Tressa Glover
Person by Tressa Glover
Podcaster, Storyteller, Connector, Writer, Actor
About
I'm a Storyteller, Podcaster, Theater and Film/TV Actor, Writer and Producer. Until 2020, I earned my living as an actor, producer, and acting coach, but upon creating my podcast in 2020, I discovered a passion for this new form of storytelling. I ab...
I'm a Storyteller, Podcaster, Theater and Film/TV Actor, Writer and Producer. Until 2020, I earned my living as an actor, producer, and acting coach, but upon creating my podcast in 2020, I discovered a passion for this new form of storytelling. I absolutely love engaging with and interviewing others about their journeys and life-changing contributions to their communities. My podcast is called Yinz Are Good, and it shares the *good* news going on around us and celebrates the good people who are making it happen. I've produced over 200 episodes to date, have earned a Jefferson Award and a Circle of Courage Award for my work, and have expanded our listenership to 70 countries and territories on 6 continents. I started the podcast in the middle of 2020, not only to share good news, but also to connect us all in new and meaningful ways, to inspire us, and to remind us that we’re all a lot more alike than we are different. In addition to interviewing organizations, groups, and individuals helping those in our communities, I encourage listeners to share their personal stories of acts of kindness they've experienced, notes of gratitude, and other good deeds. I'm also the Founder of SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day Pittsburgh and Creator/Co-writer/Co-star of the live sitcom, The Sisters Sorella.
What Matters
Tressa says Dog matters deeply — "the unconditional love" and choosing a pet as an adult "has been life changing," teaching her to be present and "see the world" through fresh eyes on every walk.
Tressa says Stanley Cup playoffs matter — as a lifelong Pittsburgh fan, "sports, yeah, they're huge" to her, and she values how hockey reveals "great respect" and sportsmanship beyond the rivalries fans typically see.
Tressa says Performing arts matters because "there is nothing like" live performance — "every performance is unique" and "that moment can't be recreated," making it a singular shared human experience.
Tressa says Podcast matters because of "the number of people that we can connect with and stories that you can hear and insights that...we couldn't have imagined" growing up — celebrating the unprecedented accessibility it offers.
Tressa's gut says Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival does not matter — "right now at this time, it does not matter that much," though she acknowledges she struggles to fully explain why.
Whys (4)
Tressa says Dog matters deeply — "the unconditional love" and choosing a pet as an adult "has been life changing," teaching her to be present and "see the world" through fresh eyes on every walk.
Does DOGS matter to you?
Tressa says Stanley Cup playoffs matter — as a lifelong Pittsburgh fan, "sports, yeah, they're huge" to her, and she values how hockey reveals "great respect" and sportsmanship beyond the rivalries fans typically see.
Does STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS matter to you?
Tressa says Performing arts matters because "there is nothing like" live performance — "every performance is unique" and "that moment can't be recreated," making it a singular shared human experience.
Does PERFORMING ARTS matter to you?
Tressa says Podcast matters because of "the number of people that we can connect with and stories that you can hear and insights that...we couldn't have imagined" growing up — celebrating the unprecedented accessibility it offers.
Does PODCAST matter to you?
Takeaways (8)
Choosing to get a dog as an adult is completely different from just growing up with one.
Our dog has been with us through a lot, and I think about that more than people might expect.
On walks I put my phone away and try to see things the way my dog does — like everything is new.
Even when we all hear the same story, it lands differently for each person, and I love that.
I realized podcasting lets me connect with people as myself, not through a character.
Having access to stories from people everywhere is something my younger self couldn't have imagined.
I like that good stories include the hard parts, not just the wins.
Live performance is something else — every audience changes what happens on that stage.