Bearta Alchacar

Entrepreneur, Event planner, Philanthropist, Promoter, World traveler

Founder of Raleigh's International Food Festival which brings over 42,000 people to downtown Raleigh The purpose of the festival is to provide a platform to promote cross-cultural exchange and respect. Founder of Raising Raleigh, a podcast about the extraordinary people who make our city one the best cities to live. Business Owner- Signature Events: International Women's Day Raleigh's International Food Festival Raleigh's International Wine Festival The International Festival Raleigh's NYE! Multi-lingual: Fluent in French, Arabic, English and moderate Spanish.

- Immigration and what it's like to leave everything behind to build a better life - The power of staying positive - Finding your way in the world as an orphan

- Cultural exchange and adaptability - Spead Kindness - Connecting People - Compassion - Making Ideas come to life - La vie en Rose - Nature - Power of having a sibling

Always find the positive! That's my story! My story began in Lebanon with vague memories of my parents. Few amazing memories and stories kept alive before their passing when I was 5 years old. Growing up in an orphanage during Lebanon's civil war was no fun. My siblings were my rock, my protectors, my strength. Moved to the US to attend North Carolina State University, have three boys and currently organize one of the largest events downtown Raleigh and flower shop owner. Looking for the positive in every situation is what creates happiness within regardless of circumstances. My hardships made me compassionate, proactive and relying on myself, but never a victim. La vie en Rose is my theme. Indeed, I live in a happy bubble and appreciate life.

Learning languages on my own Sewing Arts Tennis Crafts Great imagination