"I have been interviewed by thousands of interviewers and Cynthia Brian is one of four of the top interviewers in the country today. I feel like we are two bodies in one soul." Jack Canfield, CoFounder Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, Star of The Secret
"Thank YOU, Cynthia. It was really great meeting you and your daughter, Heather, and seeing the positive example that you give. You've done a great service to the book and the cause it represents with your program."
Richard Louv, Author, Last Child in the Woods
"This is a wonderful show, always full of upbeat, enjoyable, inspiring ideas and people."
Brian Tracy, author of Art of Selling/ Life is a Journey
"What a GREAT service to all who wish to grow personally and professionally! Cynthia Brian balances style with substance to help you make the journey from success to significance."
Nido Quebein, author of "How to be a Great Communicator
For our Outreach Programs
A small sampling of gratitude
“Be the Star You Are!® has provided wonderful children’s books that we include in our birthday gift bags. Many of the children receiving them have never owned a book and this introduces them to the wonderful world of reading. The books are having a positive impact on increasing literacy and self-esteem. Be the Star You Are!® is truly making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. “ Karen Kitchel, President, Cheerful Givers
“Thank you for your donations of fantastic books to help economically disadvantaged women transitioning from welfare to economic self-sufficiency. Our clients love your resources.” Karen Smith, Executive Director, Wardrobe for Opportunity
"Our purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect. It’s great having books in Spanish. The positive content is excellent. We read to the little ones then send the books home with them." Sandy Hathaway, Bay Area Crisis Center
“Thank you so much, Be the Star You Are!®, for supporting our population of homeless and runaway youth with your kind donations of books, tapes, and magazines! Your efforts are sincerely appreciated.”Karen Lottman, Northern California Family Center Safe Place
"Hundreds of lives of children were brightened this season because of your generous donation of fantastic books. Thank you.”Susan Martinez, Director of Volunteers Children’s Hospital
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"I just want to thank you so much for all your help, mentoring, and guidance over the past years. It's been so inspiring to work with you and I am just so grateful for everything that you've taught me. BTSYA has profoundly shaped me into who I am today. I have grown from being a bashful follower to a commanding leader. I will always treasure my experience at Be the Star You Are!® and count you, Cynthia, as one of my blessings." Jennifer T.
“Thank you so much for all of your advice, cooperation, and opportunities this past year. You have helped me grow so much into a leader." Steven Z.
“It has been a great experience volunteering for Be the Star You Are!®. Cynthia is such a sweet, bright, talented person and a shining star.” Dani W.
“I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to grow and learn during all my years with Be the Star You Are!® , and also to have as a role model someone with as much drive and personality as you!” Jack T “This is an brilliant charity that's truly dedicated to helping out its target groups, which include families, teens, women, and other groups in need. The idea of exerting positive, inspirational media to improve one’s personal growth and achievement is simply wondrous. On top of that, it's an amazing experience working with Cynthia!” Katherine K