Episode 53: Behind the Scenes at Charleston Wine & Food Festival's 20th Anniversary Part 1

In Episode 53 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, Angel and Brian Holmes is coming to you LIVE from the Charleston Wine + Food Festival's 20th Anniversary — recorded straight from the Hospitality Hub at High Wire Distilling Company. This is Part 1 of a special multi-part series featuring the OGs who helped build one of the South's most celebrated culinary events, and the real stories behind what it took to make it happen.Angel sits down with Marc Collins (Executive Chef at Circa 1886 for 25 years and the original visionary behind CWFF), Michael Kramer (opening Executive Chef of McCrady's, now chef-owner of Gianna in Greenville), and Scott Blackwell (co-founder of the award-winning High Wire Distilling Company and Guinness World Record holder for the world's biggest cookie). Together they share what it truly means to build something from nothing — with community, curiosity, and tenacity as your only starting capital.The "G" in BIGGIE stands for Give — and this episode is a masterclass in what happens when people show up for each other, for their city, and for a dream that didn't exist yet.Key Takeaways:Discover how one aquarium conversation sparked a 20-year culinary legacyLearn why community — not capital — is the real fuel behind every great buildUnderstand what curiosity and tenacity look like in action over decadesHear how building a business with your spouse actually works (and the hard years in between)Find out why the people no one hears about are always the ones holding everything togetherLearn what 25 years at one restaurant actually teaches you about a citySee how heritage grains, local farmers, and a village of believers built Jimmy Redd WhiskeyUnderstand why showing up for others always comes back aroundWhether you're just starting out, building your village, or wondering if your wild idea is worth pursuing — this episode is proof that the right people in the right room can change everything.Learn more about Circa 1886: https://circa1886.com/Learn more about Jianna Greenville: https://jiannagreenville.com/Learn more about High Wire Distilling Co: https://highwiredistilling.com/CONNECT WITH ANGEL: 🎙 Never Stop Dreaming Biggie Podcast 📱 Instagram: @neverstopdreamingbiggie | @angelpholmes 🌐 Website: sipindipity.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌴 The Holmestead: theholmesteadhideaway.com 👩‍💼 The Brighter Side Society & Brighter Week: sipindipity.com/brighter-side-society Take the Free Flow Style Assessment: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6980f62c2606173ca6c95a49 Check out Substack: https://angelpholmes.substack.comSUBSCRIBE & SHARE: If this episode reminded you that your dream is always worth building — and that your village is out there waiting — please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear these stories. Your support helps us reach more dreamers ready to turn their vision into reality.