#expressyourself

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

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

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

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 14, 2022
2 min

The Culture of Food

“Food is everything we are. It's an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. Its inseparable from those from the get-go” – Anthony Bourdain Everyone loves to eat. But what is the cultural aspect of the foods we consume? Food culture is the practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, and consumption of food. In this live

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 19, 2022
3 min

The Metaverse

The Metaverse What is the metaverse? There are two types of metaverses. The one with a capital M is the Metaverse being created by Facebook, aka Meta. The metaverse without a capital “m” is a general term used to define a virtual reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users. Hannah and Sharanya host this program detailing the metaverse and have a discussion that covers numerous aspects of virtual reality and their opinions of

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

Cynthia Brian

Jun 18, 2022
2 min

Modern Music

According to Express Yourself! host, Ruhani’s Spotify statistics, her most-listened to artists are Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Mitski. All amazing singers. But anyone who knows her knows that her favorite artist will forever be the first one on the list, the one and only Harry Styles. Ruhani shares her concert experience and the reasons he is her number one choice. A.I. And Us reporter, Kevin, explains artificial intelligence’s role in modern music. He ta

Connection the Brain and the Dinner Plate

Cynthia Brian

Jun 6, 2022
2 min

Connection the Brain and the Dinner Plate

“Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence. All parts are interconnected.” - T. Collin Cambell Rose hosts a program about her favorite topic, food and nutrition. In her segment Bite share she discusses the importance of urban food policy, food access, and nutritional education. This show focuses on clean eating, organic food, and eating to optimize your body's functions. Nihal talks about how eating healthy is the best way to keep your body clean and ready f

Cynthia Brian

May 1, 2022
2 min

Public Health

PUBLIC HEALTH What is public health? Public health is the science of and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized effort and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals. Public health protects and improves neighborhoods and communities by preventing epidemics and spreading illnesses and diseases. Public health encourages healthy lifestyles for children and families, protecting agains

Cynthia Brian

Apr 10, 2022
3 min

Mobility and Teen Driving

Are teenagers driving? What is their perspective about getting their driver’s license. Ruhani hosts this show about mobility for young people. In the first segment, Kevin Choo brings us a fascinating segment of A.I. and IS discussing how A.I. is a part of why Gen Z won’t get driver’s licenses and how they plan to get around instead. The current, most prominent generation, also called Gen Z, was born when the Internet and technology like iPhones and A.I. were very widespread.

Internet Culture and Child Sex Trafficking

Cynthia Brian

Mar 29, 2022
3 min

Internet Culture and Child Sex Trafficking

“Child slavery is a crime against humanity. Humanity itself is at stake here.” —Kailash Satyarthi The internet is a powerful tool and an integral part of modern society. Living in a fast-paced digital world, individuals can contact others worldwide at the simple click of a button. Applications like social media and Google have created many benefits, such as staying up to date with important events and global news, increased interaction with other individuals, and increased ac

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

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

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

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

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