Kimberly Tsoukalas

I am the franchise owner of the official Network In Action - Twin Cities franchise, a collection of 6 award-winning networking groups across the S/SW/West Metro Twin Cities region.

My motivation is to develop deep and meaningful relationships, support our communities and connect people! Nothing brings more joy than helping others and making new friends. We as communities are truly stronger together, and it is much more fun!

On a personal note...

I was born and raised in Stanley, North Dakota. I loved growing up in a small town, and my parents owned a car dealership. I have 2 older brothers and one younger sister. I learned early on the importance of small businesses. I was one of 53 in my graduating class of 1985. I was very popular; everyone knew me, hahaha!

In high school, I was involved in everything. I loved cheerleading and dance, and went to state in track (100 and 300-meter hurdles), speech, French horn, and choir. I attended UND in the fall and joined Gamma Phi Beta.

I have over 30 years of experience in management, business development, and staffing solutions, during which I loved networking and recognized its importance. My first career was in retail management, where I spent over 20 years in the recruiting Industry. I loved connecting with people so when I discovered Network In Action (NIA) it was the perfect fit.

My favorite part of NIA is developing and maintaining relationships. I feel blessed every day that I love what I do. I also own a Dream Vacations Travel agency. At least once a year, I take groups on vacations! First was Alaska, we’ve done a Caribbean cruise, Greece, and next is Italy. We book singles, families, and groups - Disney, river/ocean cruises, all-inclusives, and custom vacations anywhere in the world. We even booked a wedding. I love traveling with friends and making sure everyone has a great time!

I've been married 20 years to Iakovos Tsoukalas, a first-generation Greek from Chicago and a retired Marine. We have two furbabies: a Standard Poodle named Paris and a toy poodle named Coco Chanel. We have a fun home in Bloomington where we enjoy entertaining friends and having fun. I also love fashion and interior design. On the weekends, you can find me at a good piano bar or at a Broadway show! Music is my heart! I love music, especially older songs, and enjoy a good piano bar. Nyes is my favorite; I have celebrated over 30 birthdays there, except the year they closed briefly.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and my pets. I was a Sweet Adeline for 8 years, and I sang Bass. We placed in the top 5 in the world on the International stage, which was so fun and rewarding. I have a passion for entertaining others- I love to sing and perform, including countless appearances as “Klondike Kate” since being crowned for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in 2003.

I was active in the Royal Order of Klondike Kates for 14 years and made many special memories and wonderful relationships. I am passionate about giving back to the community and am an active volunteer in several organizations. (TSE is my very favorite although I love them all.) Iakovos is also a Shriner, Mason, and Vulcan and we were royalty for a German Mardi Gra Club called Spielzmannszug of Minnesota where we made over 50 appearances celebrating Mardi Gra. One day, we’d love to plan to retire to the breathtaking Ionian Islands in Greece, where we have family and land.

Back to business...

A perfect referral for me would be any business owner who loves to help people, is passionate about giving back to their community, and wants to grow their business. OR, any individual, group, or family wanting to book their dream vacation.