Tori Rittinger
Founder
Tori Rittinger is the founder of Talk Tiles to Me, the DMV’s first dedicated Mahjong studio based in Falls Church, Virginia. What began as a few friends playing Mahjong around a small card table at her house has blossomed into a thriving community where connection and conversation take center stage. Through classes, leagues, private events, and philanthropic partnerships, Tori has turned Mahjong into a lifestyle movement-one that celebrates friendship, fun, and rediscovering joy in midlife. Known for her welcoming spirit and creative energy, she helps others find confidence and connection, one shuffle at a time
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Dec. 5, 2025
61. Changemakers: Mahjong in Midlife for Friendship and Brain Health, with Tori Rittinger
In this Changemakers episode of Mind Your Midlife , Cheryl sits down with Tori Rittinger , founder of Talk Tiles to Me , the first Mahjong studio in the DMV area. And this conversation isn’t just about a game. It’s about what midlife women are craving most: community, joy, and real brain exercise , all wrapped into one playful, addictive hobby. Tori shares how a simple lesson with friends turned into a thriving business and a growing movement of women (and plenty of men too!) who are using Mahjo...
Guest: Tori Rittinger