Quick Bite: Checking In

Margit Bannon of Play Tennis, Practice Yoga

In this episode, host Lia Picard interviews Margit Bannon, a tennis and yoga coach from Florida. Margit shares her journey from playing tennis as a child to becoming a coach, and how yoga became an integral part of her life after a back injury. They discuss the benefits of combining yoga with tennis, focusing on injury prevention, mental balance, and enhancing performance on the court. Follow Margit on Instagram: Play Tennis Practice Yoga [https://www.instagram.com/playtennispracticeyoga/?hl=en]. Follow Bagel Bagel [https://www.instagram.com/thebagelbagelpod/?hl=en], too!

Quick Bite: Life Lately

In this episode, host Lia Picard catches up with listeners about rec tennis life and the French Open.

Marcelo Ferreira of Intennse

In this episode, host Lia Picard chats with Marcelo Ferreira, a coach for Intennse (a professional tennis league in Atlanta). They chat about his journey to tennis through being a ball boy, playing college tennis, and what Intennse is all about.  Intennse's season starts June 5 - buy tickets here [https://www.intennse.com/]. Follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/intennsetennis/] as well as Marcelo [https://www.instagram.com/coachferreiratennis/]. Don't forget to follow Bagel Bagel [https://www.instagram.com/thebagelbagelpod/], too!

Phillip Kim of Love Set Match

In this episode, host Lia Picard chats with Phillip Kim, a Los Angeles-based tennis pro and founder of the nonprofit Love Set Match. Phillip shares his journey from being a musician to coaching tennis to making tennis accessible to underserved communities. The episode highlights the impact of sports on community building and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and education in tennis. Learn more about Love Set Match  [https://lovesetmatch.org/] and give them a follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lovesetmatch_/]. Follow Phillip Kim [https://www.instagram.com/phillipkimpk/] and the Bagel Bagel Pod [https://www.instagram.com/thebagelbagelpod/], too!

Tabitha Morse of Playful Pleats

In this episode, host Lia Picard interviews Tabitha Morse, founder of Playful Pleats, about her innovative tennis skirts with built-in towels, exploring the inspiration and design process behind them. They discuss the impact of these skirts and how they enhance functionality on the court. The conversation also touches on Tabitha's entrepreneurial journey and her passion for creating practical sportswear.  Check out Playful Pleats [https://www.playfulpleats.com/] as well as their Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/playfulpleats/]. Follow Bagel Bagel [https://www.instagram.com/thebagelbagelpod/] on Instagram, too!