traffic, she explores how autonomous vehicles are transforming transportation and what that means for society. From safety and public health to privacy, employment, and the future of public transit, Hannah examines the opportunities and ch

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! Are you planning a road trip this summer? Where do you want to go and what do you want to see? National parks, famous stadiums, battlefields, concerts, a drive on Route 66? Tips on where to go and how to stay safe, healthy, and avoid scams. There are numerous new