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Fall is filled with legends, myths, fairs, and festivals all celebrating the bounty from various cultures around the world. The days are shorter, the nights become longer as we commence the holiday fetes of the forthcoming two months. Dallas Woodburn is an in-demand writing coach who nurtures her students’ confidence in their beautifully unique voices. She helps people give birth to the books that are burning inside them through her acclaimed 90-Day Book Breakthrough Program (www.yourbookbreakthrough.com). Since 2001, her organization Write On! Books has empowered youth through reading and writing endeavors (www.writeonbooks.org). She is a contributor to Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers with her chapter, The Gift of Gentleness. Everyone wants a hopeful outlook for their children. Optimism can be developed, even though pessimistic news prevails. Everyone can be a source of optimism. Learn how with Cynthia Brian’s thoughts.

Leadership skills are not innate. They are built. Although it may seem that some people are born leaders, even the most confident learned how to lead from someone, somewhere. It takes time, effort, and dedication to develop these skills. Author of The Hope-Driven Leader: Harness the Power of Positivity at Work, Libby Gill has found a totally fresh perspective on the topic of leadership: hope. Zeroing in on what she sees as the defining issue of creating a more purposeful and productive workplace, Libby explores how the science of hope theory and how it applies to the workplace. Libby and Cynthia Brian will discuss Libby’s 30+ years leading, managing, and motivating people in corporate and entrepreneurial worlds around the globe. Cynthia Brian will read The Gift of Leadership by Young Joo Choo from the newly released book Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers and The Gift of Leadership from the first book in the trilogy, Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts. Read, lead, succeed!

An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from debilitating migraines every year, and 21 million of them are women. Migraines are the seventh highest cause of disability worldwide. Find out what causes headaches and what you can do to alleviate the pain without drugs or medications. In The Divorce Hacker’s Guide to Untying the Knot: What Every Woman Needs to Know about Finances, Child Custody, Lawyers, and Planning Ann Grant blows open the divorce industry and takes a stand for women so that they can take back their power while reducing feelings of loss, grief, and rage. U.S. statistics don't lie: • 2,400 divorces per day • 16,800 divorces per week • 876,000 divorces a year Are you a positive person? Research shows that people who have a positive outlook enjoy happier relationships. A positive attitude is attractive drawing others to you. Positive individuals are supportive and notice the good in the world. Learn how to give your attitude altitude

Swearing Off Stars, Danielle M Wong’s multi-award winning debut novel has received the highest praise from the highest places including Kirkus Reviews who labeled it “an engaging romantic tale that also calls for equality.” Dani began volunteering with Be the Star You Are!® in high school and she has contributed chapters to two books in the Be the Star You Are! series, Be the Star You Are! for Teens and Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers. Are there bottles of pills in your medicine cabinet that you no longer take? It's time to discard them. Before you do, bring all of your medications to your next doctor’s appointment, and ask if you need any of them. Cynthia Brian provides tips on how to get rid of unwanted meds safely. The land of ice and fire:Iceland! It is an island filled with wildflowers that carpet the harsh landscape. What makes a flower a wildflower? Goddess Gardener gives you the scoop on how to choose and scatter seeds that will duplicate nature’s wild side.

The history of witchcraft in Europe begins with both folk beliefs and with religious and classical texts. What is a witch and how did the executions of supposed witches begin? The number executed on charges of witchcraft is not certain and subject to considerable controversy. Estimates have ranged from about 10,000 to nine million. We’ll examine the history of witchcraft and the hysteria that it bred. The next best thing to an ocean, lake, or river view is a pool in the back yard offering a bucolic vista with the sensibility of nature. A swimming pool has the ability to anchor a landscape. Learning to swim is a necessary life skill and the exercise of swimming is one of the best full body workouts. Much research has been done on the calming effects that being around water has on humans. Stress levels are lowered by designs with both green and blue spaces: the green being plants and trees and the blue are water features.

There are approximately 40 million family caregivers over the age o 55 who are providing an average of 30 hours to a family member, 15 million of these caregivers are providing care to people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. How does one research resources or information to be of assistance? What if you knew a secret from history that could change the world? To fix his life, bullied and closeted fifteen-year-old Wyatt goes public with historical evidence that Abraham Lincoln was in love with another guy. Inspired by real historical evidence, QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL by Lee Wind was a debut novel too controversial for traditional publishing. It was crowdfunded in six days on Kickstarter. Fall is a prime home-selling season and the demand for real estate has been skyrocketing. How can you set your home apart from others? A few key upgrades can make all the difference. Discover the repairs and refurbishments that will put money in your pocket.

Gardening offers exercise for the body, mind, and spirit. It is an outdoor activity that anybody can enjoy from birth until death. Gardening reduces stress, clears our minds, births creativity, and staves off depression. Learn tips to stay safe and flexible at every age. Former President of Cheerful Givers, Karen Kitchel scatters kindness wherever she goes. She contributed two chapters to the 3rd book in the Be the Star You Are!® series, be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World. (Buy the book at www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store) Karen joins Cynthia Brian to share her chapters on mentoring, adoption and offers tips on how we can all be kinder to one another. Your personal oasis is your outdoor environment. Think about the purpose of the space, the scale, and the seasons. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers professional guidelines to help you step out and enjoy the fresh air. www.CynthiaBrian.com/gardening

National award-winning author, Mack W. Borgen, a graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of discusses the release of Volume I of his latest book series entitled Dead Serious and Lighthearted – The Memorable Words of Modern America. He introduces history in an entirely new way by the exacting presentation of its “Memorable Words.” With thoughtful explanation and brilliant commentary, the Memorable Words of Modern America are fascinating and frivolous; tragic and momentous; eloquent and bumbling; and touching and endearing. How do you create beautiful, lush arrangements with flowers and branches from your own garden? With a few simple tips from Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, you won’t be spending extra dollars at the florist but may be planting your future bouquets. How does land and its inhabitants recover after a devastating fire? With this fire recovery guide, you’ll learn to identify the actions you can take to benefit your land and the biodiversity you steward.

Have you ever wanted to eat fresh eggs directly from your own personal chickens but didn’t know where to begin? Cynthia Brian has the poop on the coop and will give you information on how you can raise your own flock for the tastiest and most nutritious eggs ever. The new book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World has finally been published. Heather Brittany wrote the chapter, The Gift of Animals and she discusses her chapter. No matter which generation you were born into,the book bridges the gap between Boomers and Millennials while being empowered to join their ranks of greatness. In this eye-opening third installment in the Be the Star You Are!® series, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World, you will discover 55 true stories about life’s greatest gifts as told by 31 incredible individuals. Buy the book www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store

Twenty-five years ago Dan Millman wrote The Life You Were Born to Live describing life paths for anyone born between 1750 and 1999. The revised and updated 25th Anniversary Edition covers forty-five birth numbers (life paths), revealing a quick and accurate means to determine one's own birth number and the life paths of friends, loved ones, colleagues, parents, and acquaintances. Cynthia Brian and Dan Millman will converse on Dan's peaceful warrior life. How can a parent make sure a teen will be healthy at college? Planning in advance of any emergencies will ease the stress. Cynthia Brian offers simple sound advice for sending your child off to school! Building financial literacy in kids is essential for life success. Important money skills can be taught starting early. Want to know age-appropriate lessons to offer your youngsters? You can raise a capable and financially literate child in a safe, loving environment by incorporating money talk into fun activities.

If you want to be healthy for the rest of your life, you’ll want to eat these foods. You may be surprised at the list. Stay away from fake sugars and load up on some delicious, low calorie sweet fruit! Is work enjoyable for you? Are you fulfilled, enriched, and empowered through your work life? Cynthia Brian interviews Alise Cortez, PhD, speaker and Development and Engagement Catalyst, who helps individuals and companies work with passion and purpose. She believes that a life long devotion to learning and growth that challenges the way we think will help us act and perform with inspiration. Is listening to music good for your well-being? Studies indicate that certain types of music can buoy your mood, eliminate stress, fend off depression, and improve sleep. But some music actually triggers anger, sadness, and depression. Find out what you need to be listening to be the best you can be!

Exactly ten years ago, Dr. Don Martin, launched his book, Road Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students, here on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® radio show. It’s only fitting that this knowledgeable and well-traveled tour guide, launches the 2nd edition with StarStyle once again. Noting the historic places and main events related to pursuing a graduate degree, Dr. Martin will be joined with Managing Director, Kevin Kiley, focusing attention to the detours, helping you make informed decisions about graduate school. Employers How doare seeking an edge to grabbing the most qualified employees by hiring design firms to create spaces that will help their staff think, feel, and be healthy to maximize productivity. It’s not all about going green. Eat to think. How does land and its inhabitants recover after a devastating fire? With this fire recovery guide, you’ ll learn to identify the actions you can take to benefit your land and the biodiversity you steward.

Hammocks are versatile because they are affordable super space savers, flexible, and are easily moved and stored. They are perfect camping trip companions. Transport your dreams to exotic distant lands by installing a hammock in your backyard. Undulating in your hammock, you can be anywhere your imagination takes you. Summer is a time for entertaining. Is your home inviting, clean, and beautiful? It’s time to spruce up everything from the front door to the patio. Welcome your guests for some relaxing summer fun with tips by designer, Cynthia Brian. Learning a new language can be daunting. Scientists have now pinpointed the best time of life to reach fluency. Kids are better than adults at picking up the “talk”. The best way to become proficient in a new language is through total immersion.

Yellow jackets are wasps and are not related to bees. Bees live in hives while yellow jackets create nests. Yellow jacket workers typically have black and yellow stripes on a ½ inch long body. They have the ability to sting several times, injecting poisonous venom that causes intense pain, while bees can only sting once because their stinger becomes stuck in the skin of its victim. Find out how to protect yourself from the stings of summer with Cynthia Brian. August is the hottest month of summer and your pets want to have fun in the sun while staying safe and cool. Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian offer important tips that will enhance the enjoyment for any of your animal friends. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, chickens, pigs, and goats all have different needs. Water, ice, shade, pools, umbrellas, and trees will all be part of the pet play dates.

Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation, with family and friends — narrating events fills an ancient need to communicate, entertain, engage, and connect with others. And who better to teach the benefits of good storytelling than a 36-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 5-time GrandSLAM champion, bestselling author, and award-winning teacher, Matthew Dicks. He’ll discuss his book, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling. Are you an adult who feels powerless every time your parent interrupts you with a comment or criticism? Adult children of overbearing parents are stuck in the parent-child relationships of their youths where the parent makes all the decisions. This negative chain of command can be broken. Cyberattacks on individuals are on the rise. Organized criminals steal bank accounts, identities, launch ransomware attacks, and worse. Protect yourself.

Workplace disagreements are an everyday occurrence. Whether working on a project, team or larger strategic issue, knowing how to address these conflicts at the onset can prevent a disaster waiting to happen. Dave Gerber, President/Founder of Synergy Development and Training, LLC is a change catalyst, motivating people to become the best version of themselves. Dave inspires our audience to transform the way they engage with the world around them. Fewer kids are walking to school alone or riding their bikes through their neighborhoods. Parents have been charged with neglect in some communities for allowing those activities. How can we raise independent children if we are shadowing them every second? Summer is the best time of the year for enjoying fresh vegetables and fruits straight from your garden. It’s also fire season and we need to heed the instructions to keep our homes safer from wildfires. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, takes us on a mid-July walk on the wild side.

Join Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany on an itinerary of magnificent scenery, legendary folklore, original music, rich culture, ancient language, and curious customs as they travel through the Emerald Isle of Ireland. Will they see any tiny leprechauns or find a pot of gold? They will definitely imbibe a pint or two of Guinness and dance an Irish jig. Cynthia may practice her minimal Gaelic. After searching for shamrocks and learning tales of St. Patrick, they’ll head off for an adventure in the land called the midnight sun (where there is no sun) of Iceland where boiling mud pots, spurting geysers, and icy glaciers co-exist. You’ll find them riding Icelandic ponies, swimming in the Blue Lagoon, and hiking behind waterfalls. And who knows, since both countries are locations for shooting Game of Thrones, they may just fly with dragons. Tune in for an hour of wild travel experiences before you plan your getaway. http://www.cynthiabrian.com

NPR producer, radio host, and author, Connie Goldman sheds light on caregiving with her newest books, The Gifts of Caregiving: Stories of Hardship, Hope and Healing, and Wisdom from Those In Care. Their stories speak of changes, challenges and often sacrifice, but more importantly, the gifts of insight, inspiration, and healing they received from the caregiving commitment to their family. Each chapter ends with the author’s thoughts and discussion questions to encourage readers to explore more deeply their thoughts and feelings about similar situations. As much as you love your partner, do you ever feel like you are suffocating? Find space in your relationship to be you and reap the rewards for better communication and intimacy. Are you putting your ticker in danger? AARP and the American Heart Association are working together to offer simple fixes to lower your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Learn the simple healthy paths to a stronger heart.

With her characteristic humor, practicality, and hard-earned wisdom, Mridu Khullar Relph demonstrates an understanding of the creative mind. She shows you how to write anything--and finish it with her book, Shut Up And Write. It doesn't deal with writer's block. Stop procrastinating. Stop making excuses. Just Shut Up And Write! She writes and acts like she speaks: fast, furious, and fabulously fun! How long do you want to live? Are you doing everything possible to be healthy, happy, and optimistic? The keys to longevity bliss have nothing to do with money or status, although both are nice. If you have high energy, positive relationships, eat what’s good for you, exercise, have faith, and have fun, you’ll have a better feeling of security, joy, and have better odds of living longer. How much freedom are we willing to sacrifice or turn over to the government to gain greater cybersecurity? Jumping past hackers and phishing tactics, citizens deserve to know more.

School is out for the summer and the next two months are the busiest time of the year for traveling. Are you planning a vacation? Going away for business, pleasure, or both? Taking the kids? House trading? Traveling by boat, plane, car, or train? Need tips on what to pack, buying tickets, how to stay safe, where to stay, and what to see at your destination? Be a trekker, explorer, voyager, adventurer, and tourist. Enjoy a comfortable, worry-free holiday while saving time, money, and headaches with host Cynthia Brian and guest Heather Brittany as they share their trip planning pointers on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® LIVE. Bon voyage!