Episode 231 · May 12, 2026
Macy Snyder-Amatucci: Motherhood, Leadership and Legacy
with Macy Snyder-Amatucci, President of BrickHugger and Beautiful Hospitality
39 min
Macy Snyder-Amatucci: Motherhood, Leadership and Legacy
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In this episode I sit down with Macy Snyder-Amatucci, a mother of three, an entrepreneur, and one of Tulsa's most influential leaders. As president of BrickHugger and Beautiful Hospitality, she's done more than build beautiful spaces — she's breathed new life into historic properties like the iconic Mayo Hotel, the Frontier Hotel in Pawhuska, and the Price Tower in Bartlesville. I love that she leads with passion and purpose, and that everything she touches is rooted in a deep appreciation for history and community.
We talk about how her family started not with a small project but with one of the biggest renovations imaginable, and how saving these buildings preserves the memories and pride of a whole community. Macy gets raw about the things most leaders won't say out loud — the self-doubt that comes with managing 150 people, the days she's been burned by people she trusted, and the discipline it takes to run a huge business while raising three kids.
Macy was recently named Tulsan of the Year, and you'll hear her heart for both the work and the people behind it. Whether you're building a business, parenting, or just trying to use your God-given gifts and talents well, there's so much here to take with you. Keep going — and let's connect, learn and grow together.
Key takeaways
- Expect a problem every single day — once you accept that, your mindset shifts from dreading challenges to solving them.
- Make decisions quickly and trust your gut; the longer you sit in a decision, the more self-doubt grows.
- Real sustainability is reusing what already exists — Macy's team repurposes original doors, materials, and features into new projects rather than sending them to a landfill.
- Saying no is often a yes to your family, your priorities, and yourself — you don't have to commit to everything you're passionate about.
- When something goes wrong, look inside first: 'Is it my fault? Am I doing something wrong?' before pointing fingers.
- Historic preservation has a huge economic impact — one vision can change the trajectory of an entire city, as the Mayo did for Tulsa.
- Guard your time fiercely. Macy doesn't waste it, plans ahead constantly, and protects daily non-negotiables like yoga and early mornings before everyone else wakes up.
Chapters
- 00:00Sponsor message from World Travel Service
- 01:30Welcome and introducing Macy Snyder-Amatucci
- 03:00Macy's journey: from a drafting table to historic renovations
- 05:30Starting BrickHugger with the Mayo Hotel — and buying properties for a dollar
- 09:00How the Mayo changed the trajectory of Tulsa
- 11:00Being named Tulsan of the Year and gratitude for the team and community
- 13:00The Price Tower and Oklahoma's untapped tourism potential
- 15:30The Frontier Hotel in Pawhuska and reusing materials
- 19:00Mindset: expecting problems and 'turn your brain on'
- 23:00Self-doubt, leadership, and being burned by people you trusted
- 27:00Mother's Day: the influence of her mom and dad
- 32:00Non-negotiables: yoga, saying no, and taking responsibility
- 36:00Being a woman in the industry and earning respect
“The best things in life are on the other side of fear.”
“Turn your brain on — half the time the reason your day seems horrible is because your brain is turned off and you're just going through the motions.”
“If somebody is struggling, you need to first say, is it my fault? Am I doing something wrong?”
“You're never too old, it doesn't matter if you have kids — if you want to do something, you should.”
Resources mentioned
- WebsiteWorld Travel Service
About Macy
President of BrickHugger and Beautiful Hospitality
Macy Snyder-Amatucci is a mother of three, an entrepreneur, and one of Tulsa's most influential leaders. As president of BrickHugger and Beautiful Hospitality, she restores and operates historic properties including the Mayo Hotel, the Frontier Hotel in Pawhuska, and the Price Tower in Bartlesville. She was recently named Tulsan of the Year.
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