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Cynthia Brian

Dec 17, 2022
3 min

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. First, Sharanya discusses how teens are making a difference in the global conversation and how she is writing about climate change in her memoir. Kirpa talks about the causes and effects as well as devastation to our oceans. Kevin delves into how A.I. can help solve climate change and mitigate its side effects, especially how A.I. is able to p

Cynthia Brian

Nov 21, 2022
3 min

Gratitude and Thanksgiving

No matter what the situation is...close your eyes and think of all the things in your life you could be grateful for right now." — Deepak Chopra Is there any holiday better than Thanksgiving? Not only is it a time to eat all our favorite foods, but it is also a time to express our gratitude for living. Keerthi hosts this holiday favorite and surprisingly she is not a fan of Thanksgiving food because she is a vegetarian. But she is a believer in appreciation and thankfulness a

Cynthia Brian

Nov 11, 2022
4 min

The Smell of Fall

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1619/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-The-musty-sweet-smell-its-fall.html By Cynthia Brian “Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day! Every leaf speaks bliss to me, Fluttering from the autumn tree...” ~Emily Brontë When it rained this past week, did you smell it? The scent of earth mixed with fallen leaves and decomposing plant matter signals the transition of the seasons. On the ca

Halloween and Spooky, Delicious L.A. Restaurants

Cynthia Brian

Oct 30, 2022
3 min

Halloween and Spooky, Delicious L.A. Restaurants

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/140013/halloween-and-great-la-restaurants https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/140013/halloween-and-great-la-restaurants Halloween and Great L.A. Restaurants It’s that time of year where children everywhere dress up in costumes and go door-to-door trick or treating in search of candy. Host Sharanya talks about her Halloween plans and shares one of her original poems. She then offers listeners a real treat when she introduces our newest rep

Cynthia Brian

Oct 28, 2022
5 min

Safety in the Garden

Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian Preventing Gardening Injuries By Cynthia Brian “Do what you can for as long as you can, and when you can’t, do the next best thing!” Chuck Yeager One of the many lessons I’ve learned from my forty-plus years in the entertainment industry is that the show must go on! Except for the Covid 19 pandemic, actors go to work despite any personal circumstances. I’ve put on my acting mask when I’ve had walking pneumonia, broken bones, a

Cynthia Brian

Oct 21, 2022
4 min

It’s All Happening at the Zoo

Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian By Cynthia Brian “It’s a light and tumble journey From the East Side to the park; Just a fine and fancy ramble to the zoo!” Simon & Garfunkel When the squirrels start collecting piles of acorns, and pumpkins, gourds, and squash adorn front porches, we know that autumn has arrived. With the cooler weather, we welcome fresh air and respite from the heat waves. Besides gardening, I have always adored animals (thus, my new childre

College Admissions with Dean of Admissions, Dr. Don Martin

Cynthia Brian

Oct 18, 2022
3 min

College Admissions with Dean of Admissions, Dr. Don Martin

If you are working on college admissions or are interested in knowing what admissions officers at universities are seeking in a prospective student, this episode of Express Yourself!™ is a must listen. Ruhani, a high school senior, and Keerthi, an eighth grader, interview the eternally knowledgeable and down-to-earth Dr. Don Martin, former Dean of Admissions/Financial Aid, and Dean of Students at Columbia University, The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Whe

Cynthia Brian

Oct 10, 2022
4 min

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Encouraging the Arts with Illustrator, Jensen Russell

Cynthia Brian

Oct 9, 2022
3 min

Encouraging the Arts with Illustrator, Jensen Russell

Maggie hosts an hour of celebrating the arts with special guest artist and illustrator, Jensen Russell. Jensen illustrated the new children’s picture book authored by Cynthia Brian, No Barnyard Bullies and will be illustrating forthcoming books in the series, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures. (https://www.StarStyleStore.net) She says she has always been an artist beginning as a little girl doodling and encourages teens to pursue creative endeavors. After high school she too

Cynthia Brian

Oct 2, 2022
4 min

Fall Forward

By Cynthia Brian “Delicious Autumn! My soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive Autumns.” George Eliot The sweet smell of the recent rain-dampened soil stimulated my soul. Although it wasn’t enough moisture to revive a parched earth, my brown lawn exhibits more strands of green. This short respite from the horrendous heat of the first part of September was a welcome beacon of the cooler forthcoming autumn. This surprise ra

Cynthia Brian

Sep 17, 2022
5 min

Some Like it Hot!

By Cynthia Brian Press Pass: https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2022/09/16/hot-hot-hot-2/ “What dreadful hot weather we have. It keeps one in a continual state of inelegance.” Jane Austen In July 1808 when Jane Austen was thirty-three, the Central England Temperature series which dates back to 1659, recorded the 2nd hottest month on record with temperatures around the country reaching between 97-105 degrees. Following this oppressive heat wave, a thunderstorm so violent that hail

Biotechnology/Genetic Modification and Ethics

Cynthia Brian

Sep 3, 2022
3 min

Biotechnology/Genetic Modification and Ethics

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/139151/biotechnologygenetic-modification-and-ethics Another scientific episode from our very intellectual teens at Express Yourself! In segment one, Keerthi humorously describes biotechnology. She looks at the advantages of biotech. Biotech can help produce healthier foods, since genetics can be altered through biotech, scientists can increase the amount of healthy nutrients in crops. Changing the genetic code of crops could also cause few

Cynthia Brian

Aug 31, 2022
2 min

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology: You may not know what it is, but our Express Yourself! teens, Ruhani, Hannah, and Keerthi are ready to provide the intel. Tune in: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/139018/nanotechnology Nanotechnology Nanotechnology refers to the branch of science and engineering devoted to designing, producing, and using structures, devices, and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at the size of 100 nanometres (which is 100 millionth of a millimeter) or less. A ve

Cynthia Brian

Aug 17, 2022
5 min

Plants, Pets, and Poisons

Plants, Pets, and Poisons: Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian By Cynthia Brian “Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile, some have a sad expression, some are pensive and diffident, others again are plain, honest, and upright.” Henry Ward Beecher And may I add…some are very poisonous! Since I was a child growing up on a farm, I have adopted and raised every type of creature, both domesticated and wild. Dogs, cats,

Cynthia Brian

Aug 6, 2022
3 min

Made in the Shade

By Cynthia Brian “Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade.” Rudyard Kipling Gardens may not be cultivated while we are sitting in the shade, but on a hot summer day, there is nothing better than sipping an ice-cold lemonade while resting in one of my shadowy gardens. This year the world has been experiencing the hottest weather on record. In the United Kingdom, July temperatures were as high as 25 degrees Fahrenheit more than normal. According to data from the U.S. Ocea

Cynthia Brian

Jul 31, 2022
2 min

Journalism

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/138583/journalism Ruhani, Sharanya, and Keerthi showcase a program about different types of journalistic endeavors. What is journalism? According to Britannica, journalism is “the collection, preparation, and distribution of news and related commentary and feature materials through such print and electronic media as newspapers, magazines, books, blogs, webcasts, podcasts, social networking, and social media sites, and e-mail as well as thr

Cynthia Brian

Jul 23, 2022
3 min

LGBTQIA+

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/138495/lgbtqia “There’s nothing wrong with you. There’s a lot wrong with the world you live in.” –Chris Colfer According to the CDCR, “LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and allies. While each letter in LGBTQIA+ stands for a specific group of people, the term encompasses the entire spectrum of gende

Cynthia Brian

Jul 12, 2022
4 min

Humming Along

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1610/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Humming-along.html By Cynthia Brian “Like the hummingbird sipping nectar from every flower, I fly joyfully through my days, seeing beauty in everything.”– Amethyst Wyldfyre After tucking a hibiscus plucked from my mother’s garden behind my ear, I was immediately the object of desire for a hungry hummer. The iridescent red crown identified the hovering nectar hunter as a male Ann

Hummers, Fraud Prevention, Protecting Kids

Cynthia Brian

Jul 7, 2022
3 min

Hummers, Fraud Prevention, Protecting Kids

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/138158/hummers-fraud-prevention-protecting-protecting-kids Hummers, Fraud Prevention, Protecting Kids Of the known 331 species of hummingbirds, 27 types are found in the United States, and 14 reside in California. Hummers only live in North and South America. Hummingbirds are some of the greatest pollinators as they can visit one to three thousand flowers in a single day. Find out what plants hummingbirds prefer and invite these hummers to

Cynthia Brian

Jun 25, 2022
3 min

Allergies in Humans and Pets

“If it comes from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don’t!” Michael Pollan An allergy is when your immune system reacts to an allergen. The type of reaction that occurs can vary from mild to severe. Some of the most common allergies are nuts, pollen, and pets. Reporters on Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio, Nihal and Kirpa Gill, provide information on allergies for both humans and pets. Allergies result from an overreaction of the immune system. The immune system has o

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