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Teen Slang and Heathy Gut
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

Cynthia Brian
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Teens and Gun Control
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

Cynthia Brian
Nov 2, 20251 min read


Release of New Children's Book that Benefits BTSYA
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

Cynthia Brian
Oct 24, 20251 min read


How Teens Have Grit!
“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

Cynthia Brian
Oct 21, 20251 min read


SAG/AFTRA and Authors Guild on AI Licensing and No Word Bans
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

Cynthia Brian
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Be Not Afraid
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

Cynthia Brian
Oct 15, 20256 min read


Human Rights for Women and Girls
“I know nothing of man’s rights, or woman’s rights; human rights are all that I recognize.” Sarah Moore Grimke With global conflict...

Cynthia Brian
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Ultra-Processed Foods
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Host Julia and reporter Hanna tackle the topic...

Cynthia Brian
Oct 5, 20251 min read


Autumn Joy
“By all these lovely tokens, September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” Helen Hunt Jackson As...

Cynthia Brian
Oct 3, 20255 min read


Are Teens Affected by Climate Change?
"Climate change is the most severe problem that we are facing today, more serious even than the threat of terrorism." - Anonymous The...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 28, 20251 min read


From First Job to Career
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Supporting Others
Share MIRACLE MOMENT® “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi A MESSAGE from...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 15, 20258 min read


What Concerns Teens Most
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”— Mother Teresa In today’s episode, host Julia with new reporter Hanna talk...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 13, 20252 min read


Galactic Getaway
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Norman Vincent Peale Host Saanvi Phaneendra take you on a journey...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 7, 20251 min read


The Importance of Teeth and Garden Mishaps
Cynthia Brian talks about the Importance of Teeth and Garden Mishaps on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® radio. Brush, floss, and dig...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 3, 20251 min read


How Teens Can Stay Healthy
“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brown Host, Julia, is an athlete and a healthy teen. In...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 23, 20251 min read


Reading, Ranching, Rattlesnakes, Radio, and Wine!
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Digital versus Paper and Refeathering the Empty Nest
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 13, 20251 min read


August is Kindness Month
Share MIRACLE MOMENT® “Every act of kindness, gets the nod, opens the heart, dampens the fear, turns the page, ups the ante, tips the...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 11, 20256 min read


Is Democracy Dying
“Democracies may die at the hands not of generals but of elected leaders—presidents or prime ministers who subvert the very process that...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 9, 20251 min read
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