Bozoma Saint John, a marketing executive and CMO of companies like Uber, Endeavor, and Netflix, has been called one of the most powerful voices in American business. Bozoma’s journey from Ghana to Colorado to Connecticut to New York is an inspiring story of cultural identity and staying true to who you really are. Over a hearty plate of lasagna at Hollywood’s oldest Italian restaurant, Miceli’s, Bozoma shares her extraordinary journey full of intense challenges and heartbreaking tragedy.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: TheBadassWorkshop.comFacebook: Bozoma Saint JohnInstagram: @BadassBozTwitter: @BadassBozLinkedIn: Bozoma Saint JohnFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Miceli'sFacebook: Miceli's Italian RestaurantInstagram: @Micelis1949 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron Finley, otherwise known as the “Gangsta Gardener”, is a master gardener and founder of The Ron Finley Project, a gardening training facility. Ron believes all life lessons can be learned from gardening and spending time outside.Over the flavors of a hearty soul food meal at Alta in South LA, Ron shares the detour that became the defining trajectory of his life, and how it helped him to redefine his purpose.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: RonFinley.comFacebook: Ron FinleyInstagram: @RonFinleyHQFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: AltaAdams.comFacebook: AltaInstagram: @AltaRestaurant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First. In 2009, Reshma became the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress, and lost. That loss was the impotence for her greatest creation: Girls Who Code, a nonprofit that helps girls learn STEM, coding, and all things technology.Reshma saw firsthand during her run for Congress how few opportunities were given to girls in computing, and she wanted to even the playing field. From a table at her favorite restaurant in New York City, The Well, Reshma shares her many obstacles on the way to success, and what she feels she is uniquely poised to do in the next chapter of her life.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: ReshmaSaujani.comFacebook: Reshma SaujaniInstagram: @ReshmaSaujaniTwitter: @ReshmaSaujaniLinkedIn: Reshma SaujaniFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: The-Well.comInstagram: @TheWell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curtis Duffy is a Chicago chef and restaurateur of restaurants Ever and Grace. Curtis is a Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chef with an impressive track record, working at restaurants Charlie Trotter, Alinea, and Avenues, before opening Grace to much acclaim in 2012.Curtis joins us to discuss his story, his creativity in the kitchen, and his connection to FX’s The Bear.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Ever-Restaurant.comFacebook: Ever RestaurantInstagram: @CurtisDuffyFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: TiparosThaiCuisine.comFacebook: Tiparos Thai Cuisine & Sushi BarInstagram: @TiparosChicago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracy Smith is correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley as well as a correspondent for CBS’s 48 Hours. She has had a lengthy and impressive career at CBS News, covering events like the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the 2008 Presidential Campaign. Tracy has also done major celebrity interviews for CBS News Sunday Morning, interviewing people such as George Clooney, Michael Douglas, Kelly Clarkson, and Howard Stern. We discuss Tracy’s career, her ability to do such fantastic interviews, and her breadth of knowledge about the world of news and journalism. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: CBSNews.comFacebook: Tracy SmithInstagram: @ThatTracySmithTwitter: @ThatTracySmithLinkedIn: Tracy SmithFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: TrattoriaTrullo.comFacebook: Trattoria TrulloInstagram: @Trattoria Trullo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Reffkin is the Founder & CEO of Compass Real Estate. Robert founded an online real estate company to tackle some of the problems he saw his single mother face daily as a realtor. In 2021 Compass went public, making Robert one of the country’s youngest black billionaires.Over the flavors of his favorite restaurant, Shabu Tatsu in the East Village of New York, Robert shares his purpose for disrupting the real estate industry, and why his work will always be about helping people find their home.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: RobertReffkin.comFacebook: Robert ReffkinInstagram: @RobReffkinTwitter: @RobReffkinLinkedIn: Robert ReffkinFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: ShabuTatsu.comFacebook: Shabu TatsuInstagram: @Shabu.Tatsu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gitanjali Rao is an 18 year old inventor, aspiring scientist, author, speaker, and promoter of STEM worldwide. She was recognized as America’s top young scientist and received an EPA Presidential Award for her patented invention of an innovative lead contamination detection tool. She is also the inventor of Epione, a device for the early diagnosis of prescription opioid addiction, as well as Kindly, an anti-cyberbullying service which uses AI and natural language processing. In 2019 she was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Science for addressing the environmental issue of lead contamination. TIME Magazine named her a top young innovator and Kid of the Year for her groundbreaking innovations and the STEM workshops she conducts globally. Gitanjali is the author of Young Inventor’s Guide to STEM, and Young Innovator’s Guide to Planning for Success.Gitanjali appeared on season 2 of To Dine For on television, and joins the podcast to discuss what she’s done since then, her college experience so far, and her hopes for the future.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: GitanjaliRao.netInstagram: @GitanjaliRaoTwitter: @GitanjaliARaoLinkedIn: Gitanjali Rao Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Shetty is a storyteller, podcaster, life coach, and former monk. He has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 for changing the way people look at their own mental health and wellness. Dining at Fresh on Sunset in Los Angeles, Jay shares timeless wisdom for living in uncertain times, as well as how to live a more meaningful life.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: JayShetty.meFacebook: Jay ShettyInstagram: @JayShettyTwitter: @JayShettyLinkedIn: Jay Shetty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aisha Cole, otherwise known as Pinky, is an American restaurateur. She is the owner and operator of Slutty Vegan, a plant-based burger restaurant chain originated in Atlanta. In 2023 she was added to TIME Magazine’s 100 Next list, recognizing individuals with an outsized influence on American culture.We discuss the creation of Slutty Vegan, her previous career in television, and her book, I Hope You Fail.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SluttyVeganATL.comFacebook: Pinky ColeInstagram: @PinkyColeTwitter: @Pinky907LinkedIn: Pinky ColeFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Cafe SunflowerFacebook: Cafe SunflowerInstagram: @CafeSunflower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anjula Acharia is a talent manager, angel investor, and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of A-Series Investments and Management, a company that invests in startups, many of which have achieved unicorn status. Some brands that she has invested in include ClassPass, Hooked, Bumble, Health-Ade, and SkinnyDipped.In 2007 she founded DesiHits, blending pop culture with diversity. She introduced top artists such as Lady Gaga, 50 Cent, and Britney Spears to India, and she still manages Priyanka Chopra, whose career she launched in the United States. Anjula has been named on Billboard’s International Power Players and Top 40 Women in Music lists, featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Vanity Fair. Recently, she was named to Adweek’s Disruptor List, and Elle Magazine’s Power Women in Tech.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Instagram: @Anjula_AchariaTwitter: @AnjulaAchariaLinkedIn: Anjula AchariaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Masala Bay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Micaela Connery is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Kelsey, a San Francisco-based non-profit that develops accessible, affordable, and inclusive multi-family housing, advocates for policy changes that promote inclusive practices, and provides tools and templates for others who want to build housing based on its model.Micaela co-founded The Kelsey in 2017, securing more than $180 million in funding to launch a pilot program in existing units in Oakland, California, and to finance new buildings in two of the nation’s most challenging housing markets: San Jose and San Francisco.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: TheKelsey.orgFacebook: The KelseyInstagram: @TheKelseyMoreTwitter: @TheKelseyMoreLinkedIn: Micaela Connery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special episode of To Dine For, Kate is interviewed by Notre Dame student and To Dine For intern Zora Rodgers about her career path and the power of storytelling.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monique Volz is the Founder & CEO of Ambitious Kitchen, a recipe platform dedicated to celebrating wholesome and delicious recipes that feed the body and nourish the soul. The healthy-living and food blog, inspired by the passion her parents had for cooking and baking, and the memories made at a young age, has millions of followers, with over 5 million visitors a month.Monique’s love affair with cooking began under the guidance of her single mother, who taught her how to make big batches of Puerto Rican rice, beans, and enchiladas, all passed down from her grandmother. She also learned baking from her father, who taught her how to make homemade yellow cake and sky-high lemon meringue pies.However, Monique’s story started at a very dark time in her life when she was struggling to cope with the sudden loss of her father, and also devastating anorexia. Monique ended up being hospitalized, and it was through this difficult journey that she discovered the transformative potential of cooking.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: AmbitiousKitchen.comFacebook: Ambitious KitchenInstagram: @AmbitiousKitchenLinkedIn: Monique VolzFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: RoseMaryChicago.comFacebook: Rose MaryInstagram: @RoseMaryChicago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jannese Torres is the creator and host of the award-winning personal finance podcast Yo Quiero Dinero, as well as the author of the best-selling book, Financially Lit. Her debut book, Financially Lit, offers culturally relevant and relatable finance advice that will allow you to finally feel seen, heard, and understood, whether it’s the guilt you feel from being the first person to make it in your family while some members of your family are still struggling, or the way financial trauma can manifest itself in negative and limiting beliefs around money.We discuss Jannese’s turn from leaving a corporate job to trying something new, how she became more informed about finances, and how financial independence can lead to freedom.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: YoQuieroDineroPodcast.comFacebook: Yo Quiero Dinero PodcastInstagram: @YoQuieroDineroPodcastTwitter: @DineroPodcastLinkedIn: Jannese TorresFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Ulele.comFacebook: UleleInstagram: @UleleTampa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty is a passionate self-taught cook and nutritionist. She has just written a new cookbook called JoyFull, and it is abundant with more than 125 plant-based recipes. Radhi is the wife of Jay Shetty, the self-help guru, and she is also the host of a new podcast called A Really Good Cry.Radhi discusses her cookbook, her journey in health and wellness, and her plans for her new podcast.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: RadhiDevlukia.komi.ioFacebook: Radhi DevlukiaInstagram: @RadhiDevlukiaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Mildreds.comInstagram: @MildredsRestaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana Maria Jipa is the co-founder and CEO of Olyn, a monetization and distribution tool for filmmakers and media creators. With four co-founders and 22 people on staff, Ana is working to pioneer the future of media distribution. She also hosts the podcast Unscripted - Masterminds in Media, focusing on revealing the stories, insights, and experiences of today’s most influential and innovative creators in the media industry.This conversation between Kate and Ana was done for the Unscripted podcast, covering the topics of media distribution, the ever-changing media landscape, and what Kate has learned from creating To Dine For and putting it out into the world.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Olyn.comInstagram: @Olyn_CoTwitter: @am_jipaLinkedIn: Ana Maria Jipa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damali Peterman is a lawyer, mediator, negotiator, educator, and speaker, with nearly 20 years of experience in the alternative dispute resolution field. She is also the founder and CEO of two successful award-winning companies, Breakthrough ADR and Damali Law. Damali is an engaging and dynamic educator and public speaker whose personable style and innovative approach make her a sought-after asset on both the speaking and training circuits.She received her BA in English from Spelman College, her Master’s in International Policy from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and her law degree from Howard University. Before she attended law school, Damali was a Community Outreach Coordinator and later the Assistant Director of Environmental and Community-Focused Nonprofit in Costa Rica. She’s also a member of the American Bar Association and its Dispute Resolution Section.Damali’s new book, Negotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want is available now.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: DamaliPeterman.comFacebook: Breakthrough ADRInstagram: @DamaliPetermanLinkedIn: Damali PetermanFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: TheTamarindRestaurant.comFacebook: Tamarind Indian RestaurantInstagram: @TheTamarindNY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Kleine Van Calligan is the Executive Director of Football Operations and Special Advisor to the General Manager for the Denver Broncos. Kelly is in her 13th year in the NFL, serving as the primary liaison for the Broncos’ football operations and maintains significant responsibilities with both pro and college scouting.Before joining the Broncos, Kelly worked with the Minnesota Vikings for 9 years, beginning as a media intern before becoming a scouting intern. Kelly discusses her fascinating career journey, how she found success in the NFL, and her hopes for the upcoming NFL season.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: DenverBroncos.comTwitter: @KellyKleineFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: IlRitrovoPizza.comFacebook: Il Ritrovo PizzaInstagram: @IlRitrovoPizza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren “Lo” Bosworth is a reality-TV star turned entrepreneur who began her career in the limelight on the MTV shows Laguna Beach and The Hills. After leaving entertainment and moving to New York, Lo struggled with health issues that took doctors over a year to figure out were due to gut problems. From these experiences Bosworth founded Love Wellness, a gut and brain wellness brand that creates fragrance-free non-toxic products.In 2022 Lo published a book, Love Yourself Well, a bestselling guide to the intersection between gut, brain, and vaginal health. Love Wellness has full distribution in Target, Ulta, and Amazon, and is considered one of the best-selling personal care brands in the United States.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: LoBosworth.comFacebook: Lo BosworthInstagram: @LoBosworthTwitter: @LoBosworthFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: IlCantinori.comFacebook: Il CantinoriInstagram: @Il_Cantinori_Restaurant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julianne Goldmark is a Los Angeles native who has become a trendsetter in the world of hair and hair accessories. After hair accessories became her go-to form of self-expression because of private school uniforms, she launched Emi Jay at the age of 14 with her mother. The business began with homemade non-crease hair ties made from underwear elastics, but following a rebrand in 2019 evolved into scrunchies, hair clips, and headbands, known for colorful designs and vibrant patterns.Emi Jay has been worn by multiple celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber. The company was also listed as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, and was a recipient of the Harper’s Bazaar Hair Awards in 2024. Julianne was also featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for retail and commerce in 2023.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: EmiJay.comFacebook: Emi Jay IncInstagram: EmiJayIncLinkedIn: Julianne GoldmarkFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Hillstone.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Feigenbaum and Ariella Steinhorn have come together to present Nonlinear Love, a collection of unique relationship stories that reframe the way we think about dating, romance, break-ups, divorce, and love, by talking about the issues without subscribing to the self-help drive that has permeated pop culture for decades and continues to do so today. Al and Ari discuss their story of how they got together to create Nonlinear Love, their own histories with relationships and romance, and how their inspiration for telling these incredible stories.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guests:Official Site: NonLinearLove.comInstagram: @NonlinearLoveStories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, also known as Jet Set Sarah, returns! Sarah is a travel journalist who specializes in the Caribbean, and her work has appeared in publications like Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Sarah is back to discuss 2024 travel trends, her trips to Switzerland, Japan, and Africa, and what she's looking forward to.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: JetSetSarah.comFacebook: Facebook.com/JetSetSarahInstagram: @JetSetSarahTwitter: @JetSetSarah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former Congressman from the state of Rhode Island and current mental health advocate. His book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage, portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions.Several years ago Patrick shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction in the best-selling memoir A Common Struggle. Profiles in Mental Health Courage is an ode to Patrick’s uncle, President John F. Kennedy, who published the classic book Profiles in Courage. President Kennedy hoped to inspire political courage by telling the stories of brave United States Senators who had changed America.In Profiles in Mental Health Courage, former Congressman Kennedy adapts his uncle’s idea to inspire the courage it takes for those with these conditions to treat their illnesses and risk telling their stories to help America face its crises in our families, workplaces, jails, and on our streets.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Facebook: Patrick J. KennedyInstagram: @PJK4BrainHealthTwitter: @PJK4BrainHealthLinkedIn: Patrick J. KennedyFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: MyGirasole.comFacebook: GirasoleInstagram: @GirasoleAC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tori Dunlap is a financial feminist and entrepreneur from Seattle whose life goal is to help women achieve financial freedom. After successfully saving $100,000 by 25 years old, she left the corporate world to start Her First $100K, a company that fights financial inequality by equipping women with the resources to better their money and fight the patriarchy.Dunlap published a book, Financial Feminist, which quickly became a New York Times Best Seller. She’s also a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, host of business podcast Financial Feminist, and co-founder of Treasury, an investing education platform.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: HerFirst100K.comFacebook: Her First $100KInstagram: @HerFirst100KTwitter: @HerFirst100KLinkedIn: Tori Dunlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Voss is a businessman, author, academic, and former FBI hostage negotiator. Chris is also an adjunct professor at Harvard Law, Georgetown, and USC. His ability to negotiate in any situation and teach how to handle the tough conversations in life is incredible.Chris is the CEO of the Black Swan Group and co-author of Never Split the Difference. From a table at the Silver Diner in Arlington, Virginia, Chris breaks down his life, career, and what he learned as a hostage negotiator.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: BlackSwanLtd.comFacebook: Chris VossInstagram: @TheFBINegotiatorTwitter: @FBINegotiatorLinkedIn: Chris VossFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: SilverDiner.comFacebook: Silver DinerInstagram: @Silver_Diner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathleen Griffith is an award-winning entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and TV producer. She’s a sought-after speaker for advising and motivating entrepreneurs to start or refine their companies. Kathleen is the founder and owner of Build Like A Woman, a global framework for women to rise and thrive in all aspects of their business and lives. She’s also the founder of a female-focused marketing consultancy called Grayce & Co.Kathleen discusses her journey to where she is today, her favorite restaurant, and her book Build Like A Woman.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: KathleenGrayceGriffith.comInstagram: @KathleenGrayceLinkedIn: Kathleen GriffithFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: GuilfordLobsterPound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fawn Weaver is the Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. In 2016, Fawn went to Tennessee to interview the descendents of Nearest Green, a former slave and whiskey distiller, for a book project. Fawn’s work helped reveal the history of the Jack Daniel’s distillery that included Nearest Green as its first Master Distiller and mentor to a young Jack Daniel.This inspired Fawn to found and launch the Nearest Green Distillery, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in 2017, making Fawn the first African-American woman to head a major spirits brand. Uncle Nearest also became the first American spirits brand with an all-female executive team.Over a meal at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina in Nashville, Tennessee, Fawn tells her story of entrepreneurship, innovation, and a real sense of purpose.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: UncleNearest.comInstagram: @Fawn.WeaverFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: NashvilleBourbonSteak.comFacebook: Nashville Bourbon SteakInstagram: @BourbonSteakNash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brianna Wiest is the bestselling author of the books 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, The Pivot Year, and more. Her books have sold over 1 million copies, regularly appearing on global bestseller lists, and are currently being translated into over 40 languages. Brianna worked as a journalist as a post-graduate, working for publications such as Forbes and Teen Vogue, before sharing her creating writing and personal reflections gained from years of self-inquiry and meditation.Over time, her work was shared around the world and has touched millions with messages of empowerment, self-reflection, and hope. She is a partner at Thought Catalog, where she first published her books and began sharing her personal writing. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: BriannaWiest.comFacebook: Brianna WiestInstagram: @BriannaWiest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Savannah Guthrie is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, attorney, and author. She began her career in journalism at the NBC affiliate KTVM in Montana in 1993. She now co-hosts The Today Show, and has covered many major stories throughout her career as a correspondent, including the September 11th attacks and the death of Osama bin Laden. Alongside her career as a reporter, she has a law degree from Georgetown, and served as a legal analyst for NBC News before her role as a Today co-anchor.Savannah has written two children’s books, and most recently wrote the book Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, a faith-based book about her relationship with God.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: MostlyWhatGodDoes.comFacebook: Savannah GuthrieInstagram: @SavannahGuthrieTwitter: @SavannahGuthrie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toya Boudy is a chef, artist, and author, who specializes in putting a unique twist on New Orleans-style dishes and cooks with a Southern flair. She started sharing culinary tips on her YouTube channel, Cooking with Chef Toya, where she invites you into her home. She’s been on CBS, The Today Show, and The Food Network, showcasing her city not just through her cuisine, but with her zest for life and personality.Her book, Cooking for the Culture: Recipes and Stories from the Streets of New Orleans to the Table, is an award-winning body of work that blends Toya’s personal upbringing in New Orleans with her culinary journey.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: ToyaBoudy.comFacebook: Toya BoudyInstagram: @ToyaBoudyTwitter: @ToyaBoudy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Cutler is an entrepreneur best known for co-creating the fitness phenomenon SoulCycle with Julie Rice. After growing to more than 60 studios, Cutler and Rice sold the company in 2016. Since then Cutler has invested in and advised dozens of companies, from startups to later stages. She is particularly interested in new ideas rooted in community, health, and emotional intelligence.For the past four years Cutler and Rice have been creating Peoplehood, a place to meaningfully connect in real time with yourself and others, in person and online.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Peoplehood.comInstagram: @ElizabethPCutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larry Liu is the Founder & CEO of Weee!, the leading online grocer for Asian and Hispanic foods. He immigrated to the United States as an engineer, and quickly noticed the limited availability of Asian products and absence of a social shopping experience. In response he launched Weee! in 2015, transforming it into a $2.8 billion enterprise that marries cultural authenticity with culinary joy.Today Weee! has a nationwide reach, celebrating and enriching communities through authentic food options.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SayWeee.comFacebook: Weee!Instagram: @SayWeee_OfficialTwitter: @Weee_Official Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Freeman is the founder of Blue Bottle Coffee, a brand he started in 2002 in a modest 186-square foot shed in Oakland, California. From a freelance clarinetist he transformed into a coffee entrepreneur, creating a company with numerous roasteries and over 100 cafes across the United States and Asia.Celebrated as Coffee Professional of the Year by Imbibe Magazine and listed among Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, James’s influence extends beyond the coffee industry. He’s also an author of The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee, and has been featured in prominent publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CBS This Morning. Today Freeman serves as Creative Director for Blue Bottle Studio, and enjoys blending his professional pursuits with the joys of fatherhood.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: BlueBottleCoffee.comInstagram: @WJamesFreeman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home and held captive for nine months at the age of 14. Her horrific experience led her to create the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. She is a child safety advocate and passionate activist supporting the Adam Walsh Act, the Amber Alert system, and sexual predator legislation.From her favorite restaurant, Hi-Mountain in Kamas, Utah, Elizabeth takes us through her inspiring journey to becoming an activist and advocate for sexual assault survivors around the globe.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: ElizabethSmart.comFacebook: Elizabeth SmartInstagram: @Elizabeth_Smart_OfficialFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: HiMtnBurgers.comFacebook: Hi-MountainInstagram: @HiMtnBurgers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Jones is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hallow, a Catholic start-up focused on prayer, meditation, music, Bible, and sleep. The app launched just over 3.5 years ago, but has grown quickly and just crossed 1 billion minutes prayed. 8 million downloads, 170 million prayers prayed, 100,000 5-star reviews, and is considered the number one Catholic app in the world. Alex was raised Catholic and fell away from his faith at a young age, before something in his early adulthood changed everything. We discuss the journey to creating Hallow, similarities between prayer and meditation, and Alex’s faith journey.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Hallow.comInstagram: @Alex.At.HallowTwitter: @AlexAtHallow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison Ellsworth is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi. After facing numerous gut-health issues but dissatisfied by the solutions her doctors came up with, Ellsworth discovered apple cider vinegar. After noticing its immense health benefits but bad taste, Allison and her husband Stephen created Mother Beverage, a prebiotic soda that makes apple cider vinegar taste good.From selling at farmer’s markets to getting an investment on Shark Tank, Poppi has revolutionized the soda industry by doing the unthinkable: creating a soda that is both tasty and good for you. Poppi sodas have been seen in the hands of Billie Eilish, Russell Westbrook, Jennifer Lopez, and many of your favorite celebrities. Poppi’s grape flavor won Food and Beverage Magazine’s Product of the Year for 2023, and the brand is the number one best-selling soda on Amazon.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: DrinkPoppi.comInstagram: @AllisonEllsworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Braun is the co-founder and CEO of Clarasight, a company offering carbon planning and analysis software to leading corporations like AstraZeneca and Meta. This platform aids in aligning business goals with sustainability targets. Previously Braun founded and led Pencils of Promise, an award-winning organization that has established over 600 schools globally.Adam has been recognized in Business Insider’s 40 Under 40 and Wired Magazine’s 50 People Who Are Changing the World. His book, The Promise of a Pencil, became a New York Times Bestseller and allowed him to reflect on how small steps can lead to significant change.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: AdamBraun.comPencils of Promise: PencilsOfPromise.orgFacebook: Adam BraunInstagram: @ItsAdamBraunTwitter: @AdamBraun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Morin is a renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, which has been translated into over 40 languages and is a USA Today Bestseller. Amy also gave an award-winning TED Talk called The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, which is one of the most-viewed TED Talks of all time with more than 23 million views.Amy has been called “the self-help guru of the moment” and “a thought leadership star”. Her background with loss and grief has led her to become an expert on becoming mentally strong. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: AmyMorinLCSW.comFacebook: Amy Morin, LCSWInstagram: @AmyMorinLCSWTwitter: @AmyMorinLCSW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danni Rose is a self-taught home cook and cookbook author who became an internet sensation after sharing her childhood memories and delicious yet unexpected recipes with the world. Her cookbook, Danni’s Juke Joint Comfort Food Cookbook, is filled with amazing Southern-inspired home cooking recipes and the memories that inspired them.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:YouTube: TheDanniRoseInstagram: @TheDanniRose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Harrison is the founder & CEO of charity: water, a non-profit that funnels public donations entirely into clean water projects. His transformation from a New York City nightclub promoter to a global humanitarian was driven by witnessing the critical effects of unclean water in Liberia as a photojournalist. With a small team in a tiny Manhattan apartment he established charity: water, which has since raised more than $740 million dollars.Harrison’s journey is acclaimed in Fortune’s 40 Under 40, Forbes’ Impact 30, and his New York Times Bestselling book, Thirst.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: CharityWater.orgSubscribe: TheSpring.comFacebook: charity: waterInstagram: @ScottHarrisonTwitter: @charitywater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LeVar Burton is an actor, director, producer, and host, best known for his roles in Roots, Star Trek, and as the host of Reading Rainbow. From LeVar’s favorite restaurant, Mistral in Sherman Oaks, California, we discuss his incredible career trajectory, how he almost became a priest, his desire to host Jeopardy!, and the biggest lessons he’s learned from his career.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: LeVarBurton.comFacebook: LeVar BurtonInstagram: @LeVar.BurtonTwitter: @LeVarBurtonFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: MistralRestaurant.comFacebook: Mistral Restaurant Sherman OaksInstagram: @MistralShermanOaks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacy Spikes is an award-winning entrepreneur and inventor who USA Today named one of the 21 Most Influential African-Americans in Technology. He is the co-founder and CEO of the nation’s first theatrical subscription service, MoviePass. In addition, Spikes is the founder of Urbanworld, the largest international film festival dedicated to nurturing women and minority filmmakers.Spikes is the author of an empowering business memoir called Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: StacySpikes.comLinkedIn: Stacy SpikesInstagram: @StacySpikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporate Natalie is a social media phenom from Silicon Valley with over 1 million TikTok and Instagram followers. During the pandemic Natalie began making TikTok videos that humorized the doldrums of corporate America, which kick started her career as a content creator and allowed her to quit working in consulting.Natalie was listed on E! News’s 21 TikTok Stars to Follow in 2021, and was a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 select. Natalie is a savvy entrepreneur who co-founded Expand VA, a virtual assistant business that helps influencers and companies in need of administrative assistance build their brand on social media.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: CorporateNatalie.comTikTok: @CorporateNatalieInstagram: @CorporateNatalie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Camilleri is the Executive Director of the South Bend Center for the Homeless, a non-profit organization that strives to restore human dignity and break the cycle of homelessness through providing emergency and transitional housing for the homeless. One of the most important steps in achieving their mission is raising awareness and advocacy for the homeless.Steve discusses his journey to his current position, how he hopes to change the narrative around homelessness, and his favorite places to eat in South Bend and New York.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: CFH.netFacebook: Center for the HomelessTwitter: @CFH_Difference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gretchen Rubin is a celebrated author and speaker, best known for her New York Times Best Sellers, including The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies. Her books, which delve into the intricacies of happiness and human nature, have sold millions of copies and have been translated into over 30 languages.Transitioning from a law career, including a clerkship for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Rubin found her calling in writing. She hosts the acclaimed podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin and founded the Happier app, both dedicated to promoting happiness-boosting habits. Gretchen’s work has led to notable interactions with figures like Oprah and the Dalai Lama. She’s now based in New York City, and her journey continues to inspire and influence a global audience.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: GretchenRubin.comFacebook: Gretchen RubinInstagram: @GretchenRubin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suneel Gupta is the founding CEO of Rise, which partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama to deliver low-cost health coaching to people in need. Rise was named App of the Year by Apple, and is now owned by Amazon.Suneel serves as a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, and an emissary for Gross National Happiness between the U.S. and the kingdom of Bhutan. He is also the host of a global documentary series that examines how high-performers respond to challenges. Suneel is the author of Backable and Everyday Dharma. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: SuneelGupta.comFacebook: Bethany HamiltonInstagram: @SuneelGuptaTwitter: @Suneel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Kate talks about her love for January and future guests for To Dine For: The Podcast that will help you start your 2024 off right.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final podcast of 2023, we’re revisiting Kate’s conversation and meal with M. Night Shyamalan at Vetri Cucina in Philadelphia, PA. Shyamalan discusses his career, what interests him in a story, and how he’s reacted to soaring highs and dramatic lows in the film industry.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: MNSFoundation.orgInstagram: @mnightTwitter: @MNightShyamalan Follow The Restaurant:Official Website: VetriCucina.comFacebook: Facebook.com/VetriCucinaPHLInstagram: @VetriCucinaPHLTwitter: @VetriCucinaPHL  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.