Yinz Are Good

By Tressa GloverSociety & Culture

Yinz Are Good episodes

November 13, 2023 Ep. 108 OPERATION TROOP APPRECIATION and NTN: Oakland or Beechview?
Tressa talks with Monica Orluk, CEO/Executive Director of Operation Troop Appreciation, the amazing all-volunteer org that supports not only our soldiers currently serving, but our veterans returning home who are struggling financially, physically and mentally. Just wait til you hear about all they're doing and how they've helped more than 200,000 troops and veterans to date.
Operation Troop Appreciation: https://operationtroopappreciation.org/
To select OTA as your Amazon charity: When purchasing from Amazon, simply start your shopping at smile.amazon.com . When you designate Operation Appreciation as your charitable recipient, .05% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases will be donated to OTA outreach.
OTA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/operationtroopappreciation
Yinz Are Good LIVE Christmas Show | Monday, Dec. 11th
Get your TICKETS HERE for our LIVE Christmas show!
Our featured guests are Pittsburgh legend and 10-time regional Emmy award-winner Rick Sebak and
Food Network Champion, Founder of Yummyholic,
artist, author, and cookie activist Jasmine M. Cho.
We'll also have Christmas cookies, cocktails, carolers, and other festivities. We hope you'll join us for all the fun!
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Facebook: @YinzAreGood
Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]
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52 min
November 06, 2023 Ep. 107 Gary Germany & His Book: Domestic Violence - The Fight of Your Life, and ICYMI
Tressa sits down for a powerful conversation with singer-songwriter and clergyman Gary Germany, who experienced domestic violence situations as a child and struggled with impulses to hurt others when he became an adult. It was only after Gary made the decision to look deep into his past to understand his behaviors and take responsibility for them that he began to change his life. And he has written a book to help others overcome the pattern of generational domestic violence.
His book, Domestic Violence: The Fight Of Your Life, is available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/7A4YNea
Be The Match For Jax:
Facebook & Instagram: Be The Match For Jax
To join the registry for Be The Match For Jax, text “jaxramirezpa” to 61474
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Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]
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51 min
October 26, 2023 Ep. 106 SAY IT ONCE RESCUE LEAGUE, Acclamation Brewing, Domestic Violence Awareness Concert, & NTN: Verona or Trafford?
In what Tressa says is one of her most fun interviews yet, she sits down with Kimmi Rasky, Executive Director of Say It Once Rescue League. You'll also hear about the fine folks at Acclamation Brewing, and an upcoming free concert hosted by 501(c)3 Do You Believe, which brings hope to those who are traumatized and affected by generational domestic violence.
-Say It Once Rescue League:
https://www.sayitoncerescueleague.com/
Over the past decade, the team at Say it Once Dog Training saw thousands of dogs with behavioral issues that could be resolved with a patience and knowledge. They worked with countless rescue dogs and for many of them, training was their last chance to stay in their homes. And so, the Rescue League was born.
Acclamation Brewing:
https://www.acclamationbrewing.com/
Free Concert Presented by Do You Believe:
October 28 | 6:00pm
Jesus Dwelling Place
408 Lobinger Avenue, North Braddock, PA 15104
www.doyoubelieve77.com
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Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]
To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at [email protected]
46 min
October 15, 2023 Ep. 105 Notes from our Kindness Crate, LISTEN, LUCY, and In Case Yinz Missed It
Tressa unlatches the Kindness Crate to share notes from the cast and crew of Off the Record XXIII and then sits down for another chat with the remarkable Jordan Corcoran, Founder of Listen, Lucy. Hear what's new with Listen, Lucy - which is a mental health organization that uses lived experiences with mental illness to end the stigma that has stopped so many people from receiving the help they need and deserve. Jordan's work is helping young people - and adults - all over the country and she continues to create new programs and initiatives, which you'll hear all about. Tressa and Jordan have a very candid, important, and delightful conversation that you won't want to miss.
Listen, Lucy
IG: @listenlucy
http://listenlucy.org/
CAMP LUCY
May 8, 2024 at Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg, PA
Join nationally-recognized public speaker, author, & mental health advocate, Jordan Corcoran, and her accomplished friends for a day of mental wellness. Your time at Camp Lucy will be full of inspiring stories, relatable content, free and effective coping techniques, good food, great friends, fresh air, and special memories. Camp Lucy shows middle school students and their teachers how to prioritize their mental health and have meaningful conversations about important topics while embracing the beauty of the world around them.
In Case Yinz Missed It: https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/9-year-old-from-imperial-raises-money-imperial-volunteer-fire-department/
By Kym Gable
https://www.yinzaregood.com/
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October 05, 2023 Ep. 104 A Musical Satire for a Good Cause, Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh, & In Case Yinz Missed It
Yinzers! We are now being listened to in 31 countries on 6 continents! Thank you for continuing to tune in and a great big welcome to those who are listening for the first time!

In this episode, Tressa chats with Sharon Eberson, producer of the 23rd annual Off The Record show, which benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. To learn more about the show and to grab your tickets, visit: https://trustarts.org/production/91949/off-the-record-xxiii-ai-its-a-real-drag
Off the Record XXIII
Thursday, Oct. 12th, 2023

Tressa also talks with Sandy Rosen, Chair of Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh, a landmark community project centered on the valuable lessons of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It's a powerful and uplifting conversation about a truly incredible project. Learn more about Violins of Hope here: https://bit.ly/3ZIiSXR
Violins of Hope | Oct. 7 - Nov. 21, 2023
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Have a note of gratitude or act of kindness to share with us? Email us at [email protected]
To request a Kindness Crate drop off at your business or school, email us at [email protected]
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September 26, 2023 Ep. 103 Ya Jagoff Media, Splatter Me Crazy, & NTN: McKees Rocks or Zelienople?
This episode is packed with yinzers doing good! First, Tressa has a great chat with the joyful and inspiring Dominique Murray, Founder of the Splatter Me Crazy event, which will raise funds for three local non-profits this Oct. 6th. And then, Tressa sits down with the "OG"s of Pittsburgh blogging and podcasting, John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of Ya Jagoff Media. Did you know they actually run a whole darn media company? Get ready to hear all about it and about how they highlight the good things that are going on in the 'burgh. Oh! And get ready for an an exciting announcement about how Tressa and Yinz Are Good are collaborating with them...
Splatter Me Crazy - Using Art to Help the Commmunity: https://www.splattermecrazy.com/about
Ya Jagoff Media: https://www.yajagoff.com/
https://www.yinzaregood.com/
Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]
To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at [email protected]
Instagram: @yinzaregood
Facebook: @YinzAreGood

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September 12, 2023 Ep. 102 Dr. Arvind Venkat, ACMS & Putting the Self Care in Health Care and NTN: McCandless or Moon?
Tressa sits down for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Arvind Venkat, ER physician, Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) member, and PA House Representative representing District 30. Among many topics, they discuss physician burnout and how those in the medical field can "put the self care in health care".

September is Suicide Awareness Month and September 17th is Physician Suicide Awareness Day. The ACMS is running their "Putting the Self Care in Health Care" campaign again this year. For more information: https://www.acms.org/events-news/self-care-in-health-care/

Dr. Arvind Venkat, ER Physician & PA House Representative: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1944

*If you, or someone you know, is in Emotional Distress, in a Crisis, or thinking about Suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number at 988.*

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44 min
September 05, 2023 Ep. 101 - Brenda Tate & the SENIOR JAZZ CONNECTION and NTN: The Hill District
Tressa sits down with the phenomenal Brenda Tate, Founder of Senior Jazz Connection, recipient of the 2022 Sr. Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award, retired Pittsburgh Police Officer and more...And Tressa puts a little twist on Name That Neighborhood.
Senior Jazz Connection on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090798046645
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2023/03/07/brenda-tate-mcauley-ministries-sister-susan-welsh-award-pittsburgh-mercy/stories/202303010116?fbclid=IwAR27uejU9AkBmMw0JY1HM29iMEbLJetFgPI5K0w0SOShBRinkCr2iEac204
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Email us with your good news, your notes of gratitude, acts of kindness that you've witnessed or experienced: [email protected]
58 min
August 26, 2023 Ep. 100! Live from our 100th Episode Party!
We threw a big ol’ party to celebrate not only this milestone, but the phenomenal folks who’ve been our guests thus far. Listen in to the festivities!
Thank you, Tom Baker and NHCO!
Thank you, Teresa Hunt and 2C Premium Coffee! https://www.nhco.org/
Tom Baker, Executive Director of NHCO: Episode #17 | https://www.nhco.org/
Mary Jo Sonntag: Episode #32 | FB: https://www.facebook.com/mtwashingtongarden/
Tina Tuminella: Episode #47 | IG: @tinatuminella
Todd & Alisa Whysong, The Positive Painting Project: Episode #68 | https://www.paintpositive.org/
Jodi Klebick, Executive Director of Multiplying Good Pittsburgh: Episode #24 | https://pittsburgh.multiplyinggood.org/
Jordan Corcoran, Founder of Listen, Lucy: Episode #56 | http://listenlucy.org/
Samantha Moatz, Founder & Executive Director of 412 Thrive: Episode #42 | https://www.412thrive.org/
Ellen Gaus, President of Scent With Love: Episode #25 | https://www.swlflowers.com/
Annette Hofstetter, Author of "Pittsburgh Dog & Frog": Episode #75 | https://pghdog.com/
Karen Cordaro, Founder of Act One Theatre School: Episode #26
John Chamberlin & Rachael Rennebeck, The YaJagoff Podcast: Episode Coming Up Soon! | https://www.yajagoff.com/
YINZ ARE GOOD
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Instagram: @yinzaregood
Facebook: @YinzAreGood
Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]
To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at [email protected]
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August 18, 2023 Ep. 99 CORA LEE CUPCAKES and ASSEMBLE'S MakerDate
Tressa has a delightful (as always) chat with Nina Barbuto, Executive Director of Assemble, who returns to the show to tell us all about MakerDate, Assemble's fundraiser that's coming up on Sept. 9th. Also, Tressa talks with the inspiring and joyful Courtney Kobelenske, Co-Owner of Cora Lee Cupcakes and Founder of the Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games. Courtney's mission is to ensure that both of these spaces are safe - and fun! - for kids and young people with special needs.

Assemble: https://assemblepgh.org/ | Assemble's MakerDate 2023: https://assemblepgh.org/makerdate/
Link for MakerDate Tickets: https://bit.ly/45A5Q08
Cora Lee Cupcakes - "Cupcakes with a Cause" : https://www.coraleecupcakes.com/menu.html
For information about the Inclusion Games, being held on Sept. 2nd, call or email Courtney:
(724) 681-5498 or [email protected]
https://www.yinzaregood.com/
Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at [email protected]
To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at [email protected]
Instagram: @yinzaregood
Facebook: @YinzAreGood

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