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Express Yourself!

Cynthia Brian, Producer, The Express Yourself! STAR On-Air Teen Team,

300 episodes

Express Yourself! is an entertaining adolescent fusion program where passion, productivity, and possibility populate the airwaves. Produced by Starstyle Productions, LLC as an international outreach program of Be the Star You Are! charity, the radio program, Express Yourself! is a show for, by, and about teens. Hosted by teens and teenage field reporters from around the country, Express Yourself! is THE destination for teens to be heard. Within the walls of the young adult community, listeners are uplifted and encouraged to be the stars of your own life. Through collaboration and conversation, a global campus of young people express their views. Topics include anything that kids talk about-books, music, making a difference, technology, school, art, humor, writing, tough talks, health, sports, films, family, friends, foes, fashion, and fun. Come play in STAR country and Express Yourself!, Sundays at 3 PM Pacific on VoiceAmerica Empowerment.

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  1. AI Predicting Rocket Failures

    · 25 min · S15 E831

    In Space Spotlight, Express Yourself!™ teen host, Saanvi Phaneendra, shares information on how AI predicts rocket failures. In segment one, she looks at why rockets fail and how AI can help catch trouble early. Machine…

  2. Child Cancer Education plus Novelty in Science

    · 34 min · S15 E830

    Why are cancer education and health literacy for populations of color and multilingual populations important? Cynthia Brian and teen Allison Lu interview Keerthi Eraniyan about her nonprofit, Fight for the Cure, that…

  3. Freshwater Science

    · 16 min · S15 E829

    Freshwater science is essentially the study of freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater. It examines the plants, animals, microorganisms, chemistry, and natural processes that…

  4. Leadership and the Abuse of Power

    · 32 min · S15 E828

    Abuse of power is more often quiet than loud. Sometimes it takes the form of work being handed down or a decision made without a team's consent. Radio host, Allison Lu interviews Kyle Bernshteyn, who explains why…

  5. Hunger, Food Policy, and Homelessness

    · 32 min · S15 E826

    "Even when I was little, I knew that teenagers sparkled. I knew they knew something children didn't know, and adults ended up forgetting." – Lorde Allison hosts a special program focused on hunger and food policy. She…

  6. Inclusive and Adaptive Sports

    · 33 min · S15 E825

    "There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." – Amanda Gorman Allison Lu hosts a program about sports, specifically adaptive sports. She interviews Max Liu, who is…

  7. Fresh Water Insecurity Due to Climate Disasters

    · 23 min · S15 E824

    Climate change is intensifying. Sea levels are rising. Droughts, extreme rainfall, heatwaves, and fires are increasing and unpredictable. Food and water insecurity cause massive human displacement. Radio host Allison…

  8. LeadHER Up and Female Empowerment

    · 38 min · S15 E823

    Confidence isn't something that just happens. It must be rebuilt after being bullied, criticized, excluded, or made to feel like you're not good enough. Radio host Kirpa Gill discusses the importance of empowering…

  9. Sports and the Effects of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)), ESPYs, and Hitting the Wall

    · 29 min · S15 E822

    "Sports are a great place to show that equality can happen."— Venus Williams NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), is the policy that allows collegiate athletes to make money through endorsements, sponsorships, and social…

  10. Can the Courts Save Democracy

    · 23 min · S15 E821

    "Where you see wrong, inequality, or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy." – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Courts are one of the most important institutions protecting…

  11. Issues Facing Teens

    · 34 min · S15 E820

    "Ignore those who tell you which way to go without first understanding where you are." - James Pierce Teens are facing numerous challenges, and in this episode of Express Yourself!™ host, Diya and reporter Allison are…

  12. Financial Literacy

    · 52 min · S15 E819

    Impact of Financial Literacy "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin Were you taught about finances when you were a teen? The majority of schools don't teach financial literacy, which…

  13. What Will the Future Look Like?

    · 35 min · S15 E818

    "The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." — Malcolm X Radio host Saanvi Phaneendra welcomes Express Yourself's newest reporter, Allison Lu as they discuss what the future will look like. Saanvi talks…

  14. Learning to Negotiate

    · 28 min · S15 E817

    What is the difference between arguing and negotiating? Host Keerthi, (our Be the Star You Are!® queen of debate) interviews Ryan Chang about how teens can learn to negotiate to better approach problems and collaborate…

  15. A.I. + Autonomous Tools and Debates

    · 39 min · S15 E816

    In this episode of Express Yourself!, host Hannah Sahota reflects on a Fourth of July trip to San Francisco that sparked a deeper conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. After witnessing the city's…

  16. The 250th Anniversary of America

    · 36 min · S15 E815

    "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.". President John F. Kennedy The 4th of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in America. This year, the USA…

  17. Deep Fakes

    · 32 min · S15 E813

    "There's a danger in the internet and social media. The notion that information is enough, that more and more information is enough, that you don't have to think, you just have to get more information - gets very…

  18. The Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States

    · 40 min · S15 E812

    "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." - Michelle Obama In this episode of Empowerment and Equality, host Hannah Sahota examines the state of women's reproductive rights in America and the social…

  19. The Importance of Free Speech

    · 16 min · S15 E811

    "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter" George Washington. Imagine if every time you wanted to say something, a tiny government elf popped up on your…

  20. Survival Conservation

    · 11 min · S15 E810

    "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." · Robert Swan Why is conservation critical? Host Diya asks us to imagine life without clean water or wildlife. Conservation is one of…

  21. The Impact of Social Media

    · 51 min · S15 E809

    On this episode of Express Yourself!, Hannah Sahota's "Empowerment and Equality" segment explores the ever-changing relationship between social media, surveillance, and human dignity in the digital age. Using…

  22. EMPOWERING MALAWI

    · 35 min · S15 E808

    "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." · Nelson Mandela The poverty-ridden country of Malawi was devastated by AIDS. Host Julia Howe interviews the founder of Jacaranda…

  23. Voter Rights and Voter Suppression

    · 37 min · S15 E807

    "Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don't vote." - Christian Lange Are voter rights under attack in the United States? In her segment, Empowerment and Equality, Express Yourself!™ radio host, Hannah…

  24. Fashion and the Effects on Accelerated Garbage

    · 29 min · S15 E806

    "Become an active citizen through your wardrobe." • Livia Firth Today we're not talking about a bill, a ballot measure, or a party platform. We're talking about your closet. The fashion industry generates 92 million…

  25. Social Media Phenomena and Rhetoric

    · 46 min · S15 E805

    Hosted by Hannah Sahota, this episode of Express Yourself! invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of how online rhetoric shapes the world we live in today. In her segment, "Empowerment and Equality,"…

  26. AI on the Moon and Mars?

    · 36 min · S15 E804

    "We are an impossibility in an impossible universe." Ray Bradbury Radio hosts Julia Howe and Saanvi Phaneendra take us to outer space via AI. Today, we are diving into one of the most exciting things happening in…

  27. The Artemis Space Mission

    · 30 min · S15 E803

    "We choose to go to the Moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard." — President John F. Kennedy, 1962 Apollo planted a seed. Artemis is the tree. For the first time in over 50 years, humans are flying to the…

  28. Cancer Awareness

    · 42 min · S15 E802

    In this episode of Express Yourself!, host Hannah Sahota leads her segment "Empowerment and Equality" with a powerful and accessible conversation on cancer awareness, breaking down what cancer is, how it develops, and…

  29. When AI Takes Over Earth, Humanity Reaches for the Stars

    · 18 min · S15 E801

    In this episode, "When AI Takes Over Earth, Humanity Reaches for the Stars," Saanvi Phaneendra explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and space exploration, and what it means for the future. As AI…

  30. Stress Relief

    · 32 min · S15 E800

    "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." — William James What is stress, why do we experience it, and what can we do to relieve anxiety? Host Hannah Sahota and reporter…

  31. Self-Care and Empathy

    · 39 min · S15 E799

    "You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself." — John Steinbeck According to the Stanford Medical Health Center, by including teens as full participants in self-care, they're more likely to choose…

  32. Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

    · 26 min · S15 E798

    Mental health is a part of being human. We are not only our eyes, ears, voice, and body parts, but we are also our emotions. These emotions affect how we feel, react, and portray ourselves to the world. Kirpa hosts a…

  33. Cancer Awareness

    · 18 min · S15 E797

    "Cancer is just a chapter in our lives and not the whole story."— Allie Moreno Host Keerthi begins the show with a bold and true statement: "Teenagers are some of the most powerful people on the planet." She believes…

  34. Confidence Versus Comparison

    · 32 min · S15 E796

    "Comparison is the thief of joy." – Theodore Roosevelt Are you confident in your abilities? Do you compare yourselves to others? Host Julia dives into the importance of confidence and reframes how to think about…

  35. Leading with Kindness

    · 22 min · S15 E794

    · "Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness." – Maya Angelou What is kindness? How can we lead with kindness? Host Sharanya along with reporters Milan and Jatin offer…

  36. What it Means to be an American

    · 15 min · S15 E793

    it Means to be an American • "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." – John F. Kennedy • Host Sharanya discusses how being a naturalized citizen has…

  37. KBG Syndrome and Using AI to Write Songs

    · 33 min · S15 E792

    "I think every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don't intend to waste any of mine." - Neil Armstrong Some people use their heartbeats to make noise. Others use them to make meaning. In today's broadcast,…

  38. How Curiosity Leads to Success

    · 30 min · S15 E791

    "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." Albert Einstein Brothers, Jatin and Milan, reporters on Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio, talk about how being curious leads to success in all things. Jatin…

  39. Goals for the New Year!

    · 28 min · S15 E790

    "Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves."~ Mahatma Gandhi It's a brand-new year, and Express Yourself!™ teen reporters, Milan and Jatin, share their suggestions for creating…

  40. Holiday Celebrations with Julia Howe

    · 29 min · S14 E789

    "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." – Norman Vincent Peale. In this holiday episode, Host Julia explores what the season really feels like for…

  41. Exploring the Existence of God

    · 34 min · S14 E788

    "If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him." Voltaire Does asking whether God exists help teens think about bigger questions like what gives life meaning? What makes something right or wrong? Who or…

  42. Thanksgiving and Gratitude

    · 21 min · S14 E786

    "When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."— Maya Angelou A family-friendly Thanksgiving program with host Kirpa and her cousins Milan and Jatin as they celebrate gratitude, food, music,…

  43. How Teens Preserve Their Culture

    · 34 min · S14 E785

    "If we are to preserve culture, we must continue to create it." by Johan Huizinga Culture is not only about connecting the past to the present, but it is also a way we form our identity; it is a part of the puzzle in…

  44. Preparing for College Applications

    · 12 min · S14 E784

    " The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." - Malcolm X Although college applications can be stressful, there are small steps to take to make the process feel less overwhelming! Host Diya walks you…

  45. Teens and Gun Control

    · 16 min · S14 E783

    On August 5th, 2012, when Express Yourself!™ teen, was a toddler, he, his brother, and his mother stopped for three minutes at a gas station on their way to their Sikh temple. Those three minutes saved their lives as a…

  46. How Teens Have Grit

    · 21 min · S14 E781

    "I've learned you are never too small to make a difference." Greta Thunberg With college deadlines looming and pressure mounting, this week's broadcast turns inward, toward the grit it takes to be a teenager in a…

  47. Human Rights for Women and Girls

    · 32 min · S14 E780

    "I know nothing of man's rights, or woman's rights; human rights are all that I recognize." Sarah Moore Grimke With global conflict rising, human rights violations demand attention, especially abuses against women and…

  48. Ultra-Processed Foods

    · 29 min · S14 E779

    "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Host Julia and reporter Hanna tackle the topic that we chew on every day: ultra-processed foods. Hanna asks if it is ethical to…

  49. Are Teens Affected by Climate Change?

    · 22 min · S14 E778

    "Climate change is the most severe problem that we are facing today, more serious even than the threat of terrorism." - Anonymous The answer is YES! Host Keerthi starts off the show with this message: "We are…

  50. What Concerns Teen Most

    · 36 min · S14 E776

    "Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."— Mother Teresa In today's episode, host Julia with new reporter Hanna talk about what concerns teens the most…mental health, the climate crisis, waste,…

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