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Be the Star You Are Inc.

PO BOX 376 MORAGA, CA 94556

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ABOUT US Be the Star You Are! is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that collects and distributes books to and produces positive media messages for women, families, and youth at risk as a way to improve literacy and raise life skills and self esteem. This media ranges from education and advisement to inspiration and guidance and covers every aspect of life, from abuse through money management. We help families and youth access positive, productive information and passionate role models that will lead them beyond the negative messages in the media, and on to becoming the individual stars that they are. We GROW leaders. HISTORY Be the Star You Are! was founded in 1999 by Cynt...  Show More>>

ABOUT US

Be the Star You Are! is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that collects and distributes books to and produces positive media messages for women, families, and youth at risk as a way to improve literacy and raise life skills and self esteem. This media ranges from education and advisement to inspiration and guidance and covers every aspect of life, from abuse through money management. We help families and youth access positive, productive information and passionate role models that will lead them beyond the negative messages in the media, and on to becoming the individual stars that they are. We GROW leaders.

HISTORY

Be the Star You Are! was founded in 1999 by Cynthia Brian, known as “The Renaissance Woman with Soul” whose list of achievements include author, producer, wife, mother, model, teacher, interior designer, gardener, artist, casting director, television, and radio host. Her daughter, Heather Brittany, was the young teen co-founder, and together they believe that we were not created equal, we each have special abilities. The Mother/Daughter dynamic duo are firm believers that every individual is unique and a star. By dreaming big, developing a plan, obtaining the necessary skills, going into action, working smartly,

receiving encouragement, and obtaining opportunities, everything is possible. Cynthia Brian believes in growing people.

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      SUPPORT BTSYA

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      SUPPORT BTSYA Be the Star You Are!® does not receive any st
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      SUPPORT BTSYA Be the Star You Are!® does not receive any state or federal funding and operates soley with your generous donations. Please HELP today! Donations are tax deductible. Tax receipts sent. Send a tax-deductible contribution or offer a monetary tribute or memorial for a loved one. Participate in our On-Line Fundraiser Buy our books by the case or as singles through our office Buy our "Read, Lead, Succeed!" T-Shirts to give as gifts. Make $100 donation and receive our 3 signature books Donate air miles Sponsor or advertise on our radio programs Donate goods that can be auctioned off at an event Make BTSYA a beneficiary of your UNITED WAY donation Purchase our logo items including aprons, mugs, hats,
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      Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts Be the Star You Are for TEENS Three Book Package Gift with $100 Donation

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      Three Book Package Gift with $100 Donation Help Fund Youth Literacy Programs with a $100 tax-deductible donation and receive first-editions of our three signature books by New York Times bestselling author, Cynthia Brian with free shipping, cards, and bookmarks. Your gift package includes: *Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World *Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference *Be the Star You Are! for TEENS, Simple Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, Learning, and Leading 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, increased positive message media, and tools for living. ​ Be the Star You Are!® is an all-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. Be the Star You Are!® is consistently honored as a TOP NON PROFIT by Guidestar and Great NonProfits. Visit our BTSYA Creative Community at www.BTSYA.org. Make a donation through PAYPAL GIVING FUND with no fees and email us your receipt along with your shipping address. If you prefer, you may send a check to BTSYA, PO Box 376, Moraga, California 94556. Please indicate if you would like the books autographed and if so, to whom. Your books will be shipped within 4 weeks from the date of the donation. Thank you so much for contributing to improve the lives of women, families, and youth.
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      VOLUNTEER

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      VOLUNTEER At Be the Star You Are!® the volunteers are the Stars! Be the Star You Are!® operates with 100% volunteers. Positions are open for individuals who are truly dedicated to getting involved and making a difference. Community service credits are available. We help our volunteers succeed WE GROW LEADERS! To become a Be the Star You Are!® volunteer, check out our listings at Volunteer Match. Read how volunteers LOVE growing with Be the Star You Are!® charity. "I just wanted to thank you so much for all your support throughout the years and for writing my recommendations. I really can't fathom how much you've helped me. AMAZING!” Jennifer Lee, volunteer Volunteer opportunities change frequently. We are ONLY interested in dedicated people who want to grow as leaders. Please email us your interests and a questionnaire will be sent to you. Except for court ordered service, we prefer volunteers willing to dedicate a minimum of one full year. The majority of our positions are virtual and can be performed from your home or office. Publicist-write press releases, contact the media, and shine the spotlight on Be the Star You Are!® Fundraiser-organize a fundraising campaign, work with a committee to garner donations in a variety of ways Special Event Coordinator-collaborate with businesses, organizations, or companies to make us the beneficiary of a special event. Radio Sales Executive-find sponsors for our radio program Online Radio Show Assistant-responsible for uploading our programs to numerous podcasting sites Grant Writer/Researcher-research new sources of income and draft compelling grants. Resource Distribution Coordinator: Oversee the Give a Case program, including Operations Disaster Relief, seek the $99 donations, identify the charities that need our assistance, and arrange for the book packaging and distribution. Book and Literacy Event Agent: Find venues that are seeking speakers for a fee and arrange for a lecture and book signing. Donation Director: An outgoing, personality plus personna with connections who will contact companies, individuals, and businesses with the intent of donating and sponsoring.​​ Social Media Posters: Spread the word as part of our social networking team. Teen Radio Reporters: Become a reporter on the #1 YA radio show in the world, Express Yourself!™. Fee applies. ​ Download Volunteer Questionnaire Find Opportunities at Volunteer Match
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      PROGRAMS

      OSITIVE MEDIA PROGRAMS   StarStyle®-Be the Star You
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      OSITIVE MEDIA PROGRAMS   StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® Sine 1998, LIVE weekly radio broadcast to 140 countries/territories on the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel showcasing success experts, authors, and books encouraging life skills and positive messages. Ignite the flame that burns brightly within, take charge of your life, and coach yourself to success with Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany every WEDNESDAY at 4 PM Pacific Time /7 PM Eastern Time. LISTEN LIVE!   Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio Since 2011, this platform gives youth an uncensored voice on crucial topics broadcast on the Voice America Empowerment Channel featuring teen hosts and reporters from around the country with guests from around. Shine The YouTube webisode created by young people showcasing positive solutions to life struggles. WATCH! Express Yourself!™ Creative Community Online publishing of music, videos, writing, photos, and events by volunteers. JOIN!   Pop Up Concerts Free music performances with the Be the Star You Are!® volunteer orchestra. PLAY! Club BTSYA A school program offering leadership opportunities for youth in media production, writing, events, fundraising, and personal development. VIEW!   Give a Case Book Distribution With every $100 donation to Be the Star You Are!®, we donate a full case of books to the charity, organization, school, club, or shelter of donor's choice. Help INCREASE literacy!   Star Teen Book Review Team An opportunity for youth around the world to read and review books and get their reviews published. Check out our teen reviews with our book partner, The Reading Tub. BTSYA Amazon Book Store Recommended books for all ages at deep discounts. with same-day shipping. Holiday Book Give Away Donations of cases of books to hospitals and homes to provide the gift of a new book during the holiday season to those in need. Operation Disaster Relief Mobilization after disasters shipping books, videos, games, and resources to aid victim recovery, offering hope, healing, & joy. READ   Letters for Literacy Writing project for volunteers and court-order individuals to increase awareness of the problem of illiteracy in our nation. Book, Blog, & Article Publishing Articles published in newspapers and online, plus signature targeted books, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, and Miracle Moment® for premium sales.  Literacy Blog, BTSYA Blog, Published Articles   Star Searcher's Express Newsletter Monthly news, tips, inspirational quotes, and spotlights on volunteers, authors, and books. Community Events Offering arts, crafts, book giveaways, writing activities, face painting, reading corner, organic herbs, and games. Watch Pear Festival Video with volunteers

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      Gardening is NOT Canceled “We have it in our
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      Gardening is NOT Canceled “We have it in our power to begin the world again.” Thomas Paine What a difference a day makes! Who could have ever predicted that as the vernal equinox appr...   April Fool’s Day, Sow Spring, Beating Bullies There will be no LIVE show today on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®! Or, will there? April Fool’s Joke? With all the fake news in the media, we are not ...   Home is Where the Heart Is! http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/672296/8db6e85347/288055965/ac7221bc2f/ Press Pass: https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2020/03/30/theres-   Outreach with Priya Florence Shaw How do you connect with your friends, family, and colleagues during this time when we are sheltering at home? Veteran reporter and host, Rachel Glass, ..   Easing Anxiety, Procrastination, Decline of Writing Profession Are you feeling anxious about the Covid-19 virus or any other events happening indoor life? There are steps you can take to alleviate your stress and anxiety...   Platinum for BTSYA Be the Star You Are!® is committed to the highest level of transparency! Our organization earned the 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, showc...   Independent Publishers Share Tips to Weather the Coronavirus https://www.ibpa-online.org/news/494659/IBPA-Members-Share-Tips-to-Weather-the-Effects-of-the-Coronavirus.htm It is during these difficult times ...   Spring Forward, Car Theft, Desiderata, Medicine Makeover Spring is on the horizon. The vernal equinox is only three days away. Other than the copious dancing daffodils, nothing spells spring more than abundant came...   Spring Ahead! By Cynthia Brian “Spring drew on…and a greenness grew over those brown beds, which freshening daily, suggested the thought that Hope traversed them at night,...   Dr. Bernie Siegel and the Value of Pride “-No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt The mega best-selling author and role model to millions, Dr. Bernie Siegel ...   Isolation Staycation http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/672296/343e006925/288055965/bbd34d3431/ Miracle Moment® “Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more; Whine less, breathe mo...   Covid-19 Update, Times Up & Actor’s Workplace Safety, CBD for Insomnia The World Health Organization (WHO) has of today declared Covid-19 a pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has of today declared Covid-19 a pandemic....   Experimentation and Start-Ups “With any new medium, the full power is only unearthed with experimentation.” Entrepreneur/computer scientist Sebastian Thrun Siri and Kenneth lead an inform... Corona Virus, Preventing Dehydration, Garden Compost It’s scary. The “novel coronavirus,” or COVID-19, has proven to be a formidable. The death toll mounts as people around the world are becoming infected. Coul... Let the Sunshine In By Cynthia Brian – "The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy" Henry Ward Beecher It’s been at least seven years since...   Laundry List, Senior Scams, Design Secrets We all have to wash our clothes if we are going to go out in society. But we also have to be concerned about the environment we live in, the toxins in ..   Science and the Earth The word science derives from the Latin word scientia, meaning "knowledge”. Host Kenneth Jeon opens this installment about science with an article ..   Healthy Eating/Healthy Living/DeCluttering “A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings.” Hippocrates Brigitte Jia recounts her teenage angst with body image and ...   Share the Love Share the Love: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/672296/3a0ff535ae/288055965/ac7221bc2f/ Miracle Moment® “The ...     Branding with Priya Florence Shah, Reframing to Positive, A Rose is a Rose Do you know how to brand yourself or your business? Priya Florence Shah is the author of Devi2Diva, an emotional self-care book for women. ..   FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THIS LINK https://www.bethestaryouare.org/blog-1    

      CONTACT US

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      CONTACT US "Be the Star You Are! has given me so many opportunities to explore my personal interests, all while supporting an amazing cause." Courtney Cheng, Volunteer    

      POSITIVE RESULTS

      "Because kids who love to read rarely get into trouble, BTS
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      "Because kids who love to read rarely get into trouble, BTSYA does so much more than empower kids, it is changing the world--one kid at a time." Diana Zimmerman, Author, Kandide Read:  How BTSYA is Making a Difference ​ Read: Twenty Years of Service  ​ Read: "We DID it!"   With no paid staff and all volunteers, since receiving our 501c3 status in 1999, Be the Star You Are! has:   Served 410,820 individuals and families   Donated to 110 organizations    Logged 496,890 volunteer hours   Distributed $2 million in resources   Broadcast 2200 unique hours of positive programming through radio broadcasts.   Published 4 signature award-winning books, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts, Be the Star You Are!® for Teens, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, and Miracle Moments®,   Written and published over 2000 book reviews in collaboration with The Reading Tub and Express Yourself!™ Creative Community.   Interviewed over 2500 authors, experts, and celebrities. ​Honored by the California Assembly for 20 years of community service.  ​ Nominated for the California Governor’s and First Lady’s Service Awards   Honored with five-star ratings as a Top Rated Non-Profit by GuideStar and Great Non Profits for the Women’s Empowerment, Arts and Culture, and the Arts Appreciation Campaigns since 2010.   Be the Star You Are!® encourages and supports its volunteers to GROW people. ​ READ the congratulation letter from California Assemblywoman Catherine Baker ​READ recognition letter from Assembly California Legislature Assemblymember, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan    
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