To Dine For

LeVar Burton is an actor, director, producer, and host, best known for his roles in Roots, Star Trek, and as the host of Reading Rainbow. From LeVar’s favorite restaurant, Mistral in Sherman Oaks, California, we discuss his incredible career trajectory, how he almost became a priest, his desire to host Jeopardy!, and the biggest lessons he’s learned from his career. Follow To Dine For: Official We...

Stacy Spikes is an award-winning entrepreneur and inventor who USA Today named one of the 21 Most Influential African-Americans in Technology. He is the co-founder and CEO of the nation’s first theatrical subscription service, MoviePass. In addition, Spikes is the founder of Urbanworld, the largest international film festival dedicated to nurturing women and minority filmmakers. Spikes is the auth...

Corporate Natalie is a social media phenom from Silicon Valley with over 1 million TikTok and Instagram followers. During the pandemic Natalie began making TikTok videos that humorized the doldrums of corporate America, which kick started her career as a content creator and allowed her to quit working in consulting. Natalie was listed on E! News’s 21 TikTok Stars to Follow in 2021, and was a 2023...

Steve Camilleri is the Executive Director of the South Bend Center for the Homeless, a non-profit organization that strives to restore human dignity and break the cycle of homelessness through providing emergency and transitional housing for the homeless. One of the most important steps in achieving their mission is raising awareness and advocacy for the homeless. Steve discusses his journey to hi...

Gretchen Rubin is a celebrated author and speaker, best known for her New York Times Best Sellers, including The Happiness Project , Better Than Before , and The Four Tendencies . Her books, which delve into the intricacies of happiness and human nature, have sold millions of copies and have been translated into over 30 languages. Transitioning from a law career, including a clerkship for Supreme...

Suneel Gupta is the founding CEO of Rise, which partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama to deliver low-cost health coaching to people in need. Rise was named App of the Year by Apple, and is now owned by Amazon. Suneel serves as a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, and an emissary for Gross National Happiness between the U.S. and the kingdom of Bhutan. He is also the host of a global doc...

Happy New Year! Kate talks about her love for January and future guests for To Dine For: The Podcast that will help you start your 2024 off right. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine...

For the final podcast of 2023, we’re revisiting Kate’s conversation and meal with M. Night Shyamalan at Vetri Cucina in Philadelphia, PA. Shyamalan discusses his career, what interests him in a story, and how he’s reacted to soaring highs and dramatic lows in the film industry. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter:...

Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack when she was already a champion surfer, but it’s what she did after the attack that makes her so remarkable and inspirational. Bethany takes us to Postcards Cafe on the Hawaiian island of Kauai to eat fresh seafood and discuss her story, her love of the ocean, her faith, and how she helps other people with limb difference. Follow To Dine For: Officia...

Suzanne Lopez is the Abbot Academy Director of the Joffrey Academy of Dance, which is the official school of the Joffrey Ballet. Suzanne’s journey at the Joffrey started when she was 12, when she attended her first summer intensive audition taught by Robert Joffrey. She has had a 19-year dance career, dancing principal roles in ballets by famed choreographers such as José Limón, Twyla Tharp, and S...

Francesca Harper is the Artistic Director of Ailey II of the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. As part of the company’s new era, she is leading Ailey II on the first international tour since the shutdown, guest performances in Memoria during Ailey’s New York City Center session, and a 50th Anniversary US tour, culminating with a New York engagement in early 2024.  We discuss Francesca’s background...

John Georges is a native Trinidadian and the former Master Distiller for the House of Angostura. John was educated at the University of the West Indies, where he graduated with a B.S.C. in Chemical Engineering. He joined the House of Angostura in 1982 and has worked in many different roles in the production of fine rum. John worked in the distillery and aging departments, the packaging departments...

Happy Thanksgiving! Kate talks about a recent experience she had, and how she prioritizes her gratitude.   Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Jonathan Neman is the co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, a mission-driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Translation: some truly incredible salads. Jonathan and his co-founders started Sweetgreen in 2007, opening their first location in Georgetown just three months out of college. There vision was to be everywhere, like a healthy fast food restaurant. Since then, Jonathan has b...

Andy Dunn is the co-founder of Bonobos, and the author of the book Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind . Dunn was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a manic incident in college, but hid it while breaking into the world of startups and scaling the company.  Andy discusses his journey, dealing with mental health issues, taking accountability for yourself and your actions, and h...

Simon Sinek is an author, speaker, and thought leader whose groundbreaking book Start WIth Why , as well as his popular TED Talk, changed the game for anyone looking to find a path that feels most aligned with who they are. His TED Talk is one of the three most watched TED Talks of all time, and he’s helped countless people find their purpose and their why, and implement them to have a more succes...

Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated multi-platform storyteller and producer operating at the intersection of race, technology, and democracy. He’s the host and Executive Producer of the PBS series America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston . He’s also the creator and host of the podcast How to Citizen, and a founding partner and writer at Puck. Baratunde’s book, How to Be Black , became a New Yo...

Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans served 27 years in the United States Army. She served overseas and nationwide, as well as several combat deployments. Evans served as an intelligence analyst, counterintelligence agent, military police, paratrooper, and numerous other positions. Highly decorated during her tenure, she received more than 27 awards and decorations including the Bronze Star. She...

Jen Sincero is a writer, author, and coach. Her book You Are a Badass , which is celebrating its 10th year in publication, was a New York Times #1 Bestseller. It was developed into 40 languages and has spawned calendars, motivational buttons, day planners, and follow-up books You Are a Badass at Making Money , You Are a Badass Everyday , and the You Are a Badass Guided Journal which is coming out...

Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance experts. She’s the host of the award-winning podcast So Money, which has earned more than 30-million downloads. She’s also a sought-after speaker and author of multiple books. Her newest book is called A Healthy State of Panic . Part memoir, part guide-book, Farnoosh shares how fear can really be a superpower to achieving true wealth and...

Kate hosts our third Masterclass, exploring the world of hospitality. We feature the stories of previous To Dine For guests Will Guidara, Mario Carbone, Marc Forgione, JJ Johnson, Danny Meyer, and Alex Guarnaschelli. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You...

Kate hosts our second Masterclass, this time focusing on Storytelling. We feature the stories of previous To Dine For guests Kevin Kwan, Arlan Hamilton, Emmanuel Acho, and Catherine Reitman. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Masterca...

Kate hosts a Masterclass on Obstacles, featuring the stories of previous To Dine For guests Arlan Hamilton, Erik Weihenmayer, Jake Wood, Jessica Alba, and Franklin Leonard. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American Nation...

To celebrate three years of To Dine For: The Podcast, Kate hands things over to Producer/Editor Jon Gollner to share some of his favorite moments and guests from past episodes. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American Na...

Pati Jinich is a Mexican chef, TV personality, cookbook author, educator, and food writer. She is best known for her James Beard Award-winning and Emmy-nominated public television series, Pati’s Mexican Table . Her first cookbook, also titled Pati’s Mexican Table , was published in March 2013. Her second book, Mexican Today , was published in April 2016, and her third book, Treasures of the Mexica...