BUILT DIFFERENT with Erin Sykes
BUILT DIFFERENT with Erin Sykes breaks down the structures that shape how we live, spend, and grow. From real estate and investing to the psychology of sales, shopping habits, and relationships, each episode explores the strategies and stories behind building a life of value. With a lens that’s both sophisticated and candid, Erin moves seamlessly between market insights, money mindset, and deeply personal conversations - because what we build isn’t just financial, it’s human. Listeners can expect thought-provoking conversations that bridge business and behavior, wealth and wellness, and strategy and soul. On BUILT DIFFERENT, you’ll learn how to: Navigate the ever-changing real estate and investment landscape Understand the psychology behind spending, selling, and success Shift your money mindset to align with your personal and professional goals Build resilience through challenges — in business, relationships, and life Integrate emotional intelligence and practical strategy to create lasting value Featured guests include: Industry leaders and economists sharing market trends and wealth strategies Founders, investors, and entrepreneurs redefining success on their own terms Experts in psychology, health, and relationships exploring the human side of growth Real people with powerful stories about building from the inside out Because the truth is - what we build tells our story. And when you build differently, you live differently. TO CONNECT: BUILT DIFFERENT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/built.different.pod Erin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sykesstyle Email: erin@sykesproperties.com BUILT DIFFERENT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@built_different_pod BUILT DIFFERENT Website: https://www.builtdifferentpod.com BUILT DIFFERENT Community: https://connect.builtdifferentpod.com BUILT DIFFERENT is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss.
Episodes
In episode 6 of BUILT DIFFERENT, Erin Sykes sits down with Christopher Seville, founder of Thatch Construction, to unpack the realities of modern construction, project management, and development in South Florida. A West Palm Beach native and experienced owner’s representative, Chris brings a rare, operator-first perspective on what actually determines whether a project succeeds or stalls.
The conversation goes far beyond tools and ...
From Creative Vision to Exit: Krista Watterworth Alterman on Design, Staging, and Selling a Business
In Episode 5 of BUILT DIFFERENT, Erin Sykes sits down with Krista Watterworth Alterman, founder of Krista Home and design partner at Vesta Home, to unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and successfully exit a creative business without losing your identity.
Krista shares her journey from television host and creative talent to luxury interior designer, entrepreneur, and business owner whose firm was acquired by national stagin...
In Episode 4 of BUILT DIFFERENT, Erin Sykes sits down with Laurissa Gendel, President and Fashion Lead at Gendel Girls, the family-run brand behind Breezies, QVC’s top-selling lingerie brand for more than three decades.
Laurissa shares what it’s really like to grow up inside a live television retail empire, from her parents’ early innovation in moisture-wicking fabric to building a category-defining brand that has sold millions of b...
In Episode 3 of BUILT DIFFERENT, Erin Sykes sits down with art advisor and creative strategist Christine Wexler, founder of Individual Thread, to explore how art shapes homes, offices, and public spaces - and why it’s far more than decoration.
Christine shares her journey from photographer and textile designer to art advisor, and how art influences emotion, identity, and spatial flow. Erin and Christine discuss residential, corporat...
In Episode 2 of BUILT DIFFERENT, Erin Sykes sits down with Jenna Steffens Mayer to talk about the connection between health, home, and the environments we live in.
Jenna is a real estate professional and co-founder of MayerWorks Construction, where she and her husband build non-toxic homes designed with long-term wellness in mind.
After becoming severely ill from black mold exposure, Jenna was forced to confront how deeply our livin...
In the debut episode of BUILT DIFFERENT, Erin Sykes sits down with Holly Meyer Lucas for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond real estate. Holly is a nationally recognized real estate leader, founder of HypeBoss, and the force behind one of South Florida’s most influential brand ecosystems. Together, they unpack what it really takes to evolve from a single professional identity into a scalable brand portfolio.
The conver...
Erin Sykes announces the launch of BUILT DIFFERENT in the show’s trailer debut.
As a business analyst and real estate professional, Erin introduces a podcast for people who want to understand not just how to build wealth, but how to build a life, a brand, and a body of work that lasts.
Each week, BUILT DIFFERENT explores the forces that shape our lives - markets, mindset, and the moments that influence how we grow and build. From rea...
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