This week on Tribe Builders, we sit down with Addie Wales — entrepreneur, short-term rental pro, and co-founder of a unique coworking space in Minnesota that blends fitness and work under one roof. We dive into marketing, the power of hiring a coach, and how she accidentally created a mini-mastermind with a crew of badass women business owners.
From unexpected connections to the joy of watching members become true friends, this episode is full of insights on showing up, building community, and finding your people — sometimes in the most random (and best) ways.

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Instagram: @addiewales + @thewildernessmn + @elycabincollective
Websites: www.elycabincollective.com + www.thewildernessmn.com

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In this episode or Tribe Builders, we chat with Janelle Devlin, a health and life coach based in St. George, Utah, whose energy is as contagious as her optimism. We cover everything from building relationships on shared values and vision, to striking up conversations with strangers just to see what unfolds. Janelle opens up about parenting four teenagers with grace, humor, and a lot of learning along the way — for both her and her kids. She also shares why being "outrageously optimistic" might just be her secret sauce.

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Instagram: @janelledevlin

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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.

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Instagram: @ thecoven.slp + @withemilyrose
Facebook @The Coven SLP
Linked In: the-coven-st-louis-park
Website: The Coven - St Louis Park

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🎙️ This Week's Episode: Small Circle, Big Impact: Alexandra Tseffos on Trust, Growth & Client Chemistry

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.

Why you'll love this episode:

• Learn how Alexandra started hosting industry dinners to break into commercial real estate

• Hear her honest take on navigating the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship

• Discover why strong chemistry with clients leads to better results

• Get inspired to see networking as friendship-building, not just business

• Find out how even a simple elevator ride can lead to your next big opportunity

👂 Hit play and get ready to rethink how you connect, collaborate, and grow your business!

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Linked In: @The Design POP + @alexandratseffos
Instagram @thedesignpop
Facebook @The Design POP
Her Website: https://www.thedesignpop.com/

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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.

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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.

She opens up about serving people relocating to Minnesota who are seeking safety, belonging, and a fresh start, while also unpacking what it means to build a value-driven team, embrace abundance, and ditch perfectionism in favor of scrappiness and truth. This isn't your typical real estate story—it's an inspiring look at what happens when you lean fully into who you are and let your calling shape your business.

✨ If you've ever wondered what it looks like to thrive by being unapologetically yourself, this episode is a must-listen.

• 🌈 Leading with queerness: how authenticity became Mariah's business superpower.

• 🔑 The power of alignment: living and working in sync with your true self.

• 🏡 Serving a niche with heart: helping relocating clients find safety and community.

• 💡 Breaking free from perfectionism: choosing scrappy over polished.

• 🌟 Abundance mindset: attracting the right people by showing up as you are.
  
  

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Instagram @riahgoeshamm + hammrealestateco
Facebook @mariah.hamm + hammrealestatecompany
Her Website: www.hammitup.com

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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.

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Instagram @bryonandrews21
Facebook @bryon.andrews1

His Facebook Meetup group in Minneapolis & St.Paul, MN: MSP Real Estate Investor Meetup

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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.

Follow & Connect with Helen and check out her wedding camp (It's GORGEOUS):
Instagram @wedandbed+ @brookledgeny
Facebook @Helen Lavigne + @brookledge

Her Website: www.brookledgeny.com

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