Cynthia Brian

Current

• Columnist for In the Backyard at Lamorinda Weekly
• Founder and Executive Director at Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity
• Producer/Host at Starstyle-Be the Star You Are! Radio Show

• Global Speaker and Lecturer at Starstyle Productions, LLC
• Publisher and Author at Starstyle Productions, llc
• Life Success Coach and Consultant at Starstyle Productions, LLC

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Past

• Interior Designer and Garden Consultant at Starstyle Interiors and Design
• Creator/Host at Starstyle Productions, LLC

Education

• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Recommended

16 people have recommended Cynthia

Connections

70 connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Cynthia Brian’s Summary

Books
Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul., Be the Star You Are!,The Business of Show Business, Miracle Moments®

Acting and Voice-Overs..
SAG/AFTRA for TV, films, commercials

On-Camera Coaching and Consulting.
“Acting/writing/presentiona/media/life

Producer and Host.
• Live Your Dreams
•The Business of Show Business
•Miracle Moments®
•Animals Cuts™
•Business Bytes™
* Starstyle® Be the Star You Are! Radio

Starstyle Interiors and Design: Interior and Garden Design.
“Certified interior designer, Professional member of ASID/garden consultant

Speaking.
“Global lectures-conferences, spas, universities cruise ships,events

Writing
*Garden Columnist
*Lifestyle/personal growth expert/coach
* Editor,Your Life Magazine
*Editor Star Searcher’s Express Newsletter
*Home, Garden,Lifestyle Expert at Club Mom
*Syndicated columnist “Business Bytes™”
*Columnist ,“Two for Tea, A Mother-Daughter Brew”
*Columnist , Be the Star You Are!”
*A Gardener’s Calendar
* Freelance writer

Philanthropy/Non-Profit
*Founder Be the Star You Are®! ,501 ©(3)
* Former 4-H and Girl Scout leader/volunteer

MEMBERSHIPS
Screen Actors Guild
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
National Association of Television Program Executives
American Society of Interior Designers
National Council for Interior Design Qualification
California Council for Interior Design Certification
The Authors Guild
Garden Writers Association of America
Independent Book Publishers Association
Authors Coalition
National Association of Professional Women


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Honorary Board Member, Moms in PRINT
Cartoon Network-Tickle U’s Mom Advisor
Good News Broadcast Board Member

Cynthia Brian’s Specialties:

*Acting/improv training
* On-camera/on-air broadcasting
*High energy coaching -lifestyle issues, writing, presentations, media, acting
*Writing for all media
*Global lecturing/inspirational/motivational
*Non profit management/organization of volunteers for maximum efficiency *Research/development for presentations
*Certified Interior Designer/professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers
*Gardening expert/hands- on demonstrations
*Mentoring/guidance for women/youth

Cynthia Brian’s Experience

• Columnist for In the Backyard

  Lamorinda Weekly

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

  Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian is an inspirational column of monthly gardening tips, advice, and adages. Peppered with original photos portraying glorious gardens, flora, fauna, and nature, this In the Back Yard feature boasts a full page of natural remedies in the popular Lamorinda Weekly newspaper. www.lamorindaweekly.com

• Founder and Executive Director

  Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  1999 — Present (10 years )

  Cynthia Brian founded the 501 c3 charity, Be the Star You Are!® in 1999 to empower women, families, and youth through improved media and positive media. Under her direction, since its founding, Be the Star You Are! has served approximately 179,800 individuals and families within 59 organizations and has logged more than 129,880 volunteer hours, while distributing over $1.6 million in resources.
  The following programs have been offered:
  *Star Teen Book Review Team-youth volunteers review books
  *Be the Star You Are!® radio show-broadcasts weekly to 5.5 million listeners and is syndicated to numerous markets featuring authors
  *Reading SPELLS Success- a reading program for juvenile halls /hospitals
  *Annual Essay Contest
  *Mentoring of students
  *Book Distribution to groups, organizations
  *Recycling and Acquisition of Resources
  *Operation Disaster Relief-organizing and shipping resources to victims of tragedies.
  *Community Engagements
  www.bethestaryouare.org

• Producer/Host

  Starstyle-Be the Star You Are! Radio Show

  (Public Company; Media Production industry)

  1998 — Present (11 years )

  Every Thursday from 3-4pm PT/6-7pm ET, Cynthia Brian hosts the upbeat radio program, Starstyle-Be the Star You Are! on World Talk Radio/Voice America. Broadcast live from studios in San Diego, the program is syndicated globally, archived, and podcast featuring authors and experts. Cynthia's daughter, Heather Brittany, co-produces and co-hosts the segment T42- A Mother Daughter Brew focusing on women's issues and topics that pertinent to living in today's world. Live show is available at http://wtr.radiopilot.net/worldtalkradio/vshow.aspx?sid=764 and archived at http://www.starstyleradio.com

• Global Speaker and Lecturer

  Starstyle Productions, LLC

  (Entertainment industry)

  January 1990 — Present (19 years 11 months)

  Hailed as an expert in lifestyle, women’s issues, self-help, personal balance, leadership, media, gardening, and interior design topics, Cynthia Brian is a popular empowerment keynote speaker around the world lecturing to audiences of 100-4000. The national association, American Society of Interior Designers (A.S.I.D.) has named Cynthia Brian to their Distinguished Speakers Series. Visit http://www.star-style.com/schedule/index.htm for downloads.

• Publisher and Author

  Starstyle Productions, llc

  (Publishing industry)

  January 1984 — Present (25 years 11 months)

  Starstyle Productions is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association, producing books and newsletters. Cynthia is the New York Times best selling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul and author of Be the Star You Are!, The Business of Show Business, and Miracle Moments. Other books are currently in the works. Visit http://www.starstyleproductions.com

• Life Success Coach and Consultant

  Starstyle Productions, LLC

  (Entertainment industry)

  1980 — Present (29 years )

  Since 1980, Cynthia Brian has been coaching, consulting, and guiding children and adults in the areas of acting, writing, presenting, and life choices. Through her television shows, radio programs, books, newsletters, web sites, articles, consultations, and lectures, Cynthia has touched the lives of millions of people as she travels the world inspiring and motivating others to greatness. http://www.star-style.com

Additional Information

Cynthia Brian’s Interests:

Hosting TV/radio programs,lecturing,coaching, empowering women,mentoring youth,writing,gardening,playing with my menagerie of adopted barnyard critters,reading non fiction,decorating,walking on beaches,swimming,snorkeling,hammock napping, growing my own vegetables,fruits,flowers, sharing fresh healthy food, creating floral arrangements, drinking wine with friends,hanging with family,smiling, having fun, being alive.

Cynthia Brian’s Groups:

MEMBERSHIPS
Screen Actors Guild
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
National Association of Television Program Executives
American Society of Interior Designers
National Council for Interior Design Qualification
California Council for Interior Design Certification
The Authors Guild
Garden Writers Association of America
Independent Book Publishers Association
Authors Coalition
National Association of Professional Women


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Honorary Board Member, Moms in PRINT
Cartoon Network-Tickle U’s Mom Advisor
Good News Broadcast Board Member

Cynthia Brian’s Honors:

Outstanding Teenager of California
1996: Design Star Award, ASID, North Chapter
1998: Award of Distinction ,or Live Your Dreams,
1999: Threads of Hope Nominee for Outstanding Volunteerism
* Videographer Award for Best Cable TV show, The Business of Show Business
2000: Threads of Hope"Nominee -outstanding commitment to volunteerism
2001: The Woman of Integrity for 2001 -Our Voice Foundation
2002: Honorable Mention 71sst Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition (19,000 entrants)
2003: California Distinguished Catholic School Graduate
*United Kingdom’s Booger Prize Short Humour
*Certificate of Excellence in Writing-Dana Literary Society
*:First Prize National Writing Contest-Funds f or Writers
2005 Southern California Genealogical Society Writing Contest
2006 Finalist in the 2005 GENEii Family History Writing Contest-two categories
2007 Cheerful Giver’s Volunteer Award
* Threads of Hope Nominee-strengthening the fabric of the community

Cynthia Brian’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• business deals
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