B Inspired

It is said that “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” Knowing Beth Glick, you know the devil will never catch her. Beth doodles on everything, but there are unending creative projects this artist takes on as part of her ministry in addition to partnering with husband Dave in running the popular Glick's Greenhouse. Beth and Dave were happy to sponsor a prize award recently in Studio B’s current “F...

That’s what we called Nancy Lang Boyer-- Beloved “First Lady” of Boyertown. In this episode daughter Mary Ann Boyer shares details of her mother’s artistic journey as well as her influence in Mary Ann’s own journey in founding the environmental consulting group Boyer Sudduth—designed to help educational communities and businesses formulate and achieve their “green” goals. Mary Ann offered a link t...

Need inspiration? Meet Mamie Covell, the Community Engagement Coordinator for Berks Arts Council (BAC), an impressive fresh face, full of positive energy and ideas for the Berks art community. In this episode Mamie shares her own history and those who inspired her, the activities and opportunities, grants and visions supported by BAC. Looking to fund a non-profit or for-profit project or program?...

Dr. John Crosby, Boyertown Area School District's superintendent in the early 1990's, retired from a long career as superintendent of schools and embraced a challenge from a successful entrepreneur to create the Uncommon Individual Foundation, the first nonprofit private foundation dedicated to developing mentoring programs and opportunities. In this episode Jane and Dr. Crosby share stories of th...

“B Inspired” enters its 3rd year in February. In celebrating the up-coming anniversary, “B Inspired” host Jane Stahl and mentor Bill Vitiello, whose podcast inspired her to ask him to teach her how it’s done, share two years of career changes and inspirations, new hobbies, and long-ago significant lifetime moments.   Bill, Director of Institutional Relationships and Marketing | VP for Victory...

For the third year, during the Christmas season, Jamie and Jeff Cascino have invited members of the community to add their wishes to ornaments that decorate the Wishing Tree outside their home. In this episode of the “B Inspired” podcast, Jamie shares insight into the hearts and minds of over 150 members of the community revealed in their wishes. In addition, she offers a “sneak peek” about a few...

In this episode, for the second year, Jane shares the lyrics and the dream for humanity that John Lennon offered in "Imagine" recognizing that in 2022 many of the same challenges continue to confront us. She also encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives for moments that have transformed them, moments after which they were never the same and to submit poetry or prose for Studio B's 9th bo...

Always endearing, Boyertown’s beloved Mayor Marianne Deery and founder of Building a Better Boyertown shares some history, her hopes for Boyertown, and her personal plans in this final “B Inspired” podcast for 2021 as she turns over her 20-year reign. And, as a loyal patron of Studio B, Marianne left the studio as the proud owner of Susan Grabert’s beautiful oil of “Hollyhocks on Vintage Tin” and...

Kim Welch, energetic, enthusiastic--a real go-getter as a real estate agent and community leader--takes time to reflect on the changes life has forced on her following the death of her beloved husband earlier this year. Holidays are a tough time of year for those who have suffered significant loss. "B Inspired" knew Kim had worthwhile perspectives to share. While eternally undaunted, processing gr...

Making art is Bill Timmins’ latest endeavor, one he loved and left to pursue mastery in other arenas—encompassing music and science and math careers. Eschewing classical training and style in his visual art, Bill offers insight into his process of creating colorful, intuitive, abstract work. There’s more to learn from Bill’s artistic journey, and he’s eager to share. Find more information about St...

Jason Moss is a passionate abstract intuitive artist. Creativity is his superpower! Each morning he decides which medium will occupy his day: paint, music, fabric, for example. Or will he spend the day writing or cooking. Expressing his inner life, diving deep into his psyche to explore the shadows of existence--working hard every day, evolving closer to a life filled with joy and love. Find more...

"It's complicated": There's no doubt. Today's public schools face extraordinary financial, cultural, and social challenges. Nobody's happy. Donna Usavage, former BASD School Director, provides some insight into some of the trickier issues and shares one of her many retirement projects: the artistry of glass art--Blue Sky Beads. donna@shopblueskybeads.com Find more information about Studio B Fine A...

First: an apology. I had hoped to bring listeners my conversation with Richard Guy, prison inmate at SCI Fayette, sentenced in 1983 to life without parole. However, prison protocol and technology barriers prevented a recording of our conversation. So...you have me (Jane) instead--sharing what Richard and I discussed about his own journey, his work with other inmates, and some reflections about lif...

To add context to Studio B Art Gallery's exhibit "Prison Art and Experience," former inmate Joe Romeri reflects on his own prison experience and the challenges of re-entry to life beyond the bars. Joe urges second chances to non-violent inmates sentenced to lifetime terms who work hard to rehabilitate--suggesting that the purpose of prison is not terminal punishment but rehabilitation toward helpi...

Senator Cappelletti, known to Jane simply as Amanda, was one of a handful of Jane's students who brought the Bear Fever public art project to the Boyertown community 16 years ago. Connections made during that time kickstarted Amanda's interest in travel, a study of international affairs, public service, a law degree, and--for now--a political career with interests surrounding women's rights issues...

In this episode, Jane shares some of the reasons and vignettes of one of her favorite things: Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine as the closure of the studio's summer exhibit and book release: My Favorite Things: Beauties Are Joys Forever. The episode includes summaries of some of Jane's favorite vignettes and characters in the novel, a few thoughts on what she appreciates about Brandbury's style, and...

Poet John Yamrus offers profound, insightful reflections about life, himself, and others in as few words as possible. Often witty and bittersweet, offering unpleasant truths in clever vignettes, John's books are available on Amazon. In this episode Jane reads some of her favorites from his latest book: Selected Poems .  Find more information about Studio B Fine Art Gallery on our website: stu...

With a wink, Eileen (Mish) Murphy tells us through her poetry what life looks like from her vantage point--sometimes light, often a little dark. Jane shares poetry from several of Mish's books as a way to introduce her as the publisher for Studio B's 9th book of poetry and prose "Transforming Moments: Finding Our Voice" scheduled to debut June 2022.  Find more information about Studio B Fine...

Thank you to poet Carole Croll who generously gifted Studio B with a copy of her book of poems A Hundred Pairs of Eyes. In this episode, Jane reads some of her own favorites from the collection. Favorites that take her breath away. Carole's poetry gently focuses our perspective, slowing down our manic pace to give us glimpses of the beauty surrounding us if we just take time to look. In so seeing,...

I thoroughly enjoyed and learned some history reading local writer Pat Klimcho’s novel The College of St. Anselm and needed to pick his brain to learn where the concept for the novel began, any publishing tips for novice writers, and if he had any plans for a sequel. (He does;  I can’t wait to read it and will look forward to the movie!) Meanwhile… The College of Saint Anselm is a historical...

Marilyn Fox shares insights on her process and her intent, providing a language that novices can use to talk about painting. Moving from landscapes to her current abstract series, Marilyn finds inspiration in the "prompts"--words or phrases--that find expression on canvases through color and composition.  Find more information about Studio B Fine Art Gallery on our website: studiobbb.org, on...

By day, managing water quality for Montgomery County. In his spare time, a Mummer, a comic MC for parties, an author writing children’s books, or with "freeze gopher" friends creating games that “intrigue and inspire the intellectual.”  Good luck catching up with this inspired genius! Guaranteed to inspire YOU! Order the Movie Quote game, Etymon, and I Like Pie are available on the Freeze Gop...

Gifted with a restless mind, searching for answers to age-old metaphysical questions, Pushcart award-winning poet, editor, and publisher Heath Brougher (pronounced Brock-er) shares his publishing history and advice to emerging writers figuring he’s been writing poetry since second grade. To date, his work appears in over 450 print and on-line journals. There’s no end to Heath’s curiosity—multiple...

Author Dan Duffy shares his writing journey and the back story of Brother Brother , a fictionalized memoir recalling his lifetime search for his older brother who headed west following his tour of duty in Viet Nam to establish a commune and disappeared. Dan adds plans to his retirement from college administrator for continuing his search and his writing through Kindle Vella. Kindle Vella invites w...

Largely self-taught, this unique and inspiriting artist and teacher Ozzie Sneddon has a plan for developing 5 projects that showcase his artistic vision toward addressing anxiety and achieving serenity by creating a better world. In 2016, born out of his frustration with the myriad problems of the world around him, he created his own worlds and his own characters in a comic book and video game. Re...