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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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 rec…
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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, se…
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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 o…
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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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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 …
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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” …
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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 publis…
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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…
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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 un…
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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 …
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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 t…
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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 h…
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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 Di…
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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…
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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 ach…
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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 ca…
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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 consultan…
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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 Su…
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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 s…
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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…
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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 r…
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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 mil…
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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 bein…
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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 pr…
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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 …
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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, c…
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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 recip…
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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…
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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. K…
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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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: [email protected] Thank You to our Sponsors! American National Insurance Ho…
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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 …
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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 traje…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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 Vi…
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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 …
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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…
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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 pr…
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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, b…
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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 …
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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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: [email protected] Thank You to ou…
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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 mil…
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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 f…
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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 …
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50:47Ana 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…
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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…
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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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