Where to Eat & Drink Well in New Orleans with Melissa Townsend of Milk Punch Media
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New Orleans has long been a destination for incredible food and unique cocktails, and today’s guest has married a storied journalism career with a love for New Orleans’ culture and culinary scene. We’re excited to welcome Melissa Townsend, founder and chief creative officer of Milk Punch Media, to explore her incredible career and the rise of her new digital media company.
From her beginnings in journalism at Ole Miss to interviewing legendary figures like Archie Manning and Morgan Freeman, Melissa shares captivating stories about her experiences. Discover how she transitioned from print media to Milk Punch Media, and her passion for cocktails, style, and decor. Dive into the vibrant culture of New Orleans, with Melissa's top recommendations for bars and restaurants, and learn about her new edible glitter product, Disco Dust.
Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:27 – Her journalism journey
4:50 – People she’s interviewed
10:20 – Starting Milk Punch Media
15:48 – 3 favorite bars
18:08 – 3 favorite restaurants
22:22 – Favorite cocktail
26:45 – Style and décor
29:18 – Products
33:37 – Other marketing ventures
37:09 – Where to find Milk Punch
39:22 – Cocktail tips
About our guest: https://milkpunchmedia.com/author/melissa-townsend/
Check out her products: http://shopmilkpunch.com
Schedule a free consultation: https://www.scottvicknair.com/contact/
Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3TgD9jP
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