Book Angel to Speak

Angel Holmes is a keynote speaker, community builder, and founder of The Brighter Side Society who helps ambitious women turn big vision into steady progress—without burnout.

Dream it.
Build it.
Finish it.

Founder, Charleston Wine + Food festival  Managing Editor, Charleston Women
Host, Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE
Clients featured in The New York Times, Esquire, CNN, Bon Appétit

Here's what makes my talks different:

  • I've built world-class experiences, lost nearly everything during a pandemic, and rebuilt with faith and purpose at 52—audiences connect with the real story, not the highlight reel
  • I don't just inspire—I give women the actual frameworks to move from stuck to steady progress
  • I speak to ambitious women who are tired of building alone and give them the structure, language, and community they've been missing
  • I've spent 30 years creating transformative experiences—from nationally recognized festivals to intimate gatherings—and I know what makes moments (and movements) unforgettable
  • I'm living proof that your second half can be your best half—currently building a Caribbean bar and retreat while running a thriving community

"Angel doesn't just motivate—she gives you what to do next."

Why Book Angel

What happens when everything you built collapses and you have to choose between rebuilding what was or creating what's meant to be? I share my journey from creating the Charleston Wine + Food Festival to losing nearly everything during the pandemic, and how that loss led me to build a Caribbean bar and retreat and the most aligned life I've ever lived.
Your audience will walk away knowing:

  • How to recognize when loss is actually God redirecting your path
  • The difference between rebuilding "back" and rebuilding differently
  • Why faith becomes the foundation when your plans fall apart
  • How to trust the process even when the destination looks nothing like you planned

Perfect for: Women's conferences, faith-based events, resilience summits, transformation gatherings, entrepreneur communities

Glitter, Grit, and God's Redirect: When Your Breakdown Becomes Your Breakthrough

Speaking Topics

At 52, I'm not slowing down—I'm building a Caribbean bar and retreat while running The Brighter Side Society. This talk challenges every narrative about women over 50 and shows why the second half of life is where clarity finally meets courage and your biggest dreams get the runway they deserve.
Your audience will walk away knowing:

  • Why women over 50 finally have the wisdom to match their ambition
  • How to stop apologizing for wanting more in your second act
  • The freedom that comes from knowing exactly who you are
  • How to build your biggest dream when everyone expects you to play small

Perfect for: Midlife women, second-act summits, women's leadership conferences, reinvention events

The Second Half Secret: Why Your Best Work Might Still Be Ahead of You

After 30 years building everything from nationally recognized festivals to intimate communities for ambitious women, I've learned this: the magic isn't in having fewer dreams—it's in having better systems. Here's how to take every wild idea in your head and turn it into something real without losing your mind or your joy.

Your audience will walk away knowing:

  • Why "just focus on one thing" doesn't work for multi-passionate women
  • The decision-making framework that eliminates overwhelm
  • How to create structure that enables your dreams instead of limiting them
  • Accountability systems that actually work for busy women

Perfect for: Women entrepreneurs, business conferences, productivity events, creative professionals, women in business summits






From Overwhelm to Organized Magic: How to Turn Scattered Dreams Into Strategic Reality

Whether it's a festival, a retreat, a community gathering, or a Caribbean bar—creating spaces where women feel genuinely seen requires more than good intentions. After decades designing experiences people can't stop talking about, here's what I know about making moments that matter and building communities that last.
Your audience will walk away knowing:

  • The invisible elements that make experiences unforgettable
  • How to create genuine connection at any scale
  • Why people remember how you made them feel, not what you said
  • How to design spaces where women feel safe to dream bigger

Perfect for: Event professionals, community builders, hospitality industry, experience designers, women's networking groups

All talks can be customized for keynote, panel, or workshop formats.

Building Rooms Women Never Want to Leave: The Art of Creating Transformative Experiences

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Credibility That Matters

Founder - Charleston Wine + Food Festival
Managing Editor - Charleston Women Magazine
Host - Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE Podcast
Founder - The Brighter Side Society

Recognition: Imbibe Magazine 75 People to Watch (2018), Charleston Magazine 40 Movers + Shapers (2015)

I'll Help You Promote Your Event
When you book me, you get more than a speaker—you get a partner who actively promotes your event:

  • 18,260+ combined followers across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube
  • Weekly email newsletter reaching 2,000+ engaged subscribers
  • Podcast promotion before and after your event
  • Social media content and stories to drive awareness and ticket sales

I bring my audience to your event because I believe in lifting other women up.
The Details

Formats: Keynote • Breakout Session • Panel • Workshop
Audience size: Intimate gatherings to large stages
Tech needs: Microphone preferred; presentations available but not required
Travel: Based in Charleston, SC; available for national events

Let's Create Something Meaningful Together
If you're planning an event for ambitious women who need clarity, genuine connection, and real momentum—not just motivation—I'd love to support your audience.

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