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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” at The Restaurant at Burdick’s in Walpole, New Ham...

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 Bestselle...

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 Be...

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 ul...

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: tr...

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.   F...

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 immens...

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.co...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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 t...

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 th...

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,...

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 a...

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 an...

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 degr...

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 wo...

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 i...

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 milli...

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...

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 b...

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 Cit...

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...

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: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! American National Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...