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.

Connect with the Best Home Manager in Austin, Texas: * Website: https://loyalhomeconcierge.com

• Listen/Notes: https://AustinCommunityCapital.com

• Instagram: / loyalhomeconcierge

What happens when a Silicon Valley engineering leader decides to become Austin's "cultural ambassador"? Join host Austin Clemens as he sits down with Joey Trevino, the man behind the legendary Octopus House in Bouldin Creek. In this episode, you’ll learn how Joey Trevino transitioned from building tech giants like Chime to building a home that serves as a love letter to Austin's artistic community. We dive into the barefoot adventures of a 1970s Austin childhood, the philosophy of "rising tides," and why the most important connections are the ones made over a taco at a South Austin food truck. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your own community spirit alive while designing a life of intention, this conversation is for you.

Can a dance floor actually save your life? This week, we sit down with the incomparable Beth Coffey, Austin's own "Ambassador of the Texas Two-Step." After a catastrophic car accident in 2004 left her with a broken neck and a shattered identity, Beth Coffey found redemption in the neon glow of Austin's most iconic dance halls.

From coaching Sylvester Stallone to teaching the two-step in Amsterdam, Beth Coffey shares how movement fosters community and why the "circle" is the ultimate social equalizer. Whether you think you have no rhythm or you're a seasoned pro, this conversation with Beth Coffey will inspire you to inhabit your skin with more confidence and trust.

Highlights of this episode with Beth Coffey:

• The 2004 Marfa accident and the road to physical and spiritual healing.

• Why Beth Coffey believes "everyone is a nerd" on the dance floor.

• Behind the scenes of Tulsa King and commercial choreography.

• The philosophy of leading and following as a model for community.

• Teaching the next generation: Betsey Coffey and the Austin fiddle scene.

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.

Connect with the Best Home Manager in Austin, Texas: Website: https://loyalhomeconcierge.comListen/Notes: https://AustinCommunityCapital.comInstagram: /loyalhomeconcierge

Connect with Beth Coffey:Instagram: @DancingAustin

Is there dignity in the "dirty" jobs? Brandon Downer, co-founder of Pink’s Window Cleaning, joins Austin Clemens to discuss why he traded a corporate trajectory for a squeegee and a bucket.

In the heart of Austin, where the "cowboys and hippies" find common ground at Barton Springs, Brandon Downer is crafting a legacy built on clarity. As the co-founder of Pink’s Window Cleaning, Brandon Downer has become a pivotal figure in the Austin entrepreneurial scene, not by chasing the tech-bro dragon, but by returning to the fundamentals of human service.

From his childhood roots at the legendary El Patio restaurant to navigating the insecurity of "flipping the script" on blue-collar work, Brandon reveals how servant leadership can transform a simple service into a community-building powerhouse.

If you've ever felt confined by a cubicle or wondered how to build a business that actually cares about people, this conversation is your roadmap to finding purpose in the work of your hands.

In this episode of Austin Community Capital, we sit down with Brandon Downer, the visionary behind Pink’s Window Cleaning. Brandon shares his journey from the hospitality-rich environment of his family’s restaurant, El Patio, to the "man factory" of Arkansas, and finally to the founding of a home service empire built on the principles of servant leadership.

We dive deep into the internal battle of overcoming the "trades stigma," the power of being present as a father, and why Austin remains the ultimate city for collaborative entrepreneurs.

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.

Connect with the Best Home Manager in Austin, Texas:

Website: https://loyalhomeconcierge.com

Listen/Notes: https://AustinCommunityCapital.com

Instagram: / loyalhomeconcierge

What does it mean to "pour into people" when the stakes are high? This week, Austin Clemens sits down with Ana Ruelas, the powerhouse Managing Partner of The Agency Austin and co-owner of Austin Woman Magazine. Ana shares her raw journey from moving 10 times in 10 years to sacrificing her own income to save her team’s jobs. You'll learn the secrets of her "Circle" philosophy, how to lead with radical empathy, and why hospitality is the ultimate currency in a growing city. If you want to build a life of intention and community, this conversation is your roadmap.

They say it’s lonely at the top. Phyllis Snodgrass is here to make sure it doesn’t stay that way.

Phyllis Snodgrass has spent her life building things that actually matter. While most of Austin was busy obsessing over valuations and tech exits, Phyllis was in the trenches of the real world—running Austin Habitat for Humanity during a housing crisis and leading Chambers of Commerce across the state. She’s a woman who grew up in a working-class neighborhood with a single mom, learning early on that when you start with nothing, you have nothing to lose—so you might as well risk it all.Today, she’s the "CEO whisperer" for C12, helping the city’s top executives navigate the lonely air of the C-Suite. She isn’t interested in polite business advice; she’s interested in the intersection of profit and eternal purpose. Whether she’s talking about the grit of affordable housing or the vulnerability of biblical leadership, Phyllis Snodgrass is the real deal. Welcome to the masterclass on leading with your soul intact.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.Connect with the Best Home Manager in Austin, Texas:Website: https://loyalhomeconcierge.comListen/Notes: https://AustinCommunityCapital.comInstagram: / loyalhomeconcierge Show Notes02:15 - The Origin Story: Phyllis opens up about growing up in a working-class neighborhood with a single mom and how "starting with nothing" fueled her appetite for risk.08:40 - The Chamber Years: Lessons learned from leading multiple Chambers of Commerce and supporting Texas’ thriving business culture.15:30 - Building Hope: A deep dive into her tenure as CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity and the reality of the affordable housing crisis in Central Texas.24:10 - The C12 Mission: Phyllis explains why she transitioned to C12 to help CEOs avoid isolation and integrate their faith into their business strategy.31:45 - ON vs. IN: The critical difference between working in your business (the grind) and working on your business (the vision).40:20 - Faith in the Workplace: Navigating the complexities of leading a "Biblical worldview" organization in a modern marketplace.49:50 - Legacy: What Phyllis hopes to leave behind for the next generation of Austin leaders.