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Conversations, nominations, and milestones from Austin’s wild-hearted developer.
$20M in development Katie’s own figure for Topos Collective, from her Instagram bio.
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Real Estate Lab Podcast
Guest
The Austin market, interest rates and inventory, how Topos approaches projects, and where housing development and affordability are heading.
video · 59 min
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
The show's first guest in the conversation.
OpenTopos Collective
Founder
New infill homes across Austin, with completions estimated through 2027.
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
Guest episode with animal communicator Kinga Ewa.
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
A conversation with an intuitive medium and organizational insight advisor.
OpenAustin Woman
Nominee
Named among the 2026 nominees as Founder, Topos Collective.
Nominee only. Outcome unconfirmed.
OpenCity of Austin / Capital Impact Partners / HousingWorks Austin
Participant
Nine-month program training emerging, community-rooted developers. Katie joined the 2025 cohort.
OpenTopos Collective
Founder
Two new-construction homes on one South Austin lot; the first sold to the first visitors at the open house.
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
48 episodes and counting across the Wheel of Life with Dr. Katie Pritchett. 5.0 on Apple Podcasts.
OpenReal Estate Lab Podcast
Guest
A panel on Austin's zoning changes and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and newcomers.
video
OpenAustin Real Estate Investing
Guest
From her first home in 2012 to two long-term rentals and a live-in flip and house hack, while working full-time.
audio · 39 min
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
The show's first guest in the conversation.
OpenTopos Collective
Founder
New infill homes across Austin, with completions estimated through 2027.
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
Guest episode with animal communicator Kinga Ewa.
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
A conversation with an intuitive medium and organizational insight advisor.
OpenAustin Woman
Nominee
Named among the 2026 nominees as Founder, Topos Collective.
Nominee only. Outcome unconfirmed.
OpenReal Estate Lab Podcast
Guest
The Austin market, interest rates and inventory, how Topos approaches projects, and where housing development and affordability are heading.
OpenCity of Austin / Capital Impact Partners / HousingWorks Austin
Participant
Nine-month program training emerging, community-rooted developers. Katie joined the 2025 cohort.
OpenTopos Collective
Founder
Two new-construction homes on one South Austin lot; the first sold to the first visitors at the open house.
OpenHigher Downloads Podcast
Co-host
48 episodes and counting across the Wheel of Life with Dr. Katie Pritchett. 5.0 on Apple Podcasts.
OpenAustin Real Estate Investing
Guest
From her first home in 2012 to two long-term rentals and a live-in flip and house hack, while working full-time.
OpenFactora Wealth
Graduate
One of 400 women in the class.
Open50 words
Katie Showell is a founder of Topos Collective, an Austin residential infill developer building attainable, well-designed homes, and co-host of the Higher Downloads podcast. A licensed Texas realtor and longtime investor, she also hosts the Wild Woman Collective, gathering Austin women around abundance, alignment, and leadership.
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Katie Showell is a founder of Topos Collective, an Austin residential infill developer focused on attainable, thoughtfully designed homes, and a licensed Texas realtor with a decade-plus of experience in corporate sales and operations. A native Texan and UT Austin alumna, she began investing in 2012 and now develops projects across Austin. She co-hosts the Higher Downloads podcast with Dr. Katie Pritchett, exploring money, relationships, and inner guidance, and founded the Wild Woman Collective, a women’s gathering community. A 2025 participant in Austin’s Equitable Development Initiative and a 2026 Austin Woman Change Makers nominee, Katie builds freedom in real estate and in life.
Topos Collective
Higher Downloads
Wild Woman Collective
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