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Circular Economy, Paradise Found, Identifying Bullies

Cynthia Brian

Mar 23, 2022
3 min

Circular Economy, Paradise Found, Identifying Bullies

As natural resources diminish and the climate crisis grows more acute, the idea of a circular economy is gaining traction around the globe. But what is a circular economy and how is Finland leading the pack? Happy spring! On year three of the pandemic most of us are itching for a vacation to some luscious tropical isle. But if traveling to exotic locales could put us in physical danger, maybe we better find our paradise at home. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian gives you ways

Cynthia Brian

Mar 19, 2022
3 min

Be a Volunteer

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou Do you volunteer to help others? If not, why not? The paradigm of life is the more you help others, the more you help yourself. Hosts Rose and Ruhani share their experiences with being a volunteer. Rose talks about being a counselor at Camp Harmony where she was able to build relationships and have an impact on dozens of ho

Plants for Peace, Different After You, Gift of Healing

Cynthia Brian

Mar 17, 2022
4 min

Plants for Peace, Different After You, Gift of Healing

Standing in solidarity with the Ukraine, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, gives us the motivation to plant for peace by growing vegetation in the colors of blue and yellow. We can all spring into solidarity by planting blooms for the brave. Choose a combination of specimens from both color spectrums that best represent how you feel. Cynthia Brian interviews Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different after You. Different after You helps readers adapt to, and embrace, the

Cynthia Brian

Mar 16, 2022
4 min

Boots on the Ground

By Cynthia Brian “I’m fed up with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.” George S. McGovern “Lose yourself in nature and find peace.” Ralph Waldo Emerson How much can a gardener accomplish without the proper boots? To be a successful gardener, we need the right tools. Sturdy boots are an indispensable ingredient for keeping steady and safe on any terrain. Although my gardening wardrobe varies with the seasons, the one item that I’m never without is my garden boo

Cynthia Brian

Mar 13, 2022
3 min

College Admissions with Dr. Don Martin

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela. As spring begins, colleges send letters of rejection or acceptance to teenagers across the world. Hosts Sidney and Ruhani discuss the process in-depth on today’s show. They are joined by Dr. Don Martin, a successful college admissions coach with 28 years of experience. As he was a dean at many well-known schools across the nation and is currently a renowned counselor, Dr. Martin p

Cynthia Brian

Mar 10, 2022
5 min

Designing for Drought

By Cynthia Brian “That which surrounds you is within you.” ~ Karl Schmidt Days of heat followed by days of near-freezing cold! Out of nowhere, a beautiful hailstorm covers the ground in white pebbles. The weather forecasts sunshine or cloud cover, but no rain in future days. According to the New York Times, the seven hottest years on record globally were experienced in the last seven years. The atmospheric river of December provided a respite and a hopeful prospect for drough

Defend Ukraine, Phone Fraudsters, Freezing Credit Reports, Freedom

Cynthia Brian

Mar 9, 2022
3 min

Defend Ukraine, Phone Fraudsters, Freezing Credit Reports, Freedom

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136268/defend-ukraine-phone-fraudsters-freezing-credit-freedom-first We condemn Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is the Shield of Europe defending the world from tyranny, it’s now or never to show your support for freedom and democracy in Ukraine and the world. https://www.comebackalive.in.ua The number one concern among business leaders is not Covid 19, it is cyber attacks. For individuals, phone fraudsters and con artists have

Social Entrepreneurship and Female Leadership

Cynthia Brian

Mar 7, 2022
4 min

Social Entrepreneurship and Female Leadership

Would you like to be an entrepreneur or a leader? Host Diya Hituvalli brings her segment of Silver Lining talking about an social entrepreneurship initiative she developed called KeepMeSafe, a voice recognition technology to help the user in times of need. She discusses why and how she developed the KeepMeSafe app which is downloadable for FREE on the iOS App Store. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keepmesafe/id1510283747) Diya interviews author, Betsy Cerulo, with her book SKA

Drought Preparation, Evan Wycliff Mystery, Taxes

Cynthia Brian

Mar 5, 2022
4 min

Drought Preparation, Evan Wycliff Mystery, Taxes

Days of heat followed by days of near-freezing cold! Out of nowhere, a beautiful hailstorm covers the ground in white pebbles. The weather forecasts sunshine or cloud cover, but no rain in future days. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian is an eternal optimist that imagines positive outcomes. If we want our gardens to survive and thrive, we need to design for the drought. She’ll help you get started to be ready for whatever transpires as the months warm. Mystery writer, Gerald Ev

SAG Awards, Pandemic Student Stress, Airplane Etiquette, Caregiving

Cynthia Brian

Feb 24, 2022
3 min

SAG Awards, Pandemic Student Stress, Airplane Etiquette, Caregiving

The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be announced Sunday, February 27 at 5pm PT/8PM ET on TNT and TBS. Kate Winslet will present Helen Mirren with the 2021 SAG Life Achievement Award. So many great films, TV shows, actors, and actresses are nominated. Who will win? Who are your choices? This is the only awards show voted on by SAG actors. SAG member, Cynthia Brian, will provide a preview of the festivities. www.SAGAWARDS.org What are the signs that students are un

Cynthia Brian

Feb 19, 2022
3 min

Astrology and Numerology

Hosts Rose and Ruhani interview astrologer/numerologist Jesse Kalsi, author of All About Numbers. No doubt you’ve heard about numerology, the study of the influence of numbers on your life and destiny. But chances are you’ve never heard about ASTRONUMEROLOGY! That is because it’s the discovery of Jesse Kalsi, a world-renowned counselor sought out by Hollywood and Bollywood stars, Silicon Valley billionaires, real estate moguls, entertainment companies and people just like you

Cynthia Brian

Feb 18, 2022
4 min

Fabulous February Flora

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1526/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Fabulous-February-flora.html Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian Fabulous February Flora By Cynthia Brian “No race can prosper till it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.” Booker T. Washington For the past two months, I’ve been working on writing a series of children’s books, a bit of prose, a bit of poetry. But with the u

February Flora, Free Writing Workshop, Decision Making, Storage Solutions

Cynthia Brian

Feb 16, 2022
3 min

February Flora, Free Writing Workshop, Decision Making, Storage Solutions

In the past, February has notoriously been a drab and dreary month, but this year it is filled with fabulous flowers, unseasonal sunshine, and idyllic conditions for working outside. We need rain but for now, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers tips on what to do in the February garden. Sign up for FREE writing Workshop for kids ages 9-14 taught by NY Times essay winner, Ruhani Chhabra. Information: https://www.bethestaryouare.org/writing-with-the-stars-virtual-workshop D

Cynthia Brian

Feb 12, 2022
3 min

Valentine’s Day Love Fest

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/135835/valentines-day-love-fest Happy Valentine’s Day! This is our Valentine’s Day Special. Our hosts Rose and Ruhani wrap this festive holiday with information on creative recipes and love movies and books. Rose gives great ideas on healthy eats to share with friends on Valentine’s Day. Ruhani follows up with fun films to watch with your yummy treats including For All the Boys I Loved Before, The Notebook, and maybe even Titanic. If you a

Cynthia Brian

Feb 5, 2022
3 min

Technology and CRISPR

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/135732/technology-and-crispr “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein Sidney and Rose take a deep dive into technology, the history and the future. In her segment, Breaking Boundaries, Sidney talks about how tech platforms are fueling political polarization. With the creation of technology and the rise of the digital age, a significant decline in investigative journalism has occurre

Power of Literature- Ruhani's NY Times Award & Author Melissa Larsen

Cynthia Brian

Jan 29, 2022
3 min

Power of Literature- Ruhani's NY Times Award & Author Melissa Larsen

The New York Times announced that host of Express Yourself!, Ruhani Chhabra, was one of eight teens out of 11,000 worldwide submissions to win for her essay, T.S.A. and Cinnamon Buns, in the their 3rd Annual Personal Narrative Essay Contest. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/20/learning/the-winners-of-our-3rd-annual-personal-narrative-essay-contest-for-students.html Congratulations to our New York Times winner! Ruhani talks about the competition, then interviews Melissa Larsen

Cynthia Brian

Jan 22, 2022
2 min

The Power of Media

“The media is the most powerful entity on Earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power.” — Malcolm X 3.8 billion people are absorbing information daily through the media. Whether the media is television, radio, social media, newspapers, magazines, or online sites, the power to disseminate truth or falsehoods is immense. Hosts Ruhani and Rose dissect the various segments of media and talk about how the media affects t

Why I Garden, Virtual Wine Tasting, Success, Poems to Inspire

Cynthia Brian

Jan 14, 2022
4 min

Why I Garden, Virtual Wine Tasting, Success, Poems to Inspire

Why I Garden, Virtual Wine Tasting, Success, Poems to Inspire There are so many reasons that we love to garden–rain, sleet, snow, or sunshine. Cynthia Brian shares the reasons that she works in nature and offers tips to incorporate ways to make this world a more beautiful place. Sommelier Heather Brittany visits StarStyle® to announce the Danza del Sol series of hosted virtual wine tastings where people anywhere in the world can learn about various varietals from the comfort

Dan Millman’s Peaceful Warrior, Green 2022, Aftermath of 1/6/21, DeClutter Your Life

Cynthia Brian

Jan 6, 2022
4 min

Dan Millman’s Peaceful Warrior, Green 2022, Aftermath of 1/6/21, DeClutter Your Life

Happy New Year! Can you believe we are already in 2022 and the pandemic is still with us? Today’s program will help you be your best self on this year’s journey. Cynthia Brian interviews bestselling author Dan Millman as he describes his quest for meaning in the modern world. Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit offers reflections on the extraordinary experiences that shaped Dan Millman’s evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete over a span of two decades, through mi

Finding Your Purpose, Enhance Your Child, MatchMaking, and Workplace Wardrobe

Cynthia Brian

Dec 29, 2021
3 min

Finding Your Purpose, Enhance Your Child, MatchMaking, and Workplace Wardrobe

Do you question the meaning of life and wonder what your purpose is? Discover your innate talents and gifts and get ready for a new year of passion, purpose, and possibilities. As parents our greatest wish is for our children to have self-esteem, confidence, and be good people. What can we do to positively encourage these traits? Discover the secrets to raising happy, well-balanced kids. A new pattern emerged with singles looking for a mate an effect of the pandemic. Emotiona

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