Content creator · Host · StorytellerYour brand, at its best.
I’m Carla Pesono. I create memorable content that brings your brand’s personality to life, showcases what makes your business stand out, and connects with your audience.
Carla PesonoContent Creator / Host
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Instagram followers, mostly Greater New Orleans
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Content views in 28 days
265K
Accounts reached in 28 days
17K
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@carlapesono Instagram insights, September 2026.
MasterChef Season 13 · FOXMorning News Anchor · WGNO ABCHost · HOTWORX ConventionJudge · New Orleans Po-Boy FestivalJudge · National Fried Chicken FestivalDenver BBQ FestivalProducer · Taste of Italy
Recent work
Full portfolio →Content people share
Content CreationBayou Oak Food Truck ParkWatch on YouTube
Brand PartnershipWith Shaquille O'NealWatch on Instagram
HostingWinner's Circle Awards BanquetHOTWORX
EventTaste of Italy 2026Watch on YouTube
Brands I've worked with
Brands • Restaurants • Events: let's work together.
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Meet Carla
A Buffalo girl turned New Orleans food personality
I spent ten years in TV news as a reporter and morning anchor, and at every station I created a restaurant segment. Now I run CarlaMedia LLC and tell the stories behind New Orleans food full time.
- Competed on MasterChef Season 13 on FOX
- Morning anchor at WGNO ABC, plus NBC stations in Baton Rouge and Joplin
- Judge and emcee for the city's biggest food festivals
- Host of the Say More with Carla Pesono podcast
- Event Producer & Host of Carla Pesono's Taste of Italy
Get in touch
Let's work together!
Tell me what you're working on.
Start your inquiry →Or email carla@carlamedia.com