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Cynthia Brian

Are you wondering how to jumpstart your life? Join Host, Cynthia Brian on radio’s favorite power hour: Starstyle-BE THE STAR YOU ARE!. Empowerment Architect, Actor, Speaker, Gardening Guide, and New York Times best selling Author, Cynthia Brian gabs with the gurus, authors, and success-perts who will captivate, inspire, and motivate you to be your greatest unique self. A Miracle Moment helps you live, love, laugh, and learn to make a difference. Business Bytes offers success strategies for home-work balance.  Define your vision, discover your passion, and design your future in this power packed hour. Explore your potential and embrace your possibilities. Ignite the flame that burns brightly within, take charge of your life, and coach yourself to success with Cynthia Brian every WEDNESDAY at 4 PM PT /7 PM ET on Voice America Empowerment, broadcasting LIVE. read less

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PTSD, Mindful Investing, Tax Toss

PTSD, Mindful Investing, Tax Toss

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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 PTSD and how can you screen for it? What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments? According ti the National Center for PTSD, six out of every 100 people will experience post-traumatic stress sometime in their life. Jonathan DeYoe invested a small sum in stocks at a young age — and then watched his money grow. Now a financial adviser and longtime meditator, he understands that stress plagues many would-be investors, and he has seen countless people make investment decisions driven by fear and wishful thinking. In his new book, Mindful Investing: Right Focus, Better Outcome, Greater Well-Being, JDeYoe offers accessible strategies for new or well-established Investors. With simple, evidence-based methods that don’t rely on gimmicks or constant portfolio maintenance, Mindful Investing takes away the anxiety to help you reach financial prosperity and personal well-being. How long should you keep tax files? This is a question that haunts everyone as they attempt to maintain accurate records without cramming their closets. How many years can the IRS go back to you for an audit? Find out the facts. Follow StarStyle®: https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

PTSD, Mindful Investing, Tax Toss

PTSD, Mindful Investing, Tax Toss

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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 PTSD and how can you screen for it? What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments? According ti the National Center for PTSD, six out of every 100 people will experience post-traumatic stress sometime in their life. Jonathan DeYoe invested a small sum in stocks at a young age — and then watched his money grow. Now a financial adviser and longtime meditator, he understands that stress plagues many would-be investors, and he has seen countless people make investment decisions driven by fear and wishful thinking. In his new book, Mindful Investing: Right Focus, Better Outcome, Greater Well-Being, JDeYoe offers accessible strategies for new or well-established Investors. With simple, evidence-based methods that don’t rely on gimmicks or constant portfolio maintenance, Mindful Investing takes away the anxiety to help you reach financial prosperity and personal well-being. How long should you keep tax files? This is a question that haunts everyone as they attempt to maintain accurate records without cramming their closets. How many years can the IRS go back to you for an audit? Find out the facts. Follow StarStyle®: https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Nature Thanks, Online-Misinformation, The Gift of Gratitude

Nature Thanks, Online-Misinformation, The Gift of Gratitude

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! To achieve a fulfilling and balanced life, gratitude for all things is a necessary component. When we recognize the myriad ways that nature enhances our well-being, we begin to cultivate an attitude of gratitude that will permeate everything we do. Go into the garden and grow with gratitude. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shows you how. If you use”Dr. Google” as your diagnostic physician, you may be reading dangerous misinformation. Find out the red flags when surfing online for any health info, or any info. Scams are proliferating for the holidays. Learn what to look for to stay safe. Gratitude amplifies gratitude. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from, you have the ability to give thanks daily. Cynthia Brian shares the chapter The Gift of Gratitude from her book, Be the Star You Are!, Millennials to Boomers, Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU! We appreciate you,. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

SAG Strike Settled, World Kindness Week, Safe Savings

SAG Strike Settled, World Kindness Week, Safe Savings

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! After 118 days on the picket lines, the Screen Actors Guild that represents actors has reached a tentative agreement for a new contract, signaling the end of the paralysis that has plagued Hollywood for months. SAG actor, Cynthia Brian, will give the update as it happens. November 13-19 is World Kindness Week and if there ever was a time that we all need to consider kindness as an essential human emotion, it is now.Practice being kind and you’ll feel a big boost of the love hormone, oxytocin. You’ll be less stressed and discover joy in the little things. Kindness is contagious. Pass it around! Is your money protected? Does your bank offer deposit insurance. Since the failings of several banks, it’s a good idea to double-check where you are doing business. You need to understand what is covered and what is not. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Leaf Peepers, Eating Disorders, Medical Visits

Leaf Peepers, Eating Disorders, Medical Visits

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! Have you joined the ranks of tourists who are dubbed “leaf peepers” because they travel to witness the spectacular fall foliage displays. Cynthia Brian shares stories of the autumn leaves that won her heart, especially the sugar maples. The National Eating Disorders Association estimates that 30 million people suffer from eating disorders in the United States. According to research, 47% of female athletes in “leanness sports” such as gymnastics or running suffer from this disorder. What are the treatments and how can a person become balanced again? When you have a medical check-up, are you prepared? Physicians are busier than ever and sometimes a patient feels dismissed or unheard. Preparing for a visit can make a difference in any diagnosis and outcome. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Wisdom Study-Breast Cancer, Parent Anxiety, Nurturing Friends

Wisdom Study-Breast Cancer, Parent Anxiety, Nurturing Friends

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! The Wisdom Study was founded in 2016 by Dr. Laura Esserman, a breast cancer surgeon and oncology specialist at the University of San Francisco. It is now launching Wisdom 2.0 in an effort to screen smarter, not screen more. Many women are at low risk and may not need screening until their 50s. But for the small percentage of women at very high risk for cancer, early screening and strategies to reduce risk can be critical. www.wisdomstudy.org Teens are feeling sad and depressed but so are their parents. Anxious adults who are parents of adolescents are trying to maintain their equilibrium, yet studies indicate that the mental health of the parent greatly affects the kids. What can be done to heal the pain? Do you work on building strong relationships with friends? When we nurture our friendships, we feel included and loved. Healthy friendships protect against depression and increase life satisfaction. Want to strengthen yours? https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Creek Gardening, Mortgages, Serial Entrepreneurship

Creek Gardening, Mortgages, Serial Entrepreneurship

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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 live on a creek or hillside, there are various methods to make your landscape rock solid. Retaining walls, terracing, riprapping…Goddess Gardener takes you to the riverbed and the hillside to protect your landscape. Buying a house is probably the biggest investment that most people will make. Mortgage rates have been rising rapidly, making it difficult to qualify for a loan. How can you find the lowest rate with the best terms? What does it take to be an entrepreneur? What is a serial entrepreneur? Many billionaires are serial entrepreneurs who started simply in their kitchens or garages. Find out the risks and rewards. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Fall Reset, Grieving a Pet, Newlywed Paperwork

Fall Reset, Grieving a Pet, Newlywed Paperwork

Fall is here and it’s time to do garden chores to get ready for winter. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, gives you tips on what to do now before the downpours begin. Pets are part of our family. When they die, we grieve. Losing our furry companion is devastating and there is no one way to express our sadness. Heartfelt advice on how to endure during an animal loss may help you recover. October is one of the most popular months for weddings. In our excitement to tie the knot, we sometimes forget what legal documents need to be altered. You may need to take a day off work to get the paperwork filed on time. Find out what to do for this “qualifying event”. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

25 Years of Gratitude, Tipping Etiquette, Brain Drain

25 Years of Gratitude, Tipping Etiquette, Brain Drain

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! Be the Star You Are!® has entered its 25th year of service. It hasn’t been an easy journey, yet it this all volunteer nonprofit has made a significant difference in the lives of women, families, and youth throughout the world. Cynthia Brian looks back with gratitude and pride on a quarter century of service based on literacy and positive media messages. Are you a big tipper, a small tipper, a zero tipper, or do you find tipping a complicated topic? These days, besides jars asking for your change, digital devices prompt you to give. We’ll breakdown what you need to know. Do you feel that despite your best efforts of eating properly, exercising, and sleeping for 7-9 hours nightly, your energy is still low? Maybe you have too much on your plate or your brain is being drained. Let’s get our lives back on track! https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Bird Migration, Cord Coping, TIA Warning Signs

Bird Migration, Cord Coping, TIA Warning Signs

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! Some birds migrate short distances, traveling from forests to wetlands, or the coast to your backyard! Whether flying long or short distances, birds need to stop, rest, and eat. And this is where gardeners can help keep them healthy and safe in their migration journey. Every phone, tablet, computer, and other electronic device has one or more cords that get tangled and mangled. Hope can you cope with all those dangling cords? TIAS are mini-strokes that result from a brief block of blood to the brain. One in five people who experience a TIA will have a stroke within 90 days and 50% will have a full-blown stroke within 48 hours. What are the warning signs and what do you do? https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Emergency Preparedness, On Strike, Tools of the Trade

Emergency Preparedness, On Strike, Tools of the Trade

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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 encourages clients to put together an emergency “Go Bag”. Whatever the calamity, it will behoove you to have an emergency supply kit in every vehicle and a larger one in your home. Find out how to be prepared for any emergency. President of SAG/AFTRA Fran Drescher says that we are living in historic times with the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strike together for the first time since 1960. What are writers and actors fighting for? SAG/AFTRA member, Cynthia Brian, shares the strike details and implores not crossing the picket lines. If something breaks around the house, do you know what tool to use to fix it? Do you have a box filled with quality tools that you know how to use? Every household needs the basic and you’ll find out how you can be handy at least for the simple things. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Roots, Dog Lessons, Anger Angst

Roots, Dog Lessons, Anger Angst

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! Why are roots essential? Without healthy roots, all plants would struggle to survive. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, describes the importance of a strong root system and shares a bit about her family roots. Author Hersch Wilson of Firefighter Zen, joins Cynthia Brian for his newest book, Dog Lessons, a heartwarming meditation on the powerful presence of dogs in our lives and the transformative lessons they can teach us about love, loyalty, grief, and more. Everyone gets angry. Anger is responsible for aggressive and violent behavior. How can we manage our anger and express ourselves with assertive communication techniques? We’ll focus on positive tips.

Sexting, School Success, Nutrition and Fads,

Sexting, School Success, Nutrition and Fads,

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! Sexting. Do people, especially teens know the risks and do they think this is harmful or normal. Sexting has a dark side and is there an upside? We’ll look at the sexting and the elements of empowerment that some feel. Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio host of Passion in Action, Julia Howe, offers tips to students on getting through going back to school. Make sure to tune in to her special hour of life lessons: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/146428/life-lessons-with-julia What is nutritious and what is not? Do you know how to identify a fad diet? Myths are everywhere about what can help us be healthier. Let’s investigate the facts and the fiction. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Safe Labor Day!, Narcissist Behavior, Plant Propagation

Safe Labor Day!, Narcissist Behavior, Plant Propagation

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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 work hard and Labor Day is a time to celebrate ourselves and the work we’ve done by relaxing and enjoying ourselves. Have a safe Labor Day weekend by following a few simple tips. Do you know the signs of a narcissist? You may get love-bombed in the beginning of a relationship but soon you’ll find out how destructive and detrimental a narcissist can be. Most narcissists use the same lingo. Beware and stay away. This time of year is a perfect time to divide a wide variety of bulbs and perennials. Dividing overcrowded plants will give the remaining plants room to grow, maintaining their health, and rejuvenating your beds. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shows you how and what to do. Follow us! https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Wellness Month, Small Talk, Simple Taxes

Wellness Month, Small Talk, Simple Taxes

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! August is National Wellness Month. How are you feeling? This is a great time to check in with your body, mind, and spirit? How is your mental health? That is as critical as your physical well-being. For most of us, making small talk is tough. Learning to talk to about simple things can improve your communication skills. Make full sentences when asked a question and you’ll invite a conversation. Can filing our taxes be made easier? Private industry tax preparation companies have spent millions of dollars fighting “free file”. A new pilot program is coming soon to determine if the IRS can offer a better way to do our taxes. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Summer Pet Safety, Barbie Blooms, Feeling Invisible

Summer Pet Safety, Barbie Blooms, Feeling Invisible

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! The temperatures this summer are at all time high all around the country. Do you know how to keep your pet safe and healthy? Heatstroke in animals is as dangerous as in humans. Find out ways to help your beloved family member stay cool. If Barbie was a landscape architect, what would she plant in her pink paradise? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian channels Barbie as she reflects on favorite specimens that Barbie would enjoy. Have you been ghosted? Do you ever feel invisible? How can you take control when you feel ignored? Learn to manage ostracism and learn to cope. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Family Forever, Healthy Heart, Barbecue History

Family Forever, Healthy Heart, Barbecue History

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! The 2nd book in Cynthia Brian’s children’s book series of true stories, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures, is Family Forever and it has hit the bookshelves! Hear the back story to how a rescued squirrel and a chihuahua became best buddies. Autographed copies available at https://www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store . Do you have a healthy heart? Do you know what the signs of distress are? Learn about what tests you need and which ones are not necessary. Keep that heart pumping strongly. Who doesn’t love barbecue? But do you know the origins of this delicious smoked cooking? From the indigenous Taino people who inhabited numerous Caribbean islands, we have this marvelous smoldering fire technique. https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Beat the Heat, Gardening with Kids, Mall Makeover

Beat the Heat, Gardening with Kids, Mall Makeover

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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 you looking for ways to keep cool this summer? Do you know the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses? To stay safe and healthy, learn the ways to beat the heat. Teaching kids to garden is a rewarding and educational experience. As children nurture plants, they discover happiness, satisfaction, and a love for the natural world that will stay with them throughout their lives. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shows, how through gardening, children grow a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Do you remember when going to the mall was “the THING” to do? As retail has migrated to online, shopping malls are suffering. Some are closing and others are becoming housing units. What is the future of America’s malls? https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Types of Pasta, Power of Your Voice, Water Footprint

Types of Pasta, Power of Your Voice, Water Footprint

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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 know the different types of pasta and and how to cook them? Noodles are one of the world’s most comforting foods. Is fresh better than dried? Whole grain or enriched? Find out the details on what’s best. When rising wellness star Vasavi Kumar talks about “saying it out loud,” she means it literally. After years of trying journaling, because she’d heard it was a great way to learn about herself, change bad habits, and set and meet goals, Kumar found that it wasn’t working for her. Cynthia Brian interviews Vasavi with her book, Say It Out Loud. California has been in a drought for several years and water is rationed or even non-existent in countries around the world. But have you ever thought about how much water it takes to grow a single tomato or how many gallons for one pound of beef? Water is essential for life and we need to be aware of its preciousness.

College or Trade School, July Gardening Joy, Understanding Credi

College or Trade School, July Gardening Joy, Understanding Credi

une in LIVE weekly to 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 know what you want to do or be when you grow up? Most young people are interested investigating the future. College is great for some and not for others while trade schools may be a great alternative. Unleash your creativity and indulge in the art of cultivating colorful gardens and explore the wonders of nature in this glowing golden month. Goddess Garden, Cynthia Brian, weaves a tapestry of color in July gardens. Do you understand your credit score? How high does it need to be to help you get lower loan rates? Do you need a perfect score? Scores vary and sometimes paying off your debt actually lowers your score! Find out more! https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian

Ultra-Processed Foods, Climate Concerns, Saying “Sorry”

Ultra-Processed Foods, Climate Concerns, Saying “Sorry”

Tune in LIVE weekly to 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! Have you heard the term “ultra-processed food”? When foods have ingredients extremely high in additives with no benefit to the body and have little or none of the whole food, this is ultra-processed. Learn the scope of whole food to processed. Are we on the brink of oblivion? The latest climate report proclaims that what scientists don’t know is the scariest scenario. Will global warning surpass 1.5? Will a warming planet negatively affect human health? Is climate change expanding the concentrations of bacteria? The 1970 movie, Love Story, boasted a sentence that “love means never having to say you are sorry”. The reality is that apologizing for a misdeed is a loving action. Do you know how to effectively say “I’m sorry”? Mea culpa is important, yet you can’t always expect forgiveness. Follow us! https://www.StarStyleRadio.com https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/ https://twitter.com/cynthiabrian https://thestarlady.wordpress.com https://substack.com/@cynthiabrian