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5-22-22 Education
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela
Why is education critical to success? The Express Yourself!™ teens have a lively discussion on various aspects of learning. In segment one, host Ruhani and reporter Maggie chat about ways to make a classroom more accessible for neurodivergent students. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children. In segment two, A.I. reporter, Kevin, provides an in-depth look at how artificial contributes to education. Through the use of A.I., teachers are able to calculate the proficiency of a certain student in specific areas and thereby personalize their learning experience. For Scribble reporter, Sharanya, education instigates morals, discipline, and confidence. Education to many is assurance of their abilities of succeeding, and education helps everybody become the best version of themself. She reads her original poem, The Walls of Words. Never stop learning. Education will change the world.
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Why is education critical to success? The Express Yourself!™ teens have a lively discussion on various aspects of learning. In segment one, host Ruhani and reporter Maggie chat about ways to make a classroom more accessible for neurodivergent students. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children. In segment two, A.I. reporter, Kevin, provides an in-depth look at how artificial contributes to education. Through the use of A.I., teachers are able to calculate the proficiency of a certain student in specific areas and thereby personalize their learning experience. For Scribble reporter, Sharanya, education instigates morals, discipline, and confidence. Education to many is assurance of their abilities of succeeding, and education helps everybody become the best version of themself. She reads her original poem, The Walls of Words. Never stop learning. Education will change the world.
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5-15-22 Immigration
Other than indigenous people, everyone in the US has immigrant blood. Yet immigration policy has been a heated political issue for decades. Hosts rose and Ruhani investigate the various aspects of immigration. Rose discusses how immigrants have limited access to healthy produce and how immigration has influenced the production of healthy foods. Ruhani shares the history of immigration in the United States. Immigrants come to the United States in the hope of finding a better life for themselves and their families, however, upon arrival, they lack essential services, healthcare, and resources. In California, immigrants make up more than 80 percent of the state's agricultural workforce. Other states like Washington State (72.6%), Florida (65.4%), and Oregon (60.7%), also have higher than average shares of immigrants in their agricultural workforce. The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 abolished an earlier quota system based on national origin and established a new immigration policy based on reuniting immigrant families and attracting skilled labor to the United States. In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which took over many immigration service and enforcement functions formerly performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Immigrants contribute to life in America and we need to embrace, support, and appreciate the positive impact immigrants bring to our country.
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5-8-22 Enriching Urban Communities through Composting
Host Rose Sarner is back with her segment bite share where she discusses urban food policy, the importance of food access, and nutrition in general. Enriching local communities is critical. Strengthening social connectedness develops one's sense of belonging in their community, positively impacting health and well-being. Enriching Communities establishes Social Innovation by creating moments of connection outside of individuals daily lives and the busyness of society. Rose encourages composting to divert waste from landfills which will minimize the release of methane gases while improving soil. She provides in depth details on how to create a compost pile or use a community compost bin. Food scraps make the soil richer with increased nutrients. Nitrogen, carbon, air, and water are components of composting. Green plant material contains nitrogen. Brown materials (carbon) include leaves and paper. The best location for a compost bin is in the shade. If you are interested in learning to compost and save our planet, Rose has the inside scoop you’ll want to know.
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5-1-22 Public Health
What is public health? Public health is the science of and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized effort and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals. Public health protects and improves neighborhoods and communities by preventing epidemics and spreading illnesses and diseases. Public health encourages healthy lifestyles for children and families, protecting against dangers in homes, work, communities, and the environment. Host Rose Sarner talks about our rights to health care, food security, and shares simple recipes with fresh produce obtainable at Farmers Markets. Reporters Kirpa Gill and Hannah Sahuto add to the conversation with an in depth look at health for animals and how the pandemic has affected citizens around the world. We have a right to be healthy. Advocate for your health and wellness.
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4-17-22 Earth Day
The Earth. Our habitat. A place we cherish.
The world honors Mother Earth on Friday, April 22, 2022 and we are celebrating by participating in the Earth Gratitude e-Festival. Be the Star You Are!® Founder/Executive Director, Cynthia Brian, and two Be the Star You Are!® volunteers and Express Yourself! Teen Radio reporters, Ruhani and Sharanya have featured videos and poetry. The Earth Gratitude Project showcases sustainability tips from the most respected experts and visionaries on the planet. Ruhani hosts this program focused on supporting our planet and reads her poetry submission to the festival called Shall Grandma Tell You. She interviews co-founder of the Earth Gratitude Project, Natalie Pace, who discusses her worldwide ventures to meet people around the planet who are living differently to save our Earth. Her newest book, The Power of 8 Billion: It’s Up to Us, chronicles ways that we can all do our part. Natalie challenges everyone to reduce their carton footprint by 30% this year. Sharanya joins the conversation sharing her vision for honoring the Earth. She also reads her poem, A Token of Gratitude, that is featured in the Earth Gratitude e-Festival as well as a selection of her favorite poems focusing on nature. Ruhani and Sharanya converse about how teens can be proactive to nurture and restore. Celebrate with all of us on April 22-23, 2022 at the Earth Gratitude e-Festival at www.EarthGratitude.org. Register now for free gifts. Be grateful for our beautiful Mother Earth. Protect her for future generations.
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Bio: Natalie Pace
Natalie Pace is the co-creator of the Earth Gratitude project and the author of the Amazon bestsellers Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is, The ABCs of Money and The Gratitude Game. Her new book, The Power of 8 Billion: It’s Up to Us will be free on the festival day at www.earthgratitude.org . https://www.nataliepace.com
Bio: Ruhani Chhabra
Ruhani Chhabra is a junior from Northern California. She enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music. She has loved writing for as long as she can remember. She published her first novel, The Karris Family, when she was only ten years old. She has won many prestigious awards for her work, including The New York Times Personal Narrative Contest (she was one of 8 winners out of 11,000 global submissions), numerous Gold Keys from the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Foundation, and has read her winning essay to a delegation of over 1,400 people. She plans to major in journalism, which is why Be the Star You Are!® charity is a perfect opportunity for her to expand her public speaking and writing skills. Through being a reporter and host on Express Yourself! Teen Radio, she has honed her communication talents, a skill she uses when teaching. Her focus is on teen leadership and her radio segment is titled, Teenship. Ruhani is currently teaching an online writing workshop for ages 9-14 through Be the Star You Are!® charity. https://www.bethestaryouare.org/writing-with-the-stars-virtual-workshop. Her video for Earth Gratitude is Shall Grandma Tell You.
Bio: Sharanya Roy
Sharanya Roy is a 7th grader in Gale Ranch Middle School. Besides academics, Sharanya loves swimming. She spends her leisure time by playing piano, volunteering and making amusing jokes with her friends. In 2021, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Apart from planning her goofy schemes, Sharanya also enjoys writing and to her, each sentence has a life of its own. She loves the sound of the keyboard clacking, as well as the scrick of a pencil. For her, writing can be found in every nook and cranny of the world. In her Express Yourself™ teen radio segment, “The Scribble” Sharanya strives to change how teens look at writing, as writing isn’t just essays, but a vast ocean of new techniques and ideas. She wants to unwrap more methods of writing with other teens, and help writing to be an enjoyable experience for all. Her Earth Gratitude Video is Token of Gratitude. http://www.ExpressYourselfTeenRadio.com
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136919/earth-day
The world honors Mother Earth on Friday, April 22, 2022 and we are celebrating by participating in the Earth Gratitude e-Festival. Be the Star You Are!® Founder/Executive Director, Cynthia Brian, and two Be the Star You Are!® volunteers and Express Yourself! Teen Radio reporters, Ruhani and Sharanya have featured videos and poetry. The Earth Gratitude Project showcases sustainability tips from the most respected experts and visionaries on the planet. Ruhani hosts this program focused on supporting our planet and reads her poetry submission to the festival called Shall Grandma Tell You. She interviews co-founder of the Earth Gratitude Project, Natalie Pace, who discusses her worldwide ventures to meet people around the planet who are living differently to save our Earth. Her newest book, The Power of 8 Billion: It’s Up to Us, chronicles ways that we can all do our part. Natalie challenges everyone to reduce their carton footprint by 30% this year. Sharanya joins the conversation sharing her vision for honoring the Earth. She also reads her poem, A Token of Gratitude, that is featured in the Earth Gratitude e-Festival as well as a selection of her favorite poems focusing on nature. Ruhani and Sharanya converse about how teens can be proactive to nurture and restore. Celebrate with all of us on April 22-23, 2022 at the Earth Gratitude e-Festival at www.EarthGratitude.org. Register now for free gifts. Be grateful for our beautiful Mother Earth. Protect her for future generations.
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Bio: Natalie Pace
Natalie Pace is the co-creator of the Earth Gratitude project and the author of the Amazon bestsellers Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is, The ABCs of Money and The Gratitude Game. Her new book, The Power of 8 Billion: It’s Up to Us will be free on the festival day at www.earthgratitude.org . https://www.nataliepace.com
Bio: Ruhani Chhabra
Ruhani Chhabra is a junior from Northern California. She enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music. She has loved writing for as long as she can remember. She published her first novel, The Karris Family, when she was only ten years old. She has won many prestigious awards for her work, including The New York Times Personal Narrative Contest (she was one of 8 winners out of 11,000 global submissions), numerous Gold Keys from the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Foundation, and has read her winning essay to a delegation of over 1,400 people. She plans to major in journalism, which is why Be the Star You Are!® charity is a perfect opportunity for her to expand her public speaking and writing skills. Through being a reporter and host on Express Yourself! Teen Radio, she has honed her communication talents, a skill she uses when teaching. Her focus is on teen leadership and her radio segment is titled, Teenship. Ruhani is currently teaching an online writing workshop for ages 9-14 through Be the Star You Are!® charity. https://www.bethestaryouare.org/writing-with-the-stars-virtual-workshop. Her video for Earth Gratitude is Shall Grandma Tell You.
Bio: Sharanya Roy
Sharanya Roy is a 7th grader in Gale Ranch Middle School. Besides academics, Sharanya loves swimming. She spends her leisure time by playing piano, volunteering and making amusing jokes with her friends. In 2021, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Apart from planning her goofy schemes, Sharanya also enjoys writing and to her, each sentence has a life of its own. She loves the sound of the keyboard clacking, as well as the scrick of a pencil. For her, writing can be found in every nook and cranny of the world. In her Express Yourself™ teen radio segment, “The Scribble” Sharanya strives to change how teens look at writing, as writing isn’t just essays, but a vast ocean of new techniques and ideas. She wants to unwrap more methods of writing with other teens, and help writing to be an enjoyable experience for all. Her Earth Gratitude Video is Token of Gratitude. http://www.ExpressYourselfTeenRadio.com
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136919/earth-day
4-10-22 Teen Mobility and Driving
Are teenagers driving? What is their perspective about getting their driver’s license. Ruhani hosts this show about mobility for young people. In the first segment, Kevin Choo brings us a fascinating segment of A.I. and IS discussing how A.I. is a part of why Gen Z won’t get driver’s licenses and how they plan to get around instead. The current, most prominent generation, also called Gen Z, was born when the Internet and technology like iPhones and A.I. were very widespread. Many teens are quite unconfident and unable to trust themselves to get it right. Being put into a position of power and control, like the driver of a car, and being given the duty of making sure nothing goes wrong is the most terrifying thing for them. Enter self-driving cars and their six levels! A.I. is an amazing supplementary tool for many means of transport. In segment two, Ruhani provides startling statistics about young drivers such as
1. Teenagers are responsible for 500,000 car crashes in the US annually.
(KBB)
2. In 2019, 52% of fatal motor vehicle crashes that included teens occurred on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.(CDC)
3. More than 40% of fatal crashes involving teens occurred between 9 pm and 6 am in 2019. (CDC)
4. For 16-19-year-olds, the fatal crash risk per mile driven is three times higher than drivers aged 20+. (CDC)
5. In 2019, almost a quarter of drivers 15–20 who lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents had been drinking. (CDC)
When it comes to teens and their phone addiction, teen driver accidents surveys find that over 55% of them can’t seem to shake it while driving and admit to talking on the phone while being behind the wheel. The minimum amount of attention a driver needs to text is five seconds, which is the same as driving past a whole football field with your eyes off the road.
In the final segment, Ruhani, reads her original poetry. One is about driving past old sights and feeling nostalgia. A second poem was written on her recent 17th birthday, reflecting her dramatic side. The third poem is called The Fallen Tree about existence. She also wrote a special poem for her best friend to express gratitude for their friendship. Her final perfect poem is titled Yellow. Tune in to Express Yourself!™ to listen to this beautiful and informative program!
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1. Teenagers are responsible for 500,000 car crashes in the US annually.
(KBB)
2. In 2019, 52% of fatal motor vehicle crashes that included teens occurred on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.(CDC)
3. More than 40% of fatal crashes involving teens occurred between 9 pm and 6 am in 2019. (CDC)
4. For 16-19-year-olds, the fatal crash risk per mile driven is three times higher than drivers aged 20+. (CDC)
5. In 2019, almost a quarter of drivers 15–20 who lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents had been drinking. (CDC)
When it comes to teens and their phone addiction, teen driver accidents surveys find that over 55% of them can’t seem to shake it while driving and admit to talking on the phone while being behind the wheel. The minimum amount of attention a driver needs to text is five seconds, which is the same as driving past a whole football field with your eyes off the road.
In the final segment, Ruhani, reads her original poetry. One is about driving past old sights and feeling nostalgia. A second poem was written on her recent 17th birthday, reflecting her dramatic side. The third poem is called The Fallen Tree about existence. She also wrote a special poem for her best friend to express gratitude for their friendship. Her final perfect poem is titled Yellow. Tune in to Express Yourself!™ to listen to this beautiful and informative program!
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4-3-22 Avoiding Food Waste, Feeding the Planet with Love, Peace, and Vegetables
“If we change the criteria for purchasing all foods in public schools, and buy directly from the farmers and ranchers that are caring for the land regeneratively, we will address climate change and teach the next generation the values of nourishment, stewardship, and community.”- Alice Waters
Rose and Ruhani host a program about limiting your food waste while learning how to use nutritious foods in new ways. Maggie reiterates the statistic according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the average American generated about 219 pounds (99 kg) of food waste and gives us her simple strategies to eliminate waste from a teen’s perspective. The hosts interview Marcela Tobal Benson who has published one of the most beautiful books we’ve ever seen. Love, Peace and Vegetables is the result of Marcela’s journey to realization, beginning as a child in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With a mashup of Syrian and Israeli Jewish parentage, and the South American cosmopolitan upbringing of Buenos Aires, she was the embodiment of cross-cultural influences, embracing ritual, family, and culture of all. The book is filled with arresting art, poetry, spiritual inspiration, pristine eating food prep instruction, gorgeous photography of luscious dishes, and hundreds of yummy recipes that will entice the pallet. It is a guidebook for self-love and a manual for adding more love and peace into the world. Marcela unselfishly shares her secrets to optimum health and happiness through fresh, organic meals. In the final segment, Rose discusses how she learned about growing her own food and eating healthily through the Alice Waters Edible Schoolyard program offered at her school. Maintaining a school garden results in nutrition lessons that become a consistent, built-in part of students’ educational experience. When children spend days, weeks, and months growing their own food and maintaining a proper garden, they eat more healthily and feel empowered. Find peace and love with vegetables and healthy food. Treat your body with wellness. Bring your heart and soul into the kitchen.
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Bios: Marcela Tobal Benson, M.A.
Marcela Tobal Benson, M.A. is a Spiritual Nutrition Counselor based in Miami Beach, Florida.
As one of the world’s leading teachers in the conscious eating movement, Marcela has been instrumental in carrying the knowledge to an international audience, inspiring nutrition revolutions across the globe. Marcela studied under Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D (H), D.D at Cousens School of Holistic Wellness, where she graduated with mastery in Spiritual Nutrition, specializing in spiritual fasting and healing diabetes naturally.
Marcela holds an M.A. in Vegan and Live Food Nutrition from the University of Integrated Science California. She has a background in Ayurvedic science, Amazonian herbalism, crystal, zero-point energy healing, Chinese tonic herbalism, bio-resonance, biofeedback, and frequencies for harmonization and holistic wellness. Marcela holds a certificate of Ordination from the Essene Order of Light of the School of Melchizadek. She is certified as a Quantum Reflex Analysis Practitioner and completed a “Heal the Healers” intensive with Premier Research Labs. Professor David Wagner, the creator, and founder of Tachyon Technologies, personally mentored Marcela as a therapist. In addition, she is qualified as a trainer and teaches workshops in pain management, emotional release, and pain body release to aspiring practitioners.
Marcela was the Coordinator and Principal Teacher of Tree of Life Miami and South America and is the only graduate teacher in the region. Her healing recipes have appeared in a number of bestselling health and wellness books, both in Spanish and English — including the second edition of There Is A Cure For Diabetes by Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D(H)., D.D., and Nutricion Inteligente by Sacha Barrios, which sold 26,000 copies in six months.
Marcela is the author of Love, Peace & Vegetables: Recipes for Conscious Living. This Magnus opus holds more than 18 years of research in the field of body, mind, spirit and vegan nutrition. She brings this knowledge together as an exquisitely designed book that includes lifestyle advice, inspiration, affirmations, tips, menus, over 150 Live-Food, Vegan recipes, original art, and color pictures. Marcela teaches us how to structure water and our kitchen for holistic health and the power behind these upgrades. The book is an inspiration that will guide the reader to create delicious, healthy, and balanced meals that can heal us and change our lives for the better. Her book is a celebration of compassion, love, and peace.
Marcela is a passionate poet, mystic, and alchemist in the kitchen. She is the mother of two amazing grownups and a spiritual mother to many of her students. With more than 22 years in professional practice, students praise her passion, devotion, and encyclopedic knowledge, as well as her willingness to teach from her own life experiences. https://marcela.love/book/
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136681/no-food-waste-feeding-the-planet-with-love-peaceand-vegetables
Rose and Ruhani host a program about limiting your food waste while learning how to use nutritious foods in new ways. Maggie reiterates the statistic according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the average American generated about 219 pounds (99 kg) of food waste and gives us her simple strategies to eliminate waste from a teen’s perspective. The hosts interview Marcela Tobal Benson who has published one of the most beautiful books we’ve ever seen. Love, Peace and Vegetables is the result of Marcela’s journey to realization, beginning as a child in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With a mashup of Syrian and Israeli Jewish parentage, and the South American cosmopolitan upbringing of Buenos Aires, she was the embodiment of cross-cultural influences, embracing ritual, family, and culture of all. The book is filled with arresting art, poetry, spiritual inspiration, pristine eating food prep instruction, gorgeous photography of luscious dishes, and hundreds of yummy recipes that will entice the pallet. It is a guidebook for self-love and a manual for adding more love and peace into the world. Marcela unselfishly shares her secrets to optimum health and happiness through fresh, organic meals. In the final segment, Rose discusses how she learned about growing her own food and eating healthily through the Alice Waters Edible Schoolyard program offered at her school. Maintaining a school garden results in nutrition lessons that become a consistent, built-in part of students’ educational experience. When children spend days, weeks, and months growing their own food and maintaining a proper garden, they eat more healthily and feel empowered. Find peace and love with vegetables and healthy food. Treat your body with wellness. Bring your heart and soul into the kitchen.
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Bios: Marcela Tobal Benson, M.A.
Marcela Tobal Benson, M.A. is a Spiritual Nutrition Counselor based in Miami Beach, Florida.
As one of the world’s leading teachers in the conscious eating movement, Marcela has been instrumental in carrying the knowledge to an international audience, inspiring nutrition revolutions across the globe. Marcela studied under Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D (H), D.D at Cousens School of Holistic Wellness, where she graduated with mastery in Spiritual Nutrition, specializing in spiritual fasting and healing diabetes naturally.
Marcela holds an M.A. in Vegan and Live Food Nutrition from the University of Integrated Science California. She has a background in Ayurvedic science, Amazonian herbalism, crystal, zero-point energy healing, Chinese tonic herbalism, bio-resonance, biofeedback, and frequencies for harmonization and holistic wellness. Marcela holds a certificate of Ordination from the Essene Order of Light of the School of Melchizadek. She is certified as a Quantum Reflex Analysis Practitioner and completed a “Heal the Healers” intensive with Premier Research Labs. Professor David Wagner, the creator, and founder of Tachyon Technologies, personally mentored Marcela as a therapist. In addition, she is qualified as a trainer and teaches workshops in pain management, emotional release, and pain body release to aspiring practitioners.
Marcela was the Coordinator and Principal Teacher of Tree of Life Miami and South America and is the only graduate teacher in the region. Her healing recipes have appeared in a number of bestselling health and wellness books, both in Spanish and English — including the second edition of There Is A Cure For Diabetes by Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D(H)., D.D., and Nutricion Inteligente by Sacha Barrios, which sold 26,000 copies in six months.
Marcela is the author of Love, Peace & Vegetables: Recipes for Conscious Living. This Magnus opus holds more than 18 years of research in the field of body, mind, spirit and vegan nutrition. She brings this knowledge together as an exquisitely designed book that includes lifestyle advice, inspiration, affirmations, tips, menus, over 150 Live-Food, Vegan recipes, original art, and color pictures. Marcela teaches us how to structure water and our kitchen for holistic health and the power behind these upgrades. The book is an inspiration that will guide the reader to create delicious, healthy, and balanced meals that can heal us and change our lives for the better. Her book is a celebration of compassion, love, and peace.
Marcela is a passionate poet, mystic, and alchemist in the kitchen. She is the mother of two amazing grownups and a spiritual mother to many of her students. With more than 22 years in professional practice, students praise her passion, devotion, and encyclopedic knowledge, as well as her willingness to teach from her own life experiences. https://marcela.love/book/
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136681/no-food-waste-feeding-the-planet-with-love-peaceand-vegetables
3-27-22 Internet Culture and Child Sex Trafficking
“Child slavery is a crime against humanity. Humanity itself is at stake here.” —Kailash Satyarthi
The internet is a powerful tool and an integral part of modern society. Living in a fast-paced digital world, individuals can contact others worldwide at the simple click of a button. Applications like social media and Google have created many benefits, such as staying up to date with important events and global news, increased interaction with other individuals, and increased accessibility to educational material. As of 2019, 59.5% of the worldwide population used some form of internet. That is 4.66 billion people, all interconnected through one single platform!
However, with this increased communication and exposure to potential strangers and outsiders, internet safety is a top priority that should be taken seriously when searching and using the Internet and technology. The internet can be a dangerous place, prone to predators ready to pounce on innocent children and teens. Ruhani and Hannah highlight the isolation and loneliness that the pandemic has caused in young people and the exploitation that has resulted.
• 10 is the average age of child being groomed online
• 8 days is a how quickly a predator can groom and
recruit a child into sending nudes or leaving home to
meet a stranger
• 98 is the percent increase in child online exploitation between 2020 and 2021
• 21.7 million reports of child sexual exploitation made to the CyberTipline in 2020 included 65.4 million images, videos, and other files.
They each provide a powerful segment of advice from teens for teens to keep them safe and also converse with one another about personal experiences. Staying safe online is critical when surfing the Internet. Some methods are:
• Keeping all information secure and private
• Setting strong passwords and safeguards for all social medias and applications used
• Double check and verify information and links sent to you, as it could possible be a scam
• Be extremely careful when talking to strangers online
• Using secure wifis and VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to avoid getting hacked or having your IP address leaked
They advise to never give out home or school addresses or send sexually explicit photos via the internet, even to a boyfriend or girlfriend as those could be used in a nefarious way. “Grooming” refers to when someone builds a relationship, trust and emotional connection with someone so they can manipulate, exploit and/or abuse them. They discuss catfishing, when someone claims to look like a specific person, but they may be using someone else’s profile.
Now more than ever children are at risk for online child exploitation and it canhappen at home. Any child can be targeted and is susceptible.
How to Get out/How to Get Help
If you or someone you know is being trafficked, these organizations can help:
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
Shared Hope International: 866-457-5433
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 800-843-5678
Rescue America: 713-322-8000
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3-20-22 Be a Volunteer
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
Do you volunteer to help others? If not, why not? The paradigm of life is the more you help others, the more you help yourself. Hosts Rose and Ruhani share their experiences with being a volunteer. Rose talks about being a counselor at Camp Harmony where she was able to build relationships and have an impact on dozens of homeless and less fortunate children using her leadership skills. Ruhani believes that working with children is specifically fulfilling. Ruhani is currently volunteering teaching a Writing with the Stars FREE online writing workshop. (https://www.bethestaryouare.org/writing-with-the-stars-virtual-workshop) She also tutored for a program that taught children in India English. They discuss the importance of volunteering for nonprofits where you believe in the mission. Ruhani and Rose provide information on various opportunities and suggest people do a Google search to align passions with volunteer work including conservation, farm work, climate change, art, or working with the elderly. Kevin Choo, the newest reporter for Be The Star You Are!® launches his segment, “A.I. and Us,” to discuss the ramifications A.I. has and will have on different parts of our life. Art`ificial Intelligence is a complex field and Kevin knows his stuff. Stay tuned for more.
If you are looking to volunteer with Be the Star You, please visit our websites at https://www.BetheStarYouAre.org, http://www.BTSYA.org, and www.StarStyleRadio.com
We have numerous virtual opportunities that will help you grow as a leader.
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Bio: Kevin Choo
Kevin Choo is a sophomore at Amador Valley High School. His favorite subjects are Math, Computer Science, and Biology. In addition, he enjoys playing badminton and reading books. He speaks Korean, English, and French. He was taught the first two from birth since he is of Korean descent but was born in the U.S.A., while the last is from an elective class he is taking. He has lived in Pleasanton, California his entire life but has traveled to several places for summer vacations, with his personal favorite being Switzerland. He is relatively introverted and turtle-like, so unless he is contacted or prodded first, he tends to be holed up in the shell he calls his room. His favorite type of day is when it’s raining, and he is free for the entire day. That way, he can stay cozy in his room, reading a good book or watching Youtube while listening to the pattering of the rain. He is also fairly absent-minded or air-headed most of the time, but very efficient when he puts his mind to something.| His segment on Express Yourself is A.I. and Us, about the ramifications of artificial intelligence.
• Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136439/be-a-volunteer
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Do you volunteer to help others? If not, why not? The paradigm of life is the more you help others, the more you help yourself. Hosts Rose and Ruhani share their experiences with being a volunteer. Rose talks about being a counselor at Camp Harmony where she was able to build relationships and have an impact on dozens of homeless and less fortunate children using her leadership skills. Ruhani believes that working with children is specifically fulfilling. Ruhani is currently volunteering teaching a Writing with the Stars FREE online writing workshop. (https://www.bethestaryouare.org/writing-with-the-stars-virtual-workshop) She also tutored for a program that taught children in India English. They discuss the importance of volunteering for nonprofits where you believe in the mission. Ruhani and Rose provide information on various opportunities and suggest people do a Google search to align passions with volunteer work including conservation, farm work, climate change, art, or working with the elderly. Kevin Choo, the newest reporter for Be The Star You Are!® launches his segment, “A.I. and Us,” to discuss the ramifications A.I. has and will have on different parts of our life. Art`ificial Intelligence is a complex field and Kevin knows his stuff. Stay tuned for more.
If you are looking to volunteer with Be the Star You, please visit our websites at https://www.BetheStarYouAre.org, http://www.BTSYA.org, and www.StarStyleRadio.com
We have numerous virtual opportunities that will help you grow as a leader.
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Bio: Kevin Choo
Kevin Choo is a sophomore at Amador Valley High School. His favorite subjects are Math, Computer Science, and Biology. In addition, he enjoys playing badminton and reading books. He speaks Korean, English, and French. He was taught the first two from birth since he is of Korean descent but was born in the U.S.A., while the last is from an elective class he is taking. He has lived in Pleasanton, California his entire life but has traveled to several places for summer vacations, with his personal favorite being Switzerland. He is relatively introverted and turtle-like, so unless he is contacted or prodded first, he tends to be holed up in the shell he calls his room. His favorite type of day is when it’s raining, and he is free for the entire day. That way, he can stay cozy in his room, reading a good book or watching Youtube while listening to the pattering of the rain. He is also fairly absent-minded or air-headed most of the time, but very efficient when he puts his mind to something.| His segment on Express Yourself is A.I. and Us, about the ramifications of artificial intelligence.
• Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136439/be-a-volunteer
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3-13-22 College Admissions with Dr. Don Martin
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela.
As spring begins, colleges send letters of rejection or acceptance to teenagers across the world. Hosts Sidney and Ruhani discuss the process in-depth on today’s show. They are joined by Dr. Don Martin, a successful college admissions coach with 28 years of experience. As he was a dean at many well-known schools across the nation and is currently a renowned counselor, Dr. Martin provides valuable information for any upcoming undergrad or grad school applicant. The three of them touch on relevant topics, such as the search for a college that is able to benefit you completely and the recent cut of UC Berkeley’s admitted class size — you don’t want to miss out! Sidney and Ruhani also talk to Diya during her segment Silver Lining. Diya, a senior in high school who has recently finished her college applications, provides first-hand advice on the process. It’s important to work on your end goal during each school year, but don’t stress too much, you got this! Sidney and Ruhani conclude the show by giving their own takes on the application and admissions process. Remember, education is key, and it’s extremely interesting (and useful) to see what these individuals have to say about college!
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Bio: Dr. Don Martin
Dr. Don Martin has had a very unlikely path to success, both personally and professionally, including many amazing experience of incredible timing: *Spent 28 years in graduate enrollment and student services; evaluated over 125,000 applications during that time. *Was Dean of Admissions/Financial Aid and Dean of Students at Columbia University (Teachers College), The University of Chicago (Booth School of Business), Northwestern University (Medill School of Journalism), and Wheaton College (IL). *Has earned master’s degree (1983) and Ph.D. (1995) *Wrote and published Road Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students in 2008 (2nd edition in 2018) *Wrote and published an International Student supplement for Road Map in 2009. *Former columnist, US News & World Report Magazine. *Coaches undergraduate and graduate school applicants. *Has made undergraduate/graduate school presentations on college/university campuses in North America, Europe and Asia. www.GradSchoolRoadMap.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136358/college-admissions-with-dr-don-martin
As spring begins, colleges send letters of rejection or acceptance to teenagers across the world. Hosts Sidney and Ruhani discuss the process in-depth on today’s show. They are joined by Dr. Don Martin, a successful college admissions coach with 28 years of experience. As he was a dean at many well-known schools across the nation and is currently a renowned counselor, Dr. Martin provides valuable information for any upcoming undergrad or grad school applicant. The three of them touch on relevant topics, such as the search for a college that is able to benefit you completely and the recent cut of UC Berkeley’s admitted class size — you don’t want to miss out! Sidney and Ruhani also talk to Diya during her segment Silver Lining. Diya, a senior in high school who has recently finished her college applications, provides first-hand advice on the process. It’s important to work on your end goal during each school year, but don’t stress too much, you got this! Sidney and Ruhani conclude the show by giving their own takes on the application and admissions process. Remember, education is key, and it’s extremely interesting (and useful) to see what these individuals have to say about college!
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Bio: Dr. Don Martin
Dr. Don Martin has had a very unlikely path to success, both personally and professionally, including many amazing experience of incredible timing: *Spent 28 years in graduate enrollment and student services; evaluated over 125,000 applications during that time. *Was Dean of Admissions/Financial Aid and Dean of Students at Columbia University (Teachers College), The University of Chicago (Booth School of Business), Northwestern University (Medill School of Journalism), and Wheaton College (IL). *Has earned master’s degree (1983) and Ph.D. (1995) *Wrote and published Road Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students in 2008 (2nd edition in 2018) *Wrote and published an International Student supplement for Road Map in 2009. *Former columnist, US News & World Report Magazine. *Coaches undergraduate and graduate school applicants. *Has made undergraduate/graduate school presentations on college/university campuses in North America, Europe and Asia. www.GradSchoolRoadMap.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136358/college-admissions-with-dr-don-martin
3-6-22 Social Entrepreneurship and Female Leadership
Would you like to be an entrepreneur or a leader? Host Diya Hituvalli brings her segment of Silver Lining talking about an social entrepreneurship initiative she developed called KeepMeSafe, a voice recognition technology to help the user in times of need. She discusses why and how she developed the KeepMeSafe app which is downloadable for FREE on the iOS App Store. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keepmesafe/id1510283747)
Diya interviews author, Betsy Cerulo, with her book SKAKE IT OFF LEADERSHIP, that will empower any leader with the skills, wisdom, and strength to successfully create or grow a business, while insuring balance and personal fulfillment. As an LGBTQ business leader, she learned how to shake-off the slights, disappointments, and roadblocks in building a successful business—not just the issues related to discrimination, but with all of the gumption, wisdom and courage it takes to create a thriving enterprise, with quality, happy, engaged staff and curation of clients that are an asset to the business. In the final segment, Diya reads a piece penned by Rose Sarner, discussing influential women leaders who have paved the way and are paving the way for myself and other women, including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Amelia Earhart. In the world it is really important that young girls see themselves in positions of power and succeeding in life so they gave feel empowered to do so themselves!
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Bio: Betsy Cerulo
In 1990, Betsy Cerulo founded AdNet/AccountNet, Inc., a Baltimore based company with a powerful mission of being “Advocates for Workplace Excellence & Equality”. AdNet is a Professional Staffing & Executive Search firm focused on providing exemplary Human Capital Management services to government and corporate clients throughout the United States. AdNet places subject matter experts with Accounting/Finance, Human Resources and Legal expertise. Since 2011, AdNet excels at identifying and managing teams of individuals who provide Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Services, as well as Reasonable Accommodation assistants who handle administrative tasks for government and corporate employees who are blind or deaf. The company is 8a, LGBTE and WBE certified.
Betsy is the Co-Founder and Past President of the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce, which successfully launched in 2017 and was awarded Rising Star Chamber in 2018 by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, Betsy and eight community leaders founded the Maryland LGBT Foundation, which is a 501c3/non-profit entity, working in partnership with the Maryland LGBT Chamber. Betsy serves as the Board President. The Foundation generates resources and works to activate, educate and mobilize the LGBTQ+ community to access opportunity and wealth generation.
She also serves on the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce certification committee, which verifies that eligible businesses are majority owned by LGBT individuals. This certified LGBT Business Enterprise designation allows businesses to better compete for corporate contracts. Betsy is a member of the Women’s President’s Organization, which is a global peer advisory group for female CEO’s.
Betsy is a passionate activist pushing for equity and equal rights for women and all diverse groups.
Betsy is the author of Shake It Off Leadership-Achieving Success Through the Eyes of our Labels and a children’s book, Miss Crabapple and Her Magical Violin, which tells a story of how the quietest child in a group can light up dreams when we ask questions. She is also a contributing author of two compilations Women Living Consciously and Keys to Conscious Business Growth.
Website:
• www.betsycerulo.com
• www.adnetp3.com
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Social Media:
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Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136208/social-entrepreneurship-and-female-leadership
Diya interviews author, Betsy Cerulo, with her book SKAKE IT OFF LEADERSHIP, that will empower any leader with the skills, wisdom, and strength to successfully create or grow a business, while insuring balance and personal fulfillment. As an LGBTQ business leader, she learned how to shake-off the slights, disappointments, and roadblocks in building a successful business—not just the issues related to discrimination, but with all of the gumption, wisdom and courage it takes to create a thriving enterprise, with quality, happy, engaged staff and curation of clients that are an asset to the business. In the final segment, Diya reads a piece penned by Rose Sarner, discussing influential women leaders who have paved the way and are paving the way for myself and other women, including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Amelia Earhart. In the world it is really important that young girls see themselves in positions of power and succeeding in life so they gave feel empowered to do so themselves!
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Bio: Betsy Cerulo
In 1990, Betsy Cerulo founded AdNet/AccountNet, Inc., a Baltimore based company with a powerful mission of being “Advocates for Workplace Excellence & Equality”. AdNet is a Professional Staffing & Executive Search firm focused on providing exemplary Human Capital Management services to government and corporate clients throughout the United States. AdNet places subject matter experts with Accounting/Finance, Human Resources and Legal expertise. Since 2011, AdNet excels at identifying and managing teams of individuals who provide Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Services, as well as Reasonable Accommodation assistants who handle administrative tasks for government and corporate employees who are blind or deaf. The company is 8a, LGBTE and WBE certified.
Betsy is the Co-Founder and Past President of the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce, which successfully launched in 2017 and was awarded Rising Star Chamber in 2018 by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, Betsy and eight community leaders founded the Maryland LGBT Foundation, which is a 501c3/non-profit entity, working in partnership with the Maryland LGBT Chamber. Betsy serves as the Board President. The Foundation generates resources and works to activate, educate and mobilize the LGBTQ+ community to access opportunity and wealth generation.
She also serves on the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce certification committee, which verifies that eligible businesses are majority owned by LGBT individuals. This certified LGBT Business Enterprise designation allows businesses to better compete for corporate contracts. Betsy is a member of the Women’s President’s Organization, which is a global peer advisory group for female CEO’s.
Betsy is a passionate activist pushing for equity and equal rights for women and all diverse groups.
Betsy is the author of Shake It Off Leadership-Achieving Success Through the Eyes of our Labels and a children’s book, Miss Crabapple and Her Magical Violin, which tells a story of how the quietest child in a group can light up dreams when we ask questions. She is also a contributing author of two compilations Women Living Consciously and Keys to Conscious Business Growth.
Website:
• www.betsycerulo.com
• www.adnetp3.com
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Social Media:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcerulo
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsycerulo/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betsy_cerulo/
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136208/social-entrepreneurship-and-female-leadership
2-27-22 Talking About Nonprofits!
Nonprofit organizations operate with the primary objective of benefiting society. Nonprofit organizations play a growing role in the social and economic well-being of the United States. They provide services, goods, and resources to meet community needs. Host Nihal Gill provides an overview of the important work that nonprofit organizations provide to the public. As a teen, Nihal started a non-profit to provide teens around the world the tools to learn STEM skills and further spark their interest in STEM fields. He then interviews Cynthia Brian, founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity to discover why she began the charity and discuss the challenges and triumphs. Nihal expressed his gratitude to Be the Star You Are!® for helping him to find his voice, confidence, and talents while sharing his opinions as a reporter and host of Express Yourself!™. The newest reporter of Pet Prescriptions, Kirpa Gill, is the younger sister of Nihal and makes her debut to talk about nonprofits that provide for and support animals. Their conversation revolves around help, volunteering, and making a difference. Get involved with a nonprofit that feeds your soul. Volunteer and donate. Nonprofits deserve our time, energy, and money.
“To be a leader, you must be a reader. Read, lead, succeed. Communicate, collaborate, innovate!” Cynthia Brian, Founder, Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3
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Bio: Kirpa Gill
Kirpa Gill, a sixth grader at Julien Elementary School in the GATE program, loves to spend her free time with her German Shepherd, Simba. Kirpa is very compassionate about animals and her future career goal is to become a veterinarian, and provide free services to rescue animals. Her love for music is expressed through the piano, which she has been playing for the last 3 years. Kirpa has been a member of the Girl Scouts and was promoted to a Cadette last year. She has presented great leadership and academic skills and was rewarded Rotary Student of the Month for her school. She is also a two-time gold-medal winner for the county spelling bee. After observing her brother host for “Express Yourself Teen Radio” Kirpa is ecstatic about becoming a reporter on “Express “and being able to reach out and make a difference. Her segment is called Pet Prescription.
Bio: Cynthia Brian
Cynthia Brian, SAG/AFTRA, A.S.I.D., Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity, New York Times bestselling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, author of Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, Growing with The Goddess Gardener, The Business of Show Business, The Blessing of Love and Relationships, and Miracle Moments®, is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, personal growth consultant, actor, producer and host of radio and TV shows, columnist, designer, gardener, and lifestyle coach.
As an empowerment architect and life success coach, Ms. Brian is also dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams, recognize the possibilities, and utilize their potential by implementing their unique gifts. In 1999, Cynthia Brian founded and became Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity, a top-rated nonprofit with a mission to empower women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages. Proceeds from the sale of her books benefit this charity. (www.BetheStarYouAre.org)
Cynthia is the producer and host of the award-winning live weekly radio broadcast StarStyle® heard on the Voice America Network Empowerment Channel. She also created and produces the young adult program, Express Yourself!™ where teens talk and the world listens. (www.BetheStarYouAreRadio.com)
Having been born and raised on a farm, her work is influenced and informed by her intense admiration and love for the natural world. As she travels the world connecting with cultures, her values are deeply rooted in her belief that we are all one. Together we have the ability and the responsibility to bless this planet with our talents and gifts.
When she is not writing, producing, performing, hosting, speaking, traveling, or coaching, you’ll find her in the garden with her adopted menagerie of barnyard animals. (www.CynthiaBrian.com
• Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136098/talking-about-nonprofit-organizations
“To be a leader, you must be a reader. Read, lead, succeed. Communicate, collaborate, innovate!” Cynthia Brian, Founder, Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3
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Bio: Kirpa Gill
Kirpa Gill, a sixth grader at Julien Elementary School in the GATE program, loves to spend her free time with her German Shepherd, Simba. Kirpa is very compassionate about animals and her future career goal is to become a veterinarian, and provide free services to rescue animals. Her love for music is expressed through the piano, which she has been playing for the last 3 years. Kirpa has been a member of the Girl Scouts and was promoted to a Cadette last year. She has presented great leadership and academic skills and was rewarded Rotary Student of the Month for her school. She is also a two-time gold-medal winner for the county spelling bee. After observing her brother host for “Express Yourself Teen Radio” Kirpa is ecstatic about becoming a reporter on “Express “and being able to reach out and make a difference. Her segment is called Pet Prescription.
Bio: Cynthia Brian
Cynthia Brian, SAG/AFTRA, A.S.I.D., Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity, New York Times bestselling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, author of Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, Growing with The Goddess Gardener, The Business of Show Business, The Blessing of Love and Relationships, and Miracle Moments®, is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, personal growth consultant, actor, producer and host of radio and TV shows, columnist, designer, gardener, and lifestyle coach.
As an empowerment architect and life success coach, Ms. Brian is also dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams, recognize the possibilities, and utilize their potential by implementing their unique gifts. In 1999, Cynthia Brian founded and became Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity, a top-rated nonprofit with a mission to empower women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages. Proceeds from the sale of her books benefit this charity. (www.BetheStarYouAre.org)
Cynthia is the producer and host of the award-winning live weekly radio broadcast StarStyle® heard on the Voice America Network Empowerment Channel. She also created and produces the young adult program, Express Yourself!™ where teens talk and the world listens. (www.BetheStarYouAreRadio.com)
Having been born and raised on a farm, her work is influenced and informed by her intense admiration and love for the natural world. As she travels the world connecting with cultures, her values are deeply rooted in her belief that we are all one. Together we have the ability and the responsibility to bless this planet with our talents and gifts.
When she is not writing, producing, performing, hosting, speaking, traveling, or coaching, you’ll find her in the garden with her adopted menagerie of barnyard animals. (www.CynthiaBrian.com
• Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/136098/talking-about-nonprofit-organizations
2-20-22 Astrology and Numerology
Hosts Rose and Ruhani interview astrologer/numerologist Jesse Kalsi, author of All About Numbers. No doubt you’ve heard about numerology, the study of the influence of numbers on your life and destiny. But chances are you’ve never heard about ASTRONUMEROLOGY! That is because it’s the discovery of Jesse Kalsi, a world-renowned counselor sought out by Hollywood and Bollywood stars, Silicon Valley billionaires, real estate moguls, entertainment companies and people just like you. Rose talks about how zodiac signs not only offer fun facts about your personality traits and love matches, but zodiac signs also reveal information about your skin's needs. She emphasizes the power of natural whole foods and the large impact they have because food is medicine. The use of fresh foods to create healthy beauty regimes have thrived since ancient times. For example, Cleopatra took milk baths. Ruhani announces her upcoming FREE writing workshop for kids ages 9-14, Writing with the STARS. Information: https://www.bethestaryouare.org/writing-with-the-stars-virtual-workshop Email: thestarsworkshop@gmail.com to Register for FREE. Ruhani, provides an in-depth explanation about the 12 zodiac signs including the dates and the characteristics of people born under each sign. If you wonder astrological signs of celebrities, Ruhani offers a names and dates for each month. Learn more about astrology and numerology not only for fun but for your success.
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Bio: Jesse Kalsi
Jesse is a world-renowned AstroNumerologist. He specializes in residential and business numerology and provides valuable insight on the power of numbers and how they affect our lives. In his books, The Power of Home Numbers and All About Numbers, he combines his Eastern upbringing with his Western experience to bring awareness and understanding of this phenomenon. Over the past twenty years, Jesse has consulted thousands of people and affected their lives positively. His clients include prominent business people and extremely successful communication and entertainment companies. Jesse has appeared on many radio and television shows in the U.S. and his unique perspective on Numerology has amazed his audience.
A successful real estate broker by trade, Jesse is also a Certified Federal Aviation Administration Flight Instructor and holds a commercial pilot’s license. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in India and holds an LLM in International Legal Studies from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California.
Jesse graduated from the National Defense Academy of India and pursued advanced studies at the Indian Military Academy. He served as a Captain in the 1st Battalion, 3rd Gurkha Rifles, formerly called “The Queen’s Own.” Intending to devote his life to military affairs, Jesse left the army when he was informed of his true life purpose while posted at the Jammu-Kashmir frontier. He originally came to the U.S. to learn to fly, but eventually returned here to make his home in California.
• Jesse Kalsi lives in California with his family. www.jessekalsi.com
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Bio: Jesse Kalsi
Jesse is a world-renowned AstroNumerologist. He specializes in residential and business numerology and provides valuable insight on the power of numbers and how they affect our lives. In his books, The Power of Home Numbers and All About Numbers, he combines his Eastern upbringing with his Western experience to bring awareness and understanding of this phenomenon. Over the past twenty years, Jesse has consulted thousands of people and affected their lives positively. His clients include prominent business people and extremely successful communication and entertainment companies. Jesse has appeared on many radio and television shows in the U.S. and his unique perspective on Numerology has amazed his audience.
A successful real estate broker by trade, Jesse is also a Certified Federal Aviation Administration Flight Instructor and holds a commercial pilot’s license. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in India and holds an LLM in International Legal Studies from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California.
Jesse graduated from the National Defense Academy of India and pursued advanced studies at the Indian Military Academy. He served as a Captain in the 1st Battalion, 3rd Gurkha Rifles, formerly called “The Queen’s Own.” Intending to devote his life to military affairs, Jesse left the army when he was informed of his true life purpose while posted at the Jammu-Kashmir frontier. He originally came to the U.S. to learn to fly, but eventually returned here to make his home in California.
• Jesse Kalsi lives in California with his family. www.jessekalsi.com
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2-13-22
Valentine’s Day Love Fest
Happy Valentine’s Day! This is our Valentine’s Day Special. Our hosts Rose and Ruhani wrap this festive holiday with information on creative recipes and love movies and books. Rose gives great ideas on healthy eats to share with friends on Valentine’s Day. Ruhani follows up with fun films to watch with your yummy treats including For All the Boys I Loved Before, The Notebook, and maybe even Titanic. If you are looking for a good book, Ruhani provides a short list of page-turners like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Song of Achilles, or The Great Gatsby, In segment one, Diya gives us an historical reference for the creation of Valentine’s Day. Did you know that Cupid originated from the Greek god, Eros? Or that candy hearts started out as throat lozenges? To piggyback on the holiday history Diya presented, new reporter, Hannah Sahota takes us on a journey through a ride of traditions, executions, and (as expected) love! For those who are single, Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to take time for yourself and practice self-care or enjoy time with friends, and even known as Galentine’s. Have a great Valentine’s Day (single or not) and have fun! Share the love.
Bio: Hanna Sahota Hannah Sahota is a junior at Turlock High School who is active both in and out of the classroom. As the first ladder player on the THS Varsity Tennis Team, she takes that competitive nature to campus, being a leader within the Science Olympiad and Math Clubs representing Turlock in statewide competitions. In her free time, Hannah has enjoyed playing the piano for the last nine years.
She is extremely passionate about promoting gender equality and youth empowerment through education and literature. To accomplish this, Hannah has tutored a diverse group of students for the last five years through Sundar S.T.E.A.M Academy. Through her experiences tutoring, Hannah has begun “Hannah’s Project”, a charitable organization dedicated to providing young girls with a platform to pursue an interest in STEM subjects.
After listening to the broadcasts and shows on Express Yourself! Teen Radio, Hannah was fascinated with the informative and engaging content written and produced by teens like herself. Through her platform, she hopes to educate her peers with a diverse and relevant array of discussion topics. Her segment is called Empowerment and Equality.
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Bio: Hanna Sahota Hannah Sahota is a junior at Turlock High School who is active both in and out of the classroom. As the first ladder player on the THS Varsity Tennis Team, she takes that competitive nature to campus, being a leader within the Science Olympiad and Math Clubs representing Turlock in statewide competitions. In her free time, Hannah has enjoyed playing the piano for the last nine years.
She is extremely passionate about promoting gender equality and youth empowerment through education and literature. To accomplish this, Hannah has tutored a diverse group of students for the last five years through Sundar S.T.E.A.M Academy. Through her experiences tutoring, Hannah has begun “Hannah’s Project”, a charitable organization dedicated to providing young girls with a platform to pursue an interest in STEM subjects.
After listening to the broadcasts and shows on Express Yourself! Teen Radio, Hannah was fascinated with the informative and engaging content written and produced by teens like herself. Through her platform, she hopes to educate her peers with a diverse and relevant array of discussion topics. Her segment is called Empowerment and Equality.
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2-6-22 Technology and CRISPR
Technology and CRISPR
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein
Sidney and Rose take a deep dive into technology, the history and the future. In her segment, Breaking Boundaries, Sidney talks about how tech platforms are fueling political polarization. With the creation of technology and the rise of the digital age, a significant decline in investigative journalism has occurred as people turn to television and social media as their focus for news. While social media giants have gone out of their way to deny that their algorithms contribute to the promotion of disinformation and extremism, research says otherwise .Their teen guest, Varsha Shankar, presents an easy digestible description of CRISPR or clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, a gene editing mechanism that can be thought of as a copy and paste for genes. CRISPR deploys an enzyme called Cas9 to cut and edit our DNA strands. Because of its wide range of abilities, CRISPR has had a significant impact on disease treatment and other medical innovations. The discussion included the new research in CRISPR’s potential to treat malaria and cancer patients. In Biteshare, Rose informs us about the small print on social media platforms such as Instagram that relinquish rights. Telehealth and telemedicine are positive aspects of technology as is the ability to order food for delivery, especially for those who do not have transportation or as a result of the pandemic. The health app on the Apple watch is one of her preferred ways to keep informed about her daily exercise, sleep patterns, and general health. Both hosts stress the importance of being aware of the issues surrounding social media. While it does have its benefits, there are also significant drawbacks to social media, especially if you use it as a news source. Make sure to fact check the information you’re receiving and try to actively seek out and consider viewpoints that may differ from your own.
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BIO: Varsha Shankar
Varsha Shankar is a senior at Leland High School in San Jose, CA. She is very passionate about genetics research, particularly CRISPR technology. She has conducted research on CRISPR's applications to genetic diseases and key proteins in cancer pathways and 2 different Stanford University research labs, and has published articles and given talks to international audiences about various concepts in genetics. In addition to science, she is a part of her school's Speech and Debate team and enjoys Indian classical vocal music and dancing.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/135732/technology-and-crispr
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein
Sidney and Rose take a deep dive into technology, the history and the future. In her segment, Breaking Boundaries, Sidney talks about how tech platforms are fueling political polarization. With the creation of technology and the rise of the digital age, a significant decline in investigative journalism has occurred as people turn to television and social media as their focus for news. While social media giants have gone out of their way to deny that their algorithms contribute to the promotion of disinformation and extremism, research says otherwise .Their teen guest, Varsha Shankar, presents an easy digestible description of CRISPR or clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, a gene editing mechanism that can be thought of as a copy and paste for genes. CRISPR deploys an enzyme called Cas9 to cut and edit our DNA strands. Because of its wide range of abilities, CRISPR has had a significant impact on disease treatment and other medical innovations. The discussion included the new research in CRISPR’s potential to treat malaria and cancer patients. In Biteshare, Rose informs us about the small print on social media platforms such as Instagram that relinquish rights. Telehealth and telemedicine are positive aspects of technology as is the ability to order food for delivery, especially for those who do not have transportation or as a result of the pandemic. The health app on the Apple watch is one of her preferred ways to keep informed about her daily exercise, sleep patterns, and general health. Both hosts stress the importance of being aware of the issues surrounding social media. While it does have its benefits, there are also significant drawbacks to social media, especially if you use it as a news source. Make sure to fact check the information you’re receiving and try to actively seek out and consider viewpoints that may differ from your own.
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BIO: Varsha Shankar
Varsha Shankar is a senior at Leland High School in San Jose, CA. She is very passionate about genetics research, particularly CRISPR technology. She has conducted research on CRISPR's applications to genetic diseases and key proteins in cancer pathways and 2 different Stanford University research labs, and has published articles and given talks to international audiences about various concepts in genetics. In addition to science, she is a part of her school's Speech and Debate team and enjoys Indian classical vocal music and dancing.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/135732/technology-and-crispr
Power of Literature- Ruhani's NY Times Award & Author Melissa Larsen
The New York Times announced that host of Express Yourself!, Ruhani Chhabra, was one of eight teens out of 11,000 worldwide submissions to win for her essay, T.S.A. and Cinnamon Buns, in the their 3rd Annual Personal Narrative Essay Contest. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/20/learning/the-winners-of-our-3rd-annual-personal-narrative-essay-contest-for-students.html Congratulations to our New York Times winner! Ruhani talks about the competition, then interviews Melissa Larsen for her debut novel, Shutter. The premise of Shutter showcases a young woman who agrees to star in a filmmaker's latest project, but soon realizes the movie is not what she expected. The two discuss the importance of literature, the writing process, the road to publishing, the challenges of being a writer, and offer advice to budding writers. One major piece of solid advice for future authors: Write the book you want to read. Sharanya Roy joins with her segment The Scribble, where she describes literature as a time machine. She then explains how to dissect a piece of literature starting with the basic four segments of literature: character, plot, setting, and theme. These ladies are all accomplished writers and this episode on literature is revealing and rewarding. Write on! Your words have power.
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Melissa Larsen has an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She has interned and worked extensively in publishing. Shutter is her first novel. www.melissa-larsen.com
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Bio:
Melissa Larsen has an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She has interned and worked extensively in publishing. Shutter is her first novel. www.melissa-larsen.com
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Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/135593/ruhanis-ny-times-award-literature-and-author-melissa-larsen
1-23-22 Power of the Media
“The media is the most powerful entity on Earth. THey have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power.” — Malcolm X
3.8 billion people are absorbing information daily through the media. Whether the media is television, radio, social media, newspapers, magazines, or online sites, the power to disseminate truth or falsehoods is immense. Hosts Ruhani and Rose dissect the various segments of media and talk about how the media affects them. From the plots of movies and TV shows, to posts on Twitter, our hosts tackle the challenging questions surrounding the media into today’s complicated world. Can we trust the media? It depends on where you are looking.
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1-16-22
Plight of the Sherpas and Ruhani’s Earth Poetry
Everyone has read about the adventures and exploits of climbing the highest peak in the world above sea level, Mount Everest. Did you know that it takes approximately 40 days to summit Everest and that doesn’t count the time it takes to get to base camp? What most people don’t know is how the Sherpas, who do the most dangerous and heavy work are grossly underpaid and under appreciated. Ruhani gives the background of climbing Everest and then interviews Elisa Zoltick who in 2019 founded, All Sugared Up, a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for the Apa Sherpa Foundation. The Apa Sherpa foundation was founded by Apa Sherpa, the world record holder for the most Everest summits. Apa Sherpa recognizes the lack of educational opportunities for the youth in Nepal, and therefore dedicates his organization to raising money to support education for the Sherpa kids in Nepal. All Sugared Up has currently raised over 3000 dollars and has baked over 6000 cookies to support the Apa Sherpa Foundation. Elisa is extremely knowledgeable about the plight of the Sherpas and offers insight into the dangers they face and the inadequate compensation for the work they perform. Ruhani finishes the hour by reading her original poetry honoring Mother Earth.
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Bio: Elisa Zolick
Elisa Zoltick is a current senior at Winston Churchill High School in Maryland. She is passionate about social impact and enjoys engaging in marketing, non-profit work, and advocacy. She loves to tackle problems with creative ideas and find solutions to positively influence communities. She enjoys swimming, baking, and singing in her school choir. Much of her free time is spent volunteering at local shelters, and baking cookies for her own organization, All Sugared Up.
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Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/135355/plight-of-the-sherpas-and-ruhanis-earth-poetry
1-9-22
Setting Goals for the New Year with a Peaceful Heart and Warrior Spirit
Happy New Year from Everyone at Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio!
Have you written goals and resolutions to give you a roadmap for 2022? Hosts Maggie and Nihal provide their insights on how to set goals, be accountable, and accomplish them, step by step. Inspiration for a peaceful yet productive year is provided by world champion athlete, coach, professor, and guest bestselling author, Dan Millman with his newest book, Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit. Dan discusses his evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete that catapults him, over a span of two decades, through mind-expanding experiences with four radically different mentors who prepare him for his calling as a down-to-earth spiritual teacher. For forty years, through books and seminars, Millman has shown how to live with a peaceful heart and a warrior’s spirit. The conversation between Maggie, Nihal, and Dan will give you the boost you need to jumpstart your dreams and live with a peaceful heart and warrior spirit.
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Bio: Dan Millman
Dan Millman teaches “the peaceful warrior’s way” in the United States and around the world. Author of eighteen books published in twenty-nine languages, Millman is a former world-champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. His bestseller Way of the Peaceful Warrior was adapted into a feature film starring Nick Nolte. Millman and his wife, Joy, live in Brooklyn, NY. www.PeacefulWarrior.com
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Have you written goals and resolutions to give you a roadmap for 2022? Hosts Maggie and Nihal provide their insights on how to set goals, be accountable, and accomplish them, step by step. Inspiration for a peaceful yet productive year is provided by world champion athlete, coach, professor, and guest bestselling author, Dan Millman with his newest book, Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit. Dan discusses his evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete that catapults him, over a span of two decades, through mind-expanding experiences with four radically different mentors who prepare him for his calling as a down-to-earth spiritual teacher. For forty years, through books and seminars, Millman has shown how to live with a peaceful heart and a warrior’s spirit. The conversation between Maggie, Nihal, and Dan will give you the boost you need to jumpstart your dreams and live with a peaceful heart and warrior spirit.
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Bio: Dan Millman
Dan Millman teaches “the peaceful warrior’s way” in the United States and around the world. Author of eighteen books published in twenty-nine languages, Millman is a former world-champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. His bestseller Way of the Peaceful Warrior was adapted into a feature film starring Nick Nolte. Millman and his wife, Joy, live in Brooklyn, NY. www.PeacefulWarrior.com
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Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/135237/setting-goals-for-2022-with-a-peaceful-heart-and-warrior-spirit
12-24-21 Happy Holidays with the 600th Broadcast of Express Yourself!
Happy Holidays and 600 Radio Broadcasts from Express Yourself!
This special holiday program is the 600th broadcast of Express Yourself!® Teen Radio and host Ruhani ushers in the celebration with grace and truths. She starts off the segment recapping her year of 2021, both the tragedies and the triumphs. In segment two, she brings on producer of Express Yourself!® and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!®, Cynthia Brian, for a conversation about goals and resolutions. As a New York Times best selling author, Cynthia offers tips from one of her books, Be the Star You Are!® for Teens on how to set S.M.A.R.T goals. Although the times are challenging at the moment with the Omnicron variant of Covid 19, both ladies are optimistic about the future and encourage others to be positive as well. Most of all, they encourage getting vaccinated and boosted to give yourself, your loved ones, and your community a chance to be healthy. Double mask, avoid crowds, and consider paring down your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Perhaps dress up, play games, watch movies, or just be content to be alive for another year. Rounding out the hour, poet Ruhani shares a few poems she has written over the years that clearly showcase her growth as a very aware woman who is destined to be a leader. Congratulations to all of the present and former hosts and reporters on Express Yourself!. This show is a winner giving youth a voice and a platform.
Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy, and healing holiday season and a promising New Year!
Bio: Cynthia Brian
Cynthia Brian, SAG/AFTRA, A.S.I.D., Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity, New York Times bestselling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, author of Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, Growing with The Goddess Gardener, The Business of Show Business, The Blessing of Love and Relationships, and Miracle Moments®, is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, personal growth consultant, actor, producer and host of radio and TV shows, columnist, designer, gardener, and lifestyle coach. (www.CynthiaBrian.com)
As an empowerment architect and life success coach, Ms. Brian is also dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams, recognize the possibilities, and utilize their potential by implementing their unique gifts. In 1999, Cynthia Brian founded and became Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity, a top-rated nonprofit with a mission to empower women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages. Proceeds from the sale of her books benefit this charity. (www.BetheStarYouAre.org)
Cynthia is the producer and host of the award-winning live weekly radio broadcast StarStyle® heard on the Voice America Network Empowerment Channel. She also created and produces the young adult program, Express Yourself!™ where teens talk and the world listens. (www.BetheStarYouAreRadio.com)
Having been born and raised on a farm, her work is influenced and informed by her intense admiration and love for the natural world. As she travels the world connecting with cultures, her values are deeply rooted in her belief that we are all one. Together we have the ability and the responsibility to bless this planet with our talents and gifts.
When she is not writing, producing, performing, hosting, speaking, traveling, or coaching, you’ll find her in the garden with her adopted menagerie of barnyard animals.
To Contact Cynthia Brian and Starstyle® Productions, llc directly:
Starstyle® Productions, LLC
PO Box 422,
Moraga, Ca. 94556,
http://www.CynthiaBrian.com
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This special holiday program is the 600th broadcast of Express Yourself!® Teen Radio and host Ruhani ushers in the celebration with grace and truths. She starts off the segment recapping her year of 2021, both the tragedies and the triumphs. In segment two, she brings on producer of Express Yourself!® and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!®, Cynthia Brian, for a conversation about goals and resolutions. As a New York Times best selling author, Cynthia offers tips from one of her books, Be the Star You Are!® for Teens on how to set S.M.A.R.T goals. Although the times are challenging at the moment with the Omnicron variant of Covid 19, both ladies are optimistic about the future and encourage others to be positive as well. Most of all, they encourage getting vaccinated and boosted to give yourself, your loved ones, and your community a chance to be healthy. Double mask, avoid crowds, and consider paring down your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Perhaps dress up, play games, watch movies, or just be content to be alive for another year. Rounding out the hour, poet Ruhani shares a few poems she has written over the years that clearly showcase her growth as a very aware woman who is destined to be a leader. Congratulations to all of the present and former hosts and reporters on Express Yourself!. This show is a winner giving youth a voice and a platform.
Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy, and healing holiday season and a promising New Year!
Bio: Cynthia Brian
Cynthia Brian, SAG/AFTRA, A.S.I.D., Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity, New York Times bestselling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, author of Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, Growing with The Goddess Gardener, The Business of Show Business, The Blessing of Love and Relationships, and Miracle Moments®, is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, personal growth consultant, actor, producer and host of radio and TV shows, columnist, designer, gardener, and lifestyle coach. (www.CynthiaBrian.com)
As an empowerment architect and life success coach, Ms. Brian is also dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams, recognize the possibilities, and utilize their potential by implementing their unique gifts. In 1999, Cynthia Brian founded and became Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity, a top-rated nonprofit with a mission to empower women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages. Proceeds from the sale of her books benefit this charity. (www.BetheStarYouAre.org)
Cynthia is the producer and host of the award-winning live weekly radio broadcast StarStyle® heard on the Voice America Network Empowerment Channel. She also created and produces the young adult program, Express Yourself!™ where teens talk and the world listens. (www.BetheStarYouAreRadio.com)
Having been born and raised on a farm, her work is influenced and informed by her intense admiration and love for the natural world. As she travels the world connecting with cultures, her values are deeply rooted in her belief that we are all one. Together we have the ability and the responsibility to bless this planet with our talents and gifts.
When she is not writing, producing, performing, hosting, speaking, traveling, or coaching, you’ll find her in the garden with her adopted menagerie of barnyard animals.
To Contact Cynthia Brian and Starstyle® Productions, llc directly:
Starstyle® Productions, LLC
PO Box 422,
Moraga, Ca. 94556,
http://www.CynthiaBrian.com
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12-19-21 The Sleep Fix with ABC Anchor, Diane Macedo
• Do you feel tired all the time? Are you getting quality sleep? As a high school student with finals looming, host Ruhani empathizes. She interviews ABC News Anchor and former insomniac, Diane Macedo about her book, The Sleep Fix. Roughly thirty percent of the population is estimated to be living with insomnia, while many more unknowingly suffer from other sleep disorders. In The Sleep Fix, Macedo aims to change that with perspective-shifting research and easy-to-implement solutions based not just on science and experts, but also her own years-long struggle. As an early-morning reporter and overnight news anchor, Macedo learned the hard way how valuable sleep is, and how it affects everything from our heart to our brain to our immune system. Macedo—a busy, working mom—teaches us how to adjust and fit these solutions into our everyday lives. Ruhani then detours from fixing our sleep patterns to sharing her original poetry focusing on the challenges in America today.
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Bio: Diane Macedo
◦ Diane Macedo is currently an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, appearing on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline, World News Now, and America This Morning, as well as breaking news reports. She’s also an anchor for ABC News Live, where she hosts ABC New Live Update, The Breakdown, and covers breaking news and special events. An alum of Boston College, she lives in New York City with her family. Learn more at thesleepfixbook.com and follow Diane on social media on Instagram (@dianermacedo), Twitter (@dianermacedo) and Facebook (Facebook.com/DianeRMacedo).
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Bio: Diane Macedo
◦ Diane Macedo is currently an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, appearing on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline, World News Now, and America This Morning, as well as breaking news reports. She’s also an anchor for ABC News Live, where she hosts ABC New Live Update, The Breakdown, and covers breaking news and special events. An alum of Boston College, she lives in New York City with her family. Learn more at thesleepfixbook.com and follow Diane on social media on Instagram (@dianermacedo), Twitter (@dianermacedo) and Facebook (Facebook.com/DianeRMacedo).
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12-12-21 The White House and Renewable Energy
How much do you know about the White House? Ruhani takes us behind the scenes to inform us about fascinating and historical details that most Americans are unaware of. Dr. Jill Biden’s Christmas décor this year is inspired by the small acts of kindness and experiences that lifted our spirits throughout the pandemic, rooms throughout the White House are decorated to reflect the Gifts from the Heart that unite us all. After a tour of the building, she talks about the Paris Agreement and COP 26 Climate Change Conference. Co-host, Nihal, continues the conversation with information about renewable energy. Renewable Energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources such as water, sunlight, wind, tides, waves, and geothermal energy. Renewable energy plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using renewable energy can help to reduce energy imports and reduce fossil fuel use, which is the largest source of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Nihal gives examples on how teens and young adults can reduce their carbon footprint. In segment three, our Express Yourself! poet, Sharanya shares her original poem called “The Wind, The Water, The Earth”. She compares becoming a competent writer to renewable energy. Renewable energy uses what the Earth has already provided to harvest energy. To become a better writer, the first step is to read or listen to pre-existing literary works.
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12-5-21
Social Justice, Activism, and Pop Recording Artist, Valentina
Do you understand what it means to be an activist ? To promote social justice, one is aware of their community and their community's needs. An activist can be anyone who cares about a cause. Hosts Ruhani and Rose tackle these touchy topics. Ruhani reports on critical social justice and activism movements outside this country including the farmer’s movement in India, women’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Ni Una Menos in Argentina, fighting for democracy in Hong Kong, and several others. Rose shares details of her favorite activists in the healthy food movement, including chefs and farmers. They both interview budding pop/AC recording artist, Valentina, with her newest single, Lifted Me. The upbeat, positive song follows suit to reveal the eighteen-year-old as an accomplished stylist, songwriter and performer who is devoted to delivering music with heart and purpose, as introduced by her debut, There’s No Stopping Me Now. You’ll get to a sneak peek at these two empowering anthems. The three ladies believe in standing up for social justice. Enjoy the show!
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BIO: Valentina Cherico
Pittsburgh, PA native Valentina Natalena Cherico (Valentina) grew up in a musical family; her father and older sister assembled a group called “Casanova” and Valentina spent her youth watching and listening to her family members perform.With a natural flair for acting, Valentina pursued a career in musical theater early on. She attendedLincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School to hone her talents in acting, vocal performance and dance. She appeared in musicals at The Strand Theater, The Comtra Theater and as a member of the Pittsburgh CLO; and quickly became successful in various roles working beside Broadway actors. Inspired by the “power of music” and song, Valentina’s interest in music expanded beyond musical theater. Driven by her passion, she redirected her concentration to write and perform. She studied piano and joined the family band, renamed as “Casanova and The Divas;” the band plays at festivals, nightclubs and country clubs, and local corporate and community events. As part of her solo endeavor, Valentina is also a model and actress. Her musical journey has led her to
work with renowned music producers in Pittsburgh, Nashville and New York. She recorded her first original tune, “There’s No Stopping Me,” alongside Grammy nominated and multi-award winning music producer, Roy Hamilton, III. The empowering tune made its debut in August 2021. Inspired by her musical idols (Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson and Selena Quintanilla), Valentina infuses shades of Pop, R&B, Gospel and soul into her vocal performances and musical productions. With the objective to create music that “moves, heals and lifts” people, the young entertainer’s ability to connect with her audience through her music is a God given gift.
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Gratitude, Thanksgiving, and Mikayla Lane's Music
It is the season of giving and gratefulness. Because of COVID-19 and the restrictions on travel last year, this thanksgiving has more significance than others in the past have had. Maggie and Rose co-host while sharing their individual thoughts on gratitude and their Thanksgiving traditions. They interview sixteen-year-old country music sensation, Mikayla Lane in a conversation about her music, career, and holiday habits. Mikayla is outgoing and effervescent as she describes her triumphant journey as well as introduces her tow holiday classics. Listeners will be treated to O Holy Night” followed by “Amazing Grace. Find out about a few delicious, healthy recipes from Rose and the backstory to Maggie’s “thankful quilt”. Whatever you do this holiday season, be grateful for your health, family, and friends. We here at Express Yourself!, Be the Star You Are!®, and Voice America, give thanks for you as our listeners. Enjoy the music! And make a donation for the holidays to help others to Be the Star You Are! at www.BetheStarYouAre.org. It is the season of giving. Happy Thanksgiving.
Bio: Mikayla Lane
Inspired by traditional country music and the western lifestyle, sixteen-year-old Mikayla Lane is a vibrant, young trendsetter who infuses yesterday’s heritage into today’s contemporary sound. The gal from Tulsa is ambitious and driven--traits branded by her upbringing, lifestyle, personality, and passions. With heart, vision, and talent beyond her years, she knows what she wants and is determined to chase her dream. Mikayla has become a sought-after show opener at fairs and festivals, and a regular performer on some of the most renowned honky tonks and stages (Ole Red/Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa). Her single “Wild Like The Wind” serves as an introduction to her EP (featuring Mikayla Lane originals), titled MILES FROM NOWHERE. She celebrates the season with a dual rollout of two Christmas classics. “O Holy Night” followed by “Amazing Grace”. The holiday package keeps the momentum of her success with the September 2021 reveal of her sophomore EP, titled MILES FROM NOWHERE.
Co-produced by Lane (alongside John Conrad), the holiday tunes spotlight the young entertainer’s vocal prowess, and eloquent and flawless delivery of the most emotional and spiritual tunes. https://www.mikaylalanemusic.com
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Bio: Mikayla Lane
Inspired by traditional country music and the western lifestyle, sixteen-year-old Mikayla Lane is a vibrant, young trendsetter who infuses yesterday’s heritage into today’s contemporary sound. The gal from Tulsa is ambitious and driven--traits branded by her upbringing, lifestyle, personality, and passions. With heart, vision, and talent beyond her years, she knows what she wants and is determined to chase her dream. Mikayla has become a sought-after show opener at fairs and festivals, and a regular performer on some of the most renowned honky tonks and stages (Ole Red/Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa). Her single “Wild Like The Wind” serves as an introduction to her EP (featuring Mikayla Lane originals), titled MILES FROM NOWHERE. She celebrates the season with a dual rollout of two Christmas classics. “O Holy Night” followed by “Amazing Grace”. The holiday package keeps the momentum of her success with the September 2021 reveal of her sophomore EP, titled MILES FROM NOWHERE.
Co-produced by Lane (alongside John Conrad), the holiday tunes spotlight the young entertainer’s vocal prowess, and eloquent and flawless delivery of the most emotional and spiritual tunes. https://www.mikaylalanemusic.com
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Are you vaccinated? If not, why not? Sidney hosts a program focusing on inoculations and interviews author Marisa Reichardt about her newest novel, A Shot at Normal. A Shot at Normal focuses around 16-year-old Juniper Jade who — after contracting the measles — sues her anti-vax parents for the right to be vaccinated. Written pre-pandemic, the book is a powerful and timely story about justice, family, and taking your shot, even when it seems impossible. With his segment, Innovation Nation, Arjin provides an historical tour of inoculations, dating back hundreds of years to Buddhist monks who drank snake venom to confer immunity to snake bite, and variolation, or the smearing of a skin tear with cowpox to give immunity to smallpox, practiced in 17th century China, and more. In Sharanya’s segment, The Scribble, she reads her original poem, called “The Vaccination Cure”, the segues into plagiarism. Like how the vaccination protects people, writers have something that protects their writing called Copyrights. In the United States, the moment you write something of your own, it is protected. Although plagiarism is not illegal, it is a serious offense in the academic world. The amount does not matter, if you copied a few lines or the entire text. Many people sue plagiarizers. Since plagiarism is so dishonorable, any amount copied is considered a misdeed. Get vaccinated and don’t plagiarize.
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Marisa Reichardt bio:
Marisa Reichardt is the critically acclaimed author of the YA novels A Shot at Normal, Aftershocks, and Underwater. She has a Master of Professional Writing degree from the University of Southern California and dual degrees in English & American Literature and Creative Writing from UC San Diego. Before becoming a published author, Marisa worked in academic publications, tutored high school students in writing, and shucked oysters. These days, you can probably find her huddled over her laptop in a coffeehouse or swimming in the ocean. Marisa lives in Southern California with her husband, a public school teacher and her daughter, who just began her first year in college. www.marisareichardt.com / @youngadultish / IG - marisareichardtbooks
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Marisa Reichardt is the critically acclaimed author of the YA novels A Shot at Normal, Aftershocks, and Underwater. She has a Master of Professional Writing degree from the University of Southern California and dual degrees in English & American Literature and Creative Writing from UC San Diego. Before becoming a published author, Marisa worked in academic publications, tutored high school students in writing, and shucked oysters. These days, you can probably find her huddled over her laptop in a coffeehouse or swimming in the ocean. Marisa lives in Southern California with her husband, a public school teacher and her daughter, who just began her first year in college. www.marisareichardt.com / @youngadultish / IG - marisareichardtbooks
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9/20-12/27/2020 Express Yourself! Guests
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