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Hopping into 2023!
https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/hopping-into-2023 Miracle Moment® “I have a rabbit’s foot, a four-leaf clover, and a lucky charm. The...

Cynthia Brian
Jan 15, 20234 min read


Classic Literature with Keerthi
Keerthi, our Nerd Extraordinaire, hosts and entertains this entire program focused on classic literature, favorite books, and debate....

Cynthia Brian
Jan 14, 20232 min read


SAG AWARDS, Safe Shopping, Improving Life, Kid’s Crisis
The Golden Globes have transpired and the SAG Awards have been announced. Any surprises? Not all the advertisements that hit your social...

Cynthia Brian
Jan 11, 20232 min read


The Importance of family
“Family is not an important thing. It's everything.” – Michael J. Fox. Three family members, Nihal, Kirpa, and Milan come together to...

Cynthia Brian
Jan 9, 20232 min read


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


Christmas Greetings from Express Yourself!™ Teens
“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart” — Washington Irving...

Cynthia Brian
Dec 27, 20222 min read


Climate change
What is climate change and how is it affecting our world? Host Sharanya dives into the topic with reporters Kirpa, Kevin, and Milan....

Cynthia Brian
Dec 17, 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


Fashion, Acting, and Modeling with SuperModel, Eugenia Kuzmina
Are you a fan of fashion, modeling, acting, or comedy? Russian-American SuperModel, Eugenia Kuzmina joins Siri and Andrea for a rousing disc

Cynthia Brian
Nov 20, 20203 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


The Gift of Sleep
“I’ve realized that most of my best ideas have followed a good night's sleep.” Thomas Edison Sleep is one of the most important things of...

Cynthia Brian
Jan 21, 20192 min read


Trick or Treat
Joven Hundal, Jack Pawlakos, and Kenneth Jeon don their invisible cloaks to dive deeply into the motivations behind scary movies. Kenneth...

Cynthia Brian
Nov 2, 20182 min read


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,...

Cynthia Brian
Oct 29, 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


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 20, 20182 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


perseverance
Founding Express Yourself! host, Steven Zhou returns to co-host with Joven Hundal for a discussion on perseverance. Jack Pawlakos...

Cynthia Brian
Oct 17, 20182 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


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 6, 20183 min read
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