Nicole Melchionda

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Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
School
Stetson University
Expertise
Snack Brands, Home Cooking, Culinary Travel
  • Since 2017, Nicole has been helping small businesses around the world grow, including restaurants, drink manufacturers, and various snack brands.
  • She grew up in an Italian-American family where eating out was viewed as an occasional treat, which means she's been cooking and baking passionately since she was little.
  • She loves traveling and trying new foods. One of her favorite experiences so far includes attending a tea making class in Beijing where she learned about the history of tea while trying several different blends.

Experience

Nicole started her writing career in 2014, working for Stetson University's marketing department. In 2019, she helped create the blog for the greeting card company Greetings Island. From law to healthcare and pets, she's written about every niche for small businesses worldwide. She joined Static Media in 2025 to contribute to Mashed and use her food knowledge from cooking, baking, traveling, and watching tons of Food Network shows and YouTube channels.

Education

Nicole has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in creative writing from Stetson University.

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