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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 38 MIN

Big Dreams That Start Small

from Christian F Johnson: The Presence-Centered Podcast · host Christian Johnson, Purpose-Filled Life Coaching

Big Dreams That Start Small | From Sicily to Success w/ Tony Cataldo | Elevate IT Podcast Ep. 85 ⁨@Elevateitpodcast⁩  What does it take to leave your homeland at 16 with barely any money—and still build a dream from scratch?In this powerful in-person episode of The Elevate IT Podcast, host Christian F. Johnson sits down with Tony Cataldo, owner of Pomod’oro Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Downingtown, PA, to uncover the inspiring journey of a man who traded fear for faith—and turned a humble start into a thriving, heart-centered business.Tony’s story is about more than food. It’s about vision, legacy, and what’s possible when you stay faithful to the process. From Sicily to Pennsylvania, from struggle to success, this episode is a reminder that every big dream is built MOMENT by moment.🎯 In this episode:Leaving Sicily at 16 with almost nothingBuilding a beloved community restaurant with passion and presenceWhat it really means to lead with heartLessons for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone starting smallWhy success is about more than money—it’s about meaning💬 “You don’t need perfect conditions to pursue a powerful dream.”👇 Learn more:🍕 Visit Pomod’oro: https://www.pomodorodowningtown.com/📚 Christian’s Book: When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent → https://a.co/d/1f1CAK5💌 Join the Inner Elevation Newsletter → https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7304182316476563457📺 Subscribe to the podcast →  ⁨@Elevateitpodcast⁩  #TonyCataldo #PomodoroPizza #BigDreamsStartSmall #Entrepreneurship #ImmigrantSuccess #SicilyToSuccess #ChristianFJohnson #ElevateITPodcast #LeadershipWithHeart

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