Be the Star You Are!

Express Yourself Teen Radio in the press!

2012-01-07T01:11:00.000-08:00

Happy 2012 to all! Hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season and are having a great start to the New Year.

Here at the Be the Star You Are! Charity, the New Year is kicking off with a blast:
Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio has met the press! Read more on the Lamorinda Weekly.

Tune into the radio show weekly on our official radio show site!

Thanks for all your support!

Be the Star You Are! Review

2011-12-12T17:25:00.001-08:00

divaBehavior wrote a lovely article about Be the Star You Are!® charity. Check it out, http://ow.ly/7Nutr http://ow.ly/i/mEZP

Express Yourself! Teen Radio Launch

2011-11-28T23:16:00.001-08:00

Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday!

Our Express Yourself! Teen Radio launched LAST WEEK on November 22nd at noon.

Tomorrow, show #2 airs on Voice America kids at http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2014/express-yourself.
Please click on November 29th to listen!

Also, please check out our Facebook and Twitter pages and spread the word!

Thanks for all the support!

Express Yourself! Teen Radio Broadcast

2011-11-20T23:19:00.001-08:00

The fun begins at NOON PT on 11/22/11 when Express Yourself! Teen Radio debuts. Tune in, turn it on, play with us.
Teen talk and the world listens! http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2014/express-yourself

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-28T18:53:00.001-07:00

Star Searcher's Express

Be the Star You Are!®
PO Box 376
Moraga, Ca. 94556
925-376-7126
www.BTSYA.com
OUR MISSION
BE THE STAR YOU ARE®! is a library of books and other media donated to youth at risk to raise their skills and self esteem to improve their daily lives. This media ranges from education and advisement to inspiration and guidance which covers every aspect of life from abuse through money management. BE THE STAR YOU ARE®! has no religious or political agendas or affiliations as it caters to the literate and illiterate by providing audio tapes and videos as well as books to give these kids a head start in their lives so they can beat the odds.
It is not now, and has never been, our intention to send this free newsletter to anyone who does not want it. If you received this in error, please respond with "REMOVE" on the subject line. Forward this to anyone who you think may be interested in its contents. If this was forwarded to you, and you want to receive it monthly, reply with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Visit our web site at www.bethestaryouare.org. Thank you.

TRICK OR TREAT!

MIRACLE MOMENT®
"Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can." John Wesley
GRATITUDE WORKS
Mega thanks to event chairperson, Vivien Lee who orchestrated with a smile the volunteers and activities for the September Teen Car Wash as well as Pear and Wine Festival. Steven Zhou assisted in running errands, buying balloons, snacks, and bringing in more helpers. Robert Mohr shot video and print and a plethora of teens pitched in.
Appreciation to our sponsor, Jarek Gryko ofGryko Hardwood Floors. For exquisite old world craftsmanship for all your hardwood floor needs, visitwww.GRYKOHARDWOODFLOORING.comor call 510-928-7409. Thanks so much to book review volunteer Gaby for this sponsorship.
ENTER the 8th Annual National Essay Contest

The 8^th Annual National Essay Contest is underway sponsored by US BANK of Lafayette. Win $$$$, books, and an interview on our internationally broadcast radio show. GUIDELINES
INFO
Choose a Topic:
1: "The World at Your Fingertips": Technology allows people to access and do so much more than ever imagined. How has technology changed your life? Is it better or worse?

2: "Hear Me Out": Got something to say? Then say it! What does it mean to express yourself so that others can hear you? How do you personally go about doing so? Express your opinions on it in an essay.
BUY BOOKS for the HOLIDAYS
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with books, DVD's, T-shirts and more from Be the Star You Are!® Ask for autographed copies. BUY NOW!
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BOOK REVIEW SERVICE for AUTHORS
For a $150 donation, your book will be read, reviewed, and uploaded to sites.info@bethestaryouare.org or 925-376-7126.
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WISHING WELL
Join iGIVE & choose Be the Star You Are!, Moraga Ca. as your charity of choice & you'll get $5 plus BTSYA gets $5. Every time you shop here & choose BTSYA, a portion of your purchase price goes to charity at no cost to you. Cool!
http://www.iGive.com/BTYSA
When searching on the web, useGoodSearchhttp://www.GoodSearch.com Choose Be the Star You Are!, Moraga, Ca. as your charity to support. Every search generates a few cents for the charity and when you shop, a percentage will be donated.
CYNTHIA'S COACHING CORNER

Cynthia Brianspecializes in coaching for acting, TV/Radio training, writing, and speaking. Call 925-377-STAR to book an appointment or emailcynthia@Star-Style.com. Cynthia is also available as a speaker for events. Cynthia Brian is YOUR guide on the side. (and sometimes a pirate..ahoy matey!)

This month's published Teen Stars
Morgan Hunter
Eric Pawlakos
Jacqueline Tao

Cynthia's Digging Deep
Thrills, Chills, Gourds, & Ghouls in the Garden
TEEN CREATIVES INVITED

Submit your writing, photos,videos, music, art, and photos to Express Yourself!™ Let your voice be heard!
www.BTSYA.com
HAVE A HAUNTED HAPPY HILARIOUS, HALLOWEEN...BOO!

Thanks for playing with us and for your continued support!

TRICK OR TREAT!!!!!

DONATE FOR ALL SOUL's DAY!

Be a SAINT!!!

A Message from our Founder, Cynthia Brian

Express Yourself!™ for TEENS

Besides increasing literacy, a core mission of Be the Star You Are!® since inception has been to produce, provide, and promote positive message programming as a method of empowerment. Our radio show,Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!™ hosted by Heather Brittany and me has been broadcasting live weekly since 1998 showcasing authors and books that inspire and enhance daily living. We are especially proud that the program reaches 132 countries around the world and over 3.5 million listeners.

Next month, a new era in programming begins. Be the Star You Are!® will launch a brand new hour long program for, by, and with teens. During the summer, we launched the new web site for teens at www.BTSYA.com to express, upload, and publish their creativity. Voice America Radio Network asked me to take the teen scene to a new level by creating a global program. For the past two months, producing with Starstyle® Productions, llc, I have been working with seven young people to bring Express Yourself!™ to the Voice America Kids Radio Network.

Our two teen hosts are Steven Zhou from the San Francisco area and Chan Dara Paschall from Los Angeles. We have five field reporters from five different areas, Courtney Cheng, Vivien Lee, Rachel Glass, Eric Pawlakos, and Jacqueline Tao , checking in on a variety of topics and trends that are important to the youth generation.

My goal is to help teens think outside the box and speak with confidence on the airwaves while having fun and gaining real world skills. SNEAK PEAK. I am so proud of their success.

Express Yourself! is an entertaining radio program where passion, productivity, and possibility populate the airwaves. Come play in our country where teens talk and the world listens.
Have a happy, haunted Halloween!

Thanks for spending time with us here in our power place. Go Team TEENS!

Cynthia Brian, Executive Director
TEENS TALK. WORLD LISTENS
Meet the teen hosts of our new radio program,Express Yourself!™ coming soon to the Voice America Kids Network..

Steven Zhou is currently a senior in High School where he is a swim coach and student leader. Steven is an accomplished musician who wrote and produced the theme music for the program, along with another volunteer, Courtney Tran. He excels in administration and organization and will use this hosting experience as a spring-board to real world projects.

Chan Dara is a 16 year old college student from Los Angeles studying journalism and psychology. She has a passion for fashion, music, and activism with a mission to help others. Chan Dara will offer features on fashion as well as tackle the tough topics that face teens from bullying to body image.

The program wants to give young people around the globe a voice for communication, collaboration, and connection.
If you want to suggest a guest or a topic, please email btsyateenradio@gmail.com.

Next month, meet the field reporters.

Check out Express Yourself!™
SPOTLIGHT ON STELLAR AUTHOR
Dr Richard Norris
Author, Hoof It!

Believe you have untapped potential? Want to be a success? Want to discover 7 keys to your success? If you answered "Yes" to any of these, then enjoyHoof it! Learn the lessons. Create your own simple 21-step action plan. Act on it. Transform your life. Live your purpose. Your Journey of Success awaits! Go to Amazon orhttp://bit.ly/rZuToW
Listen to the interview with this life-affirming, fun-loving, renaissance author. Richard is a lion heart!
JOPLIN'S JOY

By the end of October, the volunteers of Be the Star You Are!® charity had shipped $59,000 in books to Joplin, Missouri to help the schools and hospitals that were destroyed by tornadoes last spring. Many thank you notes have recently arrived from both students and staff. READ
We are happy to have made a difference and thank the numerous authors who participated in Operation Tornado Disaster Relief.
DONATE
Radio Spook-tacular! Goblins, & Ghouls
Live from 3-4pm on October 27 it's the bewitching Halloween Hour on Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®
You'll also meet our new teen hosts of Express Yourself!® on World Talk Radio. Archives & Photos.

For guest guidelines, contact our Guest Coordinator, Angela Siekman atradio@bethestaryouareradio.com.
PEOPLE ARE TALKING
“You are a wonderful host/interviewer and I'm always delighted to be on your program. Thank you for having me back!”John Shors, Author, Cross Currents
“What a fun time!!! I really appreciate you reading my book.” Clint Adams, Author and Founder of Stories About Facing Fears
“Thank you for your amazing support!” Karen Milesky, Global Director for Little Voice Mastery

“It was an absolute pleasure and honor to be on your show. God bless and may you continue to enjoy success and making a difference in the world.”
Brandon Montgomery, Author, The Element Series 1,The Awakening
“Thank you so much for the fantastic interview. The fact that you not only read the book but actually enjoyed it was really apparent, and, as an author, there really isn't anything better than that.” Amber Karlins, Author, My Year of Living Fearlessly
“Thank you for the opportunity of a double blessing - being on your show and giving to those who need to be blessed. As one of my core values is giving this resonates. Thanks again for all your energy, input and brilliance!!” Dr. Richard Norris, Author, Hoof It

Express Yourself!

2011-10-28T18:49:00.001-07:00

Thur 3 PM PT on World Talk Radio

Be the Star You Are

Spook-tacular, Express Yourself!™ TEENS, Garden Gourds, & Ghouls

Witches, goblins, ghosts, and ghouls. Halloween is one of those favorite holidays for kids, teens, and the young at heart where costumes, carved pumpkins, and candy rule . Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian share the history of Jack O’Lanterns, wicked witches, and Hallowed Ever! Trick or Learn More >>

Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available On Demand and Podcast Ready.

Listen Live to World Talk Radio Variety

Be sure to tune into Be the Star You Are with Cynthia Brian every Thur 3 PM PT on World Talk Radio

Log on to Listen:
http://www.worldtalkradio.com

Questions? Comments?
Call: 1-866-613-1612

National Essay Contest

2011-10-22T23:53:00.000-07:00

WIN $100 AND A GUEST SPOT ON OUR RADIO SHOW broadcasting to 132 countries!

Be the Star You Are!® 2011 Eighth Annual NATIONAL Essay Contest

Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity announces its 8th annual essay contest to promote literacy and positive messages. www.bethestaryouare.org.

FEE $10 donation per entry

DATES: October 18, 2011-January 18, 2012

FIRST Prize - $100 plus guest appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®, broadcasting to 132 countries. (Total value, $700) www.bethestaryouareradio.comAdditionally, your story will be published in our Star Searcher Express newsletter and atwww.bethestaryouare.org plus our new Express Yourself!™ site at www.btsya.com In the event of a tie, winners share cash prize and both receive publication and radio interviews. Winners will also receive an autographed copy of Be the Star You Are!®

Runner-ups –Published at Express Yourself!™, www.btsya.com, a shout out on the radio and in StarSearcher’s Express newsletter as well as noted on web site. Guidelines and info at http://bit.ly/pFCU8I.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

2011-09-04T17:41:00.000-07:00

CAR WASH BENEFIT for Operation Disaster Relief. Saturday, September 24, 10-4pm at Lamorinda Gas and Auto Repair, 1410 Moraga Rd., Moraga, across from the Pear and Wine Festival activities. Hosted by the teens of Be the Star You Are! Charity. Get your car clean and help the hurricane, tornado, and flood victims. www.btsya.com

Until the end of Summer...

2011-08-17T11:01:00.000-07:00

Moraga Charity and Teens plant Hope in Tornado Torn Joplin

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0512/Moraga-Charity-and-Teens-Plant-Hope-in-Tornado-Torn-Joplin.html

When recent tornadoes destroyed 262 classrooms and 16 schools leaving 13,000 students without supplies of books in Joplin, Missouri, Be the Star You Are! Charity spearheaded Operation Disaster Relief. Teen volunteers Courtney Cheng and Katherine Kim identified the sources that needed resources.

Be the Star You Are! in Joplin

2011-08-17T10:54:00.001-07:00

Moraga Charity and Teens plant Hope in Tornado Torn Joplin

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0512/Moraga-Charity-and-Teens-Plant-Hope-in-Tornado-Torn-Joplin.html

When recent tornadoes destroyed 262 classrooms and 16 schools leaving 13,000 students without supplies of books in Joplin, Missouri, Be the Star You Are! charity spearheaded Operation Disaster Relief. Teen volunteers Courtney Cheng and Katherine Kim identified the sources that needed resources.

Be the Star You Are! Summer Newsletter

2011-07-19T12:31:00.001-07:00

Summer Sizzle and Sun Shine with Be the Star You Are!® & Express Yourself!™. http://tinyurl.com/BTSYAshine

Operation Disaster Relief

2011-07-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

Be the Star You Are!® charity has been shipping books to schools hospitals to Joplin, MO, as part of Operation Disaster Relief. Dr. Debra Davidson of Access Family Care wrote, "Your gift is greatly appreciated. We are now just learning how widespread the devastating affects of the tornado have reached. At our community health center we serve many children and I believe these books will be most helpful. We plan on presenting a child the book as they enter the exam room, putting them at ease and something special for getting the care they need to keep them well." Donate now at http://www.btsya.com.

Help Joplin!

2011-07-01T18:35:00.001-07:00

As of July 1, 2011, Be the Star You Are!® has shipped over 1200 books and 500 games valued at over $20,000 to schools and hospitals in Joplin. We need your support! Donate $99 and we can ship $600 worth of books through Operation Disaster Relief. Any amount helps. Thanks for your help. Make a donation at http://www.btsya.com/

Join Express Yourself!

2011-07-01T18:30:00.000-07:00

Want to get your ideas and creativity out to the world? Go to http://www.btsya.com and enter Express Yourself!™, a brand new place to voice your ideas, creativity, positive messages, and publish your writing, music, photos, videos, art, poetry, review, and whatever is creative. Run entirely by teens, Express Yourself!™ is an outreach program of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity to empower youth to be the stars they were born to be. Resources and a PenPal Platform will be added soon. It's FREE to participate and we hope to license the work for youth so that you can make an income. Check it out at http://www.btsya.com and Express Yourself!™

Please help out!

2011-06-23T19:09:00.000-07:00

Joplin, Missouri lost 262 classrooms in the tornadoes. Be the Star You Are!® is helping to send books to the schools through Operation Disaster Relief.

We need your financial assistance please to get books to the schools before September.I just heard from the Joplin, Mo school district asking Be the Star You Are!® for book donations for all grades, but look at how many kids there are in need in grades K-3.

K- 729

1st- 630

2nd- 628

3rd- 625

Donations of any amount are welcome. A $25 donations provides 5 books

$50 provides 12 books

$100 provides 28 books.

If you'd like to send the teens copies of Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS, please email for case discount prices. Cynthia@bethestaryouare.org

Help us by donating now to Disaster Relief at http://bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm

THANKS for helping the kids.

Visit the Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Disaster-Relief/126255420787274

Help Joplin, Missouri!

2011-06-21T19:00:00.000-07:00

Joplin, Missouri lost 262 classrooms in the tornadoes. Be the Star You Are!® is helping to send books to the schools through Operation Disaster Relief. Donate $25 to give 5 books, $50 for 12 books, $100 for 28 books. Any amount will help the kids have books before September. Please do help. Without books, they can't learn. http://www.bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm

Express Yourself!

2011-06-17T14:06:00.000-07:00

Be the Star You Are!® charity is happy to announced the launch of the new outreach program online, Express Yourself!™ , a place to voice and publish creative works and positive media for teens and the young at heart. Check out http://www.btsya.com and submit your inspirations. You are a STAR. Let your talents shine!

Contributions!

2011-06-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

Yeah! We received our first contribution to our program to increase positive media from Natalia with this message:"I hope that everyone can achieve the happiness and vitality that Heather brings everyday!" Won't you please help us too? http://www.indiegogo.com/INCREASE-POSITIVE-MESSAGES-VIA-ON-LINE-RADIO

Thanks again!

Help us give a Case of Books!

2011-06-11T16:34:00.000-07:00

Please help Be the Star You Are!® send books to the victims of the recent tornadoes, or to the cause of your choice. Visit http://www.yourcause.com/BetheStarYouAre. We'll be the featured cause on June 15th. Thanks for helping increase literacy.

Lamorinda Weekly

2011-06-01T19:14:00.000-07:00

Founder Cynthia Brian and Be the Star You Are! Charity's volunteers have been publishing a few articles in the Lamorinda Weekly recently.

Check out all the articles of 2011 so far!

January 2011:

Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian - Goals for the Garden

February 2011:

Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian - Prickly, Pretty, and Practical

March 2011:

Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian - Seeds of Change

April 2011:

Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian - Monet's Masterpiece Makeover

The App Rap, by Eric Pawlakos

Moraga Country Club Station Post Office in Danger of Closing, by Cynthia Brian

Del Rey Team Heads to World Championship, by Eric Pawlakos

Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian - The Potager Kitchen Garden

The App Rap, by Eric Pawlakos

The Vocal Chords of Victory, by Steven Zhou

May 2011:
Prom, Anyone?, by Courtney Cheng

Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian - The Language of Flowers

June 2011:

Teen Give Thumbs Up for Rheem Dances, by Arianna Tong

Prom, Anyone?

2011-05-29T19:52:00.000-07:00

Be the Star You Are! Charity has begun to work with the Lamorinda Weekly as a way of expanding its volunteers' writing horizons. A few articles have been published so far, including a short piece about junior prom and senior ball that was published a few weeks ago.

Check it out!: Prom, Anyone?

Operation Disaster Relief

2011-05-26T23:18:00.000-07:00

In light of the recent events in Joplin, Missouri and other areas in the South, Be the Star You Are! Charity has begun OPERATION DISASTER RELIEF to help [recent] victims of tornadoes and floods. Information on OPERATION DISASTER RELIEF can be found on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Disaster-Relief/126255420787274

Give the gift of books to families affected by the tornadoes & floods. For a donation of $99 to Be the Star You Are! charity, we will ship a case of beautiful brand new hardbound books to the charity of your choice or to our relief center. Each case has 25-35 NEW books valued at $550.00 or more We have books for children and teens. You may donate as many cases as you wish for just $99 per case. HELP the victims have a happier summer while improving literacy.

All donations are tax deductible and you may pay by check, PAYPAL http://bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm, MasterCard, or Visa to PO Box 376, Moraga, CA 94556

Please check out www.bethestaryouare.org for more info or call 925-376-7126

Congrats to Jennifer T!

2011-05-26T23:15:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Jennifer T., the first Teen Director of Be the Star You Are!® charity, who is graduating from Harvard University this week. Jennifer began volunteering with Be the Star You Are!® as a shy thirteen year old and grew to be an astute leader and excellent communicator. We salute her for her stellar contributions to literacy and positive media and are grateful that she continues to be an active advocate.

Bravo, Jennifer!

http://www.bethestaryouare.org

Car Wash Success!

2011-05-26T23:12:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for coming to the Moraga Faire and our car wash! The wash was a big success despite the cold weather that day. We're hoping to do it again at future events, so keep your eyes open!

Moraga Faire Car Wash

2011-05-06T19:44:00.000-07:00

Get Ready for the Moraga Faire!

2011-05-06T19:35:00.000-07:00

$1.00 off coupons for the Charity Car Wash on Sat. May 14th at Star Station, corner of Rheem Blv/Moraga Rd. in Moraga, Ca. are available at http://www.starstyleradio.com/RADIO_SHOWS/Events/Entries/2011/5/14_MORAGA_COMMUNITY_FAIRE_%26_CAR_WASH.html.
All tickets are tax deductible donations. If you can't come, donate $10!

Moraga Faire

2011-04-21T00:12:00.000-07:00

Come to the Moraga Faire on Saturday, May 14th between 10-5pm and visit the Be the STAR You Are!® booth.Free face painting for the kids, books, T-shirts, fresh Meyer lemons, lavendar, and mint for sale. Pick up a coupon for $1.00 off our car wash to be held at the STAR Gas on the corner of Rheem Blvd. and Moraga Rd. Better yet, pre-purchase your car wash and save $2.00-only $8.00 ($10.00 day of the event). Buy your tax deductible ticket via PAYPAL at http://bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm or send a check to Be the Star You Are!®, PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. 94556. Join the fun!

April Showers Bring May Flowers

2011-04-08T23:28:00.001-07:00

Hope everyone has been having a wonderful spring so far!

Check out and link to http://www.yourcause.com/BetheStarYouAre

Happy March!

2011-03-02T21:12:00.000-08:00

The documentaries Tapping the Source and I AM share the same message-we are the source of our own happiness, we are all one, and money does not buy love or joy. These two films need to be show in tandem at theaters around the globe to encourage conversation, collaboration, and change. Be the Star You Are!® charity shares the vision. To create change, we must be the change. Visit http://www.tappingthesourcemovie.com and http://www.Iamthedoc.com. Get connected.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-10T19:49:00.001-08:00

Buy your Valentine's gifts through Causes below and they'll donate $10 to Be the Star You Are! ® at no cost to you. SHARE THE LOVE! http://www.causes.com/valentines/307652?m=942eea49

Be the Star You Are!® has won Arts Award for Radio

2011-02-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

Be the Star You Are!® Named to List of 2011 Top-Rated Nonprofit Organizations

Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 has been named for the second year in a row to a new list of top-rated nonprofits by GuideStar and GreatNonprofits, the leading providers of trusted data and user reviews for nonprofit organizations.

The top-rated nonprofits list is composed of organizations that have received positive reviews from stakeholders, such as volunteers, donors, or clients. 288 organizations were considered with more than 2110 reviews, and 89 qualified as Top Rated Arts Non Profits. Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 has received 100% five star reviews to date.

The rave reviews were posted as part of 2011 Arts Appreciation Campaign conducted by GreatNonprofits, in partnership with Guidestar and a coalition of nonprofit organizations. “For all of the people who think that the arts is something that doesn’t touch their lives, they can think again after looking at this remarkable and diverse range of arts nonprofits. We are gratified to be able to honor Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 for its work on creating excellentradio broadcasts promoting reading, writing, and other artistic endeavors.” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits. “They deserve to be recognized for the support they have from their community.”

You can view the reviews at http://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/profile2/be-the-star-you-are-inc. This list can be used to find information on this great nonprofit so that you may support with your giving, volunteering, and patronage.

The mission of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 (http://www.bethestaryouare.org) is to empower women, families, and youth through improved literacy, increased positive media, and tools for living. The charity is a volunteer organization that operates through contributions, in-kind donations, and proceeds from fund-raising events. Be the Star You Are!® does not receive state or federal funding and is solely dependent on contributions from the community and corporations. It supports all ethnicity’s and has no religious or political agendas or affiliations. The motto is “Read, lead, succeed!”

The radio program, Starstyle-Be the Star You Are!® is an outreach program of Be the Star You Are!® charity to increase literacy and awareness of books, art, and positive media. The producer and host, Cynthia Brian is the Founder/Executive Director of the charity and a segment called T42 is produced and co-hosted by Heather Brittany, who as a young teenager helped co-found the non profit. The award-winning program which has been broadcasting live since 1998 airs every Thursday from 3-4pm PT/6-7pm ET on the World Talk Radio/Voice America Network, which is the largest radio network in the world reaching 82 countries and over 5 million listeners.

Tune in at h ttp://www.voiceamerica.com/worldtalkradio/vshow.aspx?sid=764. Descriptions, photos, links, and praise for the show is available at http://www.BethestaryouareRadio.com.

About the Campaign

The campaign was hosted by GreatNonprofits, Guidestar, and a coalition of other nonprofit organizations.

The success of the campaign and the diversity of organizations reviewed reflect the core of GreatNonprofits' mission to bring visibility, transparency, and accountability to the sector and allow nonprofits to engage with their community in a different way.

All reviews appear on GreatNonprofits.org as well as GuideStar.org, the premiere source for donor research on nonprofits.

For more information or to make a donation to Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3, visit http://www.bethestaryouare.org or email info@bethestaryouare.org. Authors and artists interested in a radio interview may contact radio@BethestaryouareRadio.com.

Be the Star You Are!® 501c3

PO Box 376

Moraga, Ca. 94556

925-376-7126

Great Arts Campaign - Please help!

2011-01-25T23:36:00.000-08:00

Be the Star You Are!® has been nominated for the 2011 Great Arts Campaign sponsored by Guidestar, specifically for its radio production. If you like our charity and our radio broadcast, please take a minute to write a short blurb and give us 5 stars by going to this website. Feel free to promote yourself too.

Needs to be done before Jan. 30. Thanks so much for your help.

Here's the site: http://www.greatnonprofits.org/organizations/reviews/be-the-star-you-are-inc

Be the Star You Are! Phone App

2011-01-21T20:00:00.000-08:00

Be the Star You Are!® has teamed up with Touch Technologies, Inc. for testing of a phone app SAFETYFIRST which turns your child’s cell phone Use promotion code,BTSYA-2011, get ONE FREE MONTH & email feedback to receive a FREE T-shirt.
Register at http://www.SafetyFirstApps.com Thanks for keeping your children safe.

Happy New Year!

2010-12-30T13:19:00.000-08:00

Fidelity Investments just released info on how the new tax laws may affect you. Here's what is recommended: "Make tax-smart charitable year-end contributions if you haven’t already. For this year, given the stock market’s gains, donating long-term appreciated securities may be a particularly tax-savvy strategy. As a general rule, donations of long-term appreciated securities (either stock or mutual funds) directly to a qualified charity are deductible at their fair market value on the date of contribution, and you don’t pay capital gains taxes on the donated security." In 2010. be the Star You Are!® was rated as a Great Non Profit. Reviews at www.GreatNonprofits.org/organizations/reviews/be-the-star-you-are-inc

Make a donation before Dec. 31 to Be the Star You Are!® 501 c and get tax write-offs.

http://bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-17T17:59:00.000-08:00

Profile videographer and director, Robert Mohr, has created a wonderful short video about Be the Star You Are!® programs with stars Jacqueline and Vivien. Check it out! http://www.mohrproductions.com/shine.html

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND GRATITUDE!

Holiday Shopping!

2010-12-10T20:06:00.001-08:00

READ THIS BEFORE YOU DO ANY HOLIDAY SHOPPING! Please make every gift count this holiday season. You can find coupons at more than 1,600 top stores )& a percentage of virtually every sale will be donated to "BE THE STAR YOU ARE!" Just go to GoodShop at http://www.goodshop.com, select our cause and then click over to your favorite store and shop away! Add our toolbar to your browser at http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar . Your purchases earn a donation There's no easier way to support us this holiday season! Please spread the word. BE THE STAR YOU ARE!

Thanks so much.

Holiday Shopping

2010-12-10T20:06:00.000-08:00

Gardening at the Movies

2010-12-10T20:04:00.000-08:00

Founder and Executive Director, Cynthia Brian, of Be the Star You Are!® charity talks about the importance of service in this article, Gardening at the Movies. PDF: http://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0420/pdf/Gardening-at-the-Movies.pdf

To make a donation to Be the Star You Are!® 501c3 visit, http://www.bethestaryouare.org

Happy December!

2010-12-03T17:07:00.000-08:00

'Tis the season of giving!

SHOP YOUR FAVORITE STORES WHILE MAKING A DONATION. Write Be the Star You Are! as your charity of choice.http://www.igive.com/welcome/warmwelcome.cfm?c=30993&m=421262 and buy books at Amazon at deep discounts here: http://www.amazon.com/shops/be_the_star_you_are_charity

Happiness

2010-11-17T21:38:00.000-08:00

BE THE STAR YOU ARE!® FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEATURED IN DOCUMENTARY ON HAPPINESS

On November 12 in Los Angeles, California the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® c

harity (http://www.bethestaryouare.org) was privileged to walk the Red Carpet at the world movie premiere of documentary Tapping the Source where a sold out audience of 1200 filled the Agape Theatre. Over one hundred renowned scientists, actors, authors, athletes, spiritual leaders, philanthropists, and healers from around the globe revealed the source of happiness and abundance. Produced by Bill Gladstone, Richard Greninger, and Gayle Newhouse, Tapping the Source was filmed around the world showcasing the wisdom of Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Dannion Brinkley, Monique Coleman, Cathy Lee Crosby, Barbara DeAngelis, Tanya Roberts, Neale Donald Walsch, Mariel Hemingway, Jean Houston, Barbara Maxx Hubbard, Cynthia Brian, and more.

Cynthia Brian has been a pioneer in the personal growth and achievement movement for two decades. She believes that abundance and happiness are our birthrights and that we all have the ability to live lives of meaning. "I am honored to be profiled in this illustrious film which offers the secret to success and fulfillment. My entire life has been dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams and reach their goals. Everything is possible. Tapping the Source is another method to reach an audience in need of positive messages." Some say Tapping the Source is a movie, others call it a movement. Tapping the Source will shift your consciousness providing a journey of awareness and joy. Of course, Cynthia wore stars to represent her dedication to Be the Star You Are!®

As my special holiday THANK YOU gift to you, Cynthia Brian will personally send you an autographed copy of her “heart” book, Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference for FREE when you make a donation to the charity of $100 or more. You’ll get a tax receipt, help programs for women, youth, and families while enjoying an inspirational gift to share. Email her directly to make your charitable donationand receive your FREE gift.

Cynthia@Star-Style.com.

View photos:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=571363&id=558000327&l=2c0d858474

Buy DVD:http://www.tappingthesourcemovie.com/

The Reading Tub & Be the Star You Are!

2010-11-10T20:34:00.000-08:00

Terry Doherty, the founder of the The Reading Tub, was interviewed about her work with children's books. Be the Star You Are!® has been a long time partner with the Reading Tub in providing book reviews from our STAR TEEN BOOK REVIEWERS. It has been a supportive relationship that benefits teachers, families, librarians, and the kids themselves. Read all about it: http://www.childrensbooksandreviews.com/children-reading-and-literacy-interview-with-terry-doherty-of-the-reading-tub/

You are invited to a world movie premiere!

2010-11-10T20:32:00.000-08:00

In Los Angeles, California on Friday, November 12, you are invited to attend the world movie premiere of Tapping the Source which will have a Red Carpet Celebration beginning at 6:30pm with the film to follow at 8pm at the Agape International Spiritual Center, 5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, Ca. 90230. 115 renowned scientists, actors, authors, athletes, spiritual leaders, philanthropists, and healers reveal the source of happiness and abundance. We are proud that the Founder/Executive Director of Be the Star You Are! charity, Cynthia Brian, is among the people profiled in the film. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door with the Red Carpet Premiere event package costing $100 per person. Go to http://www.agapelive.com for tickets or call 310-348-1250. The film will be followed by a Q & A session with the celebrities in attendance.

Pear Festival

2010-10-05T19:40:00.000-07:00

Thanks to our teen event chairpersons, Jacqueline and Vivien, the 2010 Pear Festival was a success. The children had a wonderful time with the five craft projects. Also our sincerest gratitude to Robert Mohr, videographer extraordinaire, who shot the day for our new web TV series. If you'd like to volunteer, contact us at www.bethestaryouare.org

The Best of Red Room

2010-10-05T19:39:00.000-07:00

Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS is being featured in the BEST OF RED ROOM at http://redroom.com/home?destination=home.

The book was given a great review by author and blogger Martha Cheeves. Martha's full review can be viewed at http://marthaskitchenkorner.blogspot.com/2010/08/be-star-you-are-for-teens-cynthia-brian.html.

Please go check it out!

The Giving Effect

2010-09-28T23:38:00.000-07:00

Looking for a great way to help Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity? Check out our newest collaboration with The Giving Effect. Feel good, make a donation, get a tax receipt.
http://bethestaryouare.thegivingeffect.com

7th Annual Essay Contest from Be the Star You Are!®

2010-09-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

Be the Star You Are!® literacy charity is pleased to announce its 7^th Annual Essay Contest sponsored by US Bank running from October 18, 2010-January 18, 2011. Win $100 plus guest appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, Be the Star You Are!® www.bethestaryouareradio.com, publication in our Star Searcher Express newsletter and at www.bethestaryouare.org, and an autographed copy of Be the Star You Are!®. A value of $700.

Topic: “How do we create more happiness and abundance in our lives through service to others?”

Tax deductible entry fee donation is $10. For guidelines, visit www.bethestaryouare.org or email info@bethestaryouare.org

Help the San Bruno Fire Victims

2010-09-16T16:43:00.000-07:00

Make a donation to help the families of the San Bruno fire inferno through OPERATION San Bruno Fire Relief. Be the Star You Are!® is donating cases of books and other resources to the blast victims. For a donation of $99, our volunteers will package a full case of appropriate materials. Any amount is appreciated. Donate today at http://www.bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm. All our contributions are 100% tax deductible. Thank you for helping us help them.

Calling all authors...

2010-09-16T16:40:00.000-07:00

If you are an author looking for great promotion on an international scale, you may benefit from the exposure on our syndicated radio program, Starstyle-Be the Star You Are! which has been broadcasting live every week since 1998. Contact radio@bethestaryouare.com for details. Donations are to the 501 c3, Be the Star You Are!® and 100% tax deductible. Market yourself while making a difference. Make sute to read the PRAISE section at www.bethestaryouare.org

11th Anniversary

2010-09-09T23:12:00.000-07:00

September 9, 2010 marks the 11th anniversary of the founding of Be the Star You Are!® charity. Thanks to all our volunteers and supporters for your continued belief in empowering women, families, and youth through improved literacy and positive media. We grow people! Read, lead, succeed! Make a donation today at www.bethestaryouare.org

A Book and A Dish

2010-08-28T00:17:00.000-07:00

Be the Star You Are! for teens has been featured by famed reviewer, blogger, and author Martha Cheeves. She includes Cynthia's recipe for the best apple pie ever in her Book and Dish blog. Check it out here.

Pick up a copy of our book at http://www.bethestaryouare.com or for premium sales email the charity at info@bethestaryouare.org. All proceeds benefit literacy, women, families, and youth!

From all of us at Be the Star You Are! Charity, we hope you've had a fantastic summer!

Letters For Literacy

2010-06-11T21:21:00.001-07:00

Be the Star You Are!®, a top rated non profit needs 44 cent stamps for its Letters for Literacy Campaign. If you want to donate to the program via PAYPAL, please visit www.bethestaryouare.org and click on DONATE. If you have random stamps of any denomination that you wish to get rid of, we'll be delighted to take any and all. Send in an envelope to Be the Star You Are!® charity, PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. 94556. THANKS FOR HELPING.

Be the Star You Are! Voted as a Great Nonprofit!

2010-06-10T18:05:00.000-07:00

Local Moraga Charity Named Top-Rated Nonprofit Organization

Supporters have spoken! BE THE STAR YOU ARE!(r), 501 c3 has been named to a new list of top-rated nonprofits by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews for nonprofit organizations. During May, 2010, over 46,000 people read and wrote reviews about 368 nonprofits serving and empowering women. Of those 368, 154 charities were selected to be honored as a top-rated charity.

http://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0407/Local-Moraga-Charity-Named-Top-Rated-Nonprofit-Organization.html

Write On!

2010-05-30T19:48:00.000-07:00

Orinda Books hosted a WRITE ON discussion and books signing for Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS with contributors Arlyn Van Dyke, Rachel Glass, Cynthia Brian, Jacqueline Tao, Courtney Cheng, and Gaby Gryko.
Flutist Carol Albans performed beautiful solos on her flute between readings and discussions.
The book may be purchased at your favorite retailer, online or at http://www.bethestaryouare.com/Store.html.

Also, it's the final days for the Women's Empowerment Campaign 2010 sponsored by GuideStar and Great Non Profits. Be the Star You Are!® hopes you want to give a 5 star review and share your experiences. Your words of encouragement can make a difference for the future of literacy. Take a minute to write a review. Go to www.greatnonprofits.org/reviews/be-the-star-you-are-inc

Thanks for your support.

Read, lead, succeed.

We want to grow people!

Be the Star You Are! for Teens discussion

2010-05-19T23:52:00.000-07:00

Please join the fun at Orinda Books this Saturday, May 22 from 3-4:30pm when local contributors of the new book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS - Simple Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, Learning, and Leading, join Cynthia Brian to read their chapters and offer a panel discussion called WRITE ON! about the writing/publishing process. You'll also be treated to music from flutist Carol Alban as well as receive free goodies.

Bring friends, family, and anyone who is interested in telling a story or writing a book. More info at Be the Star You Are!. Address is 276 Village Square, Orinda, CA, 94563

Looking forward to support from the community! Thanks and see you there!

[PS: Gardening questions are also welcomed.]

GuideStar Women's Empowerment Campaign Promotion

2010-05-13T21:25:00.000-07:00

We just received word from Karen Kitchel, the President of Cheerful Givers in Minnesota, that Be the Star You Are! Charity has been featured in GuideStar Women's Empowerment Campaign Promotion!

Please help us out by writing a review. It only takes a few minutes!

GuideStar Women's Empowerment Campaign

Thanks to everyone who has helped and is currently helping!

Terrific Moraga Faire

2010-05-13T21:18:00.000-07:00

We had a fantastic time at the Moraga Faire on May 8th! Much thanks go to everyone who helped out, especially our Event Chairperson, Jacqueline Tao!

Women's Empowerment Campaign

2010-05-07T22:01:00.000-07:00

The author of the Great Nonprofits blog writes about Be the Star You Are!® charity.

An organization reviewed by volunteers is Be The Star You Can Be! in Moraga, CA, which is dedicated to helping “women, families, and youth ... discover their passion, learn life skills, gain effective conflict management skills, and build self-esteem through increased literacy and positive programs.”

“Be the Star You Are! is a small, grassroots charity that delivers big time results,” wrote volunteer hilary 1. “Almost all of the charity's volunteers are teenagers who are gaining leadership skills while they give their time and energy to fulfilling the mission of the Be the Star You Are!, which is distributing positive books and media to at-risk youth and women in the community.”

These and other nonprofits highlighted during the 2010 Women's Empowerment Campaign have the opportunity of making the GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Women's Empowerment Nonprofits List, to be announced at the end of the campaign.

To read the full blog visit:-- http://greatnonprofits.org/gnpblog/

Moraga Community Faire

2010-05-05T22:48:00.000-07:00

May 8, 11-6PM

Rheem Shopping Center

The Chamber of Commerce invites you to its 4th annual Community Faire at Rheem Shopping Center on May 8, from 11-6pm. Be the Star You Are! 501 c3 charity will have several booths offering FREE activities for children, plus we'll be selling plants and books! It's a place to shop for that special gift for Mother's Day, browse through the collection of classic cars, listen to jazz and blues music in front of the stage, savor a juicy hamburger or a cotton candy cone, sip local wines, buy a new piece of art, and visit with friends and neighbors from all over the area. All the children's activities are FREE, including the climbing wall, chalk drawing, bounce house, and numerous art projects. Come play with us!

For more information, visit: Be the Star You Are!

National Volunteer Week

2010-04-09T15:48:00.001-07:00

Give a little, gain a lot by lending a hand during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24. Be the Star You Are!® needs stamps for its literacy program. If you have any random postage stamps, stuck in a drawer, send them to Be the Star You Are!® charity, PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. 94556. For a donation of only $99, our volunteers will ship a case of books valued at $500 or more to the cause, organization, school, or charity of your choice. All tax deductible. There are lots of ways to volunteer your time, so email us at info@bethestaryouare.org. For more information on the charity, visitwww.bethestaryouare.org.

Spring has sprung...

2010-03-31T20:38:00.000-07:00

May is just around the corner, so we at Be the Star You Are! Charity felt we should let everyone know:

May is National Teen Self Esteem month. We want to encourage everyone to buy copies of Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS to pump up the confidence and self direction of the adolescents in their lives. Also available are fantastic T-shirts and Tank tops with the slogan, Be the Star You Are! "Read, Lead, Succeed!"
Books are available from bookstores, online, or autographed copies as well as the shirts may be purchased directly from http://www.bethestaryouare.com/Store.html.

One Page at a Time... [a short piece on Be the Star You Are! Charity]

2010-03-25T22:37:00.000-07:00

ONE PAGE AT A TIME!

by Firoza Diddee

So, the stage is set for a fresh take on this New Year, beginning with the birth of spring..

Off with the Negativity in life and let the Positivity come on in!!

This proved to be a more daunting task strangely enough.

In today’s life and living, we are so bombarded constantly and consistently with the ranting and ravings of negativity in all of its glory that there does not really seem to be room to seek a smidgen of Positivity, that glimmer of the Good out there.

So, I began with a simple quest of seeking to share myself in some way, somewhere and went to the Source of All Knowledge.......the World Wide Web!!

I typed in “Volunteer Opportunity” and came across the organization, VolunteerMatch.org. This organization has worked very hard to spread its reach over all sorts of media...web searches, magazines, newspapers, press releases etc, etc. An exceptionally well laid out website, it has ample avenues for someone to seek to join an organization and share of one’s time and talent.  Drawn to Women’s and Children’s causes, I sought out organizations that were working along those lines.

I found one that intrigued me simply by its name...Be The Star You Are!® 501 c3.

The organization has its foundation in Literacy, Children, and Youth.

So, I found myself sending out a short reach out message to the organizer team outlining who I am and what my strengths are as well. Lo and behold…I get a prompt response back from the team wanting to set up a time to connect and share more.

Now, I find myself researching this organization and being lead to a zillion links online and all ending back at this human dynamo of Positivity, Cynthia Brian!!!

"How many hours are in YOUR day?”, I find myself asking, breathlessly, just blown away by just how many things are going on with this powerhouse of a lady. Warm and sunny, the answer comes back with a pat, " I am passionate about my life, about what I do and about reaching out and sharing much that is good and great in the world...that keeps me going, I guess", says Cynthia.

"The youth are our future and we need to make sure that they get the message that the world is a good place, that all news out there is not all bad, that there is so much good happening that never makes it to the pages to the newspaper, the evening news or the latest Tweet…but, it is out there and…it is within each young life."

Authoring a small treatise in Positive thinking for the new generation, Cynthia authored the book, "Be The Star You Are!® for TEENS", the pages offering up small, short stories co-written by teens that highlight the good and the positive in their world.  

Cynthia is often asked why she founded the charity.

While working on her radio show interviewing authors, Cynthia realized that in the Publishing and Book world, there are so many countless books that are published and then, after a certain period of time and/or lack of sales, get relegated to being destroyed, burned, or dumped in the landfill!! A lot of publications are based on passions such as history, arts, cookery, food, gardening, mind and body, esoteric sciences and other such. Each of these books with their authors and collaborators had their brief moment in the sun and now, these books were no longer going to command the market. Stores needed to make room for the New coming in. In her quest to save trees while empowering others, Cynthia immediately envisaged a literacy charity, one that could serve as a conduit for eager minds and the publishers of these books. Since 1999, Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity has served approximately 209,800 individuals and families within 70 organizations and has logged more than 229,880 volunteer hours, while distributing over $1.6 million in resources., impacting the intellect positively, one page at a time!

Moraga Faire

2010-03-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

Come join us!

May 8, 2010, 10-6pm Moraga Faire in Rheem Shopping Center, Moraga.

Face painting, mask making, seed planting, book sale and autographs organized by the volunteers of Be the Star You Are!® charity. All proceeds benefit literacy programs.

www.bethestaryouare.org

Book Promotion at Orinda Books

2010-03-12T20:24:00.000-08:00

Contributors of Be the Star You Are! for Teens are set to hold a panel discussion, reading, and autograph session on Saturday, May 22 at 3PM.

The event will be held at Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda, CA 94563. (Phone: (925) 254-7606)

Check out these links for more information!
SF Gate
Inside Bay Area

More information to come as the date nears!
Hope everyone is well.

Help For Haiti

2010-03-12T20:22:00.000-08:00

Whenever disasters occur, if it is appropriate, Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3, a literacy and positive media charity, initiates a program called OPERATION DISASTER RELIEF to ship books, puzzles, music, movies and other resources to the area to help alleviate the stress, pain, and sadness through simple entertainment. Haiti has an illiteracy rate of over 85% and because of the devastation, the people needed food, shelter, and medical aid immediately when the devastation occurred. Now Be the Star You Are!® will help in their recovery and literacy improvement efforts by sending books, music, puzzles, movies, and other uplifting resources to Haiti with our new program, OPERATION HAITI RELIEF. It is our goal to help rebuild their lives by supplying books in schools, libraries, and shelters.

WE NEED YOUR HELP with dollars for shipping. Please go to http://bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm.

Make a donation for Haiti via Paypal, or you may send a check to Be the Star You Are!® at PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. 94556.

Thank you for helping us ease the suffering and increase reading possibilities. “Read, lead, succeed.”

Help Be the Star You Are!

2010-02-28T11:57:00.000-08:00

Help yourself and help the Be the STAR You Are!® 501c3 charity all at once.

Bud Bilanich, contributor to Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS and board member of Be the STAR You Are!® 501c3, has a new book out, 42 rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success. Founder and Executive Director of Be the STAR You Are!® 501c3, Cynthia Brian, likes this book so much she wrote the Foreword. “Bud’s book is a gift to the world.,” says Cynthia. Bud provides readers with realistic tools to aid them in creating the successful life and career they want and deserve. Each of the “rules” summarizes a common sense idea about career and life success that won’t let you down.

You might want to buy several copies of this book – one for you, one for each of your kids, one for the people you supervise, one for the people you mentor. You can buy it on Amazon.com or at the 42 Rules website, http://42rules.com/budbilanich/books/.

When you purchase 42 rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success now through the end of March, Bud will generously donate his royalties to the Be the STAR You Are!® 501c3. So when you purchase this great little book, you’ll not only be helping yourself and others close to you, you’ll be helping to empower women, families and youth at risk through improved literacy and positive media.

But that’s not all. Bud is a really generous guy who sincerely wants to help others succeed. When you purchase 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success, he will give you the eBook version of his bestseller, Straight Talk for Success, as well as the eBook versions of two of his other popular books, Star Power: Common Sense Ideas for Career and Life Success, and I Want YOU…To Succeed. Bud will also send you a digital download of a 90 minute DVD in which he explains my Common Sense Success System. All they have to do is go tohttp://www.BudBilanich.com/42jumpstart/ and tell him that you purchased 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success and are requesting his bonus gifts. That’s four books, plus a 90 minute DVD all for the price of one.

Do yourself – and Be the STAR You Are!® 501c3 charity-- a favor and purchase one or more copies of 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success sometime before the end of March.

Walnut Creek Library Event

2010-02-23T20:52:00.000-08:00

Invites You To… a panel of teen authors and Cynthia Brian

Be the Star You Are! For Teens

March 2, 2010, 6:00 pm

Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS is a refreshing escape from sermons and rules. Instead you’ll read real life stories with real issue tools. Each easy to read short chapter is jam packed with simple strategies that you can implement immediately to survive and thrive. Written by teens, for teens, and about teens, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS encourages you to embrace your individuality, find your passion, and ignite the flame that burns brightly within.

Cynthia Brian is a teen empowerment expert and success life coach.

Be the Star You Are! is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to empower women, families, and youth through improved literacy, tools for living, and positive media.

Please Vote for Be the Star You Are!

2010-02-03T18:26:00.000-08:00

Please vote for Be the Star You Are!® ideas for change to help us make a difference and win money to implement programs. Vote here and share the link: http://www.change.org/ideas/view/empowering_women_families_and_youth_through_improved_literacy_and_positive_med

Thanks for helping us empower women, families, and youth.

Two Star Teen Book Reviewers Being Interviewed

2010-02-03T17:28:00.000-08:00

Please check out the videos of two of our star teen book reviewers, Rachel Glass and Dani Wong, being interviewed!

Rachel and Dani talking about writing and volunteering

Winter Holidays

2009-12-03T17:08:00.000-08:00

Happy December to everyone!

During this first weekend of December, on the 5th, Be the Star You Are! will be holding a Festival of Lights!

The Festival of Lights will go from 3-5PM. There, you can write a letter to Santa, buy books or holiday gifts, and get books autographed by the contributors.

This festive event will be held at 5 A Rent a Space, 455 Moraga Road #F, Moraga, CA 94556-2208.

For more information, as always, please check out our site: www.bethestaryouare.com.

Also, on Tuesday, December 8th, contributors of Be the Star You Are! for Teens will be at the Towne Center Book Store in Pleasanton, CA from 6:30-8:30PM. More information to come!