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March Garden, Avoiding Tax Audits
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

Cynthia Brian
3 days ago1 min read


No Shoes in the House, Protecting Kids and Families Online
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! If you wear shoes in your house, you are bringing in bacteria, allergens, and dirt into your abode. Even if you clean on a regular basis, the soles of your shoes are filled with germs! Find out more! Do you share photos of your family or children online? This cou

Cynthia Brian
Mar 51 min read


Always At Choice, Apocalypse Clock
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! Larry Freeborg, author of Always At Choice, joins Cynthia Brian for an inspirational conversation with wisdom for finding our way forward in life, love, relationships, and business. Larry helps us recognize our choice points and shows us how to rediscover hope in

Cynthia Brian
Feb 251 min read


Family Relationships and Embracing Empathy
Direct Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/family-relationships-and-embracing-empathy 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! Relationships between family members can be challenging. How can we deal with our differences and enjoy the blessings? No one is perfect and we need to forgive the missteps, b

Cynthia Brian
Feb 191 min read


February Gardening, Fighting Flu and Calming Nerves
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! In California, the winter has been warmer thus far. There is an early show of flowers in the February garden. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian offers tips to complete chores this month to enjoy beautiful spring flowers. Did you know that you can boost your immune s

Cynthia Brian
Feb 111 min read


Home Upgrades and Winter Warmth
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! Could your home use an upgrade? Big or small, it pays to maintain your house in tip-top shape. There are several things you can do to elevate your home so that it looks fabulous and represents you and your family. You may need a professional to help you with upgr

Cynthia Brian
Feb 41 min read


Etiquette for 2026 and Dishwasher Safety
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! Did you grow up with the rules of etiquette? In 2026, some of those long-held rules are changing. Find out what’s correct and what is a blunder when it comes to etiquette. What should you put in a dishwasher? Moreover, what does not go in a dishwasher? Consumer R

Cynthia Brian
Jan 291 min read


Showering and Travel Cleanliness
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! Is it necessary to shower daily? How often is it necessary to wash your hair? Should you take long or short showers, and how hot should the water be? Find out what the experts think about showering and hair washing. Traveling is a dirty business! Plenty of microb

Cynthia Brian
Jan 221 min read


Laundry List and Honoring Houseplants
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! We all wash our clothes, but do you know what the best way to launder is? From sorting to detergent, everything matters. Warm or cold water? What goes into the wash? What about drying? Lots of information from the care manual! Honoring our houseplants is a wonder

Cynthia Brian
Jan 151 min read


Wellness with Deborah Myers and Evolution of Business Cards
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! For our first StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® broadcast of 2026, host Cynthia Brian interviews Deborah Myers about her forthcoming Wellness from the Inside Out for Home & School Life summit, which brings together top experts sharing actionable strategies to empo

Cynthia Brian
Jan 82 min read


Year in Review, Importance of Volunteering, and New Year Tips from a Sommelier
https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/year-in-review-importance-of-volunteering-and-new-year-tips-from-a-sommelier 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! In the final radio broadcast of Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®, Cynthia Brian reflected on the tumultuous year 2025, highlighting political shifts, nati

Cynthia Brian
Dec 312 min read


Fa la la la la…Christmas Joy and Surviving the Holidays
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 meaning of Christmas? How did the story of Santa Claus evolve? How can we make the holidays merry and bright? If you are not a fan of the holidays, how can you cope? May Christmas bring you peace and joy with many good times to come. Trim the tree, wr

Cynthia Brian
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Fa la la la la…Christmas Joy and Surviving the Holidays
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 meaning of Christmas? How did the story of Santa Claus evolve? How can we make the holidays merry and bright? If you are not a fan of the holidays, how can you cope? May Christmas bring you peace and joy with many good times to come. Trim the tree, wr

Cynthia Brian
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Importance of Generosity and Giving plus Nature’s Inspiration
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! Through generosity, we offer a glimmer into our souls. Even tiny gestures such as sharing a meal, volunteering, or smiling at a stranger can brighten the day of another person and create a ripple of positivity. Make a difference today and enjoy a beautiful, bount

Cynthia Brian
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Buying Eggs and Holiday Guest Etiquette
https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/buying-eggs-and-holiday-guests Buying Eggs and Holiday Guests 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! How do you know what kind of eggs are best to buy? Do you want organic, farm-raised, or regenerative? How can you tell if the eggs you are buying are worth the cost? Cyn

Cynthia Brian
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Holiday Safeguards, Travel Sleep Hacks, The Meaning of Dreams
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! Police departments offer tips on how to protect your valuables and yourself during the holidays. Heed the tips. If you travel for work or for pleasure, you have probably had difficulties sleeping on planes or in new places. There are things you can do to help you

Cynthia Brian
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Gratitude for the World this Thanksgiving
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! America is a country of great abundance, yet every day, most of us complain about the lack in our lives. Being human means that all of us, regardless of race, religion, economics, politics, or sex, will have difficult times and challenges to overcome. Learn how t

Cynthia Brian
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Garden Gifts, Grifts, and Home Hardening
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! Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, offers suggestions to give you a jump-start on joyful holiday gifting while helping you sidestep the seasonal grifts. Learn how to spot horticulture scams. Find several new books and tools from GardenComm members that will enha

Cynthia Brian
Nov 19, 20251 min read


The Colors of Eggs, Ticks, Lyme Disease, and Mosquitoes
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! Do you wonder what the difference is between white, brown, blue, green, or speckled eggs? Cynthia Brian has been raising chickens since she was eight years old and will answer this very important question. Have you been out in nature hiking, gardening, or playing

Cynthia Brian
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Teen Slang and Heathy Gut
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! If you don’t like TikTok or Instagram and you don’t hang out with teens, are you “hip” to the lingo? Every generation of youth has its own language and slang. Parents roll their eyes at the words, but the kids understand. Want to find out what everything means in

Cynthia Brian
Nov 5, 20251 min read
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