In this episode, Steve Robbins sits down with Indianapolis food influencer and entrepreneur Tommy Barrett, creator of Starts With a Question, to talk about the unconventional path that took him from aspiring sports broadcaster to NCAA professional, content creator, and champion of Indianapolis’ growing food scene. Tommy shares how his lifelong love of food became the foundation of his social media brand, why authenticity and genuine relationships matter more to him than follower counts, and how he approaches using his influence to support local restaurants rather than simply chasing views. They also explore the evolution of Indianapolis as a food city, the importance of collaboration among chefs and creators, Tommy’s ambitions to build a nationally recognized food festival, his painful early experience with Bitcoin, and the major life change ahead as he prepares to become a father for the first time.
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