Yellow jackets are wasps and are not related to bees. Bees live in hives while yellow jackets create nests. Yellow jacket workers typically have black and yellow stripes on a ½ inch long body. They have the ability to sting several times, injecting poisonous venom that causes intense pain, while bees can only sting once because their stinger becomes stuck in the skin of its victim. Find out how to protect yourself from the stings of summer with Cynthia Brian. August is the hottest month of summer and your pets want to have fun in the sun while staying safe and cool. Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian offer important tips that will enhance the enjoyment for any of your animal friends. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, chickens, pigs, and goats all have different needs. Water, ice, shade, pools, umbrellas, and trees will all be part of the pet play dates.

Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation, with family and friends — narrating events fills an ancient need to communicate, entertain, engage, and connect with others. And who better to teach the benefits of good storytelling than a 36-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 5-time GrandSLAM champion, bestselling author, and award-winning teacher, Matthew Dicks. He’ll discuss his book, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling. Are you an adult who feels powerless every time your parent interrupts you with a comment or criticism? Adult children of overbearing parents are stuck in the parent-child relationships of their youths where the parent makes all the decisions. This negative chain of command can be broken. Cyberattacks on individuals are on the rise. Organized criminals steal bank accounts, identities, launch ransomware attacks, and worse. Protect yourself.

Workplace disagreements are an everyday occurrence. Whether working on a project, team or larger strategic issue, knowing how to address these conflicts at the onset can prevent a disaster waiting to happen. Dave Gerber, President/Founder of Synergy Development and Training, LLC is a change catalyst, motivating people to become the best version of themselves. Dave inspires our audience to transform the way they engage with the world around them. Fewer kids are walking to school alone or riding their bikes through their neighborhoods. Parents have been charged with neglect in some communities for allowing those activities. How can we raise independent children if we are shadowing them every second? Summer is the best time of the year for enjoying fresh vegetables and fruits straight from your garden. It’s also fire season and we need to heed the instructions to keep our homes safer from wildfires. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, takes us on a mid-July walk on the wild side.

Join Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany on an itinerary of magnificent scenery, legendary folklore, original music, rich culture, ancient language, and curious customs as they travel through the Emerald Isle of Ireland. Will they see any tiny leprechauns or find a pot of gold? They will definitely imbibe a pint or two of Guinness and dance an Irish jig. Cynthia may practice her minimal Gaelic. After searching for shamrocks and learning tales of St. Patrick, they’ll head off for an adventure in the land called the midnight sun (where there is no sun) of Iceland where boiling mud pots, spurting geysers, and icy glaciers co-exist. You’ll find them riding Icelandic ponies, swimming in the Blue Lagoon, and hiking behind waterfalls. And who knows, since both countries are locations for shooting Game of Thrones, they may just fly with dragons. Tune in for an hour of wild travel experiences before you plan your getaway. http://www.cynthiabrian.com

NPR producer, radio host, and author, Connie Goldman sheds light on caregiving with her newest books, The Gifts of Caregiving: Stories of Hardship, Hope and Healing, and Wisdom from Those In Care. Their stories speak of changes, challenges and often sacrifice, but more importantly, the gifts of insight, inspiration, and healing they received from the caregiving commitment to their family. Each chapter ends with the author’s thoughts and discussion questions to encourage readers to explore more deeply their thoughts and feelings about similar situations. As much as you love your partner, do you ever feel like you are suffocating? Find space in your relationship to be you and reap the rewards for better communication and intimacy. Are you putting your ticker in danger? AARP and the American Heart Association are working together to offer simple fixes to lower your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Learn the simple healthy paths to a stronger heart.

With her characteristic humor, practicality, and hard-earned wisdom, Mridu Khullar Relph demonstrates an understanding of the creative mind. She shows you how to write anything--and finish it with her book, Shut Up And Write. It doesn't deal with writer's block. Stop procrastinating. Stop making excuses. Just Shut Up And Write! She writes and acts like she speaks: fast, furious, and fabulously fun! How long do you want to live? Are you doing everything possible to be healthy, happy, and optimistic? The keys to longevity bliss have nothing to do with money or status, although both are nice. If you have high energy, positive relationships, eat what’s good for you, exercise, have faith, and have fun, you’ll have a better feeling of security, joy, and have better odds of living longer. How much freedom are we willing to sacrifice or turn over to the government to gain greater cybersecurity? Jumping past hackers and phishing tactics, citizens deserve to know more.

School is out for the summer and the next two months are the busiest time of the year for traveling. Are you planning a vacation? Going away for business, pleasure, or both? Taking the kids? House trading? Traveling by boat, plane, car, or train? Need tips on what to pack, buying tickets, how to stay safe, where to stay, and what to see at your destination? Be a trekker, explorer, voyager, adventurer, and tourist. Enjoy a comfortable, worry-free holiday while saving time, money, and headaches with host Cynthia Brian and guest Heather Brittany as they share their trip planning pointers on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® LIVE. Bon voyage!

Canine Influenza Virus has been identified in 46 of our 50 states. Like human flu cases, canine cases can be mild to severe with dogs developing fevers, pneumonia, coughs, and other symptoms. Vaccinations are available. Learn what you can do to protect your pet. Creating your own organic tea garden is easy and incredibly rewarding. Fruits, flowers, stems, and leaves can all be used to create luscious hot or cold beverages that can relax, revitalize, energize, and calm. Grow your own tea garden with Cynthia Brian. Buy her new book, Growing with the Goddess Gardener at www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store to receive lots of free extras. When the Constitution of the United States was written by our Founding Fathers, women were not allowed to participate in the conventions and most rights were assigned only to males. Many amendments followed after 1791 some establishing rights and others inhibiting them. In this land of the free and home of the brave, where do women stand?

Scams have always existed in the entertainment industry, however, with technology major scam are on the rise. Here are 12 tips for avoiding casting scams from Backstage Magazine. In all areas of life, be aware. If it sounds too good to be true, think scam. There is nothing more delightful that picking a red, ripe juicy tomato from a vine and eating it while standing in the garden. No matter how large or small a space you have, you can grow a few favorite vegetables for your pleasure and health with the help of Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. Pick up a copy of her new book, Growing with the Goddess Gardener. www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store. Wireless technology is on the brink of a major breakthrough with 5 G mobile internet that will put the speed of fiber connectivity in everything we do. What will a connected world look like? Find out on StarStyle

Whether it’s updating your image or transforming your dating life, Kim Seltzer’s philosophy is simple… work from the inside-out to achieve your goals and boost your self-confidence. Kim developed her own personalized wing gal approach with men and women working on body language, first impressions, image and messaging and how it impacts attraction. Her process is fun and empathic aimed at improving dating experiences and relationships. The services at SeltzerStyle provide include private phone/Skype sessions, email coaching, and dating boot camps. Is your brain being altered by video screens? The prime culprit in hijacking attention spans is the smartphone. Do you know how to unplug? Learn ways to get your focus back! Have you ever wondered where ladybugs come from and how their life cycle evolves? Cynthia Brian witnessed the metamorphous and was completely captivated by the experience. Where there are aphids, ladybugs feed. Find out more when the Goddess Gardener bugs out!