Conversations on The Porch
Mon, Jun 16
|Barrel Proof
stories + Q&A with Brian Jeansonne
Time & Location
Jun 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Barrel Proof, 1201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for Conversations on the Porch at Barrel Proof, where we’ll kick off this special tour with a relaxed happy hour gathering. Brian Jeansonne—a NOLA native, husband, father of five, and author of Onward. Forward.—will share moving excerpts from his book, written entirely with eye-tracking technology while living with ALS.
Following the reading, the floor will open for an honest and unfiltered Q&A session—no questions are off-limits. Whether you’re curious about his journey with ALS, his reflections on life, or his creative process, Brian invites everyone to be part of the conversation.
This event is open to all, so bring a friend, grab a drink, and settle in for an evening of connection, resilience, and storytelling.
While Brian can no longer enjoy bourbon himself, he’s curated a list of his top 5 favorite picks for the evening. Come raise a glass in his honor—and enjoy one of his personal…