On today’s show I left craving pizza. Why? My guest was Tommy Barrett, the mastermind behind the first Indianapolis Pizza Festival, dedicated to showcasing the best pizza across the Hoosier State.

Tommy shares his journey from starting a TikTok during the pandemic to support local businesses, to organizing a major food event at Monument Circle.

Our conversation dives into digital content creation and event planning, along with highlighting community engagement and promoting local culinary spots.

You are going to learn about:

• Tommy’s Journey on TikTok

• Indianapolis’ Inaugural Pizza Festival on Monument Circle

• How Tommy Supports Local Business Through Food Reviews

Thank you to our partners:
Pence Media Group
Huse Culinary

Check out these great clips from the show:
02:03 Guest Introduction: Tommy Barrett
03:33 Tommy's Journey: From TikTok to Pizza Festival
07:02 Challenges and Rewards of Food Reviewing
08:13 Impact of Food Reviews on Local Businesses
24:24 The Concept of the Indianapolis Pizza Festival
29:17 A Spark of Inspiration
29:31 The Birth of a Festival
29:54 Overcoming Challenges
30:40 Building Excitement
31:54 Attracting Brands and Sponsors
34:10 Showcasing Local Talent
34:30 Event Highlights and Expectations
42:26 Pizza Festival Logistics
45:42 Lightning Round and Final Thoughts