Putting the C in Soul: Christi L. Robertson, Soul Burgers Food Truck CEO

In the latest episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Christi L. Robertson, a culinary entrepreneur and trailblazer. Robertson shares her incredible story of resilience and determination as the Founder of C and C Food For Your Soul and the Founder and CEO of Soul Burgers by ABC2 LLC. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, C and C Food For Your Soul survived with the community's unwavering support. However, when faced with the difficult decision between her beloved restaurant and her burgeoning food truck, Robertson chose to focus on the latter.

Soul Burgers Food Truck, now thriving, has become the hottest burger truck in the Illinois and Missouri Metropolitan area. As it enters its third year, the 100% black and woman-owned Soul Burgers is on the path to greatness, delivering mouth-watering burgers to a devoted customer base. Tune in to hear how Robertson's tenacity and vision have driven her success, making her a standout figure in the world of food trucks and an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Discovering Your Gift in Entrepreneurship
00:02:36 - From Struggles to Success in Cooking
00:04:53 - Cooking Journey and Master Chef
00:06:59 - Exploring Cosmetology School
00:09:16 - From Cosmetology to Culinary School
00:11:24 - Who knew Oxtails were so good
00:13:31 - The Audition Process for MasterChef
00:15:43 - Reality TV Experience and Starting a Food Truck during the Pandemic
00:17:51 - Opening a Successful Restaurant with Comfort Food
00:20:02 - Cooking for Customer Preferences
00:22:17 - Community Support during the Pandemic
00:24:26 - Acts of Kindness from the Community
00:26:30 - The Hustle of Being in the Food Industry
00:29:00 - The Origins of My Family's Ice Cream Business
00:31:13 - Opening Soul Burgers
00:33:28 - Closure of CNC and Transition to Food Truck Business
00:35:43 - The Challenges of Food Truck Permitting and Overhead
00:37:49 - The Maintenance and Collaboration of Food Trucks
00:39:57 - The Blueprint for Success with Quality
00:42:10 - Selling 600 Mini Burgers
00:44:17 - The Rewards and Challenges of Starting a Food Truck
00:46:34 - The Hard Parts of Starting a Business
00:48:45 - Quality Service and the Burger Experience
00:51:03 - Closing