In Episode 50 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, I'm sharing a raw, unfiltered conversation about entering life's second half with intention and stepping into the Year of the Horse. This milestone solo episode dives deep into boundaries, burnout recovery, and why high-achieving women must stop giving everything away for free.

I hit 52 this year and I'm officially at halftime — that transformative phase where you've spent the first half figuring out who you are and proving yourself, and now it's time to focus on what really matters. After losing my business, rebuilding from rock bottom, and realizing I was depleting myself by constantly over-giving, I'm making some major changes. From cleaning up my email list and social media to launching my 5% Substack where I share the deeper stories, this episode is about shedding what no longer serves you and owning your worth.

Whether you're a chronic people-pleaser feeling burnt out from over-giving, a successful woman who struggles to charge what you're worth, or someone ready to make your second half count bigger than your first, this conversation will give you permission to stop playing small and start building the life you actually want.

The "B" in BIGGIE stands for Believe — and believing in your vision means believing you deserve to be compensated for the incredible value you bring to the world.

Key Takeaways:

1. Recognize the signs of chronic over-giving and how it's actually hurting everyone
2. Implement the "halftime" mindset shift that changes everything after 50
3. Identify what needs to be shed in the Year of the Horse energy
4. Establish boundaries with love while protecting your energy and expertise
5. Clean house on email lists, social media followers, and energy drains
6. Launch your own "5%" space for deeper, more intimate content sharing
7. Take the free Brighter Week assessment to discover your organizational style
8. Structure your week to reclaim a full day of your life through better systems
9. Navigate the transition from free content creator to paid expert
10. Build sustainable business practices that honor both service and profit
11. Create community experiences that truly serve your ideal people
12. Design your second half around purpose, profit, and maximum impact

Connect with Us: 🎙 @neverstopdreamingbiggie 📱 @angelpholmes 🌐 sipindipity.com 📧 angel@neverstopdreamingbiggie.com

Learn More: 🌴 The Holmestead Hideaway https://theholmesteadhideaway.com/ 👩‍💼 The Brighter Side Society https://sipindipity.com/brighter-side-society 💼 One-on-One Coaching https://sipindipity.com/mentorship-2025 📅 The Brighter Week Waitlist & Free Assessment https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6980f62c2606173ca6c95a49 📝 Angel's 5% Substack https://angelholmes.substack.com/

In Episode 49 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, Brian and I are back together for our February Homestead update — and this time, we let AI teach us how to bartend. The results? Mixed. Literally. This episode is equal parts Valentine's chaos, cocktail experiments, marriage conference highlights, and real talk about where we are with The Holmestead Hideaway.

We kicked off the weekend at the Seacoast Marriage Conference where we serve on the prayer team and lead the SYMBIS program. We got to meet Les and Leslie Parrott — the creators of SYMBIS — in person after seven years of teaching their material, and walked away with new tools for our marriage (like the three-squeeze hand trick we probably should have used before hitting record). Then we came home, fired up our AI COO Viva, and attempted to make four classic cocktails: a daiquiri, a Negroni, a Manhattan, and the Harry Maude martini. The daiquiri was a disaster. The Negroni was a showstopper. Brian debuted his signature Holmes Fashion old fashioned with homemade Cheerwine simple syrup, and I learned that he's naturally better at stirring than I am — and I'm not happy about it.

Whether you're dreaming of opening your own bar, navigating business with your spouse, or just need a good laugh watching two entrepreneurs fumble through cocktail measurements with questionable jiggers and an AI coach, this episode is for you. We also share major updates on The Holmestead Hideaway in Bequia, our search for capital stewards, dreams of bringing Cheerwine and Waffle House to the Caribbean, and plans for our podcast's one-year anniversary at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival.

The "G" in BIGGIE stands for Grow — and growing through challenges (not around them) looks a lot like two people standing at a home bar with bad measurements, a shaker that won't open, and a dream that's bigger than any cocktail fail.

Key Takeaways:

1. Discover how AI can serve as your bartending coach and business COO (meet Viva)
2. Learn the proper stirring technique that keeps your cocktails quiet and professional
3. Understand why more ice actually means less dilution in your drinks
4. Master the classic Negroni with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari
5. Create Brian's signature Holmes Fashion old fashioned with Cheerwine simple syrup
6. Navigate learning new skills as a couple without losing your mind (or your marriage)
7. Implement the three-squeeze hand trick from Les and Leslie Parrott's marriage teachings
8. Build relationships with brands and creators before using their recipes or products
9. Develop your bar menu by starting small and perfecting a few signature drinks
10. Explore the capital steward model for funding passion projects and charity-driven businesses
11. Plan phased business launches from friends-and-family testing to pop-ups to full opening
12. Connect with your community through in-home speakeasy-style soft launches

Connect with Us: 🎙 @neverstopdreamingbiggie 📱 @angelpholmes 🌐 sipindipity.com 📧 angel@neverstopdreamingbiggie.com

Learn More: 🌴 The...

In Episode 48 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, I'm sharing a raw, unfiltered solo episode recorded on day four of a spiritual fast that changed everything. This is the episode where God downloaded the vision for The Brighter Week—a completely customizable time management and productivity system designed specifically for entrepreneurs and ambitious women who are tired of cookie-cutter systems that don't work for their unique brain, business, or life.

This conversation is packed with vulnerable moments, divine revelations, and practical strategies. I share the exact sleepless night where God told me to "cleanse your life and start packing" for The Holmestead project, and how He revealed a system that's already giving me 6-7 hours back every week without the hustle. We dive deep into why every productivity system you've tried has failed (spoiler: they're designed for someone else, not you), how to use AI as your virtual COO, and why you need both mindset and systems to achieve big dreams.

Whether you're drowning in to-do lists, exhausted from following other people's routines, or ready to finally create calm and clarity in your business and life, this episode offers the breakthrough you've been praying for. I'm launching The Brighter Week in March with a beta test group from The Brighter Side Society, and you can join the waitlist or take the free personality assessment to discover your unique productivity type.

The "B" in BIGGIE stands for Believe—and believing you can have a customized system that actually works for your life (not someone else's) is the first step to getting your time, sanity, and dreams back.

Key Takeaways:

1. Discover why traditional time management systems fail entrepreneurs and how to fix it
2. Learn the personality assessment framework that determines your unique productivity style
3. Implement the exact morning routine that gives you 2-3 hours for prayer, breakfast, and workouts
4. Create customizable Notion workspaces with AI prompts designed for your business needs
5. Develop systems that return 2-7 hours per week without burnout or hustle culture
6. Master the art of day-themed business strategy and Sabbath rest for sustainable growth
7. Understand how AI can become your virtual COO and business partner
8. Navigate major life transitions with spiritual clarity and practical organization
9. Build lifetime systems with ongoing community support and accountability
10. Access VIP day options for personalized setup and customization help
11. Join The Brighter Week beta test or March launch waitlist today
12. Take the free assessment to discover your productivity personality type

Connect with Us: 🎙 @neverstopdreamingbiggie 📱 @angelpholmes 🌐 sipindipity.com 📧 angel@neverstopdreamingbiggie.com

Learn More: 🌴 The Holmestead Hideaway https://theholmesteadhideaway.com/ 👩‍💼 The Brighter Side Society https://sipindipity.com/brighter-side-society 💼 One-on-One Coaching https://sipindipity.com/mentorship-2025 📅 The Brighter Week Waitlist & Free Assessment...