Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
By family, you mean dogs?! I have three of them! Two German Shepherd rescues ( Bailer & Saint) and our newest addition, Scuppers (Golden Cavapoo.. but he looks like a mini Golden)!

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love to inspire change- whether it is something small like making a rider smile and sweat, or bigger like a lifestyle change. So many people know what they want, they just need someone to tell them ‘Yes, go for it!’

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Right now I am loving Park & Grove, Xiao Bao Biscuit, and The Daily for breakfast

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have been in Charleston off and on for the last 6 years, but I just moved here full time last August.

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Everyone. Everyone has an interesting story to tell, you just have to be willing to listen!

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Next on my list are Croatia and Portugal. I have never been to either and I have heard only good things.

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Anything Bravo.

Q: What advice would you give to people?
It’s actually incredibly simply, and the mantra for how i live my life: If something isn’t working, change it.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Egypt! I have always bene fascinated by the pyramids.

Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
This is a hard one when my job is part dj.. but Luke Combs is really speaking to me these days.

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Too many to list- but the key factors are owner involvement. So many of the businesses I love in Charleston have hands on owners, which makes all the difference in the quality , the vibe and the hospitality!

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would love to sit down with Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice. They are the former owners of Soul Cycle. I find their story, their drive, their problem solving so inspiring. I think they would love Basic Kitchen.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
How friendly everyone is! The first day I moved here, I got caught in a complete downpour. The cashier asked if i lived nearby, and then would not let me leave until I borrowed her umbrella. People genuinely want to be helpful and want to see you succeed.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Next question! I don’t like to put limits on myself.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was recruited to ski D1, but, get this.. at the time I didn’t want to ‘work that hard’. I don’t have any regrets, but i often think about the hours i put in on the bike and on my business..and I roll my eyes at my former self. I had no idea what hard work really was and how rewarding it can be!

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Lake Louise, AB

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
June, July 4th, the 25th of every month.

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Jibe Cycling

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The Riders at Jibe. Their passion, drive, commitment, the changes they make in their lives. It is 100% why i do what I do.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Grapefruit

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Community, Coastal