More than a Game: How Two Women Turned Game Night Into a Brand

This week, we sit down with two best friends Laura Galvan and Marnie Wekselblatt, who turned their love of Rummikub into a thriving, community-driven brand that's bringing people together around the table in a fresh, elevated way. As someone who grew up playing Rummikub with my Nana, this conversation felt especially meaningful. From the moment I saw what they were doing, I knew we had to talk to them. Two best friends building something they love, creating community around a shared passion, and proving that every blonde needs her brunette - sounds familiar! What started as a conversation about a game quickly became a conversation about friendship, entrepreneurship, taking chances, and finding purpose through the things that bring people joy.While it may seem like a departure from baseball, we quickly realized it's actually the same story we tell every week: sports and games have a unique way of creating connection. Whether it's gathering around a card table, a Rummikub board, or a baseball diamond, the real magic happens when people come together.We talk about entrepreneurship, building community, creating partnerships, and how a simple game can become something much bigger than itself. Because at the end of the day, it's always been about connection—and that's something that goes far beyond baseball.