In this episode, Yael sits down with her sister, Shiera: government affairs specialist, tennis ace, and the person most likely to lovingly call Yael out on absolutely everything.

They chat about:

* Growing up together and staying close despite living in different countries

* Cooking catastrophes (including fire alarms and garlic powder gone wrong)

* Competitive tennis, the Maccabiah Games (aka “the Jew Olympics”), and why playing doubles with your sibling isn’t always a great idea

* Pickleball rivalries

* Anxiety, perfectionism, and the challenge of letting things go

* What Shiera is trying hard to do these days… and why stepping outside your comfort zone matters

It’s occasionally chaotic and it ends with a medley of sister songs. How could it not?

Yaley, Shirzeeze, and Mama Stuart in Whistler, BC

Get full access to Try-Hard Valley at carriegilbert3.substack.com/subscribe