VIDEO: This Inspirational Brampton Entrepreneur Will Touch Your Heart

Published February 19, 2019 at 5:12 am

It’s no secret that cupcakes are delicious.

And they’re even better when they come with a good cause.

It’s no secret that cupcakes are delicious.

And they’re even better when they come with a good cause.

Mary Iusso owns Cristina’s Tortina Shop at Main and Vodden in Brampton, and we had the chance to sit down and chat with her one-on-one about her entrepreneurial journey.

Her nine-year-old daughter Cristina has been a huge inspiration for the business, where Iusso hires people with Exceptionalities – like Down Syndrome, Autism, and other special needs – to be a part of her team.

The shop recently moved from its location at Hurontario and Ray Lawson to one that’s closer to the downtown core, new cupcakes are in the works, and Iusso has a truly inspirational story to share!

Here’s what she had to say:


What is Cristina’s Tortina Shop?


Who is Cristina? How did the shop get started?


What makes the cupcake shop unique?


Who’s on your team?


What are everyone’s tasks?


What have been some of your challenges?


Are you going to expand to other cities?


What should people know by the time they leave the shop?


Where can we find the shop?


Tell us about some cupcakes!

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