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Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for science and technology. His roles as inventor and advocate are intertwined with his own passion for technology and its uses, driving his personal determination to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, and math.Dean is the founder of DEKA Research & Development, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), FIRST Global, and the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute.Dean invented the Segway, as well as one of the world's first insulin pumps. He lives in New Hampshire, working with a team of engineers to always be dreaming and creating their next inventions.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: FIRSTInspires.comFacebook: FIRSTInstagram: @First_OfficialLinkedIn: FIRSTFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: The Foundry - Manchester, New HampshireFacebook: The FoundryInstagram: @TheFoundryNH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Named the most important chef in America by The Financial Times, Mashama Bailey is the award-winning executive chef and co-founder of critically-acclaimed restaurant The Grey in Savannah, Georgia. She will open her third restaurant in Paris, France, later this year.Mashama first learned to cook at the hands of the women in her family and later received formal education at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City as well as LaVarenne in Burgundy, France. In addition to receiving the Outstanding Chef Award from the James Beard Foundation, Mashama has been featured on Netflix's Chef's Table, The Today Show, TIME Magazine, Eater, and many more. Beyond her career, Mashama serves as the chairwoman of the Edna Lewis Foundation, supporting Black talent in agriculture, culinary arts, and food writing.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!Coca-ColaAmerican National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: TheGreyRestaurant.comInstagram: @MashamaBaileyFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Chez Marcel - Paris, FranceInstagram: @ChezMarcel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn Drummond is a mountaineer, author, and motivational speaker. She's also a businesswoman, with a successful exit and management company. Jenn is the author of the book BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals. In BreakProof, Jenn shares her struggles and victories, and delivers insights into achieving balance, setting meaningful objectives, and living life to the fullest.In June of 2023, Jenn became the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits, which are the second highest peaks on each continent.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!Coca-ColaAmerican National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: JennDrummond.comFacebook: Jenn DrummondInstagram: @TheJennDrummondLinkedIn: Jenn DrummondFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Alpinist - Park City, UTInstagram: @AlpinistDVC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allyson Felix is one of the winningest athletes of all time. She's an Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field, and is also the founder of a company called Saysh. Over a Creole meal at her favorite restaurant, Harold & Belle's in Los Angeles, Allyson discusses her journey from amazing athletic success to entrepreneurship, and her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and finding her why.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!Coca-ColaAmerican National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: AllysonFelix.comFacebook: Allyson FelixInstagram: @AllysonFelixLinkedIn: Allyson FelixFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Harold & Belle's - Los Angeles, CAFacebook: Harold & Belle'sInstagram: @HaroldAndBellesRestaurant 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: MostlyWhatGodDoes.comFacebook: Savannah GuthrieInstagram: @SavannahGuthrie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Rodgers is the founder of Hello Seven, a multimillion dollar company that teaches diverse entrepreneurs how to earn more money and build wealth. Hello Seven has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 company for the past three years. Rachel has been featured on Good Morning America, The Drew Barrymore Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and many more. Her mission is to teach historically excluded groups how to end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress once and for all, as well as how to build generational wealth.Rachel has written three books, including We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power. Her latest book is called Future Millionaire: A Young Person's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Wealth Inevitable.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!Coca-ColaAmerican National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: RachelRodgers.comFacebook: Rachel RodgersInstagram: @RachelRodgersESQLinkedIn: Rachel RodgersFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Tatiana - New York CityInstagram: @TatianaByChefKwame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Burns is an American treasure. He's one of the most prolific documentarians of our time, with a catalogue of work spanning more than five decades. Ken has brought the dead to life in his award-winning documentaries that have covered numerous subjects, including the Vietnam War, jazz music, baseball, and many more.Over a plate of “Ken's Salad” at The Restaurant at Burdick's in Walpole, New Hampshire, we hear Ken's full story, from just getting started to where he is today.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!Coca-ColaAmerican National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: KenBurns.comFacebook: Ken BurnsInstagram: @KenLBurnsFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: The Restaurant at Burdick's - Walpole, New HampshireFacebook: The Restaurant at Burdick's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martha Beck is a sociologist, life coach, speaker, and also a New York Times Bestselling author many times over. She holds Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees from Harvard, where she also taught Sociology, Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior, and Business Management. Martha has been featured on Oprah and Good Morning America, and has published several New York Times International Bestsellers including Finding Your Own North Star, The Joy Diet, and Expecting Adam.Her newest books are Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life's Purpose, and The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, which explores why integrity - being in harmony with ourselves - is the key to a meaningful and joyful life.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: MarthaBeck.comFacebook: Martha BeckInstagram: @TheMarthaBeckFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: The Original Pancake House - Scottsdale, AZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coach Chris Bennett is more than just a running coach. He's a storyteller, motivator, and the voice that has guided millions of runners worldwide. As the Global Head Coach of Nike Running, he has transformed the way people experience running, making it more approachable and personal. With a background as a competitive runner and former coach at the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Bennett brings a wealth of experience. His philosophy is built on the idea that running isn't just about getting faster or going farther, rather it's about feeling good, building confidence, and finding joy in movement. Known for his encouraging and conversational style, Coach Bennett has helped break down the barriers that keep people from seeing themselves as runners. Whether he's leading a first-time 20 minute run, or preparing athletes for their next marathon, his message remains the same: Running is for everyone.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: TwoCoachBennetts.comInstagram: @CoachBennettLinkedIn: Chris BennettFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Fire on the Mountain - Portland, ORFacebook: Fire on the Mountain Buffalo WingsInstagram: @FOTMPDX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and long time New York Times bestselling author. He's a professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, and holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2024 Haidt published The Anxious Generation, a book looking at the great rewiring of childhood. He has launched a public health campaign under the same name, dedicated to addressing and ultimately ending the youth mental health crisis.In addition to this work, his research more broadly explores the foundations of morality, aiming to help people understand each other, live and work near each other, and even learn from each other despite moral differences.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: AnxiousGeneration.comInstagram: @JonathanHaidtTwitter: @JonHaidtLinkedIn: Jonathan HaidtFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Family Meal at Blue Hill - New York CityInstagram: @FamilyMealAtBlueHill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Greg Boyle is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. A Los Angeles native, he served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church in Boyle Heights, one of the city's most impoverished and gang-afflicted parishes. In response to the devastating impact of gang violence, he pioneered a radical approach: treating gang members with compassion rather than suppression, ultimately transforming thousands of lives.Father Greg is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Tattoos on the Heart, Barking to the Choir, and The Whole Language. His work has earned him widespread recognition, including the California Peace Prize, the Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame, and most recently, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: HomeboyIndustries.orgFacebook: Homeboy IndustriesInstagram: @HomeboyIndustriesLinkedIn: Homeboy IndustriesFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Casa Fina Restaurant & Cantina - Los Angeles, CAFacebook: Casa Fina Restaurant & CantinaInstagram: @CasaFinaFiesta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Branson is a lifelong serial entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and philanthropist. His story of creating Virgin Records and then Virgin Airways is an incredible one. Over a plate of carefully seared salmon at Everdene in New York City, Richard shares his journey, the obstacles along the way, and how he is now motivated by an overwhelming desire to serve and help in any way he can. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Virgin.comFacebook: Richard BransonInstagram: @RichardBransonTwitter: @RichardBransonLinkedIn: Richard BransonFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Everdene - New York, NYInstagram: @EverdeneNYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we revisit Kate's conversation with Allison Ellsworth, the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi. It was recently announced that Allison is selling her company to PepsiCo for nearly $2 billion.In this episode, Allison discusses her story of founding Poppi after facing numerous gut-health issues but being dissatisfied by the solutions her doctors came up with. After noticing the immense health benefits but bad taste of apple cider vinegar, 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: DrinkPoppi.comInstagram: @AllisonEllsworthFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La Piscina - Austin, TXFacebook: La MercerieInstagram: @LaPiscinaAustin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gretchen Rubin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project, and Better Than Before, which distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness.Gretchen returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: GretchenRubin.comFacebook: Gretchen RubinInstagram: @GretchenRubinLinkedIn: Gretchen RubinFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Hoexter's - New York, NYInstagram: @Hoexters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle DuBoise is the co-founder of Sakara Life, a whole body wellness company on a mission to nourish your body's innate power. Danielle is also a bestselling author of the cookbook Eat Clean, Play Dirty, and the co-host of the Sakara Life Podcast.With a Master's Degree in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition, Danielle combines her expertise in science-backed nutrition with her passion for holistic wellness, to inspire others to live their most vibrant lives. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Sakara.comInstagram: @DanielleDuBoiseLinkedIn: Danielle DuBoiseFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La Mercerie - New York, NYFacebook: La MercerieInstagram: @LaMercerieNY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Pasricha is a New York Times Bestselling Author, known for his influential books including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. His work has resonated globally, selling over 2 million copies and appearing in dozens of languages. Neil originally gained recognition through his blog, 1000 Awesome Things, which achieved over 100 million hits and twice won the award for Best Blog in the World.A Harvard MBA graduate, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leadership at Walmart, shaping the culture of the world's largest company. He's also celebrated as one of the most inspiring TED Talks of all time. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Neil.blogFacebook: Neil PasrichaInstagram: @NeilPasrichaTwitter: @NeilPasrichaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Rasa - Toronto, ONFacebook: RasaInstagram: @RasaRestaurantTO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Ollinger is a nationally-touring comedian and writer. He has done more than 1,000 shows including the Limestone, BigPine, Laughing Skull, and Boston Comedy Festivals. Paul's comedy is poignant and cutting, but what also distinguishes Paul is his previous life as a former Facebook VP of Sales, and one of Facebook's first 250 employees.After cashing in and retiring from Facebook at 42, Paul found himself bored, lonely, and driving his wife crazy. Wondering why the wealth windfall he had so long pursued didn't deliver the contentment he expected, Paul launched the Crazy Money Podcast (now called Reasonably Happy) that began his lifelong dream of being a comedian. His work explores the connections between money, happiness, work, and meaning. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: PaulOllinger.comFacebook: Paul OllingerInstagram: @Paul_OllingerTwitter: @Paul_OllingerLinkedIn: Paul Ollinger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Lawson is the founder and creator of Monk Manual, a company inspired by the wisdom of monks, that is on a mission to fix productivity with the backdrop of psychology and spiritual growth. Steven and his work has been featured in Inc., Forbes, Fortune, Thrive Global, and more.In addition to Monk Manual, Steven serves as a strategic consultant to nonprofit and for-profit companies, helping them to increase their positive impact on the world. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: StevenVLawson.comInstagram: @MonkManualLinkedIn: Steven LawsonFollow The Restaurant:Ristorante Il Barroccio - Florence, Italy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Cartwright is a former NBA Player and Coach, and the author of the book Living Life at the Center. Bill was the third pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, and went on to have a 16-year career in the NBA as a player, with many more as a coach.Bill shares invaluable insights that come from his time with the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and Seattle SuperSonics. In his book he takes readers behind the scenes of one of basketball's most remarkable careers, offering unparalleled insights into leadership, perseverance, and the power of teamwork. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Bill-Cartwright.comInstagram: @BillCartwrightOfficialLinkedIn: Bill CartwrightFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Froggy's French Cafe - Highwood, ILFacebook: Froggy's French CafeInstagram: @FroggysFrenchCafe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Priya Krishna is a food journalist, a restaurant critic for the New York Times, a YouTube personality, and author of several cookbooks, including Indian-Ish, Priya's Kitchen Adventures, and Cooking At Home: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Recipes (And Love My Microwave), authored together with chef David Chang.Priya also hosts an online series called On The Job for the New York Times, which explores labor in the food industry, and has appeared as a judge on Master Chef. Through her work, she hopes to expand the spotlight on whose stories about food get told, and who tells them.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: PriyaKrishna.meInstagram: @PriyaKrishnaTwitter: @PriyaKrishnaLinkedIn: Priya KrishnaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Semma - New York CityFacebook: SemmaInstagram: @SemmaNYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sahil Bloom is an inspirational writer and content creator, captivating millions of people every week through his insights and newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle. Bloom is a successful entrepreneur as owner of SRB Holdings and managing partner of SRB Ventures, an early-stage investment fund.Sahil graduated from Stanford University with a Master's Degree in Public Policy, and a BA in Economics and Sociology.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SahilBloom.comInstagram: @SahilBloomTwitter: @SahilBloomLinkedIn: Sahil BloomFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Cote Korean Steakhouse - New York CityInstagram: @CoteKoreanSteakhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andee Harris had one of Chicago's largest tech exits in 2018 to Vista Private Equity as the CEO of High Ground Software. She is an incredibly successful business builder, and considers herself a right-brain thinker in a left-brain world. Andee is known for clearing pathways by connecting data and people.After three successful exits, she was most recently the CEO of Challenger, a sales training and enablement platform, which just exited to their largest competitor in September of 2024. Andee is also an adjunct professor at Kellogg School of Management, where she shares her entrepreneurial wisdom in the course Launching and Leading Startups.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:LinkedIn: Andee HarrisFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Zingerman's Deli - Ann ArborFacebook: Zingerman's DeliInstagram: @ZingermansDeli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Drean is a Co-Founder of the Work3 Institute, Web3 and Workforce Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs, and a human resources transformation expert. He has written a book called Employment is Dead. Josh's work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology Review.Josh's Youtube channel has garnered millions of views. He received an undergraduate degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Harvard University, where he incubated and sold an HR tech startup.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: JoshDrean.comInstagram: @JoshDreanLinkedIn: Josh DreanFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Carmelina's BostonFacebook: Carmelina'sInstagram: @CarmelinasNorthEnd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second episode of 2025, we revisit Kate's conversation with author Brianna Wiest.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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: BriannaWiest.comFacebook: Brianna WiestInstagram: @BriannaWiestFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La BicycletteFacebook: La BicycletteInstagram: @LaBicyclette_Carmel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off 2025, Kate revisits her conversation with author Harlan Coben. Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of 33 novels, including Win, The Boy From the Woods, Run Away, Fool Me Once, and Tell No One. His books are published in 45 languages and he currently has 75 million books in print worldwide. Harlan is the creator and executive producer of several Netflix television dramas including Stay Close, The Stranger, Safe, The Five, The Innocent, and The Woods. He's a winner of the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and Anthony Award; the first author to win all three. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: HarlanCoben.comFacebook: Harlan CobenInstagram: @HarlanCobenTwitter: @HarlanCobenFollow the Restaurant:Official Website: Albert's Ho-Ho-KusFacebook: Albert's HoHoKusInstagram: @AlbertsHoHoKus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final podcast of 2024, Kate recommends some of her favorite conversations of the past year and revisits her discussion with author and speaker Gretchen Rubin. Known best for her New York Times Best Sellers, including The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies, Gretchen's books delve into the intricacies of happiness and human nature. Her work has sold millions of copies and has 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: GretchenRubin.comFacebook: Gretchen RubinInstagram: @GretchenRubinFollow the Restaurant:Official Website: WinsteadsSteakburger.comInstagram: @Winsteads_Steakburgers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Copperfield is one of the most famous magicians of all time. He started doing magic tricks at just 10 years old, and by 16 was teaching a class on magic at NYU. Over a meal at David's restaurant in Las Vegas, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, David shares how he got started and how he has remained so successful for so long. We discuss innovation, creativity, and the psychology of being a master of illusion.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: DavidCopperfield.comFacebook: David CopperfieldInstagram: @CopperfieldTwitter: @CopperfieldFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miguel Garza is a co-founder and the CEO of Siete Family Foods. Miguel and his sister Veronica began this entrepreneurial journey by solving a deeply personal problem. Veronica was plagued with several autoimmune diseases and a gluten allergy, leading their family to experiment with their beloved Mexican recipes. Eventually Veronica created a recipe for a gluten-free tortilla, which was just the beginning.At La Cocina de Consuelo in Austin, Texas, Miguel shares his journey to create and build Siete Foods into the powerhouse it is today.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SieteFoods.comFacebook: Siete FoodsInstagram: @SieteFoodsTwitter: @SieteFoodsLinkedIn: Miguel GarzaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: ConsuelosKitchen.comFacebook: La Cocina De ConsueloInstagram: @CocinaDeConsuelo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marco Canora is a James Beard Award-winning chef of Hearth Restaurant in the East Village of New York City. In addition to having an award-winning restaurant, Marco is also the founder of Brodo, a bone broth company. Marco started Brodo from his tiny take-out window outside of Hearth, and it became a mainstay in the neighborhood.We discuss Marco's career through the culinary world of New York City, as well as how he created his company from scratch and scaled it as quickly as he has.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Brodo.comOfficial Site: RestaurantHearth.comFacebook: Brodo NYCInstagram: @MarcoCanoraTwitter: @BrodoNYCLinkedIn: Marco CanoraFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Trattoria MarioFacebook: Trattoria MarioInstagram: @TrattoriaMario1953 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dustin Giannelli is the CEO and Founder of HearsDustin, a dynamic group that champions accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. Dustin is profoundly deaf and has worn hearing aids since the age of five. He leverages his personal journey to shed light on the transformative impact of communication, disability awareness, and DEI best practices. Known for his authentic energy and inspiring message, Dustin is a sought-after speaker and consultant, helping organizations foster more inclusive and accessible environments for everyone.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:www.instagram.comOfficial Site: HearsDustin.comInstagram: @DustinGiannelliLinkedIn: Dustin GiannelliFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: RinosPlace.comFacebook: Rino's PlaceInstagram: @RinosPlace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate reflects on the fall season, shares one of her favorite quotes, and expresses gratitude for another year of the podcast.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com 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.