Margaret Harner can't say "no!" For over 50 years, Margaret has been the "go to" researcher, historian and popular teacher for projects that celebrate and preserve the history of her beloved hometown. Writing for a Walking Tour of Boyertown, the community's celebration of its sesquicentennial, the local Lutheran church's anniversary, a pictorial history book of Boyertown, the one-day-at-a-time social history featuring vignettes of 19th century Boyertown, and her current passion: the General Carl Spaatz National USAAF Museum, Margaret brings the community's history and its remarkable people to life. An incredibly warm and generous woman, Margaret has inspired Jane throughout her life. 

On a drive through Boyertown, Colonel Keith Seiwell, USMC looked for a museum dedicated to one of World War II's heroes, General Carl Spaatz, that he was certain existed in the General's hometown. When he realized one did not exist, he was determined to create one to honor General Spaatz and all those from is hometown that served. In an extraordinary effort over 2 years while a pandemic shut down much of the world, Colonel Seiwell and fewer than 2 dozen volunteers have created a museum--and an experience--inviting visitors to participate as a pilot, a casualty, and a POW.  The Colonel shares his own history dedicated to military service, his experiences in creating the museum, the talented volunteers and their outstanding contributions, and his vision for the museum's future. 

Jane was inspired over 40 years ago by the determination of a gifted ninth grade student and knew his perspectives today as a community leader would offer new inspiration. Barry Leatherman, Chief of the Eastern Berks Regional Police Department, shares some personal history about his family and career journey, offers insights about challenges facing policing and the community he serves, and suggests a response and a challenge. 

Barbara Lehmann: Resilience Personified. Barbara has been through and continues to struggle through some serious and scary, medical issues. Yet, by all accounts, she maintains an inspiring, positive—“don’t tell me what I can’t do; just watch me do it” attitude that inspires her friends. Listen to her story and be inspired, too!

Dr. Anita Zuber:psychologist, teacher,  mother, grandmother, president of Boyertown's Junior Women's Club and her church council, vice president of Boyertown YMCA seems to be EVERYWHERE--inspired and inspiring. What's her secret? Inspired!https://anchor.fm/jane-stahl/episodes/Dr--Anita-Zuber-Woman-on-the-Move-All-Over-ebh8k2

Principal Lisa Derenzo's message to her students: "The World needs who you were made to be." Lisa's leadership practices focus on building a caring community, looking for the best in every child and staff member, finding each one's superpower, and acknowledging respectful and compassionate behaviors in a myriad of ways.

Mike Strzelecki challenges himself, his family, and friends to participate with him in micro adventures. He shares some of his recent and favorite adventures. And he offers ideas for micro adventures to listeners in the Boyertown/Reading/Hamburg/Philadelphia area--any of which can be modified for any geographic area.

Heather Chandler is intent on maintaining Sealstrip Corporation's status on Pennsylvania's list of best places to work, and it shows in the many ways the company cares about its employees' health and well-being. There's recess every Thursday. Tuesdays provide healthy snacks. Creative themed projects highlight the company's goals. Leadership teams work toward greater productivity and safety. There's no stopping her efforts to improve her own life and her beloved workplace.

While leaving his formal role as pastor, Lee Levengood, owner of Everything Printing, finds opportunities to provide care and support to his family, employees, clients, and the business and non-profit community.

Jody Dolansky, real estate agent with Zuber Realty, has another dream: expressing her life's experiences in song. Her band Steel Hemlock is making itself known in the area. Her poetry, transformed in her songs' lyrics, relay life's challenges as she's met them.