This first hour of FEEDBACK is about more than one person’s story—it’s about how we all think about the people we love and the impact they leave behind. At some point, every one of us faces loss, and the question becomes: what do we do with that grief, and how do we honor it? Chuck Holder joins us to talk about Terry's Legacy Foundation; a project rooted in honoring a life and turning that story into something meaningful for the community. In our second hour we are speaking with Bill Van Sant and Lisa Ashcroft, from Girard, a Univest Wealth Division about tax strategies. They share basic strategies to detailed strategies and also the common mistakes we might be making by not understanding the importance of reviewing our tax return with an advisor after we file!

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 on FEEDBACK we are talking about something that also touches all of us, aging, connection, and how we support individuals as they move through different stages of life. LuAnn Oatman, President of Berks Encore and Mindy McIntosh, Director of Development, Berks Encore, share their passion about the work that Berks Encore does to help seniors stay active, independent and connected.

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 second hour, we will talk to Dennis Karahalias and Catherine Nemetz about Dennis’s battle with Kennedy’s disease, a rare, progressive condition that changes what his body can do over time. Catherine is his health and wellness coach and through her work is helping Dennis through this next stage. Dennis teaches us the power of control and what living well really means to him today.

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.