Episodes

Allergies and Humor
Jan. 31, 2021

Allergies and Humor

Do you know how to identify a life-threatening allergy to food or other substances? Hosts Arjin Claire and Andrea Smith take a deep dive into the real dangers of allergies. Arjin has had extreme food allergies to tree nuts, d...
Diplomacy and Empathy
Jan. 24, 2021

Diplomacy and Empathy

“Alone we can do so little, together, we can do so much” • Helen Keller Host Maggie Campione talks about diplomacy and believes that there has never been a better, or worse, time to love politics. In the midst of political di...
Wellness and Toxic Nursing with Cheryl Dellasega
Jan. 10, 2021

Wellness and Toxic Nursing with Cheryl Dellasega

At the beginning of each new year, many people make a commitment to health and wellness. Siri Phaneendra offers her personal tips to optimum health, including meditation. She interviews relational aggression expert, Cheryl De...
New Year’s Celebration with Pop Singer, Shevyn Roberts
Jan. 3, 2021

New Year’s Celebration with Pop Singer, Shevyn Roberts

Bye, bye 2020 and thank you for being part of our Express Yourself! galaxy. Host Siri Phaneendra celebrates the beginning of 2021with reporter Nihal Gill who talks about his goals for 2021 plus an energetic and fun interview ...
Gratitude, Giving, Holidays, and Puppies
Dec. 27, 2020

Gratitude, Giving, Holidays, and Puppies

It’s a wonderful time of the year! Despite the challenges of 2020, we have so much to be grateful for. Hosts Andrea Smith and Arjin Claire talk with reporter, Nihal Gill as he shares how, after their beloved dog was killed, t...
Home for the Holidays with Express Yourself! Teen Radio
Dec. 20, 2020

Home for the Holidays with Express Yourself! Teen Radio

Express Yourself!® teen radio host, Andrea Smith relives happy memories of Christmas’s past with traditions from her Argentinian and Scottish families. Christmas is her favorite time of the year and she shares her excitement ...
Self-Acceptance
Dec. 13, 2020

Self-Acceptance

Self-acceptance is recognizing who we are. Hosts Andrea Smith and Siri Phaneendra talk with reporter Jack Pawlakos about refocusing thoughts and energy on our uniqueness, special skills, talents, and abilities to develop pers...
Writing, Journaling, and Humanities+
Dec. 6, 2020

Writing, Journaling, and Humanities+

Writing and journaling increases motivation and reduces stress. Host Andrea Smith and reporter Jack Pawlakos discuss the benefits of getting thoughts on the page. Andrea then interviews brother/sister founders of Humanities+,...
Fashion, Acting, and Modeling with SuperModel, Eugenia Kuzmina
Nov. 22, 2020

Fashion, Acting, and Modeling with SuperModel, Eugenia Kuzmina

If you enjoy fashion, modeling, acting, and comedy, this is the episode you won’t want to miss. Maggie Campione provides historical info on how fashion started as protection and can inspire systemic change and connection. Hos...
Education and Careers
Nov. 15, 2020

Education and Careers

Andrea Smith and Siri Phaneendra offer an informative episode about education and careers. In Trends without Ends, reporter Jack Pawlakos provides essential tips for students who are doing online-learning. For remote learning...
Individuality
Nov. 8, 2020

Individuality

“Be yourself, your only self, your greatest self! You already are a star!” Cynthia Brian Research shows that people do not become high performers by imitating others but by being themselves. Host Andrea Smith interviews autho...
Encore:  Halloween and Tituba, The Intentional Witch of Salem
Nov. 1, 2020

Encore: Halloween and Tituba, The Intentional Witch of Salem

Halloween is going to be very different during Covid-19. Host Arjin Claire talks with teen reporters Maggie Campione and Nihal Gill to find out what plans they have to celebrate in a safe, yet fun environment. They discuss co...
Halloween and Tituba, The Intentional Witch of Salem
Oct. 25, 2020

Halloween and Tituba, The Intentional Witch of Salem

Halloween is going to be very different during Covid-19. Host Arjin Claire talks with teen reporters Maggie Campione and Nihal Gill to find out what plans they have to celebrate in a safe, yet fun environment. They discuss co...
The Art of Perseverance
Oct. 18, 2020

The Art of Perseverance

Perseverance is tenacity, persistence, better-than-average drive, holding firmly to beliefs, and never giving up. Host Andrea Smith reads Cynthia Brian’s chapter, The Gift of Perseverance from her book, Be the Star You Are! 9...
Public Speaking, Politics, Elections
Oct. 11, 2020

Public Speaking, Politics, Elections

The political atmosphere couldn’t be more polarized or polluted. The first Presidential debate was painful to watch. Hosts Andrea Smith and Siri Phaneendra delve into the world of public speaking as they interview author of M...
Theatre and Multimedia with Producer, Terrence Patterson
Oct. 4, 2020

Theatre and Multimedia with Producer, Terrence Patterson

Who doesn’t LOVE theatre? Hosts Arjin Claire and Andrea Smith dive into the world of theatre, webseries, and multimedia with an energetic interview with Terrence Patterson who has created an entertaining web series, Half Past...
Food, Cooking and a Celebrity Chef
Sept. 27, 2020

Food, Cooking and a Celebrity Chef

Everyone loves to eat and how fun is it to have a show with a chef to the stars! Andrea Smith hosts and kicks off the program interviewing Trends without Ends reporter, Jack Pawlakos, about the food trends and influences for ...
Resilience, Flying High, and Bridging Borders
Sept. 20, 2020

Resilience, Flying High, and Bridging Borders

If you’ve been feeling down and out, this episode of Express Yourself! will get you up and going! What is resilience? Teen hosts Siri Phaneendra and Andrea Smith interview Jack Pawlakos, Dr. Cecilia Aragon, and Henna Hundal t...
Well Being: GAIN without Pain
Sept. 13, 2020

Well Being: GAIN without Pain

Hosts Siri Phaneendra and Andrea Smith welcome Trends without Ends reporter Jack Pawlakos with his riveting report on the healing trends for year, especially during Covid-19 including music therapy and timing of light and bio...
Cast of Mighty Oak, the Movie
Sept. 6, 2020

Cast of Mighty Oak, the Movie

Teen hosts Andrea Smith and Siri Phaneendra are joined by ebullient and talented cast members from the new Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer) directed film, Mighty Oak: Tommy Ragen (his music inspired the screenplay), Gianna Harris,...
Financial Literacy and Money Ed
Aug. 30, 2020

Financial Literacy and Money Ed

Most decisions we make are in fact centered on our finances. Katelyn Darrow and Andrea Smith host a program focused on financial literacy. Katelkyn shares her experience with getting her first credit card and student loans. S...
The Power of Ecology and Firefighter Zen
Aug. 23, 2020

The Power of Ecology and Firefighter Zen

Katelyn Darrow and Andrea Smith address climate change, Coviid-19, and the ecology effects of what’s happening in our world. Katelyn shares that a positive result of Covid-19 has been that nature is beginning to heal itself. ...
Wilderness and Survival
Aug. 16, 2020

Wilderness and Survival

Survival can be highly dramatic, worthy of the front pages. It can also be ordinary, something we do daily almost without taking notice. Hosts Katelyn Darrow and Siri Phaneendra tackle the topic of survival and wilderness tra...
Power of Community: RISE
Aug. 9, 2020

Power of Community: RISE

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word “rise” more than 20 different ways, both as a verb and a noun. Hosts Andrea Smith and Siri Phaneendra interview 16-year-old singer-songwriter-musician, Isolde Fair with her poig...