B Inspired shares moments of transformation and inspiration all around us. Find more information about Studio B Fine Art Gallery on our website: studiobbb.org, on Studio B’s Facebook page, by contacting Jane Stahl, janeEstahl@comcast.net, 610-563-7879, or stopping by Studio B during our regular hours: Saturday, and Sunday 12 .-2 p.m. And, remember, we welcome you to connect us with people, projects, and perceptions that inspire YOU to help us continue to B Inspired!
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Beth and Ed Veve have a love story they are eager to share. Both are survivors of relationships that led them to consider ending their lives. Finding one another "on a whim," learning how much they have in common, and sharing their story with others through music they write and produce provides an inspiring story of love and renewal. Find their music: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAcrdyHN/. Be…
From Day #1 of Studio B's "In Service" project, of all the businesses I wanted to feature, it was a service that folks perhaps didn't consider until "the time" came for them to bury a loved one--funeral services. That was certainly true for me. It wasn't until my parents passed that I recognized the value of service that funeral directors and staffs provide for those overwhelmed with grief, lost…
Donna Smith sees beauty and meaning in discarded objects that she collects at yard sales, flea markets, and thrift shops. Whimsical statements about people, their interests, their character and values show up in her creations. Her "artistic journey" included work with her sister for many years. The "red heads" enjoyed their work together.
As a way to celebrate the history of the country and participate in Studio B Art Gallery's "In Service" project, when the space to create a community garden--those gardens that historically served wartime soldiers and later local families--became available, Theresa Heist and co-hort Katie Emslie went to work. The episode explores the idea's origin, some history of Victory Gardens, the plan for the…
Tim Kwiat has always loved music--playing guitar & piano mostly--and writing songs that tell the stories of his life's journey. Retirement from his corporate day job allowed him to return to a life he loved--writing song lyrics, making music--solo and with his band mates, hosting an open mic club, and playing for folks who love to listen. Like a raft on the river, Tim's life is his dream.
Bob Wood was determined to find the cause and the cure for the heart disease that took him to the hospital to have stents placed in his clogged arteries. In this episode he shares his journey, his extensive research, and his personal plan to cure himself. The proof came recently when his cardiologist told him he need not return! "If only I'd known this 40 years ago," he opines. It's a tough road,…
In this episode Jane shares two poems--one she heard decades ago, the second just recently--that moved her to share them with lovers of language and even those who don't care much about it, knowing the poems would move them. "If I Were a Poem" by Sara Holbrook and "Thank You" by Matt Moberg are poems that reach into the heart and, like a kite on a windy day, drag you, laughing, to the height of…
Alison Shapin's face lights up as she shares her goal of becoming a lawyer and making a difference in the lives of Pennsylvania's residents when she is elected a PA Senator! Alison is a senior at Boyertown High School, named Student of the Year at the 2026 Citizen of the Year event; listening to the many ways she is involved in her school and community is jaw-dropping! Confident, articulate, and…
Bob Varga, Boyertown Area Multi-Service's new executive director, brings new energy and a lifetime of experience dedicated to enhancing health and well-being. As a fitness club owner and director of a YMCA, he brings a wealth of his entrepreneurial spirit to Boyertown to champion the mission and goals of Boyertown's prized non-profit. Along with exploring his "artistic journey," the episode…
You must see Ruby Cooprider's artistry to fully appreciate it. Ruby owns and operates Nails by Rube's. Wearable art is how she describes her work. Working with nails started as a hobby and soon became a passion. She's board certified, was supported and encouraged by friends and family to open her own studio her book appointments a month in advance for her to turn their hands in storybooks. Find…
Poets Phil Repko and John Yamrus share their "artistic journeys," their writing and publishing processes, their disparate styles, common themes, and their love of words. Both poets have newly-published books available on Amazon to share with fellow lovers of the written word. Phil's is entitled "Homestretch." John's is titled "seriously?" Love them both--the poets, the work, and the chance to…
Sorcha Smith saw herself on stage and continues to find "roles" to play--in local theatre AND as Youth Services Coordinator for the Boyertown Community Library. Sorcha follows the advice of those who urge finding a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. Sorchaloves what she does and advocates for the library's many services and events.
