Charlotte Angel Connection

Today we welcome Michelle Buelow, Founder and CEO of Bella Tunno. Over the last decade, Michelle's success and the success of Bella Tunno has helped deliver nearly 1.6 million meals to the hungry as part of their buy one product, give one meal program. She's also raked in numerous personal accolades including EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women in 2009.  The path she carved wasn't one she chose yet she's embraced it and created a legacy in the process. Today, we learn Michelle: Moved to Charlotte (with her boyfriend, Todd Buelow - way out of his league but that's another podcast). Found a job she loved and traveled the world. Got married (yes, to Todd) and got pregnant. Lost her brother to addiction. Quit her job and started sewing cute baby gear to raise money to finish her brother’s doctorate research project. Started her business - Bella Tunno - making children's accessories with a core focus on philanthropy. Pitched her products to 11 Charlotte area stores in a day with her baby in tow and had 10 say