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Cynthia Brian

Jul 24, 2019
4 min

Picnic Party

by Cynthia Brian “There are few things so pleasant as a picnic eaten in perfect comfort.” W. Somerset Maugham Perhaps because I practiced interior design as a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (A.S.I.D.) for twenty-five years, or perhaps because my gardener mother always created gorgeous, casual, and delicious summer gatherings, my style of summer outdoor entertaining has always included color, surprises, and fun. With the lovely warm weather,

Cynthia Brian

Jul 11, 2019
5 min

Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia BrianParks Not Pills

By Cynthia Brian “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul” John Muir How often are you outdoors? Are you spending most of your time sitting in a chair staring at your computer screen? Do you feel lethargic, tired, and anxious? You are not alone and help could be right outside your door. In today’s technological world, many people, including children, are increasingly living their lives in

Cynthia Brian

Jul 3, 2019
3 min

Songwriter Dylan Lloyd & Equality

“Any instance of inequality is worth writing about, sighing about, crying about, even laughing about.” So writes teen Zahra Hasanain in her chapter on equality in the new book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World, which is read and discussed by hosts Brigitte and Siri. Singer/songwriter Dylan Lloyd joins the conversation to talk about the back story of his new single, “If I can’t have you”. Dylan is cont

Cynthia Brian

Jun 24, 2019
3 min

Community

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measure by the compassionate actions of its members.” Coretta Scott King How do we define community? Is it a group of people coming together? Is it a place? Host Kenneth Jeon reads Joven Hundal’s chapter from the book Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World that illustrates the value of being part of a community where we can learn, socialize, and grow. In 20/2

Cynthia Brian

Jun 17, 2019
4 min

Sip into Summer

“As the scent to the rose, are those memories to me." Amelia C. Welby Cooler weather has bidden a sweet goodbye, and warmer days beckon us to linger outdoors. My garden is ablaze with blooms and the aromas of scrumptious scents. My daughter Heather Brittany, also an avid gardener, is visiting and wants to learn more by walking through the landscape with me. However, on this occasion, I am the student and she is the teacher as we stroll through the perfumed botanicals. Heather

Cynthia Brian

Jun 10, 2019
2 min

The Appreciation of Convenience

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge.” Martin Luther King Jr. Conveniences of the past are not the conveniences we rely on today. Joven Hundal hosts with readings from Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World plus a riveting exploration of global conveniences in his segment of World Watch. Surprisingly one of his

Cynthia Brian

Jun 5, 2019
4 min

Growing Wisdom

“Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.” Juvenal Excited about the glorious weather at the beginning of May, I spent two days getting out the patio furniture from storage, washing it thoroughly, and adding fresh, comfy pads to the chaises and chairs. My husband power-washed the patio on Mother’s Day as I hung the double hammocks and finished the outdoor decorating in preparation for family barbecues and garden gatherings. My entire landscape had exploded with mag

Cynthia Brian

May 28, 2019
2 min

Communication, College, Movies

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw It’s no surprise that art being created today often heavily revolves around exploring the intricacies of communication. What does the film The Shape of Water by Guillermo Del Toro have to do with communication? Host Kenneth Jeon brings us a 20/20 Vision discussion of societal exploration and relationship-building while host Katie Choo shares the different communication

FIRE: The New Abnormal and Rescuing Baby Animals

Cynthia Brian

May 16, 2019
3 min

FIRE: The New Abnormal and Rescuing Baby Animals

The loss of lives and the devastation to California forests and homes in the past couple of years has many people re-thinking global warming. There are bigger, costlier and more frequent wildfires burning in the state more than ever before. As the temperatures rise and the vegetation gets drier, California can expect a 50% increase in burning blazes. What needs to be done and how can we protect ourselves from the next inferno? Cynthia Brian fuels the debate on how to manage o

Cynthia Brian

May 15, 2019
5 min

The Next Best Thing!

“Do what you can for as long as you can and when you can’t, do the next best thing.” Chuck Yeager Back in 1999 when I was co-authoring what became a New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul with Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and my new writer colleagues, besides the chapters that we penned, over five thousand submissions were mailed to us from around the world as possible story inclusions. Five of us diligently read every contribution judging the c

Youth and Mentoring with Musical Artist, Szabo

Cynthia Brian

Mar 31, 2019
3 min

Youth and Mentoring with Musical Artist, Szabo

“We can not always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Franklin Roosevelt “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John Crosby Youth and mentoring…the two go together like bread and butter. Kenneth Jeon showcases these two chapters from the new anthology, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World, before interviewing the intern

Rescuing Ladybugs, Beavers, Moths, Butterflies, Thanks

Cynthia Brian

Nov 24, 2018
3 min

Rescuing Ladybugs, Beavers, Moths, Butterflies, Thanks

We’re all animals who are interdependent on each other. When we work to protect wildlife, we are fighting for the protection of the environments in which they live. When we protect those environments, we’re protecting them for the survival of the human (homo sapien) species as well. Journalist and author of Rescuing Ladybugs, Jennifer Skiff talks with Cynthia Brian about her book showcasing people who have shown extraordinary compassion for other animals. What’s the differenc

Cynthia Brian

Nov 4, 2018
1 min

HomeTown Reads Founder Interviews Cynthia Brian about Books

Becky Robinson, Founder of Weaving Influence and HomeTown Reads talks with Cynthia Brian about the measurement of success and being an author. Catch the interview at https://www.facebook.com/weavinginfluence/videos/1151021278385490/ Check out books by Cynthia Brian at www.CynthiaBrian.com/books and buy them with FREE shipping anywhere in the USA and dollars benefitting Be the Star You Are! charity at www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store #cynthiabrian #weavinginfuence #promotions

Cynthia Brian

Jun 17, 2018
5 min

Take Time for Daddy!

Take Time for Daddy! Miracle Moment® “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” Billy Graham Message from Executive Director, Cynthia Brian My Daddy was my hero. My Daddy was a mountain of a man. He was as strong as an ox, could lift his five children at one time, and swim upstream while pulling a parade of rafts filled with frolicking children. Working on our ranch provided lots of natural exercis

Cynthia Brian

Mar 26, 2018
2 min

Ready, Set, Grow!

“All through the long winter I dream of my garden. On the first warm day of Spring I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar.” Helen Hayes Spring is finally here and with it comes the best little gift book to fill Easter baskets and give as Passover presents for anyone who loves nature. Whether you consider yourself a brown thumb or a green thumb, Growing with The Goddess Gardener, will enchant, inspire, and motivate you to get up o

Express Yourself! Teens Aid Hurricane and Fire through Be the Star You Are!®

Cynthia Brian

Oct 29, 2017
2 min

Express Yourself! Teens Aid Hurricane and Fire through Be the Star You Are!®

When disaster strikes, it’s easy to send prayers, watch the news, or complain about how our world is becoming more and more dismal. It’s harder, but also much more rewarding, to send hope as well as concrete help. This week, I drove to Napa and Solano counties with other Be the Star You Are volunteers and Voice America Radio personalities, Chelsea Pelchat and our Executive Director, Cynthia Brian, to deliver boxes of books to evacuation centers housing people who fled their h

A Message from Founder and Executive Director

Cynthia Brian

Oct 11, 2016
6 min

A Message from Founder and Executive Director

The Be the Star You Are!® Motto “To be a leader, you must be a reader. Read, lead, succeed.” Cynthia Brian, Founder, Executive Director Autumn has fallen with shorter days, cooler nights and leaves turning umber, amber, and gold. Kids everywhere are planning their costumes for Halloween. Life has been busy as families settle into the back to school routine with the frenzy of homework and extracurricular activities. Festivals and fairs of the summer offered exciting oppor

Barbie Expands, Happy Workouts, Acting Classy, February Gardening

Cynthia Brian

Feb 5, 2016
3 min

Barbie Expands, Happy Workouts, Acting Classy, February Gardening

with Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® Radio brought to the airwaves under the auspices of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity, LIVE, since 1998. This hour is fun, informative, and lively. Join us! New scientific findings show that once you get into your exercise "happy zone" you can unlock multiple benefits beyond just a great sweat. Happier workout will equal not just healthier you, but amazing physical results. Smile and work out w

Cynthia Brian

Jan 9, 2016
3 min

RX Resolution, Goal Setting, Magi Magic

with Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® Radio brought to the airwaves under the auspices of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity, LIVE, since 1998. This hour is fun, informative, and lively. Join us! Are you being honest with your physician about what you eat, drink, smoke, and how much you exercise? Jumpstart the New Year with Heather Brittany’s RX for Resolutions in Health Matters. Winston Churchill wrote “It is a mistake to try to

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