What if your real estate agent cared more about your nervous system than your closing costs? In this episode, 8th-generation Texan Desiree Gutierrez reveals why she views home-buying as a spiritual "peeling" process. You’ll learn how to "touch your spirit every day," why the kitchen is the hub of human survival, and how to find deep community wisdom in the most unexpected places—like the grocery store at 7:00 AM. Tune in to ground your spirit and find your true foundation in Austin.

What if your neighborhood felt like a "best friend row" instead of a collection of strangers? In this episode, we sit down with Sara Denis Morell, the visionary developer behind "Sanctuary" and the Epic Cool Team. Sara shares her incredible journey from experiencing homelessness as a child to building eco-luxury mini-cities that prioritize human connection. You’ll learn how to transform your biggest life challenges into your greatest professional calling, the secrets to "eco-luxe" living, and why having more fun is the ultimate business strategy. If you’re ready to think bigger about where—and how—you live, this conversation is for you.

Step into the time machine with Austin native and design icon Janna Paulson. From her childhood adventures in the unpaved creeks of Wiltshire Woods to her decades-long career shaping the interiors of the city's most notable residents, Janna shares what it truly means to have "roots" in Central Texas. You'll learn the invaluable business lessons she inherited from her developer father, Larry Peel, and why "unreasonable hospitality" is the key to surviving a rapidly changing city. If you're looking to build a life of intention and deep community, this episode is your blueprint.

In this episode of Austin Community Capital, we sit down with Janna Paulson, a woman whose life is woven into the very fabric of Austin, Texas. A native daughter and seasoned interior designer, Janna takes us on a journey through the "innocent time" of a small-town Austin and the high-stakes world of commercial development.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The legacy of Larry Peele and building for the environment.

  
  

• The transition from architecture to independent interior design.

  
  

• Why the Texas Book Festival and Paramount Theatre are the heart of the city.

  
  

• How to find your "tribe" in a city of newcomers.

  
  

Welcome to Austin Community Capital, the show where we explore the true wealth of our city—its people. Join us as we sit down with inspiring connectors, creators, and entrepreneurs in Austin, TX, showcasing the soul of this vibrant city through the voices that define it. If you believe in building community and connecting to the spirit of Central Texas, this is your platform.

This show is proudly presented by Loyal Home Concierge, the Austin-based home-thriving company dedicated to managing your home. Hence, you are free to design a life of deeper intention. Our mission is simple: to keep your dream home a DREAM, not a nightmare. We support overextended executives, families, and couples, ensuring the logistics of luxury home and lifestyle management never compromise your well-being.

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