By Molly Claire Goddard
9:46pm PST, Feb 19, 2026
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Lexi Wood is getting into the family business.
The
Summer House star is hitting the next level in her career as the first client of
ALTI THE AGENCY — her mom,
Shannon Wood, and sister
Tiffany Wood's new talent agency.
The trio speaks exclusively with
Wonderwall.com about how their business came together, leading with authenticity, choosing projects, why Lexi joined the Bravo universe, their working relationships and more — including what empowered the reality star to turn down "the most money I've ever seen" for a project.
Keep reading for the highlights from our chat…MORE:
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Why they started ALTI THE AGENCY
The company was inspired by the Woods' immigration lawyer. "Our attorney was like, 'I think we should make this happen with the three of you. Do you think you can do it?' We're like, 'We'll see!'" Tiffany Wood says. "It's been working out, which has been a blessing. We didn't think it'd be possible for us to do something like this through immigration because we are Canadian. We didn't think we could ever work here. It's so cool seeing how the industry is moving so rapidly, but also being at the start and end of making your own rules."
Authenticity is key
The Woods know they have to bring as much of themselves into the company as possible to make their business stand out in the complex PR landscape.
"Authenticity is a big thing because a lot of opportunities have come Lexi Wood's way. Doesn't matter how much money it is, if it's not authentic, she's not doing it," Shannon Wood says.
"Diversity, too," Tiffany Wood chimes in. "Even being a shorter model, Lexi has a very petite frame. It felt like in the New York fashion scene, she never fit in. The people we want to represent are also the ones who don't fit in. That's a goal for us. It's always been a barrier."
Lexi adds, "Instead of it being a minus, we want to make it their superpower. Everybody said that you can't do it because of A, B and C? Who cares about those rules. If you have the drive and the right team, then the world is your oyster."
Being selective with projects
With Shannon Wood and Tiffany Wood by her side, Lexi Wood isn't afraid to be super-selective about projects. "I'm just a human. If it's something that I genuinely use, genuinely love, then of course I'll sign on," Lexi says. "This year, I actually turned down a multiple six-figure job. It was the most money I've ever seen. It just wasn't authentic. At the end of the day, my name, my drive, my everything is way more money than saying yes to one flash-in-the-pan job."
Lexi Wood's 'Summer House' journey
Lexi Wood took a major risk when she joined the cast of Summer House for Season 8. "[The show] wasn't even a career thing, which was funny," she reveals. "It was a no-brainer. It was the part of the industry that I really hadn't tapped into or really even thought about tapping into. I wanted to create that sense of family, where you see the same people every day, and you have inside jokes. Or in my case, wake up with the same people. That was the No. 1 thing that really sold me — because my career was already in motion for a long time."
Maintaining great working relationships
"It's actually beyond a dream," Shannon Wood says of working with her kids. "I've been a stay-at-home mom for 31 years. I couldn't have dreamt this because it seems unrealistic every day."
"It's really seamless," Tiffany Wood chimes in. "We're all so different, but we're all so similar. Our communication is great. We haven't had any hiccups. Our goals are the same. It's pretty crazy."
