Episodes

Cynthia Brian shares all the exciting details of the September 13 Books and Bands Bash Benefit celebrating 10 years of charity literacy for Be the Star You Are! The Book of Dad features the collection of Robert Benson’s observations, insights and fatherly advice. Joanne Moff has dedicated her life to helping obese individuals find and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Her book, Now What Do I Do?, offers long term success.

Cynthia Brian shares information for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Be the Star You Are!® charity with the Books and Bands Bash Benefit and introduces contributors of the book for teens, Rena Wilson Fox, TJ Hoisington, and Anna Myers.

Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian look at the updated hula hoop craze that is sweeping America. Jane Lowrey-Christian debuts Book 6 in the Quackless Duck Series with Quackless Duck Meets Rudolph the Reindeer and Rises Home with Santa. Erica Miner, author of Travels with My Lovers and Friends FourEver contributed The Gift of Friends to Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS and Libby Gill author of Traveling Hopefully and You, UnStuck, penned The Gift of Risk. Both best sellers join us to discuss their...

Donald H. Young offers a simple step by step guide to financial security with his book, You Can Do It. In his book, he takes the reader by the hand and shows them in simple to understand steps how to meet their financial objectives. Designing with Fabrics and Color by author Brenda Weiss, ASID, is the perfect guide to help you understand the basics of design, fabrics, paint selection, color theory, and furniture styles for any room. Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul co author, Pat Stone, has ...

Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian investigate the dangerous date rape drugs of the 21st century and give tips on how to be safe. The Worst- Cast Scenario Survival Handbook: Middle School is the newest offering for both boys and girls who are facing the big transition in school and life. Author, David Borgenicht joins Cynthia Brian. The 10th Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!® charity is fast approaching. All the details for the big event and information on how you can participate is the focus ...

A great friend and mentor, Father Patrick McGrath, who penned the Gift of Sports and was honored in the book, Be the Star You Are!® died this week. His life was a celebration of goodness and kindness to all. He is remembered and eulogized.

National bestseller, Robert Alexander, author of The Kitchen Boy and Rasputin’s Daughter, returns with to revolutionary Russia for The Romanov Bride., which begins like a fairy tale and ends with a moving finale. Former IBM executive, Steve Mitchell, reflects on love, fear, and forgiveness with his contribution of The Gift of Forgiveness to Be the Star You Are! for TEENS. Modern image artist, Michael Colavito, has taken over 30 years to develop a new type of photography/cinema entirely without c...

New York Times bestselling author, Julia Quinn, returns with another dazzling historical romance that showcases her trademark wit, snappy, dialogue, and heartfelt emotion. What Happens in London is filled with wit, humor, and suspense. Jane Lowry-Christian returns with book 5 in the Quackless Duck series of adventures as Quackless prays for a new voice and goes to heaven to get one. The journey continues with this charming tale. Bestselling author, James Rollins, explores human overpopulation, t...

Jennifer Hoffman has taught the principles of miraculous living to thousands of clients. Now with her book, 30 Days to Everyday Miracles, she brings her spiritual tenets to the world. Everything is possible. Learning specialist and author, John Toker, returns with his new book, LD Just Means Learn Differently.This book includes autism, dyslexia, ADHD, other learning issues, and physical obstacles related to multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. Friendship, loyalty, and love lie at the heart of...

What you think and believe about yourself directly affects your behaviors, your choices, and your mental health. Helen McIntosh, a popular speaker, shows us how to improve our self image with Messages to Myself. As the Chair Turns is a personal pocket guide filled with tips. snips, and clips for beauty professionals. Written by twenty-nine year veteran of cosmetology, Kathy Jager, the book promises to empower and encourage stylists and help them grow their businesses. Be the Star You Are!® for T...

Best selling author and found of Exceptional Cancer Patients, Dr. Bernie Siegel, returns to chat with Cynthia Brian about his newest book, Faith, Hope, and Healing. Jane Lowry-Christian returns with book 4 in the Quackless Duck series of adventures as the little rubbery ducky falls in love and gets a voice transplant. Be the Star You Are!® for Teens has been selected as one of the top 50 books for young people and those who love them by Radical Parenting. Young writer and founder of Write On Fou...

What constitutes happiness? Philosopher, historian, and poet, Jennifer Michael Hecht demonstrates failed and successful paths to happiness in The Happiness Myth. The discovery that you can go home again is the heartwarming father-daughter memoir, Heart in the Right Place. The Stella Donne Goddess Gals storm the airwaves with T42-A Mother/Daughter Brew tips for a fantastic summertime.

Author and host, Cynthia Brian showcases celebrated contributors to the new book, Be the Star You Are! for Teens including co-host Heather Brittany, Time Genie author, Jack McClendon, teen actor, Katie Kale, endorser of the book and author of Retaliation, Yasmin Shiraz, and inventor, Sally Franz.

M.J. Ryan, one of the creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series and the author of The Happiness Makeover (nominated for the 2005 Books for Better Living award in the Motivational category) debuts her newest book, Adaptability, How to Survive Change You Didn’t Ask for. There are 1.75 million copies of her titles in print. Marla Roth-Fisch brings us Sensitive Sam, a book about Sam’s sensory adventure with a happy ending. What is Sensory Processing Disorder and why i...

Jane Lowry-Christian returns with book 3 in the Quackless Duck series of adventures as the little rubbery ducky finds his pals and survives the winter. Helias Doundoulakis was a spy in World War II. His book, I Was Trained to Be a Spy, is his story of escaping from the Gestapo and living underground in Greece. Cassidy Freeman, the villainous and eerily enticing “Tess Mercer” in CW’s highly-rated, long-running, #1-hit series “Smallville” shares her experiences as the woman who conned her way into...

Going through a divorce is difficult, but you are not alone. In Chicken Soup for the Soul, Divorce and Recovery, co-author Patty Hansen offers 101 true stories of men and women who have divorced and come out the other side–happy, healthy, and independent. Cynthia Brian introduces more stories from the new book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS.

Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, The Stella Donne Goddess Gals,talk about bait and switch tactics, respect, the economy and more. Marriage to a high powered investment banker. Beautiful Manhattan apartment. Despina Gurlides was living the American dream until she lost it all. Her book, Not a Guru chronicles her path to happiness. Contributors to the new book, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS, Jill Byington and Davis Lunsford share their stories and their talents with the Gifts of Ingenuity, La...

Névine Salvadé’s life has taken her from the Middle East to Europe to America and beyond. In her book, C OM Passion, she chronicles her journey of self discovery. Cynthia Brian releases more information on Be the Star You Are! for TEENS as two teen contributors, Nehal Patel and Rachel Glass join the show to talk about the chapters they wrote, The Gift of Appreciation and The Gift of Daring.www.bethestaryouare.org

Terence Mix brings us his award winning book, The Price of Ovulation, with the truth about fertility drugs, birth defects, and a solution to the problem. When the Dream is Big Enough chronicles Johnna Parr's success story in business with help on how you, too, can succeed. Mary Kay Green protects women's rights and equality for children with her book, Women of Courage.

Jane Lowery-Christian debuts her Quackless Duck series of books with Book 1, Quackless and Secret Pals, and Book 2, Quackless Gets Washed Away. Make sure to check out the audio versions of these books in Reading SPELLS Success. Bud Bilanich, the Common Sense Guy, discusses his new book 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success and his contribution to Be the Star You Are! for Teens. Billijo Doll , author of The Seekers, joins us about her adventures and her new radio show, Coping with Life....

Be the Star You Are! for TEENS is the new book by author Cynthia Brian with contributors from around the country. Several volunteers from the charity have written wonderful chapters. Web master, Kim Carlson, and Book Review Chairperson, Elyse Kolnowski, are scheduled to appear with hosts Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany to discuss their experiences in writing, volunteering, and being teenagers. It will be a sexy hot show! www.bethestaryouare.org

Cynthia Brian interviews Jane Lowrey-Christian about her book, Budgie and Sissy’s Adventure, Growing up in North Missouri. People of all ages will enjoy the interactions of Budgie and Sissy's struggle with decisions and lessons learned and react to each situation as only children can. In segment two, Dan Ivancic shares the hidden dangers for children online with his book, Internet Security for Parents. Inside this book you will learn why most kids are at risk to online predators, why parents are...

Dani Wong, talks about her contribution called The Gift of Faith for the book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS.

Transcendental Sojourn: Arrival to One Journal by Liz Cosline, reflects thoughts and musings after a near death experience. Dark Currents , A Journey into the Abyss documents author Arthur Temples triumph over illness and abuse through journal-writing. Designing with Fabrics and Color, by Brenda Weiss, ASID, IACC, is the perfect guide to help you understand the basics of design, fabrics, paint selection, color theory, and furniture styles for any room.