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“Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves.”~ Mahatma Gandhi     It’s a brand-new year, and Express Yourself!™ teen reporters, Milan and Jatin, share their suggestions for creating goals and resolutions. Producer, Cynthia Brian hosts, providing a few insights into planning for success. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!” https://sites.libsyn.com/560220/goals-for-the-new-year     Happy 2026…Sparkle and Shine! LISTEN LIVE:...

What the world needs now! MIRACLE MOMENT® “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin A MESSAGE from Founder/Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN Are we on the verge of World War III? The chaos, corruption, and cover-ups that are happening in government circles concerning the takeover of countries and their resources are extremely disconcerting to most Americans. Here at Be the Star You Are!®, our main focus

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." – Norman Vincent Peale.  In this holiday episode, Host Julia explores what the season really feels like for teenagers: balancing stress, shifting family dynamics, and the pressure to enjoy a “magical” time of year, while learning how to make the holidays meaningful on our own terms. Julia reflects on practical, honest ways teens can enjoy the season without clichés, perfection

“ If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him. ” Voltaire   Does asking whether God exists help teens think about bigger questions such as what gives life meaning? What makes something right or wrong? Who or what do I look to when I’m trying to understand my purpose, my identity, my relationships, or the challenges? Host Hanna talks about the fact that even teens who don’t believe in a higher power often care deeply about justice, fairness, compassion, dignity,

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”— Maya Angelou A family-friendly Thanksgiving program with host Kirpa and her cousins Milan and Jatin as they celebrate gratitude, food, music, travel, and joy.  Thanksgiving is a time of connection, a time to apologize, and forgive. Kirpa advises that life doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful — and that’s the heartbeat of Thanksgiving. Have gratitude for the sunshine and the rain and even the rainbow

“If we are to preserve culture, we must continue to create it.” by Johan Huizinga Culture is not only about connecting the past to the present, but it is also a way we form our identity; it is a part of the puzzle in our lives. Host Julia and reporter Milan discuss the importance of studying culture and keeping one’s heritage and culture alive. Milan talks about how culture forms our identity and shares how teens can illustrate the importance of traditions through events, soc

“ The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X    Although college applications can be stressful, there are small steps to take to make the process feel less overwhelming! Host Diya walks you through actions that will help you fill out successful applications to colleges that will be best suited to your life preferences. Stay organized and start early. Put all your extracurriculars, deadlines for essays, and application fees on spreadsheets and checklist

On August 5 th , 2012, when Express Yourself!™ teen, was a toddler, he, his brother, and his mother stopped for three minutes at a gas station on their way to their Sikh temple. Those three minutes saved their lives as a gunman began a mass shooting. Today, host Kirpa and reporter Milan discuss gun control and what teens think about it. There are an estimated 400 million to 500 million civilian-owned firearms in the United States, with some estimates putting the number at aro

“I’ve learned you are never too small to make a difference.” Greta Thunberg   With college deadlines looming and pressure mounting, this week’s broadcast turns inward, toward the grit it takes to be a teenager in a world obsessed with perfection. Host Julia opens the show with a commentary on the myth of effortless success, breaking down how real grit isn’t gold stars or motivational quotes, it’s bombing a test and still showing up. She explores the emotional grit behind stay

“I know nothing of man’s rights, or woman’s rights; human rights are all that I recognize.” Sarah Moore Grimke   With global conflict...

“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Host Julia and reporter Hanna tackle the topic...

"Climate change is the most severe problem that we are facing today, more serious even than the threat of terrorism." - Anonymous The...

Share MIRACLE MOMENT® “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi A MESSAGE from...

“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”— Mother Teresa In today’s episode, host Julia with new reporter Hanna talk...

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Norman Vincent Peale   Host Saanvi Phaneendra take you on a journey...

“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brown   Host, Julia, is an athlete and a healthy teen. In...

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®...

Share MIRACLE MOMENT® “Every act of kindness, gets the nod, opens the heart, dampens the fear, turns the page, ups the ante, tips the...

“Democracies may die at the hands not of generals but of elected leaders—presidents or prime ministers who subvert the very process that...

"To every child – I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace, and be happy " - Malala Yousafzai   Host...