Express Yourself!

Youngjoo Ahn and Rachel Glass co-host the fourth episode in our Tough Talk Series in collaboration with Youth Voice in San Diego. Braving Gravity Reporter from Indiana, Today’s subject is peer abuse, peer pressure, and teen bullying with 17 year old guest, Joseline Suarez, a peer educator for Gang Reduction, Intervention & Prevention. Joseline was one of three young ladies honored in San Diego county as a positive role model. Clare Durant, reports on peer pressure and her first days of college in Indiana. When peers abuse their peers, the damage is long lasting and deeply impactful. With the many layers of Peer Abuse via technology, emotionally, verbally, physically, and sexually, the FEAR in a youth's "reality" can affect their relationships on many levels, including their peers, families, neighbors, teachers, coaches, and inhibit their capacity to heal.

Youngjoo Ahn and Rachel Glass co-host the fourth episode in our Tough Talk Series in collaboration with Youth Voice in San Diego. Braving Gravity Reporter from Indiana, Today’s subject is peer abuse, peer pressure, and teen bullying with 17 year old guest, Joseline Suarez, a peer educator for Gang Reduction, Intervention & Prevention. Joseline was one of three young ladies honored in San Diego county as a positive role model. Clare Durant, reports on peer pressure and her first days of college in Indiana. When peers abuse their peers, the damage is long lasting and deeply impactful. With the many layers of Peer Abuse via technology, emotionally, verbally, physically, and sexually, the FEAR in a youth's "reality" can affect their relationships on many levels, including their peers, families, neighbors, teachers, coaches, and inhibit their capacity to heal.

Co hosts Steven Zhou and Youngjoo Ahn along with reporters Katelyn Eystad in New Jersey and Rachel Glass in Oregon welcome actor, musician, skydiver, and philanthropist Justin Tinucci to Express Yourself!™ Justin Tinucci is a thirteen-year-old actor, musician, and philanthropist. He became interested in acting after appearing on TV shows for a unique sport he is involved in – indoor skydiving. He and his sister, Kayla, were the first kid indoor skydiving team in the world to compete against adult skydivers in wind tunnels, sparking national media attention. He is known for his roles on popular television shows Big Love and iCarly, plus The Muppet Movie. He is passionate about volunteering and helping kids not as fortunate as he is to help make a difference in their lives. In the Gift of Giving, Katelyn offers great ideas to get teens involved with causes, and in Making a Difference, Rachel shares views on the fun and connections of volunteering and the importance of giving back.

Co hosts Steven Zhou and Youngjoo Ahn along with reporters Katelyn Eystad in New Jersey and Rachel Glass in Oregon welcome actor, musician, skydiver, and philanthropist Justin Tinucci to Express Yourself!™ Justin Tinucci is a thirteen-year-old actor, musician, and philanthropist. He became interested in acting after appearing on TV shows for a unique sport he is involved in – indoor skydiving. He and his sister, Kayla, were the first kid indoor skydiving team in the world to compete against adult skydivers in wind tunnels, sparking national media attention. He is known for his roles on popular television shows Big Love and iCarly, plus The Muppet Movie. He is passionate about volunteering and helping kids not as fortunate as he is to help make a difference in their lives. In the Gift of Giving, Katelyn offers great ideas to get teens involved with causes, and in Making a Difference, Rachel shares views on the fun and connections of volunteering and the importance of giving back.

Our talented teen co-hosts, Youngjoo Ahn and Steven Zhou, are not only great at broadcasting and writing, they are caring individuals who give back to the world. This past summer both donated their time to teach English in Korea and China. A full hour of their travels, experiences, funny stories, and ticklish banter will entertain and motivate. Steven and Youngjoo discuss their adventures as well as the challenges of living and working in another country. There were language barriers, weird food, hilarious videotaping, crazy clothing, sleeping on the floor, broken rules, and fascinating excursions. They bonded with their students and staff and both agreed that teaching is really difficult, yet completely rewarding.

Our talented teen co-hosts, Youngjoo Ahn and Steven Zhou, are not only great at broadcasting and writing, they are caring individuals who give back to the world. This past summer both donated their time to teach English in Korea and China. A full hour of their travels, experiences, funny stories, and ticklish banter will entertain and motivate. Steven and Youngjoo discuss their adventures as well as the challenges of living and working in another country. There were language barriers, weird food, hilarious videotaping, crazy clothing, sleeping on the floor, broken rules, and fascinating excursions. They bonded with their students and staff and both agreed that teaching is really difficult, yet completely rewarding.

Mega author superstar, Meg Cabot joins hosts Steven Zhou, Youngjoo Ahn, and field reporters Clare Durant and Caie Kelley to give her take on the college campus hijinx and the perils of pop. Meg Cabot is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for both adults and tweens/teens. Meg wrote the Princess Diaries series, which was made into two hit movies by Disney, sold over 20 million copies, and has been translated into 38 languages. After working for ten years as an assistant residence hall director at New York University (an experience from which she occasionally draws inspiration for her Heather Wells mystery series. First there was SIZE 12 IS NOT FAT ?Then, there was SIZE 14 IS NOT FAT EITHER ?You demanded BIG BONED… ?And now, Meg Cabot makes a triumphant return to her reader-favorite “Heather Wells” mystery series with… ?SIZE 12 AND READY TO ROCK.

Mega author superstar, Meg Cabot joins hosts Steven Zhou, Youngjoo Ahn, and field reporters Clare Durant and Caie Kelley to give her take on the college campus hijinx and the perils of pop. Meg Cabot is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for both adults and tweens/teens. Meg wrote the Princess Diaries series, which was made into two hit movies by Disney, sold over 20 million copies, and has been translated into 38 languages. After working for ten years as an assistant residence hall director at New York University (an experience from which she occasionally draws inspiration for her Heather Wells mystery series. First there was SIZE 12 IS NOT FAT ?Then, there was SIZE 14 IS NOT FAT EITHER ?You demanded BIG BONED… ?And now, Meg Cabot makes a triumphant return to her reader-favorite “Heather Wells” mystery series with… ?SIZE 12 AND READY TO ROCK.

Up and coming stars in music, cosmetics, and broadcasting are the focus of today’s Express Yourself!™ with co-hosts Courtney Cheng in California and Rachel Glass in Oregon. Clare Durant, a broadcast hopeful going to university in Indiana, auditions as a reporter for Braving Gravity, a newly launched Iowa band currently on a US tour and playing in New York City, We Are Jocelyn debuts their original music, and a new make-up artist for film, art, and fashion from Boston, Alexandra Angelone, jump off the Express Yourself!™ launch pad.

Up and coming stars in music, cosmetics, and broadcasting are the focus of today’s Express Yourself!™ with co-hosts Courtney Cheng in California and Rachel Glass in Oregon. Clare Durant, a broadcast hopeful going to university in Indiana, auditions as a reporter for Braving Gravity, a newly launched Iowa band currently on a US tour and playing in New York City, We Are Jocelyn debuts their original music, and a new make-up artist for film, art, and fashion from Boston, Alexandra Angelone, jump off the Express Yourself!™ launch pad.

Co-hosts Vivien Lee and Courtney Cheng bring author and editor, C. Hope Clark on Express Yourself!™ to discuss how to make money writing and what it takes to pen both fiction and non-fiction books. New Jersey reporter, Katelyn Eystad offers her Gift of Giving with her newest service project, “Be a Backpack Angel.” Courtney and Vivien discuss famous authors who were rejected nunerous times before being published in Book It! and Say What? C. Hope Clark is founder of FundsforWriters, awarded Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers for the past 12 years. Her newsletters centered around markets and funding opportunities for writers, reach 44,000 readers each week. She is also a mystery novelist, with a recent release of Lowcountry Bribe, A Carolina Slade Mystery and author of the non-fiction, The Shy Writer. She lives in central South Carolina where she pens her mysteries and works on a new nonfiction book for writers.

Co-hosts Vivien Lee and Courtney Cheng bring author and editor, C. Hope Clark on Express Yourself!™ to discuss how to make money writing and what it takes to pen both fiction and non-fiction books. New Jersey reporter, Katelyn Eystad offers her Gift of Giving with her newest service project, “Be a Backpack Angel.” Courtney and Vivien discuss famous authors who were rejected nunerous times before being published in Book It! and Say What? C. Hope Clark is founder of FundsforWriters, awarded Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers for the past 12 years. Her newsletters centered around markets and funding opportunities for writers, reach 44,000 readers each week. She is also a mystery novelist, with a recent release of Lowcountry Bribe, A Carolina Slade Mystery and author of the non-fiction, The Shy Writer. She lives in central South Carolina where she pens her mysteries and works on a new nonfiction book for writers.

It’s a mash up as co-hosts Courtney Cheng and Vivien Lee welcome the New York rock band, Honor Society, named one of the breakout bands to watch by Rolling Stone Magazine and identified as a Buzzworthy band by MTV. They chat about their upcoming tour. Radio personality and recent college grad, Heather Brittany shares tips on how to be successful and enjoy your first weeks of university life. Health Beat Reporter, Nicole Eubanks offers stress busters for back to school and Caie Kelley, What’s Poppin’ reporter talks about the effects of TV and pop culture on educational pursuits.

It’s a mash up as co-hosts Courtney Cheng and Vivien Lee welcome the New York rock band, Honor Society, named one of the breakout bands to watch by Rolling Stone Magazine and identified as a Buzzworthy band by MTV. They chat about their upcoming tour. Radio personality and recent college grad, Heather Brittany shares tips on how to be successful and enjoy your first weeks of university life. Health Beat Reporter, Nicole Eubanks offers stress busters for back to school and Caie Kelley, What’s Poppin’ reporter talks about the effects of TV and pop culture on educational pursuits.

Hosted by Youngjoo Ahn and Courtney Cheng, today focuses on the impact of drunk driving and underage drinking. Reports include Ryan Sim with Pro Parley, Artsy Gifts with Youngjoo, and Book It with Courtney. Joseline Suarez, a teen from Youth Voice in San Diego shares personal experiences and information to prevent teens from drinking. Alcohol related accidents kill someone every 30 minutes and injure someone every two minutes. Nearly one-third (31%) of driver deaths ages 16-20 were drinking drivers. Joseline discusses drinking promotions, how teen drinking affects relationships, and what can be done to curb this epidemic of underage drinking. Weeping Willows is a true story about a young girl's journey after tragically losing one of her siblings from a drunk driver when she was 15. Written by twenty-something Michelle Scavarda of Yorktown Heights, New York, this beautifully written and poignant story tells about how one young girl struggled through an unspeakable tragedy