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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...

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...