Francesca Harper is the Artistic Director of Ailey II of the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. As part of the company’s new era, she is leading Ailey II on the first international tour since the shutdown, guest performances in Memoria during Ailey’s New York City Center session, and a 50th Anniversary US tour, culminating with a New York engagement in early 2024. We discuss Francesca’s background, her love of dance, and the most important thing she teaches at Ailey II.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: AlvinAiley.orgFacebook: Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterInstagram: @HarperFrancescaTwitter: @FHProject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Georges is a native Trinidadian and the former Master Distiller for the House of Angostura. John was educated at the University of the West Indies, where he graduated with a B.S.C. in Chemical Engineering. He joined the House of Angostura in 1982 and has worked in many different roles in the production of fine rum.John worked in the distillery and aging departments, the packaging departments, and the company-wide capital projects. He is now semi-retired but continues to be a storyteller for Angostura.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: Angostura.comInstagram: @AngosturaHouseTwitter: @AngosturaHouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving! Kate talks about a recent experience she had, and how she prioritizes her gratitude. 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.

Jonathan Neman is the co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, a mission-driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Translation: some truly incredible salads. Jonathan and his co-founders started Sweetgreen in 2007, opening their first location in Georgetown just three months out of college. There vision was to be everywhere, like a healthy fast food restaurant.Since then, Jonathan has been named to Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Inc.’s 30 Under 30, Forbes’ 30 Under 30, and Food & Wine’s 40 Big Food Thinkers 40 and Under. 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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Sweetgreen.comTwitter: @JonnyNemo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Dunn is the co-founder of Bonobos, and the author of the book Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind. Dunn was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a manic incident in college, but hid it while breaking into the world of startups and scaling the company. Andy discusses his journey, dealing with mental health issues, taking accountability for yourself and your actions, and his advice for founders looking for funding.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: AndyDunn.comTwitter: @Dunn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Sinek is an author, speaker, and thought leader whose groundbreaking book Start WIth Why, as well as his popular TED Talk, changed the game for anyone looking to find a path that feels most aligned with who they are. His TED Talk is one of the three most watched TED Talks of all time, and he’s helped countless people find their purpose and their why, and implement them to have a more successful and fulfilling life. Simon joins me at a Los Angeles eatery called Kismet, run by two female chefs, to discuss Simon’s life and career over some outstanding food.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SimonSinek.comFacebook: Simon SinekInstagram: @SimonSinekTwitter: @SimonSinekFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: KismetLA.comInstagram: @KismetLosAngeles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated multi-platform storyteller and producer operating at the intersection of race, technology, and democracy. He’s the host and Executive Producer of the PBS series America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston. He’s also the creator and host of the podcast How to Citizen, and a founding partner and writer at Puck.Baratunde’s book, How to Be Black, became a New York Times Bestseller. We discuss his life and career, how he is a creative who does not fit into any single box, and how he uses all that he has in several different arenas like comedy, writing, and activism.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Baratunde.comFacebook: Baratunde ThurstonInstagram: @BaratundeTwitter: @Baratunde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans served 27 years in the United States Army. She served overseas and nationwide, as well as several combat deployments. Evans served as an intelligence analyst, counterintelligence agent, military police, paratrooper, and numerous other positions. Highly decorated during her tenure, she received more than 27 awards and decorations including the Bronze Star.She was wounded in Afghanistan which resulted in her near-total loss of hearing, traumatic brain injury, and various other health challenges. Undaunted by her injuries and the sudden end of her military career, Evans authored a book, Leading From the Front, which poignantly tells the stories of soldiers in combat and peace.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Instagram: @GretchensRopeTeam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Sincero is a writer, author, and coach. Her book You Are a Badass, which is celebrating its 10th year in publication, was a New York Times #1 Bestseller. It was developed into 40 languages and has spawned calendars, motivational buttons, day planners, and follow-up books You Are a Badass at Making Money, You Are a Badass Everyday, and the You Are a Badass Guided Journal which is coming out soon.We discuss what led Jen to write this book 10 years ago, and how it has dramatically changed her life since then.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: JenSincero.comFacebook: Jen SinceroInstagram: @JenSinceroTwitter: @JenSincero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance experts. She’s the host of the award-winning podcast So Money, which has earned more than 30-million downloads. She’s also a sought-after speaker and author of multiple books. Her newest book is called A Healthy State of Panic. Part memoir, part guide-book, Farnoosh shares how fear can really be a superpower to achieving true wealth and career success.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Farnoosh.tvFacebook: Farnoosh TorabiInstagram: @FarnooshTorabiTwitter: @Farnoosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate hosts our third Masterclass, exploring the world of hospitality. We feature the stories of previous To Dine For guests Will Guidara, Mario Carbone, Marc Forgione, JJ Johnson, Danny Meyer, and Alex Guarnaschelli.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.

Kate hosts our second Masterclass, this time focusing on Storytelling. We feature the stories of previous To Dine For guests Kevin Kwan, Arlan Hamilton, Emmanuel Acho, and Catherine Reitman.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.

Kate hosts a Masterclass on Obstacles, featuring the stories of previous To Dine For guests Arlan Hamilton, Erik Weihenmayer, Jake Wood, Jessica Alba, and Franklin Leonard.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.

To celebrate three years of To Dine For: The Podcast, Kate hands things over to Producer/Editor Jon Gollner to share some of his favorite moments and guests from past episodes.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.

Pati Jinich is a Mexican chef, TV personality, cookbook author, educator, and food writer. She is best known for her James Beard Award-winning and Emmy-nominated public television series, Pati’s Mexican Table. Her first cookbook, also titled Pati’s Mexican Table, was published in March 2013. Her second book, Mexican Today, was published in April 2016, and her third book, Treasures of the Mexican Table, came out last November.Pati has the most fascinating background, born and raised in Mexico City to a Jewish family. We discuss her outstanding journey to create her show and all of her books, as well as her newest show, La Frontera with Pati Jinich.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: PatiJinich.comFacebook: Pati JinichInstagram: @PatiJinichTwitter: @PatiJinich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Brian Canlis are the co-owners of Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, known as one of the best restaurants in the United States, specifically for its hospitality. Mark and Brian are the third generation of the Canlis family to own the restaurant, both coming back to the family business after time in the Air Force and separate, distinct career paths.We discuss how the restaurant came to be, their role in its present, and where it’s going in the future.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Canlis.comInstagram: @CanlisRestaurant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chip Wade was hand-picked by Danny Meyer in 2022 to succeed him as the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group in New York City, shepherding the brand into the post-pandemic landscape. Chip has held positions in operational leadership for restaurants like Red Lobster, Legal Sea Foods, and TGI Fridays. He is an industry veteran, and is now going to helm the ship of an iconic group of New York City restaurants.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: USHG.comInstagram: @USHGNYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Yin is the founder and host of Cubicle to CEO, a podcast that shares transparent insights from self-funded six, seven, and eight-figure businesses. Reaching more than 100,000 women monthly, this media platform asks successful entrepreneurs the questions you can’t Google.We discuss Ellen’s origin story, the creation of her podcast, and what she’s learned after four years of the show.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: EllenYin.comInstagram: @MissEllenYinLinkedIn: Ellen Yin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Nguyen picked up a basketball right around the same time she put down her milk bottle. From an early age she was called a tomboy, loving basketball so much that it shaped her identity all the way through high school. When she was 19 years old in her first year of playing college basketball, she ruptured her ACL. Devastated by her injury, she stumbled upon a newfound passion for cooking.After graduating from college, Nguyen enrolled at the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. There she graduated from the expedited program while working full-time at fine dining restaurants. Today she is the founder of The Sports Bra, a sports bar in Portland focused on supporting women and women’s sports.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: TheSportsBraPDX.comInstagram: @TheSportsBraPDX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Schneider is a Jeopardy! champion and LGTBQ+ activist whose new book, In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life, is set to debut on October 3rd. We discuss Amy's journey to becoming a Jeopardy! champion, as well as using all that she is as a force for good in the world.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Jeopardy AmyInstagram: @JeopardyAmyTwitter: @JeopardyAmy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Horev and her husband Omer created a wellness brand called Pura Vida in Miami. It is a restaurant that involves vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. Jennifer is currently the Chief Brand Officer, building this company alongside her husband.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: PuraVidaMiami.comFacebook: Pura Vida MiamiInstagram: @JenniferPuraVida Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clea Newman is the youngest daughter of legendary actor Paul Newman, a fascinating and complicated man with an incredible career and tremendous legacy of philanthropy. Clea is now the ambassador of SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global community of camps and programs for children with serious illness, which was founded by her father in 1988.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SeriousFun.orgFacebook: SeriousFun Children's NetworkInstagram: @SeriousFun_CampsTwitter: @SeriousFunCamps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, also known as Jet Set Sarah, returns to To Dine For again! 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 returns to discuss her 2023 travel tips, how she was changed by a trek through Sweden, and where she’s looking forward to going next.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: JetSetSarah.comFacebook: Facebook.com/JetSetSarahInstagram: @JetSetSarahTwitter: @JetSetSarah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davis Smith is the Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and active lifestyle brand with a social mission. Cotopaxi was the first company to incorporate from inception as a benefit corporation and subsequently raise venture capital. When Davis founded Cotopaxi in 2014 his dream was to find a way to sustainably alleviate poverty at scale, and to inspire others to join him in the movement.He witnessed firsthand the glaring hardship that stems from unequal access to opportunity while growing up in Latin America. Davis believes that a for-profit business can be a driving force for good in the world, and there is more to business than making a profit.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 LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: CotoPaxi.comFacebook: Cotopaxi GearInstagram: @DavisMSmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rupak Ginn is the host and co-creator of Spice Road, a food and travel show launching on PBS Digital in summer of 2023. The son of immigrants from India, Rupak is a Los Angeles-based, New York-raised actor/writer. He has appeared in seven seasons of USA’s Royal Pains, Universal’s The High Note, and The Stone Witch off-Broadway.Rupak holds a degree in English literature from Harvard University, and an MBA from Columbia.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine GroupFollow Our Guest:Instagram: @RupakGinn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate speaks with Professor Chris Hedlin’s Media Entrepreneurship class at the University of Notre Dame, Kate’s alma mater, to discuss her time in college, her career in broadcast news, and the journey to create To Dine For.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.

Youmie Jean Francois is the founder and CEO of Flex-N-Fly, a yoga and lifestyle brand centered around travelers. The brand also includes in-flight programs that feature a collection of 1-10 minute videos consisting of yoga exercises, positive affirmations, and meditations for travelers on long-haul flights. As the summer season begins, we discuss Youmie’s success and the benefits of traveling in a more mindful way.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: FlexNFly.comFacebook: Flex N FlyInstagram: @FlexNFlyOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Thorn is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and men’s style mentor who has spent his life helping others thoughtfully share their stories. Described by Fast Company Magazine as “the most important person in entertainment you’ve never heard of”, Jesse began his career hosting The Sound of Young America, which made him the youngest nationally-broadcast host in the history of American public radio. Rebranded as Bullseye and airing on NPR stations nationwide, the show offers listeners a taste of the best in popular art and culture through interviews with artists, actors, and activists.As the founder and owner of the artist-owned, audience-supported podcast network Maximum Fun, Jesse provides a welcoming space for other podcasters to reach a wide audience while still retaining creative control over their shows.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: MaximumFun.orgInstagram: @MaxFunHQTwitter: @JesseThorn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan Doerries is a self-described “evangelist for ancient stories”. He is a Founder and the Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions, a theatrical company which stages readings of groundbreaking plays followed by an audience conversation to confront major issues including the refugee crisis, addiction, and domestic violence.Through these performances featuring leading actors ranging from Bill Murray to Frances McDormand, Bryan and Theater of War Productions create a space for conversation where communities can heal together from traumatic experiences. During the pandemic Theater of War Productions’s Zoom performances united global audiences, reminding them that you are not alone in this room, and you are not alone across time.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: TheaterOfWar.comFacebook: Theater of WarInstagram: @TheaterOfWarTwitter: @TheaterOfWar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Reitman is an actress and writer, and the daughter of legendary film director Ivan Reitman. In 2017 Catherine wrote, created, and starred in her own television series, Workin’ Moms. Her portrayal of the life of working mothers has struck a chord with viewers everywhere and sparked a dialogue on the difficulties working mothers face.Catherine shares her journey from her favorite restaurant in Hollywood, Osteria Mozza, and explains the long road to creating her own show. The final season of Workin’ Moms, season 7, is now available to stream on Netflix in the United States.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:Facebook: Workin' Moms TVInstagram: @reitcatouTwitter: @reitcatouFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: OsteriaMozza.comFacebook: Osteria MozzaInstagram: @OsteriaMozza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cynthia Germanotta is a change-agent working to change the stigma around mental health, particularly youth mental health. After working for years as a telecommunications executive, she co-founded the Born This Way Foundation with her famous daughter, Lady Gaga, where she is currently serving as President. The Born This Way Foundation seeks to build a kinder, braver world. They support teenagers struggling with their mental health journey by conducting research, funding mental health-focused projects in the classroom, organizing service events, and many other projects. On behalf of the Foundation, Germanotta has done service work to destigmatize the mental health situation in this country, including speaking at the United Nations. She is also the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for mental health, and serves in leadership roles in various women’s empowerment organizations.In addition to being an advocate, Germanotta also owns an Italian restaurant, Joanne Trattoria in New York City.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: BornThisWay.FoundationInstagram: @MomGermTwitter: @MomGerm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raja Rajamannar is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of Mastercard. Raja’s career has spanned more than 30 years and led him to be one of the most dynamic names in marketing today. He authored the award-winning book Quantum Marketing: Mastering the New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow’s Consumers.In a very special podcast, Raja joins me over a meal at his favorite New York City restaurant, Semma. Semma is the brainchild of Roni Mzumdar, founder of Unapologetic Foods, and it showcases the cuisine of South India.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine GroupFollow Our Guest:LinkedIn: Raja RajamannarInstagram: @Raja_RajamannarTwitter: @RajaRajamannarFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Semma.nycFacebook: Semma NYCInstagram: @SemmaNYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Bon Jovi is a legendary rock star, who we met at JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, New Jersey, to hear more about his amazing musical career and his path to create this incredible community restaurant. The concept for the restaurant, where there are no prices on the menu aside from a suggested donation for those that are able to pay, was Jon’s wife Dorothea’s idea, and has been a soul-affirming journey for both of them.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: BonJovi.comFacebook: Jon Bon JoviInstagram: @JonBonJoviTwitter: @JonBonJoviFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: JBJSoulKitchen.orgFacebook: JBJ Soul Kitchen Red BankInstagram: @JBJSoulKitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth Moore is an author and Bible teacher, who started teaching small-group Bible classes when she was 18. With no formal theological training, she is currently one of the most prominent Evangelical voices in America. She takes me to her favorite steakhouse in Houston, Taste of Texas, to share her journey from a troubled childhood to one of the leading speakers and authors in Evangelical America today.This is an extended version of the conversation at Taste of Texas which previously aired as part of season 4 of To Dine For on public television.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine GroupFollow Our Guest:Official Site: LProof.orgFacebook: Living Proof MinistriesInstagram: @BethMooreLPMTwitter: @BethMooreLPMFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: TasteOfTexas.comFacebook: Facebook.com/TheTasteofTexasInstagram: @TasteOfTexas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Brown is the creative vision behind the sustainable shoe and clothing company Allbirds. Before starting Allbirds Tim was a professional soccer player, playing for teams around the world as well as New Zealand’s 2010 World Cup team. Since then Tim has been on a quest to not only start Allbirds from scratch, but to bring it to new heights while maintaining the meaning and intention behind it.To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial 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: Allbirds.comInstagram: @Allbirds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney is an Air Force fighter pilot and best selling author who has dedicated his life to meeting sacrifice with hope. He’s achieved that goal through Folds of Honor, a non-profit he started, which provides life-changing scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled service members. Since 2007 the foundation has provided more than 40,000 scholarships led by Lt. Col. Rooney’s drive to inspire people to help people.During his time in service Lt. Col. Rooney flew in three combat tours in Iraq, and won the Top Gun Award twice. He’s also a Class A member of the Professional Golfers’ Association and founded two nationally ranked golf clubs.To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial 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: DanRooney.comFacebook: Facebook.com/LtColDanRooneyInstagram: @LtColDanRooneyTwitter: @LtColDanRooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gloria Estefan is a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and living legend. Over Cuban food at The Wave in Vero Beach, Florida, Gloria discusses her journey, hard-earned lessons she’s learned along the way, and the road she paved for so many other Latin artists.To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial 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: GloriaEstefan.comFacebook: Facebook.com/GloriaEstefanInstagram: @GloriaEstefanTwitter: @GloriaEstefanFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: The Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Guidara is the former owner of Make It Nice, the hospitality group with restaurants covering the entire spectrum, from fine dining to fast casual, including the acclaimed Eleven Madison Park, and NoMad in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Guidara led Eleven Madison Park to its pinnacle, earning numerous industry accolades including the top spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. He is also a co-founder of The Welcome Conference and the Independent Restaurant Coalition.Earlier this year Will published his book, Unreasonable Hospitality, and his first television show, The Big Brunch, debuted on HBO Max. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Facebook: Facebook.com/WillGuidaraInstagram: @wguidaraTwitter: @wguidaraLinkedin: LinkedIn.com/in/WillGuidara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jean Oelwang is the Founding CEO and current President of Virgin Unite, a non-profit focused on reinventing businesses to have a positive impact on the world. Drawing on her many years of experience working with extraordinary business partners as they developed, she wrote the book Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen. Using examples such as Ben & Jerry and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the book sheds light on building deep emotional connections in both our business and personal relationships, through which we can become the best version of ourselves. Through her work with Virgin Unite and her book, Oelwang emphasizes the importance of changing the world for the better through meaningful connections. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: VirginUnite.comGet the Book: PartneringTwitter: @JeanOelwangInstagram: @JeanOelwangLinkedin: LinkedIn.com/in/Jean-Oelwang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randi Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur and founder of HUG, and the sister of Mark Zuckerberg. After graduating from Harvard with a B.A. in Psychology, Randi was an early employee at her brother’s new startup, Facebook. There she created Facebook Live, learned the ins and outs of how people consume content, and helped shape Web 2.0. Later she applied these skills to combine her two passions: technology and entertainment. Now Randi is a pioneer for women in cryptocurrency and NFTs with her company HUG, an inclusive social curation platform that helps discover and share NFT creators and communities. Randi is also an accomplished artist and producer who has performed on Broadway, won three Tony Awards, and hosts a weekly business talk show called “Randi Zuckerberg Means Business” on SiriusXM. Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amena Johnson is the Executive Director of Hope in a Box, a non-profit that works to support LGBTQ+ students across the country through representation by providing public school educators with curated sets of books, distinctive curriculum, and community training on how to build an LGBTQ+ inclusive classroom. Through these books, they can affect positive change by supporting the well-being of LGBTQ+ students and decrease bullying. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: HopeInABox.orgFacebook: Facebook.com/HopeInABoxIncTwitter: @HopeInABoxIncInstagram: @HopeInABoxInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Calvi is an Emmy award-winning reporter and anchor at WCBS in New York City. She’s also the author of two historical fiction novels, including Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington’s First Love. She has recently been transcribing love letters of Teddy Roosevelt’s, to and from his first love, Alice Lee. This has led to a second historical fiction novel called If a Poem Could Live and Breathe: A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love.On this President’s Day, we discuss Mary’s creative endeavor that marries her journalistic talent with a splash of imagination. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: MaryCalvi.comFacebook: Facebook.com/MaryCalviTVTwitter: @MaryCalviTVInstagram: @MaryCalviTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Jones is the editor for The New York Times essay column Modern Love, which started in 2004 and has run every week on Sundays in The Times. The column has been adapted into a two-season original series on Amazon Prime Video, where Daniel served as a consulting producer. The series ran from 2019-2021 and starred dozens of household names, such as Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, and Dev Patel.Daniel is also the author of several books, including various collections of essays from the Modern Love column, as well as several other original works on love and marriage.To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: NYTimes.com/ModernLoveTwitter: @DanJonesNYT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacques Pépin is one of the world’s most iconic and beloved chefs who has changed the way America cooks and eats. Originally from France, Jacques is renowned for teaching essential techniques to the everyday cook. Jacques presents his recipes not as a list of ingredients and steps, but as narratives that lead the cook through the recipe.He is the winner of 16 James Beard Awards and author of more than 30 cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple. In addition to being a chef and author, Jacques is an educator, artist, and television personality, having starred in 12 acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education is enormous, and has lead to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016.To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: JacquesPepin.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ChefJacquesPepinInstagram: @JacquesPepinFoundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Carbone grew up in Queens, New York, surrounded by great Italian food. He worked at local eateries in his spare time, cutting his teeth in some of the best restaurants in New York City, including Babbo, Lupa, wd-50, and Café Boulud. It was at Café Boulud that Mario connected with an old friend from culinary school, Rich Torrisi, which planted the seed for the two to venture out on their own.Mario, Rich, and Jeff Zalaznick went on to create Major Food Group. In the decades since, Major Food Group has become a powerhouse with more than 30 highly-acclaimed restaurants around the globe including Mario’s namesake concept, Carbone. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: MajorFood.comInstagram: @MarioCarbone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeanne Gang is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, with buildings and installations all over the world. Jeanne gained international attention for her Aqua Tower in Chicago, which became the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect. Called “the world’s most influential architect” by Time Magazine, Jeanne is currently a professor at Harvard, exploring how design can help create beneficial connections between people and their environments.Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant in Chicago, Brindille, Jeanne shares her journey to create memorable and impactful buildings and her vision for the future of architecture.To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: StudioGang.comInstagram: @StudioGangTwitter: @StudioGangFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: BrindilleFacebook: Facebook.com/BrindilleChicagoInstagram: @BrindilleChicago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Eady Butler is fast becoming a woman to know in the world of whiskey. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, the first known African-American master distiller who worked alongside Jack Daniel. Victoria is currently the Master Blender of the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.There she oversees the blending process of its core and master blend portfolios along with the selection of all single barrels. In 2021 Victoria was named Master Blender of the Year three times, by Whiskey Magazine, VinePair, and The Spirits Business, followed by a second award by Whiskey Magazine in 2022. She's the first person in history to receive this honor two years in a row. Butler also serves as a member of the Uncle Nearest executive team and oversees the Nearest Green Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Nearest Green’s descendants, funded by the sales of Uncle Nearest Whiskey.Before she entered the world of whiskey, Butler worked as an analytical manager with the Regional Organized Crime Information Center in Nashville. Butler had just retired from more than 30 years in criminal justice when Fawn Weaver, the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, approached her about becoming involved in the Uncle Nearest brand. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: UncleNearest.comTwitter: @UncleNearestInstagram: @VictoriaEadyButler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niki Leondakis is the Chief Executive Officer of CorePower Yoga, one of the largest yoga studios in the world with more than 200 studios. Throughout her career, Niki has worked to build and lead diverse and customer-centric teams. She has more than 30 years of experience building lifestyle brands and creating award-winning workplace cultures including Equinox Fitness Club, Two Roads Hospitality, and Kimpton Hotels. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast NetworkOfficial Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Website: CorePowerYoga.comTwitter: @Niki_LeondakisLinkedIn: Niki LeondakisInstagram: @Niki_Leondakis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.