The Guest

Greg Hatem of Empire Properties and Empire Eats. Greg is a local entrepreneur and business developer in the Raleigh area. His foresight to grow Raleigh has created a huge impact on the downtown area. Listen to hear how he got started and how he has shaped the growth of our city. http://www.empire1792.com/index.html

The Hosts:

Bearta Al-Chacar is an immigrant from Lebanon that found herself living and thriving in Raleigh, North Carolina. As the owner of Petale Flower Shop http://petaleshop.com and the founder of the International Festival on Fayetteville Street, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raleighs-international-food-festival-tickets-55143345230

Bearta has made her home in the capitol of North Carolina. 

Patrick Shanahan is a filmmaker and artist. A native of Raleigh, Patrick has witnessed the immeasurable growth of his hometown since he was a child. He also co-owns Watts & Ward in Raleigh. https://www.wattsandward.com

This is the story of Raleigh, told by two people of divergent beginnings that come together, inspired by the same city. This is Raising Raleigh. 

Produced and edited by Max Trujillo Productions https://www.ncfbpodcast.com