Yinz Are Good

Get ready to hear from 6 (!) different yinzers who are making their communities better places to be!

First, Tressa stops by the dedication celebration for Pittsburgh’s first Rain Poetry installment to chat with wonderful teaching artist, Karen Howard, and then with phenomenal muralists and old pals Shane Pilster & Max Gonzales. What is Rain Poetry? Well…PA Humanities engaged children from two Pittsburgh neighborhoods in a hands...

Tressa has the honor and pleasure of welcoming Brandon Short, former NFL and Penn State linebacker, back to the show to talk about The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, Mahreen. They created the Foundation in honor of their daughter, Karli, and her unborn child whom they lost to gun violence in 2021. This endowment helps students with financial needs who have been affected by gun violence. T...

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Tressa has the delight of sitting down for a chat - and a lot of laughter - with Pittsburgh legends Larry Richert and Jim Krenn. They talk community, role models, doing good, yinzers, movies, Bruno Sammartino and more...

Larry and Jim, along with Dan Marino (yes, that Dan Marino), Doug Mariani, and Dick Roberts, are the owners of a new food truck in the 'burgh: Yinzer Dogs. But they're not j...

First, Tressa talks about her fabulous weekend meeting yinz at two local events: Yinzerfest and the August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party.

And then, Tressa sits down with three remarkable mental health advocates: Jordan Corcoran, Ta'lor L. Pinkston, and Gab Bonesso. These are three of Tressa's favorite people on the planet and some words that have come to her mind regarding this conversation are joy, gratitude...

Tressa has the honor and absolute delight to sit down and chat with the generous, community-minded, and kind-hearted husband and wife duo, Troy and Theodora Polamalu. Steelers fans and yinzers around the world will be well-acquainted with Troy's work as a Strong Safety for our Steelers' defense for 12 years, earning 2 Super Bowls and a spot in the Hall of Fame. Troy and Theodora are philanthropists who deeply care about tho...

Tressa has a fabulous and insightful chat with Betty Cruz, the Executive Director of The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. The Council is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit org dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of key international issues that affect the Pittsburgh community and the world. In addition to talking about the Council and its first-of-its-kind Global Citizens Fellowship, Betty also shares how her life...

Harmony Dog Rescue is the only dog rescue organization in Pennsylvania that provides safe homes for dogs whose owners are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence or medical emergencies. Their goal is to ultimately reunite these dogs with their owners.

Tressa has the true pleasure of sitting down with Harmony Dog Rescue Founder, Timothy Lydon, to talk about this incredible organization and how it is changing lives - both human...

You've probably heard of March Madness, but how about "Mission Madness"? Tune in to hear how Babb, Inc. is getting creative about how to donate money to local nonprofits. You'll also hear all about the incredible Bradley Center, as Tressa sits down for an inspiring and delightful chat with Russell Livingston, President of Babb, Inc., Lisa R. Fox, CEO of The Bradley Center and Minna Digon, Development & Marketi...

Tressa sits down with a panel of phenomenal women to discuss women's health - specifically heart health - and the ACMS' newly-formed Women in Healthcare Committee. They chat about all of that and so much more, including work/life balance, the challenges facing female physicians, and the importance of support and mentorship (and they laugh a whole lot too). This is a valuable conversation for women of all ages - and for men ...

Critically acclaimed as one of the finest choruses in the country, MCP is the “voice of the greater Pittsburgh region”. Unlike other professional arts organizations, MCP is comprised of mostly amateur singers with professional-caliber talent, whose day jobs vary from postal clerk to physician to casino card dealer. MCP singers give generously of their talent, passion, and commitment to share the magic of live music with the widest ...

"Better lives through learning" is Literacy Pittsburgh's mission. Literacy Pittsburgh offers free educational programs for adults and families in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. In 2023, they helped more than 4,000 people in the area improve their reading, writing, math, English language, digital literacy, and workplace skills. Tressa sits down with Lori Como (Chief Program Officer) and Caitlin Griffiths (Director of ...

Tressa sits down with two incredible women from YASU, the nonprofit that helps young adult cancer survivors and caregivers cope and thrive by providing them with emotional, social, and financial support. Stephanie Samolovitch (Founder & Executive Director) and Tara Smith (YASU member) share their stories and so much more in this open, honest, and inspiring conversation.

And Don returns for another round of Name That Neighborho...

Ever wonder who helps the helpers? Well you're about to find out...

Tressa talks with Licensed Social Worker and Compassion Fatigue Expert, Sharise Nance, about how she helps social workers and other helping professionals deal with and prevent Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. Sharise is truly a beacon of understanding, hope, and healing.

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https://www.sharisenance.com/

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January is National Mentoring Month! Tressa sits down for a delightful chat with Maggie Giel-Bovaird, Director of Outreach and Recruitment for BBBS of Greater Pittsburgh. Maggie talks about BBBS' many programs that provide opportunities for adults to make a difference in the lives of children in our communities.

And Don goes another round with Name That Neighborhood...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh h...

Happy 2024, yinzers! We are so very grateful for all of you and for the community we've all created together. Here's to another year of kindness, generosity, and community!

Tressa was so happy to sit down with the Gazette 2.0's McKees Rocks 2023 Person of the Year, Sandy Saban. It just so happens Sandy is one of Tressa's Mother-In-Law's closest friends! Sandy is one of the most joyous, generous, and kind people ...