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Roots Matter
“The Land! That is where our roots are. There is the basis of our physical life.” Henry Ford As a gardener, I spend copious amounts of...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 14, 20235 min read


Cancel Culture
“The cancel culture is born of the inability of an opinion to withstand the scrutiny of thoughtful debate." - Craig D. Lounsbrough Does...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 9, 20232 min read


Dig and Divide
“There are no happier folks than plant lovers, and none more generous than those who garden.” Ernest Wilson Many years ago, I was...

Cynthia Brian
Sep 1, 20235 min read


Life Lessons with Julia
Express Yourself!™ will catapult you to the stars as host Julia provides us with fabulous life lessons, both from her life and those from...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 28, 20232 min read



Cynthia Brian
Aug 19, 20230 min read


Pink Paradise for Barbie
AUG 17, 2023 “My parents told me I’d point to a bed of flowers and say ‘Pink. Pretty’ before I could say any other words!” Joni Mitchell ...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 17, 20235 min read


Growing with Kids
“I rejoice when I see anyone, and especially children, inquiring about flowers, and wanting gardens of their own, and carefully working...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 6, 20234 min read


Cities and the Interstate
"The future of cities lies in their ability to harness the power of technology to solve complex urban issues and create sustainable,...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 5, 20232 min read


Family Forever is Published!
Published and available now, Family Forever, the 2nd book in my children’s picture book series, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures, is a...

Cynthia Brian
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Disabilities and Assistive Devices
Hosts Keerthi and Julia spotlight disabilities and assistive devices in this very informational hour of Express Yourself!. In Julia’s...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 23, 20232 min read


Joys of July Gardening
By Cynthia Brian "Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas." Elizabeth Murray The...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 19, 20234 min read


Summer Blooms Brighter
By Cynthia Brian “I should like to enjoy this summer flower by flower, as if it were to be the last one for me.” Andre Gide Summer is...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 13, 20234 min read


Family Forever
“Animals are reliable, full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful, and loyal. Difficult standards for...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 10, 20233 min read


Heritage Languages
What is a heritage language and how can we save them from extinction? Host Keerthi tells us that the first language in the world is...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Independence Day
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America - Bill Clinton On July 4th, 1776, the Continental...

Cynthia Brian
Jul 2, 20233 min read


Nature Talks
“Stop, look, and listen. Nature is what you may be missing.” Cynthia Brian StarStyle® Empowerment is a reader-supported publication. To...

Cynthia Brian
Jun 25, 20235 min read


Gun Violence in America
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/145588/gun-violence-in-america The violence involving deadly weapons such as firearms has become a...

Cynthia Brian
Jun 24, 20232 min read


The Drug Epidemic
There is an epidemic of drug use in America. Express Yourself! Teen Radio hosts, Keerthi and Sharanya dive into the topic of abuse and...

Cynthia Brian
Jun 11, 20232 min read


Fields of Dreams
“When the primal forces of nature tell you to do something, the prudent thing is not to quibble over details.” ~ From the movie, Field of...

Cynthia Brian
Jun 8, 20234 min read


Teen Suicide and Prevention
"When you feel like giving up, just remember the reason why you held on for so long.” -Hayley Williams Ruhani hosts a very important hour...

Cynthia Brian
Jun 6, 20234 min read
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