She immigrated to the United States in 1984 to escape poverty in Brazil , and started her new life with $20 , she said .
Leopoldino hopes her business will contribute to the community where she lives .
Leopoldino immigrated to the United States in 1984 to escape poverty in Brazil , and started Leopoldino 's new life with $20 , Leopoldino said .
Leopoldino hopes her business will contribute to the community where she lives .