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“ 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,

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

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! Police departments offer tips on how to protect your valuables and yourself during the holidays. Heed the tips. If you travel for work or for pleasure, you have probably had difficulties sleeping on planes or in new places. There are things you can do to help you

“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

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”— Maya Angelou A family-friendly Thanksgiving program with host Kirpa and her cousins Milan and Jatin as they celebrate gratitude, food, music, travel, and joy.  Thanksgiving is a time of connection, a time to apologize, and forgive. Kirpa advises that life doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful — and that’s the heartbeat of Thanksgiving. Have gratitude for the sunshine and the rain and even the rainbow

“If we are to preserve culture, we must continue to create it.” by Johan Huizinga Culture is not only about connecting the past to the present, but it is also a way we form our identity; it is a part of the puzzle in our lives. Host Julia and reporter Milan discuss the importance of studying culture and keeping one’s heritage and culture alive. Milan talks about how culture forms our identity and shares how teens can illustrate the importance of traditions through events, soc

MIRACLE MOMENT® “I am grateful for my life because I have been able to do things that help people understand each other better.” — Nelson Mandela Share A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN The season of gratitude and generosity has arrived. America, our global melting pot, is blessed with extraordinary abundance thanks to the countless immigrants who have made the U.S.A. their home. Except for Native Americans, every person here is a descendant of someone who journe

“ The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X    Although college applications can be stressful, there are small steps to take to make the process feel less overwhelming! Host Diya walks you through actions that will help you fill out successful applications to colleges that will be best suited to your life preferences. Stay organized and start early. Put all your extracurriculars, deadlines for essays, and application fees on spreadsheets and checklist

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 don’t like TikTok or Instagram and you don’t hang out with teens, are you “hip” to the lingo? Every generation of youth has its own language and slang. Parents roll their eyes at the words, but the kids understand. Want to find out what everything means in

On August 5 th , 2012, when Express Yourself!™ teen, was a toddler, he, his brother, and his mother stopped for three minutes at a gas station on their way to their Sikh temple. Those three minutes saved their lives as a gunman began a mass shooting. Today, host Kirpa and reporter Milan discuss gun control and what teens think about it. There are an estimated 400 million to 500 million civilian-owned firearms in the United States, with some estimates putting the number at aro

Bestselling author, actor, and literacy champion  Cynthia Brian  proudly announces the release of  Flap Forward! Fly Free , the much-anticipated  fourth book  in her acclaimed  Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures  series. In this heartwarming story, readers return to the cheerful world of Stella Bella’s farm, where barnyard friends learn to believe in themselves and embrace the courage to soar. With Cynthia Brian’s signature storytelling charm and a gentle life lesson on brave

“I’ve learned you are never too small to make a difference.” Greta Thunberg   With college deadlines looming and pressure mounting, this week’s broadcast turns inward, toward the grit it takes to be a teenager in a world obsessed with perfection. Host Julia opens the show with a commentary on the myth of effortless success, breaking down how real grit isn’t gold stars or motivational quotes, it’s bombing a test and still showing up. She explores the emotional grit behind stay

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! SAG-AFTRA has been leading the fight for stronger laws over marketing “synthetic performers”. Cynthia Brian shares the commitment of SAG-AFTRA to defend humanity. Artificial intelligence companies illegally copied authors’ books from pirate e-book sites to develo

MIRACLE MOMENT® “Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours.” ~ Swedish Proverb Thanks for reading StarStyle® Empowerment! This post is public, so feel free to share it. Share A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN We are living in a time and place that is laced with fear and anxiety. The Swedish proverb above provides a roadmap to peace and serenity. When I was writing

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