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Journalist Kate Sullivan transports you to restaurants around the country to hear the diverse stories of entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators and change-agents at their favorite restaurant. The show is a celebration of people who have taken an idea from ”inspiration to execution” through their own imagination and hard work and are now using their success to help others and ultimately change the world. It’s also a celebration of food and the place it holds in our life stories. Despite differe ...
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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 Bron…
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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 Wellne…
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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 elastic…
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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 to…
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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 D…
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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 li…
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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 …
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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 Differenc…
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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 liv…
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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 …
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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, wo…
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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 he…
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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 …
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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 comm…
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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 mar…
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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 Yea…
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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-Mounta…
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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 …
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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 m…
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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 sc…
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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 mi…
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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…
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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 Manhatta…
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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 learne…
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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…
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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 …
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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 f…
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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…
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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 king…
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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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercar…
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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.com Facebook: Faceboo…
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Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack when she was already a champion surfer, but it’s what she did after the attack that makes her so remarkable and inspirational. Bethany takes us to Postcards Cafe on the Hawaiian island of Kauai to eat fresh seafood and discuss her story, her love of the ocean, her faith, and how she helps other people…
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Suzanne Lopez is the Abbot Academy Director of the Joffrey Academy of Dance, which is the official school of the Joffrey Ballet. Suzanne’s journey at the Joffrey started when she was 12, when she attended her first summer intensive audition taught by Robert Joffrey. She has had a 19-year dance career, dancing principal roles in ballets by famed cho…
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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 e…
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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 distiller…
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Happy Thanksgiving! Kate talks about a recent experience she had, and how she prioritizes her gratitude. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine…
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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 health…
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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 accounta…
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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 th…
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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. Ba…
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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 awar…
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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 A…
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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 re…
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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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSulliv…
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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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gm…
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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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You …
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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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank …
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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 20…
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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 pa…
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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 he…
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