This week's episode we chat with Emily Rose Duea, owner of The Coven in St. Louis Park, Minnesota — a franchise co-working space built to foster connection, creativity, and community within a safe space. With roots in theatre, yoga, and real estate, Emily brings a fresh lens to what it means to build a tribe. Her space is more than just desks and Wi-Fi — it's a haven where small business owners come to thrive, connect, and belong.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Alexandra Tseffos – the brilliant mind behind Design Pop and Silent T Consulting. A commercial real estate furniture software trainer and master networker, Alexandra shares how she built a thriving business during COVID and why making real connections is the secret to long-term success. From fancy dinners to elevator chats, she drops practical wisdom on how saying "yes" early on, trusting your instincts, and building real friendships can lead to powerful collaborations.

From childhood communities to adult peer groups, your tribe quietly shapes your identity, habits, and even your worldview. In this solo episode, Tanya unpacks how the people around you influence the way you think, live, and dream—and why intentionally choosing your tribe can completely transform your life. Tune in for stories, reflections, and practical steps to start building the community that shapes your best self.

In this episode of Tribe Builders, Tanya sits down with Mariah Hamm, a St. Paul real estate agent who leads boldly with her queerness and authenticity. Mariah shares how getting laid off became the catalyst for building a business fully aligned with who she is—and how that alignment attracts clients who deeply resonate with her values.

In this episode, Bryon Andrews — a former teacher turned real estate investor, landlord, and agent from Minnesota — shares how he transformed his life over the past seven years through curiosity, community, and smart investing. He dives into the value of partnerships, building a trusted network, creative deal structuring, and how being open-minded has opened major doors. Bryon also reveals a surprising book recommendation that helped him more than Rich Dad Poor Dad and explains why teaching others has become part of his mission.

In this episode of Tribe Builders, we sit down with Helen Lavigne, a short-term rental operator who’s turned a charming upstate New York summer camp into a weekend wedding destination with serious soul. Helen shares hard-earned wisdom from running a hospitality business that’s constantly evolving—balancing logistics, emotions, and high expectations. From building a resilient team to learning that you’re not meant to be everyone's "cookie of choice," Helen gets candid about finding your people, staying relevant, and letting the best things unfold naturally. Whether you're in events, entrepreneurship, or just building your own tribe, this episode is packed with heartfelt advice and real-life perspective.

This week on Tribe Builders, I’m joined by Janice Thayer — a short-term rental owner, seasoned designer, and business veteran whose entrepreneurial journey began in the early ’90s. From launching her first design firm (and getting sued almost immediately!) to navigating divorce and rebuilding her career with intention, Janice brings the kind of real talk and resilience every business owner needs to hear.

This week on Tribe Builders, I sit down with Amanda Cruise — mobile home park investor, commercial real estate pro, and co-host of the Best Ever CRE podcast. From a corporate job to serious cash flow, Amanda shares the mindset shifts, strategies, and mentorships that helped her go from celebrating $2,500 wins to not leaving the house for less than $40K.

In this week’s episode of Tribe Builders, I sit down with Tracey Northcott of Tokyo Family Stays — a powerhouse in the short-term rental space with a deep, global perspective. We go way beyond hosting logistics to unpack what it really takes to build a scalable business, why curiosity should lead the way, and how shame, masking, and defensiveness can quietly stall our growth if we’re not careful.

This week on Tribe Builders, we step inside Northbound Training in Little Canada, MN, with gym owner Marcus Eckert — a man who’s mastered the art of building a community people can’t wait to be part of.

From only hiring coaches he’d trust around his own kids, to creating a culture where members cheer each other on like family, Marcus shares how intentional leadership turns a gym into a movement. We talk about what success really means, how to stay grounded through life’s ups and downs, and why the right relationships will make or break your journey.

What happens when you stop trying to do it all on your own? Alicia Wright—aka the powerhouse behind Stacey St. John's STR Sisterhood—joins us to talk about the unseen lessons, unexpected mentors, and one $50K “learning opportunity” that changed everything.

In this solo episode, Tanya reflects on the powerful takeaways from an in-person event with her coach—focusing on intentionality, frequency, and authentic connection. She explores how choosing to stay in high-frequency spaces with people you genuinely align with creates momentum, and how challenges are often invitations to grow. This episode is also a turning point for the podcast itself, as Tanya shares her commitment to even more intentional conversations that leave people feeling seen, heard, and valued.

This week on Tribe Builders, I’m joined by Arizona-based STR host and co-host Wendy Doris.

We talk about how isolating hosting can feel, and why surrounding yourself with other hosts creates unexpected support and community. We imagine what a better Airbnb review system might look like—one that actually reflects what matters to hosts and guests.

In this episode of Tribe Builders, we’re tackling one of the biggest things that holds people back: fear. Fear of showing up. Fear of being judged. Fear of not having all the answers. I unpack real conversations with business owners who hesitate to share what they do online—because what if someone questions them?

In this episode, I chat with Kim Fitzpatrick, a powerhouse in the short-term rental (STR) setup space. She shares her journey and insights from traveling across the U.S. setting up STRs—and building local teams wherever she lands.

In this raw and honest solo episode, I share what it feels like to be the one calling the shots—but feeling completely lost. I talk about the weight of being the leader, the decider, the one who is “supposed to” have it all together, even when clarity is nowhere in sight. I even considered selling everything and starting over in a ski town—because sometimes, the dream feels too heavy to carry.

This episode is different. No teaching, no tactics—just me, talking through something I’ve been sitting with.

This week, we sit down with the unstoppable Lindsay Arko — a powerhouse wholesaler, house flipper, and real estate investor who has turned her talent for sales into a thriving training business. Lindsay is a numbers-driven entrepreneur with a serious knack for accountability and a strong belief in the power of community.

Former teacher turned powerhouse investor, Amanda Howell, shares how she built a life of freedom one deal at a time. After 20+ years in the classroom, Amanda transformed her reality by building a network, building a rental portfolio, launching and selling two real estate businesses, and intentionally designing a life she loves.

WEEEEOOO WEEEOOO Good episode dropping...  I sat down with Claire VanderEyk — a Minnesota-based real estate developer who walked away from corporate life to carve out her own path in a male-dominated industry. Claire shares the origin story behind her bold leap into development, the creation of a Women in Real Estate Development retreat, and how she’s cultivating a powerful referral-based ecosystem of curious, capable women.