Episodes
Aug. 20, 2009
Books and Bands Bash Benefit, The Book of Dad, How to Stop Obesity in its Tracks
Cynthia Brian shares all the exciting details of the September 13 Books and Bands Bash Benefit celebrating 10 years of charity literacy for Be the Star You Are! The Book of Dad features the collection of Robert Benson’s obser...
Aug. 13, 2009
10th Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, Books and Bands Bash Benefit, Gratitude, Possibility and Differences
Cynthia Brian shares information for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Be the Star You Are!® charity with the Books and Bands Bash Benefit and introduces contributors of the book for teens, Rena Wilson Fox, TJ Hoisington, a...
Aug. 6, 2009
Hula Hooping; Quackless Duck Meets Rudoplph, Gift of Friends and Risk
Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian look at the updated hula hoop craze that is sweeping America. Jane Lowrey-Christian debuts Book 6 in the Quackless Duck Series with Quackless Duck Meets Rudolph the Reindeer and Rises Home w...
July 30, 2009
YOU CAN DO IT; DESIGNING WITH FABRICS AND COLORS; LETTING GO; BREATHING AND SERENDIPITY
Donald H. Young offers a simple step by step guide to financial security with his book, You Can Do It. In his book, he takes the reader by the hand and shows them in simple to understand steps how to meet their financial obje...
July 23, 2009
DANGER DATING, WORST CASE SCENARIO-MIDDLE SCHOOL, BE THE STAR YOU ARE FOR TEENS!
Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian investigate the dangerous date rape drugs of the 21st century and give tips on how to be safe. The Worst- Cast Scenario Survival Handbook: Middle School is the newest offering for both boys ...
July 16, 2009
A TRIBUTE TO FATHER PAT MCGRATH, THE GIFT OF YOU; THE FAMILY; THE SECRET DIARIES OF CHARLOTTE BRONTE.
A great friend and mentor, Father Patrick McGrath, who penned the Gift of Sports and was honored in the book, Be the Star You Are!® died this week. His life was a celebration of goodness and kindness to all. He is remembered ...
July 9, 2009
Author Robert Alexander, Writer, Steve Mitchell, and Artist Michael Colavito
National bestseller, Robert Alexander, author of The Kitchen Boy and Rasputin’s Daughter, returns with to revolutionary Russia for The Romanov Bride., which begins like a fairy tale and ends with a moving finale. Former IBM e...
July 2, 2009
JULIA QUINN WITH WHAT HAPPENS IN LONDON; JANE LOWREY-CHRISTIAN WITH QUACKLESS PRAYS FOR A NEW VOICE ; JAMES ROLLIN WITH THE DOOMSDAY KEY
New York Times bestselling author, Julia Quinn, returns with another dazzling historical romance that showcases her trademark wit, snappy, dialogue, and heartfelt emotion. What Happens in London is filled with wit, humor, and...
June 25, 2009
30 DAYS TO EVERYDAY MIRACLES; LD JUST MEANS LEARN DIFFERENTLY; THE WEDNESDAY SISTERS
Jennifer Hoffman has taught the principles of miraculous living to thousands of clients. Now with her book, 30 Days to Everyday Miracles, she brings her spiritual tenets to the world. Everything is possible. Learning speciali...
June 18, 2009
MESSAGES TO MYSELF; AS THE CHAIR TURNS: BE THE STAR YOU ARE!® FOR TEENS
What you think and believe about yourself directly affects your behaviors, your choices, and your mental health. Helen McIntosh, a popular speaker, shows us how to improve our self image with Messages to Myself. As the Chair ...
June 11, 2009
DR. BERNIE SIEGEL WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND HEALING; JANE LOWREY-CHRISTIAN WITH QUACKLESS DUCK GETS A VOICE TRANSPLANT, CYNTHIA BRIAN and DALLAS WOODBURN WITH BE THE STAR YOU ARE! FOR TEENS
Best selling author and found of Exceptional Cancer Patients, Dr. Bernie Siegel, returns to chat with Cynthia Brian about his newest book, Faith, Hope, and Healing. Jane Lowry-Christian returns with book 4 in the Quackless Du...
June 4, 2009
Special Encore Presentation: The Happiness Myth, Heart in the Right Place, Summer Tips in T42 with Michael Hecht
What constitutes happiness? Philosopher, historian, and poet, Jennifer Michael Hecht demonstrates failed and successful paths to happiness in The Happiness Myth. The discovery that you can go home again is the heartwarming fa...
May 28, 2009
Spotlight on Be the Star You Are! for TEENS–interviews with Heather Brittany, Jack McClendon, Katie Kale, Yasmin Shiraz, and Sally Franz
Author and host, Cynthia Brian showcases celebrated contributors to the new book, Be the Star You Are! for Teens including co-host Heather Brittany, Time Genie author, Jack McClendon, teen actor, Katie Kale, endorser of the b...
May 21, 2009
Adaptability, Sensitive Sam, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS
M.J. Ryan, one of the creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series and the author of The Happiness Makeover (nominated for the 2005 Books for Better Living award in the Motivational category) debu...
May 14, 2009
QUACKLESS DUCK FINDS HIS PALS, I WAS TRAINED TO BE A SPY, SMALLVILLE’S TESS MERCER
Jane Lowry-Christian returns with book 3 in the Quackless Duck series of adventures as the little rubbery ducky finds his pals and survives the winter. Helias Doundoulakis was a spy in World War II. His book, I Was Trained to...
May 7, 2009
Chicken Soup for the Soul-Divorce and Recovery with Patty Hansen: Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS with Cynthia Brian
Going through a divorce is difficult, but you are not alone. In Chicken Soup for the Soul, Divorce and Recovery, co-author Patty Hansen offers 101 true stories of men and women who have divorced and come out the other side–ha...
April 30, 2009
GODDESS GALS; NOT A GURU, THE GIFTS OF INGENUITY, LAUGHTER, AFFIRMATION, AND NOW.
Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, The Stella Donne Goddess Gals,talk about bait and switch tactics, respect, the economy and more. Marriage to a high powered investment banker. Beautiful Manhattan apartment. Despina Gurlide...
April 23, 2009
Com Passion'; The Gift of Appreciation and The Gift of Daring
Névine Salvadé’s life has taken her from the Middle East to Europe to America and beyond. In her book, C OM Passion, she chronicles her journey of self discovery. Cynthia Brian releases more information on Be the Star You Are...
April 16, 2009
The Price of Ovulation; When the Dream is BIG Enough; and Women of Courage
Terence Mix brings us his award winning book, The Price of Ovulation, with the truth about fertility drugs, birth defects, and a solution to the problem. When the Dream is Big Enough chronicles Johnna Parr's success story in ...
April 9, 2009
Quackless Duck Series and Contributors to Be the Star You Are! for TEENS
Jane Lowery-Christian debuts her Quackless Duck series of books with Book 1, Quackless and Secret Pals, and Book 2, Quackless Gets Washed Away. Make sure to check out the audio versions of these books in Reading SPELLS Succes...
April 2, 2009
The Gift of Sexuality; The Gift of Attitude, and The Gift of Volunteering A Showcase of Be the Star You Are! for TEENS
Be the Star You Are! for TEENS is the new book by author Cynthia Brian with contributors from around the country. Several volunteers from the charity have written wonderful chapters. Web master, Kim Carlson, and Book Review C...
March 26, 2009
Budgie and Sissy’s Adventure; Internet Security for Parents; The Citizen Attorney
Cynthia Brian interviews Jane Lowrey-Christian about her book, Budgie and Sissy’s Adventure, Growing up in North Missouri. People of all ages will enjoy the interactions of Budgie and Sissy's struggle with decisions and lesso...
March 19, 2009
The Gift of Faith
Dani Wong, talks about her contribution called The Gift of Faith for the book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS.
March 12, 2009
Transcendental Sojourn; Dark Currents; Design with Fabrics and Color
Transcendental Sojourn: Arrival to One Journal by Liz Cosline, reflects thoughts and musings after a near death experience. Dark Currents , A Journey into the Abyss documents author Arthur Temples triumph over illness and abu...