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.

Ben Wolff is a study in contrasts. He is a guy who cut his teeth in the chaotic, bass-thumping world of nightclub promotion, only to trade it in for the sharp suits and sharper spreadsheets of a McKinsey consultant. Most people pick a lane; Ben paved a new one right through the Texas Hill Country. He is the co-founder of Onera and Oasi, brands that are effectively rewriting the script on what a hotel can be.

In the world of hospitality, there are hoteliers, and then there are experience architects. Ben Wolff is firmly the latter.Ben’s resume reads like a "choose your own adventure" novel. He began his career as a nightclub promoter, orchestrating the energy of the room and learning the dark arts of hype. From there, he pivoted 180 degrees to the buttoned-up world of McKinsey & Company, where he sharpened his strategic teeth as a consultant. It’s an unusual pedigree—one part party, one part PowerPoint—but it turned out to be the perfect recipe for disrupting the hotel industry.Redefining the Stay with Onera Ben is the co-founder of Onera, a brand that pioneered the concept of the "landscape hotel" in the Texas Hill Country. If you’ve scrolled Instagram lately, you’ve likely seen the aesthetic: glass-walled structures that dissolve the barrier between the guest and nature, offering immersion without sacrificing luxury.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 Jump To A Section:02:15 - The Hustle: Ben shares his early days as a nightclub promoter and what the nightlife industry taught him about creating a "vibe" and managing crowds.08:30 - The McKinsey Pivot: Transitioning from the chaos of promotion to the structured, high-stakes world of management consulting at McKinsey.14:45 - Enter Onera: The genesis of Onera and the concept of the "landscape hotel"—blending luxury with the raw beauty of the Texas Hill Country.22:10 - The REIT Sale: Ben breaks down the validation moment of selling Onera’s first location to a public REIT in 2022.29:00 - Oasi & Storytelling: How his new venture, Oasi, uses video storytelling and social media strategies to drive revenue for hotels worldwide.36:20 - Future Projects: A look at his newest landscape hotel brand, Baya, launching in Miami.