# EP 22: A Conversation with Alyssa Maute Smith of Charleston Wine + Food

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Podcast: [Say Grace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172)
Published: 2026-05-21T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://say-grace.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Alyssa Maute Smith is the Executive Director of Charleston Wine + Food, where she led the organization into its 20th anniversary year in 2026 with a focus on community, education, and sustainability. A Charleston native appointed to the role in 2023, she has overseen nearly $21.7 million in economic impact for the Festival while expanding its reach through free community programming and industry-first initiatives that support local talent and advance equity in the culinary world. In 2024, she was named one of Charleston Business Magazine ’s “50 Most Influential,” recognizing her impact on both the Festival and the city’s broader hospitality landscape. In this episode, Alyssa joins Steve for a conversation about the local perspective Alyssa has brought to Charleston Wine + Food, the positive impact the festival has on Charleston’s economy, and their hopes for the future of the hospitality industry.

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