Today we’d like to introduce you to Alison Burgos.
Alison, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Since 1998, I have produced destination weekends and events in Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Puerto Rico. When I became diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2008, I was confined to a wheelchair from 2011 to 2012, then underwent knee replacement surgery, followed by six months of physical rehabilitation to be able to walk again. Becoming more conscious of what I put into my body, I began consuming more fruits and vegetables, until adopting the plant-based diet I eat today. After I realized that changing my diet had made such an impact on my health, my wife and I saw the opportunity to teach others how to eat their way to better health. As a foodie, and highly aware of the burgeoning foodie scene in Miami, we realized that with my extensive experience as an event producer, that organizing the first of its kind plant-based food and wine festival was the best way to educate as well as enlighten others.
Has it been a smooth road?
We have had to make a lot of sacrifices, including selling our house and moving with my mother. Each year presents new challenges, but as the festival continues to grow, we make a larger impact on a wider audience.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success, to me, is providing informative and impactful events and programming.
Pricing:
- Plant-Based Pitch-Off Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 4PM-7PM Presented by South Florida Beverage Association & Venture Café FREE EVENT Location: 1951 NW 7th Avenue, 1st Floor, Miami This event is dedicated to early-stage and emerging startups that are developing innovative solutions for disrupting the food, beverage and agriculture industry locally, regionally and nationally. Twenty start-ups will pitch in front of an esteemed panel along with a room of the most prominent venture capitalists, angel investors, incubators and accelerators from around the country. Over $10,000 in perks and prize money will be up for grabs.
- 5th ANNUAL PLANT-BASED BURGER BATTLE™ Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 7PM-10PM $70 General Admission; $100 VIP Admission (one hour earlier than the General Public 6PM) Location: MAPS, 342 NW 24th Street, Miami This hugely popular annual event features an array of delectable burgers created by chefs and restaurants from across the country. Wash down the deliciousness with paired craft brews and kombucha.
- SEED SUMMIT Friday, November 8, 2019 from 8:30AM-4PM Presented by VegNews $50 Admission Location: Sacred Space, 105 NE 24th Street, Miami Meet, connect and grow on this full day of workshops, panels and delicious food, drink and wellness experiences. Includes and organic plant-based breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by: Veg News, Sacred Space and Follow Your Heart.
- Taco Tailgate Party Friday, November 8, 2019, from 7PM-10PM $70 General Admission Location: TBA Everything a great tailgate party is made of: the best tacos creations from coast to coast, spirits flowing and music pumping. Get ready for a new tradition, this Taco Tailgate will be fire!
- ROOTS: A FARM TO TABLE DINNER Friday, November 8, 2019, from 7PM-10PM $150 Admission Location: TBA Talented chefs will create an unforgettable culinary experience starting with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a five-course dinner with wine pairings.
- SEED FESTIVAL DAY TASTING VILLAGE Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 11AM-5PM $65 Advance General Admission; $95 Advance VIP Admission (includes VIP room access, with a celebrity mixologist bar, celebrity chef bites, and lounge seating) Location: Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami A full day of incredible food, drink, speakers, demos, shopping, music, and more at the nation’s ultimate event dedicated to celebrating the best in plant-based health, wellness and conscious, sustainable living. There’s something for everyone—from sipping brews at the CRAFT BEER GARDEN to learning new kitchen skills and recipes at the CULINARY STAGE and presentations by influencers, authors and wellness experts on the SUMMIT STAGE. Local crafts, cruelty-free fashion, delicious plant-based treats are available from over 150 restaurants, bakeries, brands, wines, spirits, and juices.
- GROWN: THE DINNER CELEBRATING MODERN PLANT-BASED LIVING Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 7PM-10PM $150 Admission Location: TBA Talented chefs, partner with farmers to celebrate the farm to table culture starting with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a five-course dinner with wine pairings.
- Blissful Brunch Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 11AM-2PM $50 Admission Location: Sacred Space, 105 NE 24th Street, Miami Sunday brunch mindfully curated by some of the best chefs in South Florida from ‘omelette’ stations and Bloody Mary bars to sun-soaked sounds. Sunday never felt so good. Sponsored by: The Sacred Space
Contact Info:
- Website: www.seedfoodandwine.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SeedFW
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeedFoodandWine
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedfw
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