Curiosity on the Move

In this episode, I spend time with my tennis pro, Jeff Short, and a group of women from my team, talking about the game, what keeps us coming back, and how tennis fits into our lives today. From strategy and mindset to friendship and fun, these courtside conversations go beyond the basics of the sport.

This isn’t just about tennis—it’s about the connections we build, the challenges we take on, and the ways we continue to grow, both on and off the court.

This episode takes you inside the forge at Charleston Adventure Forest, where I tried blacksmithing for the first time. I had a fascinating conversation with a working blacksmith, and learned about two pieces of Charleston history you need to know: Philip Simmons, the legendary ironworker whose gates and balconies still decorate the historic district, and the American College of the Building Arts — the only college in the country that grants a bachelor's degree in the traditional building trades. The iron is hot. Let's go!

In this episode I'm sitting down with Ryan Finn, President of the Charleston Hurling Club, to talk hurling and camogie — two of the fastest, most athletic, and most surprisingly accessible sports you've probably never considered trying. We cover the sport's remarkable history, how it almost vanished entirely, and how it ended up thriving right here in South Carolina with players who have zero Irish heritage.

In this episode of Curiosity on the Move, I explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to play, experiment, and make something with no outcome other than delight. Sometimes curiosity blooms in the most unexpected places.

I went from nervous beginner to aerial yoga convert in just a few classes. Join me as I talk with instructor Harper and owner Lauren about building trust in the hammock, defying gravity, and why this practice is already changing what I thought my body could do.

I had no idea what padel was until I stepped onto a glass-walled court and tried it myself. Join me as I learn this fast-growing sport from scratch and figure out why it's popping up all over.

What started as a random work event turned into a weekly obsession. I sit down with my mahjong instructors to talk strategy, community, and why this tile game has people in Charleston coming back to the table week after week.

Over the age of 50, I decided to try curling—and discovered a sport that's equal parts strategy, community, and fun. In this episode, my instructor and I break down why this low-impact, high-strategy sport is ideal for curious adults ready to try something new.