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“Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don’t vote.” - Christian Lange Are voter rights under attack in the United States? In her segment, Empowerment and Equality, Express Yourself!™ radio host, Hannah Sahota, leads us through the history of American democracy, showcased through voting in elections. Voting is one of the most important rights in a democratic society because it is the fundamental tool that citizens can use to influence laws, elect leaders, and shape th

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Ghost tapping is the newest credit card fraud, where small, unfamiliar charges show up on a contactless payment card without a clear point of purchase. The amounts are easy to miss, but they can signal unauthorized access to your payment method rather than a simpl

“Become an active citizen through your wardrobe.” Livia Firth Today we're not talking about a bill, a ballot measure, or a party platform. We're talking about your closet. The fashion industry generates 92 million tons of textile waste annually. Host Julia Howe and reporter Hanna Yu tackle the tragedy of fast fashion and its environmental impact. Hanna focuses on the philosophy of this conspicuous consumption. Whose fault is it? Julia talks about TikTok Shop. What makes TikT

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! AAA indicates that senior adults can expect to live many years beyond their ability to drive safely. How do elders plan for their mobility in their golden years? Where will they retire? When is it time to give up the car keys? Can we trust AI to give us accurate m

Hosted by Hannah Sahota, this episode of Express Yourself! invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of how online rhetoric shapes the world we live in today. In her segment, “Empowerment and Equality,” Hannah breaks down how viral posts, influencers, and algorithm-driven platforms like TikTok and Instagram are no longer just sources of entertainment, but powerful forces that influence identity, consumer behavior, and social norms. Through engaging commentary and

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Chief Seattle said, “The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth.” We are responsible for protecting the planet. I lead with hope and will continue to focus on how we can be proactive in driving change. Humanity is our greatest tool. Let us act as sens

“We are an impossibility in an impossible universe.” Ray Bradbury Radio hosts Julia Howe and Saanvi Phaneendra take us to outer space via AI. Today, we are diving into one of the most exciting things happening in space exploration. Humanity is not just visiting other worlds; we are planning to live on them. And AI is right at the center of making that happen. NASA is not trying to repeat Apollo. The explicit goal is to go to the Moon and stay there, building up to a perma

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Cynthia Brian interviews author, Jack Bialik, for his thought -provoking book, Lost in Time. Lost in Time examines the fragile nature of human knowledge and the forces—be they war, natural disasters, or changing priorities—that contribute to its disappearance. Bi

"We choose to go to the Moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard." — President John F. Kennedy, 1962 Apollo planted a seed. Artemis is the tree. For the first time in over 50 years, humans are flying to the Moon. Not in a textbook. Not in a movie. Right now. NASA's Artemis program was officially established in 2017, named after the twin sister of Apollo in Greek mythology. Host Saanvi Phaneedra breaks down the Artemis mission into three segments in this broadcas

“With joy and poetry, sunshine feels cozy. Spring is blooming with the power of posies.” Cynthia Brian Do you remember holding hands with friends, walking in a circle, singing the children’s nursery rhyme, “Ring-a-round the rosie, a pocket full of posies?” The origin of the song is unknown, but it has been attributed to the Bubonic Plague or Black Death beginning in 1347. A posy (also spelled posie) is a small bunch of flowers given as a gift. In the Victorian era, the select

Tune into StarStyle® with host, Cynthia Brian, for a hopeful, practical look at two urgent topics: protecting yourself from AI-generated scams and celebrating the power of posies in the April gardens! Listen now and empower yourself — knowledge is protection and growth! https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/ai-fraud-and-april-gardens AI Fraud, April Gardens Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on

In this episode of Express Yourself! , host Hannah Sahota leads her segment “Empowerment and Equality” with a powerful and accessible conversation on cancer awareness, breaking down what cancer is, how it develops, and why early detection and prevention are critical. The segment explores key warning signs, screening methods, and lifestyle factors, while also highlighting the role of vaccines and environmental exposures in cancer risk, especially how systemic inequalities disp

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! What is the origin of April Fool’s Day? It dates back over 400 years and is a chance for good mischief. It is a global day of jokes and pranks. Find out a few silly hoaxes and falsehoods. Americans love their showers. Is it better to shower in the morning or the

In this episode, “When AI Takes Over Earth, Humanity Reaches for the Stars,” Saanvi Phaneendra explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and space exploration, and what it means for the future. As AI continues to transform industries such as coding, banking, and creative fields, she raises an important question: what role will humans play in an increasingly automated world? She emphasizes that uniquely human qualities like imagination, curiosity, and the drive to e

MIRACLE MOMENT® “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” Michelle Obama Thanks for reading StarStyle® Empowerment! This post is public, so feel free to share it. Share A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Women are leading the change and shaping the future. The month of March is dedicated to honoring women’s contributions to history, society, and gender equality. Our country will be celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026, yet women have had the priv

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." — William James What is stress, why do we experience it, and what can we do to relieve anxiety? Host Hannah Sahota and reporter Kirpa Gill tackle this complicated subject that affects everyone. There are three types of stress: acute, episodic, and chronic. The youth discuss techniques to overcome stress, including deep breathing and talking with a trusted person. Reducing and acknowledging

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Are Americans moving to other countries for a better life? In 2025, the U.S. experienced definitive negative net migration for the first time since the Great Depression, with an estimated loss of about 150,000 people as reported in the Wall Street Journal. What i

"You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself." — John Steinbeck According to the Stanford Medical Health Center, by including teens as full participants in self-care, they’re more likely to choose healthy behaviors during their lives. Hannah Sahota hosts this important program focusing on empathy and self-care with reporters Diya and Jatin. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), self-care is described as “The ability of individuals, families and

“Fascination is fertilizer. Whatever you place your attention on grows.” ~ Alan Cohen The rain finally arrived at the end of February, followed by several warm days reaching into the high 70s. It felt like bathing suit weather, and I was tempted! Fascination is fertilizer. StarStyle® Empowerment is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/march-forward ? I am tick

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Spring is the time to look forward. March 20 th marks the vernal equinox, yet California has been enjoying an early spring since the beginning of February. Yellow is the predominant color in March, with wild mustard, Acacia trees, oxalis, Mexican stonecrop, and