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“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” - Sherry Anderson Volunteering and community...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 7, 20193 min read
Mentor Milestones, Get Moving, Be Happy
When you need advice, do you know where to turn? Do you have mentors that can steer you in the right direction? There’s no one size fits...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 5, 20192 min read
Gifts of the Present and Understanding
“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding” - Leonardo da Vinci “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 3, 20193 min read
Real World Lessons, Bounce Back, Leafy Superfoods
Have you ever received an email from a stranger with information that you felt compelled to share? Hear real world lessons imparted in an...
Cynthia Brian
Feb 27, 20193 min read
The Gift of Truth
If there was one take away from the Oscars it was that truth is love! Siri and Joven host this episode of Express Yourself! with a theme...
Cynthia Brian
Feb 22, 20193 min read
Songs by Kubo and Travel
Traveling is one of the most educational, informational, and entertaining methods to understand the cultures of the world. Kenneth Jeon...
Cynthia Brian
Feb 21, 20194 min read
Mindful Leader, Retire by Fire, Reaping What You Sow
A practice is a combination of an intention, an aspiration, and an action. Grounded in the depth and simplicity of his experience of...
Cynthia Brian
Feb 13, 20193 min read
Calling Cupid and Intuitive Eating
If you have dieted forever and yet keep losing then regaining weight, maybe it is time to look at food as your best friend. Start...
Cynthia Brian
Feb 12, 20194 min read
WOW MOM, Roses, Virtual Reality
“Becoming a Godly mother is the most important journey you will ever take”, writes Ellen Mongan, who has walked down the road of...
Cynthia Brian
Feb 10, 20193 min read
Daily Clean Your House Flow
Would you love your family to feel more relaxed, centered, and grateful? Joven Hundal and Jack Pawlakos interview Deborah Myers, an...
Cynthia Brian
Feb 3, 20193 min read
The Gift of Storytelling
“There’s only one story in the world and it’s your story.” Ray Bradbury Former teen host, Asya Gonzalez returns to Express Yourself! to...
Cynthia Brian
Jan 31, 20194 min read
Health at Your Fingertips with Deborah Myers Wellness; Taming Teens; Why Garden?
Do you want to feel stronger, healthier, and more vital? Founder and Director of Health at Your Fingertips, Deborah Myers, is passionate...
Cynthia Brian
Jan 30, 20192 min read
The Gift of Sports
Hosts Katie Choo and Kenneth Jeon investigate the arena of sports. Katie adds her own twist on the theme of Sports with an installation...
Cynthia Brian
Jan 28, 20193 min read
Goodbye Sears, Free Time for Kids, Don’t Quit, The Gifts of Longevity and Nature!
Sears, the 125-year-old department store that represented value to Middle America has filed for bankruptcy. Its demise is a sad...
Cynthia Brian
Jan 21, 20192 min read
The Gift of Sleep
“I’ve realized that most of my best ideas have followed a good night's sleep.” Thomas Edison Sleep is one of the most important things of...
Cynthia Brian
Jan 14, 20192 min read
The Gift of Smiles
“Whoever is happy will make others happy too. ~Anne Frank “Smiling is a critical component of happiness. It’s a natural response that...
Cynthia Brian
Jan 13, 20193 min read
Success Secrets, Lydia Singer’s New Hit, Anxiety Relief, Telling the Truth
Do you know how to turn your dreams and goals into reality? It’s time to clean the cerebral clutter and tap into a mindful way of being....
Cynthia Brian
Jan 8, 20192 min read
New Year: Service, Volunteering, and Radio
“For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a...
Cynthia Brian
Dec 24, 20183 min read
Christmas Adoption and Kindness
Christmas is about community, friends, and family. Jack Pawlakos and Kenneth Jeon ring the Christmas bells and herald in the New Year. In...
Cynthia Brian
Dec 21, 20183 min read
Cuban Adventure, Brain Buzz, Making Scents
When you hear the word “Cuba”, what do you think? Bay of Pigs, Fidel Castro, Revolution, Cigars, Mafia, Christopher Columbus, Hemingway,...
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