Have you ever been told you're "a lot" — too ambitious, too driven, always going, always on? What if that big life isn't something to shrink, but something to fully embrace? In Episode 68 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, Angel Holmes sits down with Amy Stasiukaitis — Founder & Chief Matriarch of The Helm, COO of Low Country Case & Millwork, and one of the most genuine, give-back women in the Lowcountry — for a real conversation about ambition, marriage, motherhood, and building community on purpose.

This one goes deep. Amy and her husband David grew up together in marriage, in life, and in business, and she gets honest about what it actually takes to run a 75-person company with your spouse, raise three kids, and lead a fast-growing team without losing yourself in the process. She shares the boundaries that work, the "rules" she and David happily break, and why being married to two high-achievers is both a blessing and a daily, intentional conversation.

Amy also opens up about the heart behind her work: how a profound loss reshaped their family's "why," why people-first leadership matters more than ever in an AI-driven world, and how leading with empathy in a tough, blue-collar industry became their greatest advantage. And as a self-described introvert who "hauls" all week, she shares exactly how she protects the quiet she needs — from Friday reset days to her beloved garden — to refill her own cup before pouring into everyone else.

The "G" in BIGGIE stands for Grow — because we grow through our challenges, not around them. And that's the heart of this episode: choosing to live a big life on purpose, building community that lifts everyone, and growing into the leader your family, your team, and your dreams need you to be.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover why embracing a "big life" beats fighting it — and how high-achieving women can stop apologizing for their ambition
• Learn what it really takes to build a business AND a marriage with your spouse, from boundaries to trust
• Understand how Amy built The Helm and why trust and vulnerability are the superpowers behind it
• Explore the "rising tide raises all ships" mindset — leading from abundance instead of scarcity
• Recognize how a devastating loss can redefine your purpose and reshape an entire company culture
• Embrace people-first leadership and why empathy is a competitive advantage, not a weakness
• Apply Amy's approach to filling your own cup — and why two hours of quiet can power a whole week
• Learn why building a team that doesn't depend on you is the truest act of leadership

🎙 Podcast: Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE 📱 Instagram: @neverstopdreamingbiggie | @angelpholmes 🌐 Website: sipindipity.com 📧 Email: angel@sipindipity.com 🌴 The Holmestead Hideaway: theholmesteadhideaway.com ✍️ Substack: angelpholmes.substack.com Follow the Behind-the-Scenes of The Holmestead Hideaway on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelpholmes

P.S. — The Helm Summit is coming September 15–16 at Harbour Club at WestEdge in Charleston: a VIP dinner on the 15th and a full-day summit on the 16th. Amy mentions tickets are selling fast — grab yours before they're gone.

🌊 Connect with Amy & The Helm — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.stasiukaitis/ | The Helm: https://www.chiefmatriarch.com

Have you ever felt a nudge, a thought, or a pull in a certain direction and wondered — is this God, the enemy, or just my own mind? In Episode 67 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, Angel Holmes goes solo for one of her most personal and faith-filled episodes yet: a deep dive into how to actually hear the voice of God and learn to trust what you're hearing. Pulling from the Rick Warren study "Hearing the Voice of God," Angel breaks down the practical, biblically-grounded ways to test whether the voice you're hearing is leading you toward your purpose — or away from it.

This isn't fluffy, surface-level inspiration. Angel shares the 7-question filter she uses to discern God's voice, the ways God actually speaks to us — from Scripture to godly counsel to pain to silence — and how she carves out 10 quiet minutes a day to get still, listen, and hear Him clearly. She gets real about spiritual warfare and her "Not today, Satan" mindset, and she breaks down one of the most important distinctions in the whole episode: the difference between conviction ("this needs to change") and condemnation ("you're worthless") — and why one of those never, ever comes from God.

Angel also opens up about how she and her husband Brian are praying through major decisions right now with The Holmestead and their new nonprofit, leaning on wise counsel and refusing to rush anything that doesn't come with peace. She shares how she discovered her God-given purpose through her unique SHAPE — Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences — and how being truthful, direct, AND kind is the standard every one of us is called to.

The "I" in BIGGIE stands for Inspire — because we're meant to inspire through our actions, our faith, and our willingness to live out the purpose God placed in us. And that's the heart of this episode: learning to hear God clearly so you can step into the dream He's already calling you toward.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the 7 ways to test whether what you're hearing is really from God — and not the enemy or your own mind
• Learn why "if it's not in the Bible, it's not true" is the first filter for every decision
• Understand the critical difference between conviction and condemnation, and how to tell which voice you're hearing
• Explore the ways God speaks to us, from Scripture and godly people to impressions, pain, and silence
• Apply Angel's daily 10-minute practice of stillness to start hearing God more clearly in your own life
• Embrace the power of specific prayer — the same way Angel prayed for Brian before they ever met
• Recognize your God-given SHAPE and how it points you straight to your purpose
• Learn how to make big decisions with peace, prayer, and wise counsel instead of fear and rushing

🎙 Podcast: Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE 📱 Instagram: @neverstopdreamingbiggie | @angelpholmes 🌐 Website: sipindipity.com 📧 Email: angel@sipindipity.com 🌴 The Holmestead Hideaway: theholmesteadhideaway.com ✍️ Substack: angelpholmes.substack.com Follow the Behind-the-Scenes of The Holmestead Hideaway on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelpholmes

P.S. — Want to join the Brighter Light Bible Study? Angel mentions it in this episode: it meets on Zoom every other Sunday at 4:00 PM, you can come once or come often. Email for the application

📖 Hearing the Voice of God study by Rick Warren https://www.pastorrick.com/current-teaching/series/hearing-the-voice-of-god-2025

📖 The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://www.purposedriven.com/

🎧 Daily Hope podcast & devotional by Rick Warren https://www.pastorrick.com/

What does it really look like to chase a dream so big it scares you — while still working a full-time job, raising a houseful of kids, and keeping your marriage fun? In Episode 66 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, Angel Holmes is joined by her husband Brian — affectionately known as the "Director of No Fun" — for a date-night episode recorded on the dock at Isle of Palms. Together they pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build something huge while real life keeps happening all around you.

This is the Holmestead Chronicles update so many of you have been waiting for. Angel and Brian get honest about the $5 million they're raising to build The Holmestead — and the unconventional, community-first way they're going about it. Inspired by a story of 300 women who pooled their money to buy a French villa, they're reimagining fundraising as something joyful: charity bartending nights, drink collaborations with their favorite local spots, pop-up events, and a "reach out to everybody we know" approach rooted in faith and friendship instead of cold corporate asks.

But this episode is about so much more than money. Brian opens up about hitting his pension point after 28 years at one company and stepping into a brand-new chapter. The two talk about house-hunting in Park Circle, the blessing of working with family, and why Angel's "always pivoting" nature is actually a superpower when you're following where God leads. Plus, Angel shares the big news: she's officially launched the final pieces of her business — Brighter Week and Brighter Home — and she's headed to FAB to learn the hospitality ropes from the best.

The "G" in BIGGIE stands for Give — because success means nothing if we're not lifting others. And that's the heartbeat of this whole episode: building a dream that pours back into community, honors the people and places you love, and invites everybody to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the creative, community-first strategy behind raising $5 million for The Holmestead — and why they're skipping the typical fundraising playbook
• Learn how a story about 300 women buying a French villa sparked an entirely new way to fund a dream
• See why charity bartending, drink collabs, and pop-up events might be the most fun fundraiser you've ever heard of
• Understand what it really feels like to retire after 28 years — and how to step into a new chapter without fear
• Embrace why being a "big pivoter" is a strength, not a flaw, when you're following God's path
• Apply the faith-first mindset that keeps Angel and Brian grounded as they chase something this big
• Recognize how working with family the right way can be a blessing, not a burden
• Explore the launch of Brighter Week and Brighter Home — and why Angel is finally building the last pieces of her business

🎙 Podcast: Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE 📱 Instagram: @neverstopdreamingbiggie | @angelpholmes 🌐 Website: sipindipity.com and The Brighter Home https://sipindipity.com/the-brighter-home 📧 Email: angel@sipindipity.com 🌴 The Holmestead Hideaway: theholmesteadhideaway.com ✍️ Substack: angelpholmes.substack.com Follow the Behind-the-Scenes of The Holmestead Hideaway on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelpholmes