Real Life with Toni Reece

In the first hour of FEEDBACK we are talking to Andrea Ebling, a certified breast health coordinator for Tower Health and Ramah Williams, an employee of Tower Health.  Andrea talks about the process and innovative options available to the public to minimize the challenges to getting their mammograms.  Ramah Williams shares her personal story of being a breast cancer survivor.  At the top of the se...

Action packed two hours of FEEDBACK!  First up is Elaine Zelker, Founder of Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron.  Her platform goes beyond the kitchen to support chefs as individuals, helping them navigate the pressures of the culinary world while reconnecting with their passion and purpose.  Her work shines a light on what’s often unseen in the industry, the personal challenges, the resilience, and the g...

Andre Young, Founder of YOU Evolving Now joins us in our first hour of FEEDBACK!  Andre created YOU Evolving Now as a resource focusing on personal growth, leadership, and transformation.  In a time when so many people, leaders especially are navigating uncertainty, change and pressure, Andre is helping individuals evolve, adapt, and lead with purpose.  The Council on Chemical Abuse joins us in ou...

  An information packed Friday on this edition of FEEDBACK!  First up, it’s the State of the County. Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy for Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, Derek Harris, Economic Development Coordinator, Community Economic Development and Rae Ann Miller, Director, Center for Regional Analysis, EDC, Lancaster County join us in this first hour to share with us trends, progress, prior...

The first hour of FEEDBACK consists of a few of the cast members of Muhlenberg High School’s 52nd annual spring musical, Newsies!  Joining us in the studio are Michael Arndt, Director, Josue Tinoco, Assistant Director in addition to playing Jack Kelly, Ava Krieser as Katherine, Logan Allen as Joseph Pulitzer and Kassie Pena as Medda Larken.    The cast shares the excitement, how to deal with the n...

Did you know that our libraries have a Library of Things?  Dallan Yoh, GRCA’s Membership Director introduces the FEEDBACK audience to Emily Montagna, Community Relations Coordinator, Berks County Public Libraries.  Emily shares the extraordinary resources that the library system provides to our community.  It is an eye-opening conversation with Emily and Dallan!  Our second hour is all about jazz...

It’s all about jazz in the first hour of FEEDBACK!  John Ernesto and Mike Anderson join us to talk about the 35th Annual Berks Jazz Fest!  For one solid week, Berks County hosts premiere artists from around the world performing in multiple venues around the county.  There is also an educational impact that occurs during Jazz Fest that combines the musicianship, experience and mentoring of our yout...

In the studio today for our first hour of FEEDBACK are a few folks from Oley Valley High School’s Spring production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  We talk to Director, Debbi Silas, Music Director, Jess Pennington, Evie Brewer who plays Ariel, Brayden Samuelson who plays Prince Eric, Flynn Robertson who plays Sebastian and Sarah Todardo who plays Ursula.   They shared what being in a show like th...

Today on our first hour of FEEDBACK we are joined by a woman who helps tell the story of our community every month.  Robyn Jones is the Publisher of Berks County Living Magazine, a publication that highlights the people, places and stories that make Berks County unique.  Robyn shares her journey to becoming a successful Publisher and also shares what inspires her and keeps her motivated to continu...

FEEDBACK is so cool today!  First up we talk to Larry Fecho, Director, Producer and Playwright about his lifelong passion for theater!  He has touched so many lives and has brought so many characters to life with his years of experience directing and producing.  He is now sharing that experience by inspiring the next generation of performers as they attend the first ever theater camp through the G...

First up on this edition of FEEDBACK, we meet Alex Civil, Founder and Executive Director of Bring the Change, Local Steps, Global Footprint.  Alex helps us understand how his organization began and the need to bring all culture together in Berks County to create change.  The second hour of FEEDBACK is Toni’s take on change.  Change, whether planned or imposed, impacts every single one of us and th...

Bunnies and Broadway!  The first hour of FEEDBACK we are joined by three guests.  Alyssa Swartz of Swartz Farms and her two bunnies, Vanilla and Cottontail!  Alyssa shared with us how they have made their farm part of Agritourism.  By visiting Swartz Farms you can walk a cow, do goat yoga, cuddle farm animals, and even rent a chick.  They are providing these experiences to showcase the importance...

Mary’s Shelter is the topic of our first hour of FEEDBACK.  Kristen Gajewski, Events and Media Coordinator and Amy Folk, Compliance Coordinator, join us to talk about how Mary’s Shelter helps homeless  young people, by giving them shelter, life skills,  counseling and so much more.  The second hour of FEEDBACK was a very personal hour and conversation between Toni Reece and her listeners.  She sha...

This edition of FEEDBACK brings education and awareness to the conversation.  In our first hour we meet Debbie Greenawald.  Debbie made the extraordinary decision to become a living kidney donor.  Even though she wasn’t a direct match for the person she originally hoped to help, Debbie chose to donate on their behalf through the National Kidney Registry.  By doing so she helped that person move up...

Mom Truths: The S#!t No One Talks About. That's the name of a newly published book by Crystal Noll-Rance. Her book shares raw refelctions and real stories from mothers couragously speaking about the parts of motherhood rarely discussed. We talk about the highs and lows of writing this book and what this book means to her and her self esteem and survival. Next up we speak to Mark Wallace, General m...

FEEDBACK is live at the Women2Women Confernece and Expo today at Alvernia University! W2W is celebrating its 15th Anniversary and this event is growing by leaps and bounds. Over 400 attendees, 50 exhibitors, students, women business owners with so many stories of entrepreneurship, courage and success. Toni talks to organizers, the OG of the origination of the event, sponsors, Alvernia Women's Coun...

The first hour of today's FEEDBACK is all about the word "nice". Toni has an intimate conversation with just the listeners to try to undersatnd that word. Nice is such an underrated term and Toni believes it needs to make a comeback! We dive into the differences of nice vs. loyalty, nice vs. courage and nice vs. necessary. What does "mice" mean to you!? Joining the second hour of FEEDBACK is the E...

Today on FEEDBACK we are joined in our first hour by Kaylee Simcik, Principle of John Paul II Center for Special Learning. John Paul II has been making a meaningful impact by supporting students with diverse learning needs and helping them thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. Kaylee talks about how she stays inspired by her students, the works that they do and the pure joy they bring to...

The Power of a Smile - More than Just Teeth! Dr. Eric Angstadt joins FEEDBACK in our first segment to talk about the power of a smile. He talks about the physical benefits of smiling, how it impacts our mental health and emotional relationships. Listen to Dr. Angstadt's show Tooth Talk - the show your teeth listen to, to learn all about the power of your smile. In our second hour, Comissioner Chri...

Our first segment on FEEDBACK WEEU is all about your investments and what to do and think when the market is up! We are joined by Bill Van Sant, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Girard, a Univest Wealth Division and Lisa Ashcroft, Vice President and Wealth Trust Advisor of Girard, a Univest Wealth Division. Bill and Lisa breakdown what it means for your financial situation when th...

FEEDBACK WEEU continues spotlighting community organizaions. First up, Katherine Acosta and Elaine Lopez join us from Barrio Alegria. Barrio Alegria is dedicated to uplifting neighborhods through arts, culture, and community driven projects that create opportunity and inspire pride. From youth engagement to cultural celebrations, their work is rooted in connection, heritage, and hope for the futur...

Joining us in the first segment of FEEDBACK is our very own Eric Weiss, Creative Director of WEEU 830 AM.  Eric not only helps shape what you hear on the radio every day, but he’s also deeply involved in local theater, bringing stories to life both on the air and on the stage.  Our second segment showcases Amy Stephen.  Amy proves you don’t have to choose just one passion and that you can live bol...

Today on FEEDBACK WEEU we have two special guests making a big difference.  First up, Amy Ames, founder of Grace and Grit Beyond Beauty, a boutique dedicated to helping women and teens experiencing hair loss feel like themselves again.  Our second guess is Tremayne Jones.  Tremayne is a dedicated mental health leader and community advocate whose work has made a meaningful impact as founder of Bett...

This episode of FEEDBACK WEEU we are joined in our first hour by Jessica Warchal-King, educator, choreographer, and founder of JCWK Dance Lab, a creative space that explores joy, connection, wellness and understanding ourselves and the world better through movement.  Our second hour is all about Medicare.  Jessica Walb, Director of Health, Life and Financial Services,  with Perfetto Insurance.  Je...

In this first episode of FEEDBACK, we are celebrating the power of music.  Joining us is acclaimed soprano Toni Marie Palmertree, an artist whose voice and presence captivates audiences across stages and concert halls.    Toni Marie shares her journey with us on FEEDBACK, a journey filled with discipline, dedication, and heart!   Our second hour is all about love, loss, and the beautiful ways we k...