Real Life with Toni Reece

Do you want to learn about how to prepare, honor and support loved ones during some of life’s most difficult moments?  The first conversation on FEEDBACK is with Gethsemane Cemetery.  Larry Sacco, Gethsemane Advisor and Jacqueline Grauert, Assistant Director, share important information about Gethsemane’s approach to helping you deal with the most difficult time in your life.  In our second hour o...

Our first hour of FEEDBACK is about what happens when people are expected to succeed in systems that were never designed for them and what changes when someone decides to fix that. Claire Malfaro, Founder of the Positively Produced Foundation joins us to describe the work that is being done to help young people with autism recognize their potential and prepare for real-world opportunities. In our...

On our first hour of FEEDBACK we are talking about housing, not just housing but opportunity, stability, and what it really takes to build stronger communities. Joining us is Tim Daley, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Berks County, an organization that’s working to make homeownership possible for working families while also addressing larger challenges like workforce housing and neig...

First up on FEEDBACK, we are talking about the power of the arts, not just as performance, but to explore ideas, connect communities, and spark meaningful conversations. Joining us is Joel Gori, Artistic Director of the Metamorphosis Performing Company, a longtime teaching Artist and a key creative force behind the Reading Theater Project. In our second hour we speak to Commissioner Leinbach. The...

First up on FEEDBACK today is a story about legacy, and the power of local art to reflect who we are as a community.  Joining us are Adam Richter, playwright of Banshee, Jody Reppert, Artistic Director of Reading Theater Project and director of the production, Andrea Keck, an actress in the show and our very own Eric Weiss, Creative Director here at WEEU whose sole role today is avid fan!  Our sec...

Today’s conversation on FEEDBACK is about something we don’t always stop to recognize, the people in our community who quietly make a difference every single day.  This describes our first guest,  Wendy Kershner, someone who is known by many as a connector, a volunteer, and someone who shows up for others without hesitation.  This is her opportunity in the spotlight, her story, and her passion for...

On this first episode of FEEDBACK we are joined by Dr. Ankit Shah talking about Berks County Medical Society’s Prescription Drug Take Back Event.  The program exists to protect health and safety.  Keeping unused medications at home increases the risk of accidental poisoning, misuse and addiction, especially among children and teens.  Proper disposal helps reduce those risks and al prevents medicat...

Today on FEEDBACK we are talking about opportunity, creating pathways, building skills, and helping people move forward in their lives and careers.  Joining us today on FEEDBACK is Zaida Guadalupe-Sanchez, co-owner of Optimist CDL Coaching School, an organization focused on helping individuals gain the training and confidence they need to enter the trucking industry.  Our second hour on FEEDBACK i...

Today on FEEDBACK we are talking about music, tradition, and the power of community.  Joining us in our first hour is Cynthia Miller-Aungst of the Ringgold Band, one of the oldest continuously operating bands in the country, with a rich history here in Berks County.  Our second hour is all about your teeth.  Another edition of Tooth Talk with Dr. Eric Angstadt of Angstadt Family Dental.  The topic...

We are talking about carrying on tradition and legacy in our first hour of FEEDBACK.  Kristi Gage-Linderman, CEO of Gage Talent & Business Solutions, joins us to talk about how she handles being a leader who is not only carrying forward a multi-generational business, but also making her mark as a community connector and advocate.  Kristi shares what it takes to be a woman leader and how she ne...

Today on FEEDBACK we are talking about connection, care and people doing work that matters.  First up we are joined by two NICU nurses from Tower Health, Reading, PA, Samantha Hensel and Lindsey Graeff, here to talk about a very special first-time event Footprints on My Heart.  A NICU reunion that brings together graduates, families and the caregivers who were part of their journey.  Sam and Linds...

Today FEEDBACK brings real issues to the table as it relates to the housing challenges and estate planning.   In our first hour we talk to Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, Derek Harris, Economic Development Coordinator, County of Berks PA and Mark Mohn, Government Affairs Director, Reading Berks Association of Realtors about something that impacts all of us - hou...

First up - Jon Escueta, Owner, City Cuts Barber Shops.  Jon talks about something that goes far beyond a haircut, it’s about confidence, connection and creating a positive space for young people.  He is building his business but also making a real impact in the lives of kids in our community.  His hope is for all barber shops to do the same type of work with our youth, impacting and creating posit...

The first hour of FEEDBACK is about allowing people to keep their dignity.  We are talking about compassion and meeting people where they are, something that can make all the difference in someone’s life.  Joining us in studio are Drew Neidig, Executive Director and Amy Stewart-Himes, guest Services Manager of Refresh Berks, an organization dedicated to providing essential hygiene services and sup...

We are talking about stories that come from legacies, multi-generational family businesses, and everyday moments that impact the stories that we tell about ourselves or the leaders around us.  Joining us in studio are three generations of the Kuhn family from Kuhn Funeral Home.  Edward Kuhn, Jr. (second generation); Michael Kuhn (third generation) and Mikey Kuhn (fourth generation). Together they...

The FEEDBACK topic today is legacy!  What does a legacy look like?  Is a legacy only something that is talked about at the end of a career or life?  Nope!  Legacy is what we build every single moment of every single day.  Joining us is Brian Levin, Owner, President and CEO of Levan Machine and Truck Equipment.  Brian is carrying forward a third-generation legacy while continuing to grow and innova...

In our first hour of FEEDBACK we are talking about something that impacts some of the most vulnerable members of our community - children in foster care and the people working to bring them comfort, dignity, and hope.  Joining us are Paula Gyomber, Chapter Coordinator and Alyssa Dourte, Executive Director of Fostering Hope.  Their organization is dedicated to supporting children entering foster ca...

Monday morning theatre!  First up on FEEDBACK are the leads performing in the Wilson Theatre company’s Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella!  We are joined by nine cast members as well as their Stage Director Mary Lennon.  The cast members share the challenges, the nerves and what being in theatre means to each one of them.  This is our future generation and they are shining brightly.  In our se...

Today on FEEDBACK we are celebrating women in business.  Leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators who are shaping our community in meaningful ways.  Joining us in our first hour is Caroline Hill, Owner of Van Scoy Jewelers, who is not only leading a successful business but also shining a spotlight on other women-owned businesses in our area.  She is joined by Meghan Krick, co-owner of Honey Pop Custom...

Daniel Boone Area High School’s Theatre Society’s Director and a few cast members join us in the top hour of FEEDBACK to talk about their upcoming production of Between the Lines.   The students share with us what the theme of this show means to them personally and their hope for the audience members who are experiencing the show!  Glenn Miller, a retired CFO of a large non profit (still working p...

We teach what we need to learn.  That is the theme of today’s FEEDBACK shows.  First up, Don Carrick, who loves making people look good through his camera lens.  Don is a passionate photographer who loves the process of helping people get comfortable in front of the camera, so their confidence comes across in their photo.  Don also shares that he had to pivot in 2008 and become a reluctant entrepr...

Today’s show is about how you show up for people.  In our first hour we have Sam Albert with us.  Sam is a long time Recovery Coach and Addiction Specialist.  Addiction can feel isolating, but this conversation reminds us that help is available, recovery is possible, and no one has to go through it alone.  In our second hour we have Bill Van Sant and Lisa Ashcroft of Girard, a Univest Wealth Divis...

Today on FEEDBACK we are talking about opportunity, transformation, and the power of finding a path forward.  Joining us is Hector Ruiz from Tec Centro Berks, an organization dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, confidence and support they need to build better futures.  But this is a personal story, because Hector’s journey connects deeply to the work he is doing every day.  In our se...

In our first hour it’s all about humor, inappropriate laughter, and stories of when you just couldn’t stop laughing.  Toni, Sam, and Sean share stories of when that funny bone just took over and there was nothing, they could do to stop it.  Our second hour we are joined by Commissioner Christian Leinbach.   Commissioner Leinbach talks about economic development projects, Data Centers, ICE facility...

FEEDBACK is live this morning for a special broadcast!  We are teaming up with Helping Harvest and the American Cancer Society for a powerful community effort.  We are celebrating Daffodil Days with all proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life of Berks and we are supporting a food drive with Helping Harvest to support families dealing with food insecurities.  Listen to bo...