Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®

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

Can you recall facts, figures, and birthdays? Do you constantly misplace your sunglasses, wallet, keys, and wallet? Maybe a few od these memory hacks from experts in the field will help. Sometimes we crave manicured, organized, and very proper outdoor spaces. Other times its the chaos that controls and comforts us. Goddess Gardener welcomes the controlled chaos into our landscapes and explains how...

When you mix business and leisure the result is bleisure! But is it a good idea to constantly be on the clock? Perhaps it is time to shut the door, unplug the phone, and actually take a vacation. Keeping work and leisure separate may be better for your health and productivity! Would you like to live until 100 or longer? Aside from having a fatal accident, there are steps everyone can take to incre...

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

According to the American Psychiatric Association, 39 percent of Americans reported higher levels of anxiety in 2018 than in 2017. Women experience double the amount of anxiety and it's not getting better. What is anxiety and what can you do about it? This hour of power will dive into handling the stress, using natural remedies, seeking professional help, discussing mental illness, anxiety solutio...

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

A Spotify star, singer/songwriter Dylan Lloyd showcases two of his new songs, "If I Can't Have You" and "I Wish" on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. He and Cynthia Brian discuss his journey from songwriter to singer with an international following. Inspired by the music of Michael Jackson, Dylan is thoughtful and soulful with solid advice for those who wish to pursue a career in the music industr...

On July 20, 1969, Apollo's 11's lunar model touched down at 4:17 pm EDT. Six hours later Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Buzz Aldrin joined him and Michale Collins waited in the skies. In the last 50 years, only 12 astronauts have walked on the moon. What did the moon landing mean to us? Physicians throughout the ages have encouraged people to go outside m...

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

Farmer's Markets are popping up in every small and large town around the country as people seek fresher, healthier food. The best option is to grow your own as Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian discusses the fruit frenzy happening in her orchards. Community gardens are an option to bring people together to grow and be healthy. Remember thinking that boys or girls had cooties? Kids still accuse other...

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

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

Do you dream of retiring early? Do you have a plan for what you'll do with the rest of your life? Golf, travel, and rocking chairs may not be enough. New research indicates that health problems intensify after workers qualify for retirement benefits and abate with introduced work. One million of the earth's 8 million plant and animal species face imminent extinction. It's happening at a rate of te...

How can you live a long, happy life? Get healthy! Cynthia Brian poses the questions that we all ask ourselves and offers long-term solutions to everyday concerns. Want to know the best way to control your high blood pressure? Too stressed out? Should I be tested for Alzheimer's gene? StarStyle has the answers! Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian remarks: "Every day I learn something new in the garden,...

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

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

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

Trends come and go while style is what is lasts. We'll look at what is trending now and what home design features can add value to the sale of your home. Fires are going to be part of our future. Do you know how to landscape with a fire wise mentality? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares information one Firescaping, a landscape design that reduces house and property vulnerability to wildfire....

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

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

If you want to be a better boss, we have the qualities, habits, and policies that you'll want to emulate and incorporate into your work culture. If you are seeking a new job and want to be successful and happy, it will behoove you to seek a great boss by looking for these signs. The horrors of slavery that transpired during the 350 years of the transatlantic slave trade may seem like past history,...

A highly contagious and deadly bird virus,the dreaded Virulent Newcastle Disease has moved north from Southern California. Most infections have occurred among chickens raised at homes on the outskirts of urban areas, where former farms and stables have become incorporated into cities but still have dense pockets of animals. Because of the threat to the state's $2.5-billion poultry industry, poultr...

It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Although being a positive person may not come naturally, it is a skill that can be learned. Shifting your glass from half empty to half full offers health benefits and happier days. Empowerment Architect Cynthia Brian will give you the tools to less wrinkles with more positivity. Good neighbors help a household feel protected, happy, and balanced. Comp...

Traveling alone can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Even though most popular destinations are safe, it is wise to take precautions no matter where you are. It's not all about getting your wallet nabbed. Dangers and challenges can be avoided by following a few simple tips. "I can't believe a film about menstruation just won an Oscar," Rayka Zehtabchi exclaimed in her acceptance speech. Men...

Hello Spring! As if on cue, terra firma has erupted in a procession of power plants. As the soil warms and the daylight hours grow longer, it is time to prepare your garden for seeding by weeding, hoeing, and adding rich soil. Find out what's happening this season with author of Growing with the Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. http://wwwCynthiaBrian.com Do you know the difference between loneline...