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The Gift of Longevity
A long life is a life well spent. - Leonardo da Vinci Is there a secret to longevity? Hosts Joven Hundal and Jack Pawlakos investigate...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 4, 20183 min read


Shuck it!
“Plough thorough and deep, while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell or to keep “ Poor Richard In August, there are few...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 1, 20184 min read


Dan Millman-Life You Were Born to Live, Healthy College Teens, Money Talk for Kids
Twenty-five years ago Dan Millman wrote The Life You Were Born to Live. The original book described thirty-seven life paths, one of which...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 1, 20183 min read


Literacy and Storyworthy
“A child who reads will be an adult who thinks” - Sasha Salmina Increasing and improving literacy in the USA is a mission of Be the Star...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 31, 20182 min read


Working on Purpose with Alise Cortez, Superstar Foods, Music for our Ears
Is work enjoyable for you? Are you fulfilled, enriched, and empowered through your work life? Cynthia Brian interviews Alise Cortez, PhD,...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 25, 20183 min read


Leadership for Adults and Youth
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams Joven Hundal...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 24, 20183 min read


Just Published! Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers
Be the Star You Are!Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World by Cynthia Brian and 31...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 21, 20184 min read


FREE 30 Minute Coaching for Grad School Admissions
Exactly ten years ago, Dr. Don Martin, launched his book, Road Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students, here on...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 17, 20184 min read


Summer Decor, Brain & Food Cravings, Languages
Summer is a time for entertaining. Is your home inviting, clean, and beautiful? It’s time to spruce up everything from the front door to...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 13, 20183 min read


California is on Fire
OPERATION WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF by BTSYA TeensI Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity's mission statement could be condensed into three...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 11, 20182 min read


Kindness and Body Wisdom
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop Host Katie Choo introduces our newest host, Siri Phaneendra who...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 9, 20182 min read


Towers of Flowers
“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” ~George Moore Europe has been experiencing the...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 8, 20184 min read


California is on Fire
If Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity's mission statement could be condensed into three simple words, they would be "positive message...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 6, 20182 min read


Sting Protection, Summer Health for Pets
Yellow jackets are wasps and are not related to bees. Bees live in hives while yellow jackets create nests. Yellow jacket workers...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 3, 20183 min read


Joy
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” Joseph Campbell While maintaining a healthy diet and...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 1, 20182 min read


Storyworthy with Moth GrandSLAM Champ, Overbearing Parents, Phishing Attacks
Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation, with family and...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 31, 20183 min read


The Gift of Integrity
“If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.” Harvey Mackay Integrity is the...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 28, 20182 min read


Register for Webinar on Publicity
As a media coach, I receive a call or email every day asking for “just five minutes” of my time so I can explain everything needed to be...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 24, 20182 min read


Dave Gerber with Leadership and Conflict Resolution, Free-Range Kids, Summer Checklist
Workplace disagreements are an everyday occurrence. In fact, it’s hard to avoid them. Whether working on a project, team or larger...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 18, 20183 min read


Healing Headaches and Hindsight
Is hindsight 20/20? Is there a balance between foresight and hindsight. We can’t be stuck in the past. We can learn from our mistakes,...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 17, 20183 min read
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