The Drop In is a vessel for diverse experiences that drive human connection.
Through our values of transparency, curiosity, and compassion, we create programming for human pollinators: those who are curious and want to contribute.
Drop in with us—and find the friend, idea, movement, or moment that’s worth sharing.
OUR STORY
Meeting nearly a decade ago, co-founders Gillian Zettler and Chandler Frisbie immediately realized they shared three core principles: the positive impact of movement on mental health; the potential of music as medicine for the soul; and the value of travel as a source of inspiration and new ideas.
The conversations that became The Drop In centered on our shared vision: to create more spaces and experiences that nurtured holistic well-being for all humans.
We’re convinced that ideas and experiences are more powerful when shared with others. Through what we do, we hope to create a sense of curiosity and discovery, a desire to share and listen more, and a connection to individual purpose and bravery.
the founders
Gillian Zettler
Community builder, partnership maker, and team leader, Gillian Zettler brings nearly two decades of experience in amplifying people and ideas to her role as Co-Founder of The Drop In. She previously served as the Executive Director & CEO of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, where she spent nearly a decade designing more than 200 programs and events annually. She is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, a master spin instructor and a mother of two. Amongst her many leadership roles, Zettler is also a CHIEF member, lululemon ambassador, Co-Founder of Motivated to Move, and Founder of G. Zettler Collective. She was recently selected from a pool of more than 400 nominees for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025.
chandler frisbie
Chandler Frisbie brings over a decade of experience in athletics, coaching, and leadership to her role as Co-Founder of The Drop In. Involved in competitive sports from a young age, she moved to Charleston in 2012 to join the Division I softball team at the College of Charleston. Since then, she has been working at the intersection of community and well-being for over a decade–training college athletes in conditioning and breathwork; serving as a lululemon educator; and inspiring students in her spin, yoga, and workout classes. Chandler is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and master spin instructor, and holds a certification in SHERPA breathwork and cold exposure training. She was previously inducted into South Carolina’s Finest, an organization of influential young professionals supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and was named Charleston’s Best Personal Trainer for 2023 by the Charleston City Paper.