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As we say good-bye to 2015 and look ahead to a new year, we travel across the pond to England to meet with rosarian and technical director of David Austin Roses, Michael Marriott. He’ll share his three decades of rose knowledge and passions. Find out about the myths and magic of valuable roses, learn how to design, when to plant, what care is essential, and everything else you wanted to know about establishing a beautiful blooming rose garden. In T42 Health Matters, our theme is the health benefits and joy of gardening as the Mother/Daughter Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, encourage listeners to grow herbs, flowers, and fruits no matter what size plot as an important part of a New Year’s resolution. Learn what to do in your January garden besides planting bare root roses, vines, and fruit trees. Relish an hour of garden lore and love on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® Grab a cup of tea and join our New Year’s party.

“When there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.” Confucius What better time of the year to focus on peace than right now. Our special guest, Nola Hennessy, is the Founding CEO of Serenidad Consulting, a global organization whose strategic intent is to facilitate global peace. Serenidad Consulting delivers education, peace negotiation and specialist consultancy services underpinned by the core values of Excellence, Great Leadership, and Positive Personal Power. In this interview Hennessy will focus listeners on prevention being better than cure, positive empowerment strategies, and the criticality of education in achieving a change from global unrest and violence, to peace and harmony throughout humanity. In Health Matters and T42, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany will bring you ways to bring tranquility into your lives everyday. When your heart is at peace, your body will be healthy.

Around 500 BC, mistletoe was a signal of peace. In 20 BC it was the key to gaining access to the underworld. In the 18th century mistletoe became a symbol of future romance. Heather Brittany shares the history of this magical festive flora. br From the bestselling, acclaimed author Paullina Simons of Tully and The Bronze Horseman comes the unforgettable love story between a college-bound young woman and a traveling troubadour on his way to war. Lone Star is a moving, compelling novel of love lost and found set against the stunning backdrop of Eastern Europe. Cynthia Brian interviews Paullina. br It is hard to believe that the holidays are already here. What would the holidays be without the high voltage displays of thousands of twinkling lights illuminating our landscapes? Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shares December nature tips. br It’s the season of giving and the spirit is high. Make a donation to Be the Star You Are!® at http://www.bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm

Whether you celebrate Channukah or Christmas, sometimes it’s the little gifts that are the most difficult to find. In T42 and Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian talk about unique stocking stuffers as well as how to stay healthy without the sniffles for the holidays. br The holidays are joyful times, yet they are sometimes the most stressful. If you are not experiencing joy in the world, Cynthia Brian has a few celebratory tips to help you bounce back from Scrooge to Santa. br What do you tell your kids when they ask about Santa? Cynthia Brian reads a heart-warming story about the magic of childhood for the holidays. br ‘Tis the Season, enjoy the merriment with the Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany. Ho, Ho, Ho and a very Merry Holiday! br Make a donation to Be the Star You Are!® before year end to get your 2015 tax deduction. http://www.bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm

Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season is a time that brings a deep reflection and strong focus on family and loved ones. The Peace Angel, Nola Hennessy, brings her message of peace, love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, selflessness, and gratitude. In her memoir, The Peace Angel, she shares her intimate knowledge of God and Heaven in this very moving interview. Hennessy has spent a lifetime facilitating the emotional expressions of others, allowing for honest communication, embracing love, caring deeply about the planet, even when her peaceful actions threatened her own existence. Indoor pollutants makes us sick and we spend 93% of our hours inside. Heather Brittany encourages you to pick up the mop, plug in the vacuum, and follow some simple tips to reduce the levels of irritants and chemicals in your home. Do you have an estate plan? Cynthia Brian outlines the reasons for advance planning.

Does it hurt when you smile? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Heather Brittany shares quick fixes for all your tooth issues. brbr Looking to boost your mood? Try a few decorating tips that will influence your mood for the better. Cynthia Brian provides Star Style for your strategic design! brbr As Americans, we love our grass, but as the years of drought drag on, the word L-A-W-N is becoming synonymous with wasteful. Daily in the USA, over 29 billion gallons of water is used and of that, 30% or 8. 5 billion gallons of water is devoted to our landscaping, mostly lawns. Learn about a new grass seed that may offer guiltless turf with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian!

In T42, the Goddess Gals share highlights from their recent European travels. Heather Brittany attended the Rugby World Cup in England, Oktoberfest in Germany, and globe-trotted through several countries, while Cynthia Brian savored time in France with a few delightful days with her childhood pen pal in Great Britain. The Mother/Daughter dynamic duo raised their glasses together in Champagne for a special celebration. What’s hugelkultur and how can we be more water wise? Are you still dreaming of lush landscapes when everything around you in dry and brown? Cynthia Brian offers tips for surviving the drought. Everyone seems to believe that multi-tasking is a badge of honor. But is it causing scattered brain syndrome. Find out how we need to reprogram ourselves to do one thing at a time. Think about it for a minute, what is your DNA Programmed for Failure, Success, Health, Disease, Anxiety, Stress, OCD, Addiction, Confusion, Deceptive Thoughts? Now think about this, Who programmed your DNA?, Who is in cha

Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany recently toured the phenomenal Huntington Gardens in Pasadena. They’ll discuss the healing powers of nature as well as the history of this public oasis. When you go, make sure to make a reservation for the Rose Garden Tea Room. Are you experiencing senior moments yet you are only in your twenties? You are not alone as our cognitive ability decreases beginning around age twenty four. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany helps you fight the fade with brainy ideas! If your self-talk is negative, it’s time to change the recording. With personal success coach, Cynthia Brian, you’ll turn your mental dialogue from defeatist to powerful. What does it mean to live with integrity? Are you trustworthy. Find out how you can walk your talk, tap into your inner honesty, and live with a code of values with Cynthia Brian, named The Woman of Integrity by The My Voice Foundation.

Autumn is with us. The sun is still scorching our soils with heat during the days while the nights offer chilly dew. The fall season is the best time to take care of garden chores before winter arrives. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian sets the stage for fall gardening. With the drought parching the soils of the West, how can we be environmentally friendly and still enjoy a green lawn? Enter Massachusetts citizen scientist, Jackson Madnick who spent years researching a combination of seven seed grasses from around the world that needs minimal water and mowing. He name his company Pearl’s Premium after his mother and today more than 300,000 American lawns boast his invention. Customers call it “grass without the guilt.” Jackson and his service dog, Zoe join Cynthia Brian to watch the waterless grass grow. Do you exercise? Do you enjoy keeping your body, mind, and spirit in shape? There is nothing better for the soul than shaking your body and dancing around like a wild person.

Why is enthusiasm contagious? What puts a bounce in your step? What helps you bubble over like champagne? Find out when Chief Enthusiasm Officer of Starstyle® Productions, llc, Cynthia Brian shares personal experiences and her Gift of Enthusiasm chapter from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make Difference. www.StarStyleRadio.net How do you avoid common pitfalls of running a family business? When you colleagues are family is the dynamic cohesive or more like dynamite. Tips on collaborating and finding balance instead of competition will be defined. Should you respond to negative reviews? What do you do when someone bashes your product, service, or personality on social media. We’ll look at empowering ways to respond to turn a negative into a positive.

What did you want to be when you were a child? Did you hold onto your dreams or go in a different direction? Happiness is doing what you love and loving what you do. Cynthia Brian shares The Gift of Dreams from her book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference.. With compassion, honesty, and the keen eye of an Emmy-award-winning journalist, Mary Pflum Peterson explores her family’s complex history in her raw debut memoir, White Dresses. We’ll venture inside the secret lives of nuns in the convent, and learn about the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters. Burnout is one of the largest challenges of any work environment. How can you generate new enthusiasm for your job, especially after 50? Find out how to connect with co-workers to enjoy your career more.

What is fitness etiquette for a class or in the gym? Find out in Health Matters with fitness instructor, Heather Brittany. To have a truly healthy garden, create a pollinator paradise. It’s easy to do. You won’t need any special talents, just lots of curiosity, and these simple tips with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. Every day it is important to have positive input. We are creatures of habit and it’s easy to get bogged down with the latest bad news and the financial failures of those around us. Attitude does determine our altitude. Find out how to make yours soar with Cynthia Brian’s book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference.

California Wine Month in September celebrates one of California’s signature agricultural products and all that vintners and growers bring to the economy, culture and lifestyle of the Golden State. September is also a great time to plan a visit to California Wine Country. Wineries and regions throughout the state will be marking the harvest and celebrating California Wine Month with special tastings, festivals, wine immersion experiences, tours, concerts and more. Find out how to enjoy wine from the vine with Heather Brittany. Find out how to make friends and keep them for life with tips from Cynthia Brian. Listen to the chapter, The Gift of Friendship, from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference. Earn a friend by being a friend. Off to college? What do you need to pack to prepare for dorm living? Space saving tips and ideas with Dorm Design 101.

On September 9th, 1999, Be the Star You Are!® was born as a 501c3 to empower women, families, and youth through improved literacy, increased positive media messages, and tools for living. Cynthia Brian conceived and founded the charity and Heather Brittany was a young teen co-founder. Today we celebrate 17 years of making a difference as a TOP NON PROFIT and will share stories of our trials, triumphs, and tribulations. Longtime supporter of Be the Star You Are!® and author of Road Map for Graduate Study, Dr. Don Martin, joins Cynthia Brian for a discussion about how to get started, get going, and get in to grad school. Don has spent 28 years in student services and graduate enrollment at prestigious universities. He has coached potential grad students on five continents and will offer his expertise and guidance. Happy Anniversary Be the Star You Are!® and congratulations to all the volunteers and supporters who have helped BTSYA serve the world. Make a donation at www.BTSYA.org.

Could parents be the root cause of the anxiety that children feel when it comes to math and homework? Research indicates that children of highly math-anxious parents learn less. Find out why parents help hinders with Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian in T42. Is your five or six year old ready for school? Find out the skills kids need for kindergarten plus how to provide the healthiest and most nutritious diet for your child. Fall is around the corner and harvest time is here. Find out what to do in the September garden with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. Fire up the barbecues for an end of summer gathering.

There are many misconceptions about medical marijuana. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany explodes the myths and provides the facts of benefits and perils. Each of us has several talents. It is our responsibility to discover them and to use them in the world for the good of others. What are your aptitudes? Cynthia Brian reads a chapter from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!®. Make what you love, what you do. Do you feel like you are always juggling a thousand balls? We know we do. In this segment we’ll look at life balance and what we can do to work less, unplug, and free our schedule for some “me” time.

Do you get a headache when you drink wine? People blame the sulfites, however, the cause is usually dehydration from not consuming enough water. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian share a glass of vino while discussing wineology. Want a healthier, happier garden? Invite our flying friends into your landscape with simple strategies from Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. When you hear how much fun you’ll have, you’ll understand why it’s said that “life is for the birds!” Do you take time to appreciate the simple things? Life is short and we have to learn to appreciate what we have, not what we don’t have. Cynthia Brian engages you with the chapter, The Gift of Appreciation, from her book, Be the Star You Are! 9 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference.

With Olympian Bruce Jenner becoming Caitlin Jenner, transgender issues are finally a topic of conversation being handled with sensitivity. Are we born with gender identity? What challenges do transgender individuals face? Heather Brittany’s Health Matters showcases this important subject. Before the craziness of the school year begins, families are rushing to enjoy the last of the lazy, hazy days of summer. Summer has sped by and before we know it, autumn will be here. This month’s gardening guide includes a few tips so that you can carry your “beautiful” with you wherever you go. Do you know how to ask for what you want? Asking is challenging, yet it is critical to learn how, when, and why to ask. Cynthia Brian reads the chapter, The Gift of Asking from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference.

By the time we hit 30, we should have a good grasp on how to spend and save. Money mistakes run rampant in the roaring 20’s and it’s time to navigate the future. In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian discuss common money mistakes and how to pay your future first to make sure your present is secure. As a thought leader on global peace and strong advocate for prevention-based strategies when dealing with violence, terrorism and other unacceptable negative power behaviors, Serenidad Consulting ( http://www.serenidadconsulting.com/ )(r) Principal, Nola Hennessy, will speak about peace and leave you to ponder: What if we think prevention, instead of reaction? Nola is The Peace Angel ( http://www.serenidadconsulting.com/buy-our-books ) and sees peace through an educator's lens, not a confrontation lens. To expand who you are, look for the adventure in all things. Life is an involuntary bungee jump. You can shut your eyes tight, cringe, and shriek in terror, hoping it will all be over soon. Or you can

What are the best selling books on the market today for adults? Coloring books! Heather Brittany has been known as the Color Book Queen for years as she brings coloring books to every celebration. . In Health Matters, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany will discuss how coloring is creative, meditative, healing, and fun! Sometimes we need tidbits of this and that to help us through the day. In this segment we’ll discuss identity theft, the benefits of the sea, omega 3’s, how to keep your enthusiasm buzzing, margarita mania and whatever else pops into Cynthia Brian’s brain! If 60 is the new 40, golden is the new green, and driving a dirty car is the sign of being environmentally correct, it’s time to talk about what’s really bugging us. With the drought many homeowners are experiencing an invasion of uninvited insects and varmints hungry to eat what’s left of our crops while some are dining on us as main courses. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shows us how to keep the bugs away.