Episodes

Autumn has arrived and with it a bounty of fruit. If you like DIY projects, Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian explains a simple way to stretch the season by using a dehydrator to make dried fruit leathers. https://www.CynthiaBrian.com October sees the rise in cases of influenza. Have you had your flu shot yet? Find out why it is important to be immunized again flu and shingles. As we age our bones become more brittle. Treatment for osteoporosis is critical to prevent future fractures. Identify bone...

First responder rates of PTSD and suicide are astronomical, and equally prevalent are depression, addiction, anger management issues, divorce, and domestic violence. “The well being of any community is critically linked to the wellness of the first responder’s mind, body, and spirit,” according to Captain Dan Willis author of Bulletproof Spirit. Cynthia Brian will converse with Captain Dan to find out what assistance and support is available. Are you a cat lover? As much as we love these furry, ...

Do you know how to manage your time? Time management is critical to success and achievement. Learn how to prioritize your minutes and discover what is genuinely important in your life. Have you experienced the power of crystals? Jolie DeMarco is a healer who users crystals to work through illness. In her book, High Vibe Crystal Healing, Jolie works with crystals not only for healing but for having more fun, gaining increased knowledge, living with a higher frequency, and finding your purpose. Sh...

Do Angels live amongst us? Who or what are angels? do they have wings or are they caring humans and animals? Whether you believe in heavenly helpers or not, author Keith Leon could change your life for the better with his book, Walking with Angels. You remember where you were and what you were doing if you were alive during major events in history: the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the assassination of President Kennedy, the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Its been 18 years since the Twin Towers fell and ...

On September 9, 1999, Be the Star You Are! 501 c3 charity was granted its 501 c3 status.Despite challenges, the charity has survived to serve more than 410,820 individuals and families donating more than dollar 2 million in resources to those in need. Founder and Executive Director, Cynthia Brian, retells the ups and downs of leading a small and mighty non profit. The quest for creating delicious and original cuisine and beverages is time honored. Although local wines and craft beers are always ...

Can you recall facts, figures, and birthdays? Do you constantly misplace your sunglasses, wallet, keys, and wallet? Maybe a few od these memory hacks from experts in the field will help. Sometimes we crave manicured, organized, and very proper outdoor spaces. Other times its the chaos that controls and comforts us. Goddess Gardener welcomes the controlled chaos into our landscapes and explains how it could benefit you as well. https://www.cynthiabrian.com/gardening We live in a tech world that h...

When you mix business and leisure the result is bleisure! But is it a good idea to constantly be on the clock? Perhaps it is time to shut the door, unplug the phone, and actually take a vacation. Keeping work and leisure separate may be better for your health and productivity! Would you like to live until 100 or longer? Aside from having a fatal accident, there are steps everyone can take to increase longevity Blue zone studies across the world indicate that their is a common denominator with th...

Have you thought about hiring an interior designer to help you with the design of your home or office? Do you know the difference between a designer and a decorator? Do you have a particular style that you gravitate to? Professional A.S.I.D., Cynthia Brian, will give you the questions you need to ask yourself before you jump in as well as how to find the right person for your project. How old were you when you met your best friend or friends? Although people find friends throughout their lives, ...

According to the American Psychiatric Association, 39 percent of Americans reported higher levels of anxiety in 2018 than in 2017. Women experience double the amount of anxiety and it’s not getting better. What is anxiety and what can you do about it? This hour of power will dive into handling the stress, using natural remedies, seeking professional help, discussing mental illness, anxiety solutions without prescriptions, and ideas on how technology may help. Everyone will experience stress or a...

Do you check the largest organ on your body regularly? By noticing changes on your skin is critical to your health. Skin conditions need to be evaluated and treated by a board-certified dermatologist. With the lovely warm weather, whether it’s throwing a blanket on the deck for an impromptu picnic or setting a stunning table for a themed get-together, dining alfresco is Cynthia Brian’s preferred approach to feeding guests. Learn how to throw a picnic or pool party that is fun and fanciful with G...

A Spotify star, singer/songwriter Dylan Lloyd showcases two of his new songs, “If I Can't Have You” and “I Wish” on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. He and Cynthia Brian discuss his journey from songwriter to singer with an international following. Inspired by the music of Michael Jackson, Dylan is thoughtful and soulful with solid advice for those who wish to pursue a career in the music industry. Preferring piano over guitar as his instrument of choice, his next major album will feature piano...

On July 20, 1969, Apollo’s 11’s lunar model touched down at 4:17 pm EDT. Six hours later Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Buzz Aldrin joined him and Michale Collins waited in the skies. In the last 50 years, only 12 astronauts have walked on the moon. What did the moon landing mean to us? Physicians throughout the ages have encouraged people to go outside more. Science supports the fact that exposure to natural stimuli lowers blood pressure, bolsters immu...

Do you listen to audiobooks? What about commercials? Do you wonder who are the faces behind the voices? Meet Marc Cushman, voice talent,TV/radio commercial producer, and instructor at USC, UCLA and California Institute of the Arts with The Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques. He coaches voice actors worldwide, produces V-O demos, and writes monthly online columns for NowCasting.com and Backstage Magazine. The talent agency for Cynthia Brian recently sent an important document concerning sex...

Farmer’s Markets are popping up in every small and large town around the country as people seek fresher, healthier food. The best option is to grow your own as Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian discusses the fruit frenzy happening in her orchards. Community gardens are an option to bring people together to grow and be healthy. Remember thinking that boys or girls had cooties? Kids still accuse other kids of the germs, although today they may reflect an emphasis on body shaming. How can we help kids...

Not everyone knows how to read, but reading is an activity that expands your horizons, At Be the Star You Are!®, out motto is “Read, lead, succeed. To be a leader you must be a reader.” Research indicates that reading is good for you, giving your brain a workout. Obviously it helps you get and keep a good job. Most of all, reading keeps you safe. Learn more! Want to save time? Boost productivity? Get organized? Develop new, social-media strategies? Make your social media marketing less chaotic w...

With a glass of vino in hand and several varietals opened on the patio, Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian and her sommelier daughter stroll through the garden to snip, crush, and crunch leaves and flowers to experience flavors in wine. Warm weather is here and it’s time to find out how to get a sip of summer.https://www.CynthiaBrian.com/gardening We are all attracted to confident individuals. How can we become self-confident and exude this confidence to others. Self-esteem and self-confidence are d...

Do you dream of retiring early? Do you have a plan for what you’ll do with the rest of your life? Golf, travel, and rocking chairs may not be enough. New research indicates that health problems intensify after workers qualify for retirement benefits and abate with introduced work. One million of the earth’s 8 million plant and animal species face imminent extinction. It’s happening at a rate of tens to hundreds time the speed as the rate over the pat 10 million years. Our ecosystems and humans a...

How can you live a long, happy life? Get healthy! Cynthia Brian poses the questions that we all ask ourselves and offers long-term solutions to everyday concerns. Want to know the best way to control your high blood pressure? Too stressed out? Should I be tested for Alzheimer’s gene? StarStyle has the answers! Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian remarks: “Every day I learn something new in the garden, usually by the mistakes I unwittingly make.” She’ll show you that the more you rake, dig, weed, plan...

The Life Changing Power of Sophrology is a book by Dominique Antiglio, a London-based expert in the field. Sophrology is a stress-management and self-development method based on a practice for body and mind. Sophrology blends the essence of Eastern practices like meditation and yoga with Western science like relaxation, psychology, neurology into a simple practice to build resilience, positivity and transform your daily experiences. Giving constructive, positive feedback is a skill that is learn...

You’ve made it for the quarter of the year, but how can you harness your inspiration to keep on track for the long haul when it comes to your goals? Let’s make a plan and stick to it! Coach cynthia Brian helps you with the particulars. If you want to color your world to fit your lifestyle, you only need to make a visit to the paint store. Paint is powerful. It has the potential to energize, increase appetite, calm you, and help you be more productive. Professional ASID interior designer, Cynthia...

The loss of lives and the devastation to California forests and homes in the past couple of years has many people re-thinking global warming. There are bigger, costlier and more frequent wildfires burning in the state more than ever before. As the temperatures rise and the vegetation gets drier, California can expect a 50% increase in burning blazes. What needs to be done and how can we protect ourselves from the next inferno? Cynthia Brian fuels the debate on how to manage our forests and our l...

Trends come and go while style is what is lasts. We’ll look at what is trending now and what home design features can add value to the sale of your home. Fires are going to be part of our future. Do you know how to landscape with a fire wise mentality? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares information one Firescaping, a landscape design that reduces house and property vulnerability to wildfire. While enhancing the beauty of the property, we surround the house with plants that are less likely t...

In 1972, Jan Sherman was a beautiful 22 year old actress/stunt woman who fled the Hollywood ‘rat race’ by moving to the island of Ibiza. Her life changed forever after attending an eclectic party of artists and hippies when the hostess invited her to South America to buy and smuggle cocaine. Talent agent and sister of Jan, Gail Sherman Jones unveils her new book, Rendezvous with the Fat Man, about the true saga of her sister’s double life. www.talentplusloslatinos.com Music megastar, Taylor Swif...

In The Gratitude Formula, McCarthy offers a definable, practical system that you can put to use every day to achieve success in your relationships, career, finances, health, personal pursuits, spiritual growth, and virtually any other aspect of your life. www.maymccarthy.com It may be easy to be a helicopter parent but the example you set for your children is negative. Instead of raising confident children, you breed risk averse adults. Learn to teach your children that figure is part of life. T...