To Dine For

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 creato...

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...

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...

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 fr...

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 sc...

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 today.  Al and Ari discuss their story of how t...

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 Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Fac...

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 living with a variety of mental illnesses and addic...

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 patriarchy. Dunlap published a book, Financial Fem...

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 Difference . From a table at the Silver Diner in Arlington,...

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 lives. She’s also the founder of a female-focused mar...

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 young Jack Daniel. This inspired Fawn to found and...

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...

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...

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 through her cuisine, but with her zest for life an...

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 community, health, and emotional intelligence. For the...

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 marries cultural authenticity with culinary joy....

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 Year by Imbibe Magazine and listed among Fast Company...

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-Mountain in Kamas, Utah, Elizabeth takes us through her...

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 in the world.  Alex was raised Catholic and f...

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 makes apple cider vinegar taste good. From selling...

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 schools globally. Adam has been recognized in Busine...

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 million views. Amy has been called “the self-help...

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 For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook:...

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 Manhattan apartment he established charity: water, whi...