Real Life with Toni Reece

In our first hour we learn about Lizette Epps.   Lizette’s story is about resilience, identity, leadership, and the courage that it takes to use your voice, even when the journey is not easy.  Lizette is the Executive Director of Community and Economic Development at Alvernia University and best-selling and award-winning author of Our Voices; Little Stories Through a Latina Lens.  Lizette’s passio...

First up on this edition of FEEDBACK WEEU is Rockstar Roller Derby!  Melissa, aka Merdermaid, Tamrin aka Loki and Crystal aka Sassy joins us to talk about the women’s flat track exhibition roller derby league that brings high impact athletics, and community to the rink.  They are not just skating, they are empowering, entertaining, and giving back to their community.  Our second hour is all about...

Alexa Freeman, Creator of Berks Nostalgia, joins us in our first hour of FEEDBACK WEEU.  For nearly a decade, Alexa has been documenting the rich and often overlooked history of Berks County - using writing, photography, videography and even drone footage to bring the past to life for a new generation.  In our second hour we speak to renowned musician and composer, Jill Haley.  Jill is a remarkabl...

First up on this episode of FEEDBACK WEEU are guests Christine Nepple, Clinical Director and Yomari Salvatore-Rivera, Program Supervisor of Tower Health, Street Medicine.   Street Medicine is dedicated to bringing healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness or extreme vulnerability.  The program meets patients where they are, whether that’s on the streets, in shelters, or encampments,...

This episode on FEEDBACK WEEU focuses on belonging and not quitting.  Our first hour we talk about something that is subtle but essential - belonging.  Most of us know instantly when we don’t belong.  We feel it in rooms, in conversations, in the way people look past us, or through us.  We share stories that have been brought to our attention painting different scenarios that impact our sense of b...

Today on FEEDBACK WEEU - In the first hour we spoke to Minerva Ocasio, better known in the community as Minnie!  Her mission is to transform trauma into strength, to empower others through movement, creativity, and leadership, and to help people truly stand in their power.  The second hour of FEEDBACK our guest was Attorney Scott Hoh of Resolution Law Group.  Scott shared important information abo...

On this edition of FEEDBACK, out first hour we spoke to Dallan Yoh, Director of Membership for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and Scott Gardner, Owner, Retro Fitness.   Scott shares his journey of being an intern to owning the business.  He is real, passionate, and dedicated to both his members and his community.   Our second hour is dedicated to the “helpers”.  The quiet ones who just jump...

Have you ever experienced homelessness or housing insecurity?  Have you ever helped someone during a Code Blue night?  Alyssa Bushkie, CEO of Opportunity House joins us in our first hour of FEEDBACK.  Alyssa helps us understand what Code Blue means when it is in action and how much support is needed to provide a warm, safe night to sleep when the weather is too cold.  Our second hour is a conversa...

This episode of FEEDBACK finds us on location at Classic Harley Davidson at the 11th Annual Blankets of Hope Chili Fest, featuring Chef Tim’s award-winning chili!  This is a fun episode that spotlights members of the Berks County community who are passionate about doing work that matters.  Listen to conversations that are not promoting or asking for anything other than explaining how this communit...

Let’s talk about the “P” words.  Period poverty is the topic today in the first hour of FEEDBACK.  Period poverty is real.  It’s quiet.  It’s hidden.  For thousands of girls and women in our own communities, it means missing school, missing work, or making impossible choices between food, rent, and basic hygiene.  Meet Suzanne Cody, Co-Founder of Help a Girl Out and learn how one tiny organization...

On this edition of FEEDBACK, our first hour we talk about the social, community and economic impact of social doers. We share stories about small business owners, tradespeople, shopkeepers, and problem solvers - the folks who do not wait for permission to care - they just do something.  In our second hour we have a conversation with Kara J. Seawell, Manager of External Events and Weddings, Reading...

Today on FEEDBACK WEEU we talked about the importance of memory keepers and nostalgia.  We shared how memories are made and most of the time the memory isn’t about the specific act, but about what that act means.   In our second hour we spoke to the Community Advocate, Radarra McLendon who is known in Reading as the “Neighbor Auntie”.  Radarra is (outside of her full-time job) filling a need, help...

In this edition of FEEDBACK WEEU our first hour is spent with 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 share valuable information and experience about how we can manage our finances, set budgets, update our financial documents and...

On FEEDBACK today with talked about “overcomers”. Big and small ways that we have overcome and learned from the challenges we faced so we can move forward!  Toni Reece and Sam Bremekamp shared personal stories of their embarrassing moments, public falls and much more - we even got Sean Tansky to join the fun.  In the second hour we are joined by Marc Goldstein, Founder of Blankets of Hope.  Marc s...

In the first hour of feedback Toni Reece shares her vision for the new FEEDBACK show and shares stories about “doers” in our community.  The second hour of FEEDBACK welcomes Ryan Breisch, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Berks County.  Ryan shares many important examples of how literacy changes lives and communities.  Important conversations!

Beetlejuice Jr. is in the house!  Reading Civic Theater’s production of Beetlejuice, Jr. is spotlight today on FEEDBACK WEEU.  Logan Allen (Beetlejuice); Daria Orphanos (Lydia) and Samantha Grinage (Director) join Toni Reece to talk about the show, the experience and why community theater is so important!   In this episode of FEEDBACK WEEU we talk to Council on Chemical Abuse’s (COCA) Yvonne Stroh...

In this episode of FEEDBACK WEEU we talk to Commissioner Christian Leinbach, Chairman of the Berks County Board of Commissioners.  Commissioner Leinbach give us an update on this short term and long-term goals for 2026 including Succession Planning, Fiscal Responsibility, AI Strategy the County Departments, and ICE in Berks County.  Commissioner Leinbach also gives us an introduction into all the...

On this episode of Feedback with Toni Reece we are special guest Jose Martinez, Emmy Award Winning News Reporter and Author. He is the anchor for 69 News in both English and Spanish that center around voices and local impact. In 2025, he published his debut book, "Your English is Great, But..." celebrating bilingualism, calling out microaggressions, and uplifts the beauty embracing who you are-acc...

On this episode of Feedback with Toni Reece we learn from two of our integral members of WEEU. First we met with Maggie May Krall, Social Media Manager and Sports Videographer. Maggie shares with our listeners what it is like to wear multiple hats at a local radio station, keeping up with social media trends, filming live sporting events, and handling the station's graphic design too! She does it...

On this episode of Feedback with Toni Reece, Producer Sam joins Toni for a rapid fire questions round to help listeners get to know the new dream team better. The second hour guest is Heather Adams, Executive Director of BCTV. Heather shares the 50 Year Anniversary Legacy with our listeners as well as how leading BCTV has impacted her personally! Thank you for listening.

Listen to the brand new Feedback with Toni Reece. Two powerful stories showcased: First up the American Cancer Society wih Victoria Piscitelli, Chair and Linda Capellupo, Accountant of Relay for Life Berks. Victoria and Linda talk about two upcoming events but also share their meaningful stories of inspiration behind the important work that they do. In our Second hour Dr. Tara Simmons owner and fo...

On Bill's final epsidoe of Feedback he was joined by Dr. Tim blessing, a Political History Professor from Alvernia University. Bill also had special call-ins from guests and listeners wishing him well in retirement. 

On Bill's penultimate episode of Feedback he talked about Reading City Council's new Vice President, a new poll showing how Pennsylvanians view Donald Trump and Josh Shapiro, and another federal agent involved with a shooting incident in Minneapolis.  To begin the show Bill talked with Toni Reece who will begin hosting Feedback on January 19th. Bill was also joined by Cassie Hovan and Dennis Mulal...

On today's show Bill talked about Reading's Charter Review Commission considering changes to the city's charter, a Pennsylvania state lawmaker planning to introduce legislation that would ban warrantless civil immigration arrsts in state buildings, and a power grid operator that serves Pennsylvania and 12 other states being pushed to the brink of a supply crisis thanks to AI. All hat and more, inc...