Episode 45: The Giving Bar Revolution: How We're Building a Legacy That Changes Lives

In Episode 45 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, Brian and I are pulling back the curtain on The Holmestead Hideaway—our revolutionary Caribbean giving bar and retreat where 100% of profits go to charity. If you've ever dreamed of building a business with purpose beyond profit, wondered how to create a legacy that changes lives, or want to see what faith-based social entrepreneurship looks like in action, this episode reveals our complete vision and mission for this transformational project.

We're sharing our 2026 words of the year (Fearless and Thrive), the 10-year journey of how God called us to create The Holmestead, and the two powerful charitable missions driving everything: supporting local Caribbean island communities through grants and education, and funding disaster relief worldwide through The Holmestead Angels nonprofit born from our Hurricane Helene relief work in Asheville.

This isn't your typical hospitality business—it's a giving bar designed to create the most incredible experience on earth while transforming lives. From funding island entrepreneurs and artists to providing bartending and hospitality training, from supporting infrastructure projects to responding to natural disasters, every dollar guests spend becomes a vehicle for change. We're talking about sustainable impact that will outlive us and create generational transformation.

Brian shares the Holmes Fashion cocktail success story while I dive into my batching cocktails masterclass with Ford's Gin, but more importantly, we reveal why we're seeking capital stewards instead of traditional investors, how the financial structure prioritizes giving over personal gain, and the timeline that could see us launching as early as next month. We're getting vulnerable about grief, legacy, faith, and why building something meaningful matters more than accumulating wealth.

The "G" in BIGGIE stands for Give—because success means nothing if we're not lifting others. This episode is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship and an invitation to be part of something bigger than yourself.

Key Takeaways:

1. Discover the giving bar concept where 100% of profits support charitable missions
2. Learn the two charitable legs: 50% to local island communities, 50% to disaster relief
3. Understand why capital stewards create better partnerships than traditional investors for mission-driven businesses
4. Hear real examples of island projects: boat upgrades, artist grants, entrepreneur funding
5. Explore educational programs bringing hospitality and bartending training to islanders
6. The Holmestead Angels nonprofit origin story from Hurricane Helene relief work
7. Why faith-based business can be inclusive and welcoming to all people
8. How to structure a social impact business that prioritizes legacy over profit
9. The 10-year journey from BevCon vision to Caribbean hideaway reality
10. Timeline and next steps: property secured, designers hired, launch imminent
11. Creating unforgettable hospitality experiences that make guests feel like rockstars
12. Why...