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Your favorite nerdy chaos curator reporting live from Atlanta’s most delicious, weird, & feel-good corners of the city.

From underground art shows to dog-friendly patios & chef-driven bites — I’m here to help you skip the tourist traps & discover the real Atlanta.

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Hi, I’m Jesi

aka Messy Jesi!

The quirky creator behind Nerdy Retreat.


By day, I’m a social media manager for an Atlanta nonprofit. By night (& let’s be honest, most days), I’m your go-to neighborhood curator spotlighting chef-driven bites, story-rich shops, & cozy gems you’ll actually want to visit.

My content is built for locals, loyal explorers, & fellow vibe-chasers who want to explore ATL like it’s their own personal playground.

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📱 Instagram 8.8K+ followers

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📍 Location Atlanta + Metro ATL based (local & travel focus)

🐶 Niche Focus Local Recs • Dogs • DIYs • Recipes

📬 Subscribers 100+ subscribers across the U.S + 85% average open rate

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I partner with brands, restaurants, + creators to craft storytelling-driven campaigns that actually connect. With a background in digital strategy & a sharp eye for what makes content convert, I bring both creative direction & marketing know-how to every project.

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  • As Atlanta’s neighborhood curator, I spotlight the food that’s actually worth the hype. Not just what’s viral, but what’s meaningful.

    My audience craves more than a plate pic; they want to know the story behind the dish, the chef, & the community that makes it matter.

    Whether it’s a hidden gem or a hot new opening, I turn every post into a narrative that feels personal — & unforgettable.

    • 🎥 UGC + Product Reels

    • 📍 ATL City Features & Brand Highlights (storytelling)

      🎯 Digital strategy + creative direction
      📝 Paid partnerships & evergreen guides

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Let’s co-create content that makes people stop scrolling, start exploring, & show up to your table.

Spring in Atlanta starts at the markets 🌿 Farmers markets. Local butcher shops. Neighborhood mini markets. If you’re trying to shop local in ATL, these are a few spots worth knowing. Fresh produce. Good bread. Butchers who actually know the
Umm serious question… Which cookie should we bake for Andi’s @crimes_universe fundraiser? 🍓 Matcha Strawberry Linzer 🦖 Espresso Chile Dinosaur 🚀 Classic Chocolate Chunk I genuinely can’t decide, so the internet gets to vote.
Don’t make weekend plans until you see this ATL guide. 👀 Yes… the nerd in these photos grew up to be the person curating your weekend plans. You’re welcome bb. Every week I comb through dozens of events & pull the ones actu
Making friends as an adult is weird 😐 … So here are a few Atlanta clubs worth knowing if ya want something to do that isn’t just dinner reservations. 📚 Book clubs. 🚲 Bike rides. 🎬 Movie nights. 🐾 Dog mom meetups. 🪴Plant workshop
Georgia Beer Day isn’t about grabbing whatever’s closest. 🍻 It’s about drinking local, intentionally. Here are the ATL breweries I’d actually take friends to. No tourist traps. No random picks. Just solid beer + real atmosp
Stop saying “there’s nothing to do in Atlanta.” 👽🛸 The claw has chosen your weekend plans. Here are the best Atlanta events happening March 04–11 — curated local picks only: wine crawls, bookish pop-ups, drag dinners,
Women-owned businesses in Atlanta deserve more than one day of recognition. ✨🪩 Here are a few women-owned ATL spots I genuinely return to. From coffee shops to creative spaces, these are women-owned businesses in Atlanta worth keeping on your radar