Raising Raleigh

The Guest: Mike Gauss is a contributor and supporter of St Johns MCC St. John's Metropolitan Community Church is a Christian church catering to the LGBT population in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The church is a member congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church, a worldwide fellowship of LGBT-affirming churches. 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. Max Trujillo is the host the North Carolina Food & Beverage Podcast (http://www.ncfbpodcast.com) as well as the producer the Raising Raleigh and The Holderness Family Podcast. He is a native of California but made Raleigh his home 6 years ago. He is sommelier, musician and restaurant consultant. This is the story of Raleigh, told by two people of divergent beginnings that come together, inspired by the same city. This is Raising Rale