MEET ME
I’m Ali, a multi-business entrepreneur, wife, and mother of three boys, and the heart behind the Wellpreneur Club. My journey hasn’t been easy, and it sure wasn’t traditional. I didn’t finish college, and everything I know, I taught myself. I started from scratch, bootstrapping every single business until recently, when I began bringing in investors to fuel my larger visions. Along the way, I’ve made mistakes, learned hard lessons, and figured out how to build success from the ground up.
Over the years, I’ve founded and scaled multiple businesses across various industries, each one teaching me more about leadership, growth, and the importance of being real. From beauty to real estate to wellness, my ventures reflect the balance I’ve fought hard to achieve between building impactful businesses and staying grounded in my family life. Here’s a glimpse into the raw journey that brought me here:
The Lash Refinery
My first taste of entrepreneurship was scrappy, to say the least. I started The Lash Refinery behind the chair in my college dorm, my apartments, and even my mother-in-law’s basement. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was real. I didn’t have a roadmap—I figured it out as I went. This is where I learned to hustle and grind, and it laid the foundation for how I would build all my future businesses.
Face Foundrie
Face Foundrie was a turning point in my journey. As a co-founder, I helped develop this clean beauty facial bar into a destination for accessible skincare services. It grew fast, and in 2020, I sold my stake in the company. But navigating the sale was one of the hardest experiences of my life. It’s so easy to become emotionally attached to a business—you pour your heart and soul into it, and selling it can feel like going through a painful divorce. Letting go wasn’t just a business decision, it was an emotional one, and that experience taught me more about myself and business than anything else. I learned the importance of creating something that stands on its own, even when you’re no longer at the helm.
After selling Face Foundrie, I launched LABB Collective, a beauty and wellness destination offering lash, medical aesthetic, and brow services. LABB Collective has become a place of creativity and beauty, and while I don’t plan to scale it, it continues to be a space that reflects my passion for the beauty industry.
Arch Salon & Suites is a rental salon with two locations built and a third on the way. It is a space where beauty professionals can build their own businesses with independence and support. Each location has both booth rental and private suites.
I co-founded The Collective Minneapolis with two other women to bring like-minded women together in a community of support and empowerment. Our goal was to create a space where women could connect, collaborate, and help each other achieve their highest potential. The Collective Minneapolis is more than just a business—it’s about fostering deep connections and elevating one another through shared experiences and meaningful growth.
Gypcycle (Gypsum Drywall Recycling)
My husband, Lou, and I then co-founded Gypcycle, a gypsum drywall recycling company focused on sustainability. We break down drywall into reusable material for agriculture, and this business reflects our commitment to both innovation and environmental responsibility. Gypcycle is one of the most impactful ventures we’ve worked on, merging sustainability with business success.
More recently, Lou and I acquired 409 acres in the Poconos Mountains, including a golf course that we’re transforming into The Poconos Club. This project is huge, with plans for residential and commercial development, a luxury hotel, and a wedding venue. It’s a bold vision, and we’ve brought in investors to help bring it to life. This was a big shift for me—going from bootstrapping everything to raising capital. It’s been a whole new learning curve, but it’s what’s allowing me to take these projects to the next level.
www.alexandrananne.com
After years of building brands, scaling businesses, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, I realized something was missing—a space to share real, actionable strategies that actually make a difference.
I’ve spent years figuring it out through trial and error, and if I had the right guidance earlier, I could have moved faster, smarter, and with more confidence. That’s exactly why I created this space—to give you the insights, tools, and strategies I wish I had when I started.
This isn’t about perfecting the process—it’s about accelerating your success. Whether you’re just launching an idea or scaling an established business, This is where you get the guidance you need to move forward—without the guesswork.