Podcast appearances and mentions of toni reece

When you first hear the question, "What the hell is a podcast?" you might chuckle, but for me, Brad Weisman, it marked the start of something incredible.  My good friend, Toni Reese, is the absolute reason that I do this podcast.  Toni tells HER STORY about the early days of Storytelling through Podcasts and the brave souls who bare their lives on the airwaves.Toni says producing "The People Chronicles", at 80 shows a week, was about championing the voices of our community, from the influential CEOs to the resilient cancer survivors. This episode dives into the landscape of human experience, sharing the profound metamorphosis of guests who found the worth in their own stories through Toni's encouragement.No story is quite as poignant as the one closest to home.  Toni peels back the curtain on her personal battle with Lipid Storage Disease, revealing the tenacity required for self-advocacy, when dealing with the medical field.  Laughter intermingles with the serious as Tony and I swap stories of hidden talents and past performances before closing with a note of gratitude for the profound impact podcasting, and Tony, have had on my life.  Every Thursday at 7 pm, we're here to bring you more than just conversations—we're here to foster connections that inspire, challenge, and unite us.#thepeoplechronicles #thepeopleacademy #tonireece #getinspiredproject #lipidstoragedisease ---Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show (formerly known as Real Estate and YOU), where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman!

A few weeks ago, I re-released one of my old Stepping Up to the Plate episodes as a tribute to Ali Kreiger and her recent retirement from professional soccer. In this week's episode, I will again reach into the archives of the old Stepping Up to the Plate podcast series and re-release two episodes that I did with a dear friend and mentor, Russ Herbein. Russ lost his battle with cancer on Thanksgiving Day. He and I were the co-founders of the Spring-Lawn Optimist Baseball League, which served as the spring board to the formation of the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club. These episodes were originally recorded in January of 2014, just before Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club rebranded into the BIG Vision Foundation.  The episodes were hosted by my old producer, Toni Reece.  We talk about how some conversations at work led to an organization that at that time had made an amazing impact on its community for over 25 years. I wanted to re-release these episodes in order to emphasize Russ's legacy and selfishly as a way for me and others who loved him, to hear his voice again. Russ was the type of person who always saw potential in people that they didn't see in themselves. For me personally, he convinced me to speak publicly for the first time and encouraged me to enter into leadership positions as a very young man.  Something that I really didn't think that I was qualified for, yet he believed in me and encouraged me to take the leap.  Before I was 25 years old, I served as both a club president and Lieutenant Governor within Optimist International.  I never would have entered into those roles if it wasn't for Russ believing in me and seeing potential that I didn't know existed within myself. I hope my listeners enjoy this episode and get an understanding of the amazing human that Russ was. To Russ, Rest in Peace, my friend, we'll see you on the other side.

Craig Poole and Dan Hoch talk to Toni Reece about the strategies behind the fantastic growth the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, is experiencing. It's about the alignment of people, growing the business has to include growing the employees. Moving people out of their comfort zones, giving them more freedom to be innovative. This episode shines a spotlight on the Human side of Humanizing Profit.

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Toni Reece. When I saw that I was approaching my 100th episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I wanted to make sure that I had a very special guest on the show to commemorate the milestone occasion.  With that thought in mind, it only made sense for me to have my former producer, Toni Reece as my guest on the show. Toni has been a colleague, dear friend, and mentor of mine for ten years.  She was the one who initially got me into podcasting in the first place.  She was behind the scenes and at the control panel for 267 episodes of the original podcast that I had hosted from 2012 through early 2020, Stepping Up to the Plate.  She was on the microphone and the guest host of episode number one of this podcast when we launched it on February 25, 2020. Even though our full-time RV journey has separated us physically, we stay in contact quite a bit.  She continues to be an inspiration to both Sandy and I and we always look forward to her “Sunday Night Reflections” post on Facebook. During the podcast we talk about some of the health challenges Toni has faced recently and how it has allowed her to take a new perspective on how she spends her time and the importance of being present with those around you. 

Craig Poole and Dan Hoch join Toni Reece in a conversation about the power of an employee feeling valued, their work valued and their role in your company valued. Understanding their value directly impacts the quality of their work. Listen to this important conversation about self-worth, feeling valued and how it all ties together into Humanize P.R.O.F.I.T.

Craig Poole joins Toni Reece and Dan Hoch to share his thoughts on the "Wonderment Principle". This strategy not only applies during the holiday season but is incredibly effective all year round. At the end of this episode you will be asking yourself "Where are we applying wonderment?" Enjoy!

Toni Reece is joined by Dan Hoch, Margaret Morgan and Madison Arters in this special episode of Humanize Profit. Madison and Margaret work in the Sales Department of the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, but this conversation isn't about Sales, it's about the experience. Their experience in the world of hospitality and why they do what they do. What moves them and what inspires them - it's a great conversation. Join the fun!

Kyle Allison shares with Toni Reece and Dan Hoch his journey to making a documentary about the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. Kyle wanted to learn the secret to this hotel's success and their consistent honor of being the #1 DoubleTree worldwide. He came to visit the hotel, meet Craig Poole, the General Manager, interviewed employees and made a movie! Follow Me and I Will Be Behind You is the name of the documentary and in the interviews you will hear loud and clear the strategy of Humanzing Profit at work.

Meet the newest member of the DoubleTree by Hilton, Reading, Kyle Allison. Kyle talks to Dan Hoch and Toni Reece about how he lives outside of his comfort zone constantly and what that has done for his career. As part of the strategy of Humanizing Profit, Kyle's experience touches on the power of resilience and bouncing back as well as having the freedom to fail and fail quickly. Kyle's story is incredibly relatable and relevant as we all navigate through the world of work!

Dan Hoch, Director of Business Development, The DoubleTree by Hilton, Reading, joins Toni Reece this week to talk about excellence! Most times standards of excellence come from the top down as directives. Humanizing P.R.O.F.I.T. turns that on its head and allows for multiple people at the point of impact gathering feedback to assist in creating and communicating standards of excellence! Another great story in action!

Rich McCadden, Director of Room Sales for the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, joins Toni Reece to share his story of resilience, optimism and staying connected to support during COVID! Rich talks to Toni about what it was like to start a new job, build new sales relationships and how even rejection looked and felt a little different during COVID-19.

In this episode, Toni Reece is joined by Dan Hoch, Director of Business Development for the DoubleTree by Hilton, Reading. Dan talks to Toni about his own experience of moving from a self-centered approach to leading (ticking the boxes of things to get done) to a selflessness approach to leading. Dan knew he wasn't happy or effective in his position and how he was managing. Dan shares the big bold moves he made not only for himself and his staff but also how these bold moves had significant impact on PROFIT!

Toni Reece talks to Dan Hoch, V.P. of Business Development and Nate Rothermel, Artistic Director, both from the DoubleTree by Hilton, Reading about honoring the guest and providing joy through the creation of an immersive performance experience. Listen as they describe taking the guest experience and creating moments of delight and surprise. Innovation and the freedom to create magical moments of joy is the essence of humanizing profit!

In this episode Toni Reece speaks to Craig Poole, President of Reading Hospitality Management, LLC, and Steve Bonner, V.P. of Food and Beverage at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading about merging their collective businesses during the pandemic. It was about acquiring, aligning and creating a partnership that has become a win/win for the hotel and the community.

Craig Poole, President of Reading Hospitality Management LLC, and General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, joins Toni Reece in this episode to share his wisdom regarding getting your pros ready to be better than ever. Your leaders and managers are coming out of a global pandemic, coaching and leading is the way forward. They are already the best but we need a strategy to get them to be better than their best!

Suzi interviews Toni Reece for Secrets of Champions on the Leading Coaches Center. She founded People Academy, Get Inspired project, co-founder of The Coaches' Concierge. She shares The People Model and how coaches can use it.

We are back and on fire with innovation! In this episode Dan Hoch, Director of Business Development for the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, PA talks to Toni Reece about Humanizing Profit as it applies to Innovation. Innovation as a strategy during COVID brought fresh ideas and profitable business to the hotel and the community.

Today is the time that people are more important than profits. This is what Humanizing Profit is all about. Listen, as Craig Poole talks to Toni Reece about how the strategy of humanizing profits has helped him to keep a sustainable business during a pandemic. Craig also shares the first step that businesses must take now to implement a culture of humanizing profits.

“The Journey of My Mother's Son” and as Michael Franti says in the opening verse of his song, “Gloria,” “When many little people in many little places, Do many little things, then the whole world changes. Toni Reece talks to Dan Clouser about the power of changing one's life, setting out on an adventure with his wife, and meeting wonderful people along the way. This is the premiere episode of The Journey of My Mother's Son.

In the series finale, episode #267 of the Stepping Up to the Plate podcast, Dan Clouser sits down again with his producer and guest host, Toni Reece to talk about the 30 year body of work and new direction of the foundation. They reflect on the lives that the organization has impacted over the years as well as the impact that the foundation is positioning itself for in the future. Still focusing on stressing to young people the importance of giving back, the foundation is taking its “Work Hard, Play Hard” program to a whole new level as it has now created “Community Service Scholarships” which will allow young people from all over the country and all walks of life to take advantage of the leadership skills and life lessons in which sports can teach them. Dan also announces the exciting news that Ultimate Events and Sports Management Company will be taking over the tournament and team operations for the foundation moving forward. As one chapter in Dan’s life is closing, another is just beginning. Dan and Toni announce that the premiere episode of Dan’s new podcast, “The Journey of my Mother’s Son” will be out shortly. The new series will tell the stories of the people that Dan and his wife, Sandy meet on their journey of traveling across the country in their RV. Some stories will still have a sports theme, others spiritual, some will be about music, some about food, some will talk travel, but all will be about the many little people, in many little places who are doing many little things to make the whole world change. Thank you for listening to “Stepping Up to the Plate” throughout the years and please tune into “The Journey of my Mother’s Son.”

In the series finale, episode #267 of the Stepping Up to the Plate podcast, Dan Clouser sits down again with his producer and guest host, Toni Reece to talk about the 30 year body of work and new direction of the foundation. They reflect on the lives that the organization has impacted over the years as well as the impact that the foundation is positioning itself for in the future. Still focusing on stressing to young people the importance of giving back, the foundation is taking its “Work Hard, Play Hard” program to a whole new level as it has now created “Community Service Scholarships” which will allow young people from all over the country and all walks of life to take advantage of the leadership skills and life lessons in which sports can teach them. Dan also announces the exciting news that Ultimate Events and Sports Management Company will be taking over the tournament and team operations for the foundation moving forward. As one chapter in Dan’s life is closing, another is just beginning. Dan and Toni announce that the premiere episode of Dan’s new podcast, “The Journey of my Mother’s Son” will be out shortly. The new series will tell the stories of the people that Dan and his wife, Sandy meet on their journey of traveling across the country in their RV. Some stories will still have a sports theme, others spiritual, some will be about music, some about food, some will talk travel, but all will be about the many little people, in many little places who are doing many little things to make the whole world change. Thank you for listening to “Stepping Up to the Plate” throughout the years and please tune into “The Journey of my Mother’s Son.”

"We need to spend more time with our people and learn who they are!" - Craig Poole, President of Reading Hospitality. Craig talks to Toni Reece about a new way to drive community, effective communication and a sense of belonging in the workplace. It's all about creating a Table 45! Listen as Craig describes this approach to Humanizing Profit!

Toni Reece speaks to Julie Werner Strickler, Realtor and Certified Family Recover Specialist, about the loss of her son. Julie's son, Nick, was a star athlete, enlisted in the Marine Corp moving quickly up the ranks, but experienced an injury and subsequent surgeries that put him in crisis with opioids. Julie talks about his journey through her eyes and how she is honoring him by helping others learn from his story. This is a powerful story of love and loss but one of moving forward by doing something that matters. Thank you to ARCpoint Labs of Reading, PA for sponsoring this very important story.

Toni Reece speaks to Julie Werner Strickler, Realtor and Certified Family Recover Specialist, about the loss of her son. Julie's son, Nick, was a star athlete, enlisted in the Marine Corp moving quickly up the ranks, but experienced an injury and subsequent surgeries that put him in crisis with opioids. Julie talks about his journey through her eyes and how she is honoring him by helping others learn from his story. This is a powerful story of love and loss but one of moving forward by doing something that matters. Thank you to ARCpoint Labs of Reading, PA for sponsoring this very important story.

It’s hard to believe that 30 years ago on October 17, 1989, I, as a young 20 year old man sat in room full of people presenting an idea that I was told would never work. At the time, it was starting the Spring-Lawn Optimist Baseball League and the Berkshire Red Sox Baseball Club. Later, the league evolved into the Quad-County Optimist Baseball League and the club evolved into what is today the BIG Vision Foundation. At that time, I would have never dreamed that it would sustain for 30 years, generating over $100 million in local economic impact and touching more lives in a positive way than I could ever imagine or put a number on. It truly has been an amazing journey filled with ups and downs, but far more ups than downs. Just as back in 1989 I would have never dreamed that that little idea would have blossomed into what it is today, I also would have never thought that today, on October 17, 2019, at the age of 50, I would be called to leave my comfort zone and start on a new journey. Please listen as my podcast producer, my dear friend and one of my mentors, Toni Reece talks to me about 30 years of success with the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club and BIG Vision Foundation as well as what God is calling me to do now. Here’s to the next 30 years!

It’s hard to believe that 30 years ago on October 17, 1989, I, as a young 20 year old man sat in room full of people presenting an idea that I was told would never work. At the time, it was starting the Spring-Lawn Optimist Baseball League and the Berkshire Red Sox Baseball Club. Later, the league evolved into the Quad-County Optimist Baseball League and the club evolved into what is today the BIG Vision Foundation. At that time, I would have never dreamed that it would sustain for 30 years, generating over $100 million in local economic impact and touching more lives in a positive way than I could ever imagine or put a number on. It truly has been an amazing journey filled with ups and downs, but far more ups than downs. Just as back in 1989 I would have never dreamed that that little idea would have blossomed into what it is today, I also would have never thought that today, on October 17, 2019, at the age of 50, I would be called to leave my comfort zone and start on a new journey. Please listen as my podcast producer, my dear friend and one of my mentors, Toni Reece talks to me about 30 years of success with the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club and BIG Vision Foundation as well as what God is calling me to do now. Here’s to the next 30 years!

Welcome to “Thriving Chaos!” Toni Reece, Founder of The PEOPLE Chronicles Radio introduces this premiere episode with host Marcy Tocker, Founder of Grey Muzzle Manor! This is a new podcast series for foster parents, adoptive parents, caregivers caring for a child from a place of trauma, caseworkers, therapists, child welfare workers, and more. If you’re finding this podcast, perhaps you’re also coming from chaos. Learn how you can THRIVE in chaos and not just SURVIVE.

Guest Host, Toni Reece, interviews both Dan Clouser and Justin Schenck about what it takes to think BIG and have such an impact on other people's lives. This is an episode not to be missed. BIG Visions are everywhere!

Guest Host, Toni Reece, interviews both Dan Clouser and Justin Schenck about what it takes to think BIG and have such an impact on other people's lives. This is an episode not to be missed. BIG Visions are everywhere!

Toni Reece speaks to Kris McFadden about his journey through addiction and hopelessness to an active place of hopefulness and purpose. In Part One of this two-part series, Kris speaks candidly about what he had to "see" in order to turn his life around. Kris McFadden is currently the of CEO Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge.

Toni Reece speaks to Kris McFadden about his journey through addiction and hopelessness to an active place of hopefulness and purpose. In Part One of this two-part series, Kris speaks candidly about what he had to "see" in order to turn his life around. Kris McFadden is currently the of CEO Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge.

BIG Vision is celebrating 30 years! Dan Clouser sits down with Toni Reece to talk about the journey of this amazing organization. The highs, the learning and inspired thinking that still remains in place today in order to keep the dream alive! This is part one of a four part series.

BIG Vision is celebrating 30 years! Dan Clouser sits down with Toni Reece to talk about the journey of this amazing organization. The highs, the learning and inspired thinking that still remains in place today in order to keep the dream alive! This is part one of a four part series.

Toni Reece sits down with Santo D. Marabella to talk about the lessons that he has learned while caring for his parents. Santo speaks about what has surprised him the most about this journey with his parents and in a particularly touching moment describes what has inspired him about this journey. Santo has also written about caregiving in his new book - The Lessons of Caring. This interview is a must-see for anyone who has been or is in a caregiving role.

Toni Reece talks to Chef Tim and his wife Chrissy about their commitment to the community and giving back. This story highlights the joys of community volunteering and how it impacts them as a couple but also their family.

Toni Reece talks to Chef Tim and his wife Chrissy about their commitment to the community and giving back. This story highlights the joys of community volunteering and how it impacts them as a couple but also their family.

Toni Reece sits down with Santo D. Marabella to talk about the lessons that he has learned while caring for his parents. Santo speaks about what has surprised him the most about this journey with his parents and in a particularly touching moment describes what has inspired him about this journey. Santo has also written about caregiving in his new book - The Lessons of Caring. This interview is a must-see for anyone who has been or is in a caregiving role.

Fresh off of receiving the highest award given within the Hilton world - The Connie Award winning Craig Poole speaks to Toni Reece about Happiness as a key strategy to making a profit. "We hire happy." - says Craig. Craig Poole shares a great strategy in this episode that fits all industries!

Alan Shuman, President of Shuman Development Group, talks to Toni Reece about his inspired journey to participate in the renovation and preservation of this beautiful, historic church in downtown, Reading, PA.

Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult journey to stepping into her own truth. Mary speaks about her coming out leading to sexual assault by a Priest to her addiction and recovery. Today Mary stands brave and strong and by telling her story she is hoping that others will want to be brave and strong too.

Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult journey to stepping into her own truth. Mary speaks about her coming out leading to sexual assault by a Priest to her addiction and recovery. Today Mary stands brave and strong and by telling her story she is hoping that others will want to be brave and strong too.

Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult journey to stepping into her own truth. Mary speaks about her coming out leading to sexual assault by a Priest to her addiction and recovery. Today Mary stands brave and strong and by telling her story she is hoping that others will want to be brave and strong too.

Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult journey to stepping into her own truth. Mary speaks about her coming out leading to sexual assault by a Priest to her addiction and recovery. Today Mary stands brave and strong and by telling her story she is hoping that others will want to be brave and strong too.

Toni Reece talks to Dan Clouser about the organizaton’s new “Work Hard, Play Hard” program. The BIG Vision Foundation, which manages and maintains the BIG Vision Sports Complex in Berks County, Pennsylvania, realizes that it's part of the now over $9 billion youth travel sports industry, but for this organization, it's not about the money. One of the three pillars of the BIG Vision Foundation mission is to "promote volunteerism and giving back." With that pillar in mind the organization developed its "Work Hard, Play Hard" program, in which players provide community service hours by helping to maintain the complex and helping other local non-profit organizations as opposed to paying a registration fee.

Toni Reece talks to Dan Clouser about the organizaton’s new “Work Hard, Play Hard” program. The BIG Vision Foundation, which manages and maintains the BIG Vision Sports Complex in Berks County, Pennsylvania, realizes that it's part of the now over $9 billion youth travel sports industry, but for this organization, it's not about the money. One of the three pillars of the BIG Vision Foundation mission is to "promote volunteerism and giving back." With that pillar in mind the organization developed its "Work Hard, Play Hard" program, in which players provide community service hours by helping to maintain the complex and helping other local non-profit organizations as opposed to paying a registration fee.

Toni Reece talks to Dan Clouser about his personal journey to stop focusing on the negative in situations and start looking for the good in all situations. This personal shift for Dan has created a ripple effect in BIG Vision Foundation's culture. He went back to the basics of the game of baseball and took inspiration from the foundations of the game to help him create this shift. Listen as he describes what it takes to put this new mindset into practice and how he works that muscle everyday.

Toni Reece talks to Dan Clouser about his personal journey to stop focusing on the negative in situations and start looking for the good in all situations. This personal shift for Dan has created a ripple effect in BIG Vision Foundation's culture. He went back to the basics of the game of baseball and took inspiration from the foundations of the game to help him create this shift. Listen as he describes what it takes to put this new mindset into practice and how he works that muscle everyday.

Toni Reece interviews Andrea McHenry, Executive Director of Freedom and Restoration for Everyone Enslaved (F.R.E.E.) about her premiere podcast show - Voice for the Voiceless. Andrea describes the intention of this podcast series and notes that this series will not only raise awareness about human trafficking (in particular sex trafficking and sexual exploitation) but also will give the audience tangible ways to help take action against slavery, which in turn will remove smuggling from our communities as well as prevent trafficking.

Toni Reece speaks to Marcy Tocker, Founder of Grey Muzzle Manor, about her dream of providing a safe haven for all creatures, human and animals alike. Her work, her place, the dream is very inspiring!

Toni Reece speaks to Marcy Tocker, Founder of Grey Muzzle Manor, about her dream of providing a safe haven for all creatures, human and animals alike. Her work, her place, the dream is very inspiring!