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    Health at Your Fingertips with Deborah Myers Wellness; Taming Teens; Why Garden?
    Cynthia Brian
    • Jan 31, 2019
    • 4 min

    Health at Your Fingertips with Deborah Myers Wellness; Taming Teens; Why Garden?

    Do you want to feel stronger, healthier, and more vital? Founder and Director of Health at Your Fingertips, Deborah Myers, is passionate about empowering others to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Deborah helps audiences reduce stress, relieve pain, and begin healing through the use of energy balancing techniques of acupressure and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Deborah will share her techniques for boosting energy, creativity, and productivity and introduce her animated video, the Dail
    The Gift of Sports
    Cynthia Brian
    • Jan 30, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Gift of Sports

    Hosts Katie Choo and Kenneth Jeon investigate the arena of sports. Katie adds her own twist on the theme of Sports with an installation of her segment "Aim to Shoot,” which will explore the various career options for sports-lovers, ranging from sports agents, to analysts, to many other professions. Kenneth looks at sports photography and the images conveyed in his segment “20/20 Vision.” They read and discuss the sports from a millennial viewpoint water polo player, Katie Lyo
    Goodbye Sears, Free Time for Kids, Don’t Quit, The Gifts of Longevity and Nature!
    Cynthia Brian
    • Jan 28, 2019
    • 3 min

    Goodbye Sears, Free Time for Kids, Don’t Quit, The Gifts of Longevity and Nature!

    Sears, the 125-year-old department store that represented value to Middle America has filed for bankruptcy. Its demise is a sad reflection on what’s happening in the retail world. Cynthia Brian reflects on what Sears meant to her as a child. The impact of over-scheduling your child can have dire effects on development. While extracurricular activities offer enrichment and a healthy alternative to video games, kids need idle time to just be imaginative. Avoid the over-scheduli
    The Gift of Sleep
    Cynthia Brian
    • Jan 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Gift of Sleep

    “I’ve realized that most of my best ideas have followed a good night's sleep.” Thomas Edison Sleep is one of the most important things of which we have control that can enhance our mood, health, productivity, happiness, libido, and keep our weight in check. Lack of sleep can produce heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and heart attack. Kenneth Jeon and Siri Phaneendra host a program about the importance of sleep. David Lynch films with their dream sequences is the focus of Kenn
    The Gift of Smiles
    Cynthia Brian
    • Jan 14, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Gift of Smiles

    “Whoever is happy will make others happy too. ~Anne Frank “Smiling is a critical component of happiness. It’s a natural response that reduces stress, makes us more attractive, lowers our blood pressure, and confirms our joy, love, and acceptance of others. Since the beginning of time, artists, musicians, authors, and activists have documented the power of a smile. Kenneth Jeon and Siri Phaneendra host a lively discussion on the benefits and importance of smiling. Kenneth focu
    
Success Secrets, Lydia Singer’s New Hit, Anxiety Relief, Telling the Truth
    Cynthia Brian
    • Jan 13, 2019
    • 3 min

    Success Secrets, Lydia Singer’s New Hit, Anxiety Relief, Telling the Truth

    Do you know how to turn your dreams and goals into reality? It’s time to clean the cerebral clutter and tap into a mindful way of being. Cynthia Brian will bring you strategies by top successperts and help you recall your roots. Between segments, Cynthia Brian introduces the American debut of English Popstar, Lydia Singer’s newest release, Never Said! Get ready to fall in love. with this teen’s voice. www.lydiasinger.com Anxiety threatens our peace of mind spontaneity, enjoym
    
New Year: Service, Volunteering, and Radio
    Cynthia Brian
    • Jan 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    New Year: Service, Volunteering, and Radio

    “For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”~T.S. Eliot As Express Yourself! enters its 8th year in weekly broadcasting, and Be the Star You Are!® celebrates 20th years as a 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity, Founder of Be the Star You Are!® and Creator/Producer of Express Yourself!™, Cynthia Brian, highlights the importance of service, volunteering, and the impact of ra
    Christmas Adoption and Kindness
    Cynthia Brian
    • Dec 24, 2018
    • 3 min

    Christmas Adoption and Kindness

    Christmas is about community, friends, and family. Jack Pawlakos and Kenneth Jeon ring the Christmas bells and herald in the New Year. In 20/20 Vision, Kenneth talks about how Christmastime provides an interesting setting for films. Besides the classics, he especially likes the special narrative elements of Home Alone, Gremlins, Batman Returns, and as a non-conventional Christmas movie, he recommends The Empire Strikes Back. Jack’s favorite is Elf. Both agree that The Nightma
    Cuban Adventure, Brain Buzz, Making Scents
    Cynthia Brian
    • Dec 21, 2018
    • 3 min

    Cuban Adventure, Brain Buzz, Making Scents

    When you hear the word “Cuba”, what do you think? Bay of Pigs, Fidel Castro, Revolution, Cigars, Mafia, Christopher Columbus, Hemingway, pirates? Cynthia Brian has just returned from this largest island in the Caribbean on a Support the Cuban People cultural experience and found a rich culture steeped in history with European, African, and Asian influences. From UNESCO World Heritage sites to celebrating Cuban music, Cynthia and her new friend from the Cuban adventure, Paul D
    Self-love and English X Factor Star
    Cynthia Brian
    • Dec 19, 2018
    • 3 min

    Self-love and English X Factor Star

    Joven Hundal and Kenneth Jeon discuss Self-Love. In 20/20 Vision Kenneth portrays self-love and growth through film and visual storytelling about montages in movies such as Rocky, Moonlight, La La Land, the Wolf of Wall Street, and other movies. English pop star, Jack Walton, guests to discuss his experience playing on the English X-Factor, the meaning of fame, the process of songwriting, influences, and his newest single, Kept Me Safe. “This song is about love. When things a
    Intentionality, Letters to Loved Ones, Security Systems
    Cynthia Brian
    • Dec 6, 2018
    • 3 min

    Intentionality, Letters to Loved Ones, Security Systems

    How do you define success for yourself? Do you keep that purpose and definition of success in mind as you make life and career decisions? Are you taking actions that will help you become the star you want to be and are capable of becoming? Dr. Bud Bilanich contributed the Gift of Clarity to the third book in the Be the Star You Are! series, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World. As a leadership consultant and best
    The Gift of Science
    Cynthia Brian
    • Dec 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    The Gift of Science

    Express Yourself! hosts and reporters, Siri, Joven, and Kenneth go into the lab to talk about science and the importance of continued research. Elizabeth Aquilar’s chapter, The Gift of Science, from the book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World, by Cynthia Brian is read and discussed. If you enjoy the science of science, you’ll be enraptured with this hour. “Science is a process of investigating. It’s posing ques
    Master Denise Liotta Dennis Feng Shui
    Cynthia Brian
    • Dec 4, 2018
    • 2 min

    Master Denise Liotta Dennis Feng Shui

    Would you like to enjoy exceptional romance, relationships, wealth, abundance, and happiness while keeping away tragedies? Learning about the science of Classical Feng Shui could be your golden ticket to prosperity and passion. Author and Feng Shui Master Denise Liotta Dennis sheds light on this ancient wisdom of harnessing the power of energy. Denise discusses her newest book, Hollywood’s Fatal Feng Shui, An In-Depth Examination of 10 Celebrity Homes with a Tragic History, w
    The Gift of Responsibility and “the Extra Mile” Man¬¬––Shawn Anderson
    Cynthia Brian
    • Nov 24, 2018
    • 3 min

    The Gift of Responsibility and “the Extra Mile” Man¬¬––Shawn Anderson

    Responsibility connects your life to a bigger story. To gain responsibility is to gain awareness, not just of your own self, but, others as well. Joven Hundal and Kenneth Jeon read chapters from Be the Star You Are!® (www.CynthiaBrian.com/books) and then interview the leading voice on the power of the “go the extra mile” message, Shawn Anderson. In 2009, in order to symbolize the "go the extra mile" message, Shawn Anderson (a non-bicyclist) pedaled 4,000 miles ocean-to-ocean
    Hollywood and Feng Shui, Cultivating Gratitude
    Cynthia Brian
    • Nov 24, 2018
    • 3 min

    Hollywood and Feng Shui, Cultivating Gratitude

    The world of Feng Shui is fascinating and rich., unlike the Westernized versions, traditional systems are personal, precise, and powerful. Denise Liotta Dennis is a Feng Shui master with six published books. She’ll discuss her newest book, Hollywood’s Fatal Feng Shui, An In-Depth Examination of 10 Celebrity Homes with a Tragic History. This is the first book to do a critical assessment of the tragic homes of Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Nicole Brown Simpson,
    
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
    Gratitude and Deborah Myers Wellness
    Cynthia Brian
    • Nov 22, 2018
    • 3 min

    Gratitude and Deborah Myers Wellness

    Would you love your family to feel more relaxed, centered, and grateful? Joven Hundal and Jack Pawlakos interview Deborah Myers, an energetic Acupressurist and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner who has taught thousands of adults and kids self-help acupressure. The Daily Clean Your House Flow is an easy to use flow that is effective for reducing stress, providing pain relief and strengthening the immune system. Deborah created an animated video of the Daily Flow to address a need f
    Writing Coach–Dallas Woodburn, Raising Optimistic Kids, Fall Mythology
    Cynthia Brian
    • Nov 10, 2018
    • 3 min

    Writing Coach–Dallas Woodburn, Raising Optimistic Kids, Fall Mythology

    Everyone wants a hopeful outlook for their children. Optimism can be developed, even though pessimistic news prevails. Everyone can be a source of optimism. Learn how with Cynthia Brian’s thoughts. Dallas Woodburn is an in-demand writing coach who nurtures her students’ confidence in their beautifully unique voices. She helps people give birth to the books that are burning inside them through her acclaimed 90-Day Book Breakthrough Program (www.yourbookbreakthrough.com). Since
    Ready, Set, Grow!
    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
    Blood Sugar, Mosquitoes, Kids
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 10, 2016
    • 3 min

    Blood Sugar, Mosquitoes, Kids

    Keep your blood sugar in check with Health Matters tips on boosting your overall wellness when you have Type 2 Diabetes. And if you are Diabetes free, these lifestyle choices could keep you that way! Every child is unique and sometimes parents don’t understand why a child is so different than them. A new study shows that labeling your child, and yourself is helpful to helping a child be successful and happy. Are you plagued by mosquitoes? Have you been bitten by a tick
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