Episodes

Back to School!
Aug. 7, 2022

Back to School!

Can summer vacation be over already? Yes, for most students, classes begin this week. No more sleeping late and going to bed whenever. It’s time to hit the books and make sure you make the bell. Producer, Cynthia Brian introd...
Journalism
July 31, 2022

Journalism

Ruhani, Sharanya, and Keerthi showcase a program about different types of journalistic endeavors. What is journalism? According to Britannica, journalism is “the collection, preparation, and distribution of news and related c...
LGBTQIA+
July 24, 2022

LGBTQIA+

“There’s nothing wrong with you. There’s a lot wrong with the world you live in.” –Chris Colfer According to the CDCR, “LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, ...
The Metaverse
July 17, 2022

The Metaverse

What is the metaverse? There are two types of metaverses. The one with a capital M is the Metaverse being created by Facebook, aka Meta. The metaverse without a capital “m” is a general term used to define a virtual reality s...
Energy Healing
July 10, 2022

Energy Healing

The definition of energy healing is holistic practice that activates the body's subtle energy systems to remove blocks. By breaking through these energetic blocks, the body's inherent ability to heal itself is stimulated. . I...
Independence Day and Liberty-Loving Lafayette
July 3, 2022

Independence Day and Liberty-Loving Lafayette

Our Nerd Extraordinaire, Keerthi, provides an impromptu history class at peak summer break time, (just in case you are having too much fun)on the lead-up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence from the perspective ...
Allergies in Humans and Pets
June 26, 2022

Allergies in Humans and Pets

“If it comes from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don’t!” Michael Pollan An allergy is when your immune system reacts to an allergen. The type of reaction that occurs can vary from mild to severe. Some of the most...
Modern Music
June 19, 2022

Modern Music

According to Express Yourself! host, Ruhani’s Spotify statistics, her most-listened to artists are Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Mitski. All amazing singers. But anyone who knows her knows that her favorite...
Summer Plans
June 12, 2022

Summer Plans

“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket” - Kellie Elmore School is out for the summer and it’s time to have fun, create memories, and discover new adventures. Sharanya co-hosts for the first time...
Connecting Brain and the Dinner Plate
June 5, 2022

Connecting Brain and the Dinner Plate

“Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence. All parts are interconnected.” - T. Collin Cambell Rose hosts a program about her favorite topic, food and nutrition. In her segment Bite share she discusses the i...
Identity Theft and Fraud
May 29, 2022

Identity Theft and Fraud

“Fraud is the daughter of greed” -John Grant Over 49 million people were victims of identity theft in 2020. This resulted in $13 billion in damages from “traditional” identity theft, i.e., people losing their info through dat...
Education
May 22, 2022

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 segme...
Immigration
May 15, 2022

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 ...
Enriching Urban Communities through Composting
May 8, 2022

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 ...
Public Health
May 1, 2022

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 commu...
Earth Day
April 17, 2022

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, ...
Mobility and Teen Driving
April 10, 2022

Mobility and Teen 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 di...
No Food Waste, Feeding the Planet with Love, Peace,& Vegetables
April 3, 2022

No Food Waste, Feeding the Planet with Love, Peace,& 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 t...
Internet Culture and Child Sex Trafficking
March 27, 2022

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 c...
Be a Volunteer
March 20, 2022

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...
College Admissions with Dr. Don Martin
March 13, 2022

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 ...
Social Entrepreneurship and Female Leadership
March 6, 2022

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 ...
Talking about Nonprofit Organizations
Feb. 27, 2022

Talking about Nonprofit Organizations

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 resou...
Astrology and Numerology
Feb. 20, 2022

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 ...