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When Miguel of Holy City Handcraft traded his software engineer's life for the spirited world of content creation, little did he know the intoxicating journey that awaited him. From the warmth of his grandmothers' kitchens in the Philippines to the charming backdrop of Charleston, we, Stephanie Barrow and Darius Kelly, are thrilled to bring you an episode that shakes and stirs a mix of entrepreneurship, content evolution, and the art of the perfect cocktail.

Step into the digital renaissance of culinary and cocktail content with us as we explore the seismic shifts in social media storytelling—the pivot from polished Instagram posts to TikTok's candid charm. Miguel opens up about the creative process, including the technical symphony of lighting and font choices, that goes into crafting the delectable aesthetics of his drink recipes. His solo journey from simple iPhone snaps to multi-camera productions is as much about personal growth as it is about adapting to the ever-changing landscape of platforms hungry for authenticity and connection.

Finally, don your apron and raise your glass to the alchemy of mixology where Miguel divulges his secrets to aging cocktails to perfection and the Boulevardier that stole his heart. This episode isn't just a peek behind the bar but an enlightening look at the rigor and rewards of freelance content creation. If you're thirsting for the

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, nonprofit organization that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by supporting technology-based startups, academic research, and industry partnerships. Through funding, coaching, and its investment arm SC Launch, SCRA helps early-stage companies grow, commercialize ideas, and scale within the state’s key innovation sectors.

King & Columbus is a full-service marketing and advertising agency based in South Carolina that helps brands grow through a mix of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy. They offer everything from branding and content creation to media planning, digital advertising, and PR—focused on delivering measurable results across digital, social, and traditional channels. https://kingandcolumbus.com

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Title Sponsor: Charleston American Marketing Association

Presenting Sponsor: Charleston Media Solutions

Annual Sponsor: ‪SCRA; South Carolina Research Authority

Quarterly Sponsor: King and Columbus

CAMACast Cohosts: Stephanie Barrow, Mike Compton, Rachel Backal, Tom Keppeler, Amanda Bunting Comen, 

Silicon Harbor Hot Take Host: Stanfield Gray, https://digsouth.com

Produced and edited: RMBO Advertising

Photographer | Co-host: Kelli Morse

Score by:  The Strawberry Entrée; Jerry Feels Good, CURRYSAUCE, DBLCRWN, DJ DollaMenu
Studio Engineer: Brian Cleary and Mathew Chase

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