Feedback with Dan Holzman

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 neighborhood revitalization.  Our second hour continues the leadership conversation.  Brad Stephenson, CEO and Co-Owner of New Castle Lawn and Landscaping, talks about what it takes to inspire people, build strong teams and create a culture where individuals and organizations can truly grow.  Also keeping in mind that whatever we learn at work continues at home and in our community.

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 Commissioner gives us an update on the primary election, the Berks County jail, an ICE Facility Update, and so much more. 

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 second hour is Heather Brady, owner of Do It Local.  Heather personifies what it means to really understand what doing it local means and the impact it has.  She also works as a brand matchmaker to help focus connection and community and of course, keeping it local

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 helping others is amazing.  In our second hour of FEEDBACK we are talking about something that touches every part of our lives but can also bring a lot of stress and uncertainty - money.  Joining us in our second hour is Dallon Yoh, Director of Membership for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and Steve Elliker of Elliker Financial, who has built his work around helping people reduce that stress and feel more confident about their financial future.

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 medications from contaminating our water supply when they are flushed or thrown away improperly.  Our second hour is about taking risks, navigating uncertainty, fear and having the courage to change direction when life doesn’t go as planned.  We are joined by Adrian Heredia, Owner and Founder of KimonoMono Marketing, whose journey spans continents, careers, and moments of real personal decisions from law school in South Africa to college soccer in the U.S. to building his own business. 

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 is a drug and alcohol update with Zoe Stankaweicz, Prevention Specialist and Yvonne Stroman, Community Programs Specialist both with Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA).  April is Alcohol Awareness Month and according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 85.6% of people aged 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lives.  Irresponsible consumption costs Americans over 200 billion dollars annually in productivity loss, health care costs, criminal justice costs, and motor vehicle crashes.  Great information and resources are shared in this segment of FEEDBACK.

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 of this show is why people hate the dentist and what Angstadt Family Dental can do to help you overcome that.

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 needed to find her voice to do work that matters - it’s all about people.  In our second hour Perfetto Insurance takes us through the importance of travel and fun and how to do both successfully by being insured where it matters!

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 Lindsey also share what it takes to do the work that they do in the NICU every day.  They are quiet heroes that are reluctant to share their stories, but we are happy they did!  Next up we continue our conversation about connection, something we all need, but not everyone has access to.  We meet Nicki Habeker, Founder and President, and Patricia Schmel, Treasurer both of Community Connections-Berks.  Together they are creating opportunities for people in our community to come together, build relationships, and feel a true sense of belonging.

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 - housing.  Housing isn’t just policy, it’s people, opportunity and more importantly the future.  In our second hour we are joined by Scott Hoh, Resolution Law Group.  Scott invites us to think about spring cleaning.  Spring cleaning is a time for fresh starts, cleaning out what we don’t need and getting organized for what matters most.  Take that thought beyond the closets and into your lives, your finances, and your legacy.  Scott shares valuable information with us on the importance of being financially and legally organized.