113: From Homelessness to Business Success with Christina Bartolotta

“It’s important to us to help people see that they matter.” – Christina BartolottaChristina & her husband, Titus, are no strangers to business success. From car sales to consulting, this dynamic duo seemingly does it all & very well. Today, you’ll find them in the kitchen of their newest endeavor & one of Lake Norman, NC’s newest & deeply loved restaurants, Rise Cafe.Serial entrepreneurs with a passion for growing their bank accounts?Not even close.Behind every business the Bartolottas own & operate, a deep passion & love for people resonates. They simply have a heart for building businesses that richly improve lives & communities.It’s a noble cause, one made even more exceptional once you hear Christina’s journey. With no exaggeration, she has endured & found purpose in one of the most traumatic childhood journeys we’ve ever heard. Both Christina & Titus embody a favorite quote by Simon Sinek: “Profit isn’t a purpose; it’s a result. To have purpose means the things we do have real value to others.”This one will leave you speechless.To learn more:👉Find her & Titus at Rise Cafe & Collaborative Solutions Group.