The Good Bones Cast: Where Are They Now? Shocking New Careers And Mother-Daughter Rift In 2025

The HGTV hit show *Good Bones* may have concluded its run, but the lives and careers of its beloved cast members are anything but finished. As of December 2025, the stars are navigating major professional shifts, a limited-series return, and a highly publicized personal rift that has dominated headlines. The final season of the original series aired in late 2023, but a special three-episode limited series, *Good Bones: New Beginnings*, aired in 2024, giving fans a brief glimpse into their ongoing projects. This deep dive reveals the shocking new career path for one star, the latest on the family feud, and what the entire Two Chicks and a Hammer crew is up to today. The core cast, known for revitalizing the historic neighborhoods of Indianapolis, has moved beyond the original show to focus on individual passions and new business ventures, all while dealing with the fallout from a "challenging" mother-daughter relationship that has been a frequent topic of discussion.

The Good Bones Core Cast: Full Biography and Current Status (2025)

The heart of *Good Bones* was always the unique blend of construction grit, design vision, and family dynamics. Here is a look at the main cast members, their backgrounds, and their latest professional endeavors as of late 2025.

Mina Starsiak Hawk

• Full Name: Mina Nicole Starsiak Hawk
• Born: November 26, 1984
• Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Career Before HGTV: She was working as a waitress when she bought her first house to renovate, which eventually led to the creation of Two Chicks and a Hammer.
• Current Status (2025): Mina remains the co-founder and owner of the home renovation company Two Chicks and a Hammer. She also operates her retail store, Two Chicks District Co., which features home goods and design inspiration. Following the end of the original series, Mina has focused on her businesses and her family, while also being the central figure in the recent limited series, *Good Bones: New Beginnings*.

Karen E. Laine

• Full Name: Karen Elaine Laine (née Jensen)
• Born: October 8, 1962
• Birthplace: Richmond, Indiana
• Career Before HGTV: Karen was a successful defense attorney for over 20 years before she and Mina turned house flipping into a full-time business.
• Current Status (2025): In a major career announcement in May 2025, Karen revealed she is returning to her legal roots. She has joined the Indianapolis law firm of criminal defense attorney Josiah Swinney, effectively stepping back from the full-time renovation spotlight to revisit her passion for law. She remains a co-founder of Two Chicks and a Hammer but is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations.

Tad Starsiak

• Full Name: Thadeus "Tad" Starsiak
• Role on Show: Project Manager and Demolition Expert
• Current Status (2025): Tad continues his work as a Project Manager for Two Chicks and a Hammer. He has openly discussed his aspiration to host his own HGTV series, tentatively titled *Constructing Happiness*, focusing on his unique blend of construction and positive life philosophy.

Austin Aynes

• Role on Show: Construction Coordinator and Demolition Crew
• Current Status (2025): Austin, known for his work ethic and humor alongside Tad, remains a key member of the Two Chicks and a Hammer construction team, specializing in demolition and coordinating on-site work.

MJ Coyle

• Full Name: Michael "MJ" Coyle
• Role on Show: Lead Interior Designer and Real Estate Agent
• Current Status (2025): MJ continues his work as the lead Interior Designer for the company. He is also actively pursuing his own creative endeavors and design projects, leveraging the platform he gained from the show.

The Truth Behind the Mina and Karen Mother-Daughter Rift

The most significant and talked-about development concerning the *Good Bones* cast in 2024 and 2025 is the highly-publicized rift between Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother, Karen E. Laine. The mother-daughter duo, whose bond was the foundation of the show, have faced a "challenging" relationship that has been publicly acknowledged by both parties. The strain reportedly emerged as the show grew, leading to differing views on the future of the business and their personal lives. Mina has been candid about the difficulties, indicating that their relationship suffered under the pressure of the show and the demands of their business, Two Chicks and a Hammer. The dynamic between the two stars has been a frequent subject of speculation by fans, with Karen occasionally responding to questions on social media about the status of their personal bond. While they reunited for the limited series *Good Bones: New Beginnings* in 2024, which focused on a project outside of their normal Indianapolis scope, it did not fully resolve the underlying issues. The fact that Karen has chosen to step back and return to her legal career at the Josiah Swinney law firm in 2025 is seen by many as a definitive move to create personal and professional distance.

From Indianapolis to New Beginnings: The Future of Two Chicks and a Hammer

While the original *Good Bones* series concluded after eight seasons in October 2023, the spirit of the show lives on through various spin-offs and new projects, all centered around the Two Chicks and a Hammer brand. The first spin-off, *Good Bones: Risky Business*, aired in 2022 and followed Mina Starsiak Hawk as she tackled a massive, solo renovation project—a six-unit property in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. This show highlighted Mina's growing desire to expand her business scope and manage larger, more complex renovations independently. The most recent television project is the three-episode limited series, *Good Bones: New Beginnings*, which premiered in 2024. This special installment featured Mina and Karen working together on a new type of project, suggesting that while their personal relationship remains complex, they are willing to collaborate professionally on a limited basis for the sake of the brand and their fans. The long-term future of the business is clearly in Mina’s hands. With Karen's return to her defense attorney career, Mina is fully steering Two Chicks and a Hammer and its retail extension, Two Chicks District Co., into a new era. Her vision for the company continues to focus on saving old homes and revitalizing the Indianapolis community, particularly the historic areas like Fountain Square and Bates-Hendricks. This focus on community development and attainable design remains the core mission of her work, even without the weekly presence of the HGTV cameras.

What to Expect from the Cast Next

The cast members are not slowing down; they are simply shifting their focus:

• Mina Starsiak Hawk: Expect her to continue expanding the Two Chicks District Co. brand, possibly through online content or a new, solo HGTV project that focuses more on the design and retail side of the business. She remains a prominent figure in the home renovation and real estate world.
• Karen E. Laine: Her focus is now firmly on her law career. While fans will miss her on-screen presence, her move back to being a criminal defense attorney is a major life change that she has embraced.
• Tad Starsiak: The push for a Tad Starsiak spin-off is strong among the fanbase. His goal of launching *Constructing Happiness* could very well materialize, allowing him to step into a lead role and showcase his own unique talents and philosophy.
• MJ Coyle: With his background as a real estate agent and his keen eye for design, MJ is likely to continue building his personal brand in the interior design space, collaborating with Mina on Two Chicks projects and pursuing independent client work.

The end of *Good Bones* marks a significant chapter closure, but the cast’s new beginnings—from a return to the courtroom to the potential for new solo HGTV shows—prove that the Starsiak-Laine family legacy in home renovation is far from over. Fans will continue to follow their journeys, both on and off-screen, as they navigate these exciting, and sometimes complicated, next steps.