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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...

Mark and Brian Canlis are the co-owners of Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, known as one of the best restaurants in the United States, specifically for its hospitality. Mark and Brian are the third generation of the Canlis family to own the restaurant, both coming back to the family business after time in the Air Force and separate, distinct career paths. We discuss how the restaurant came to be, the...

Chip Wade was hand-picked by Danny Meyer in 2022 to succeed him as the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group in New York City, shepherding the brand into the post-pandemic landscape. Chip has held positions in operational leadership for restaurants like Red Lobster, Legal Sea Foods, and TGI Fridays. He is an industry veteran, and is now going to helm the ship of an iconic group of New York City re...

Ellen Yin is the founder and host of Cubicle to CEO, a podcast that shares transparent insights from self-funded six, seven, and eight-figure businesses. Reaching more than 100,000 women monthly, this media platform asks successful entrepreneurs the questions you can’t Google. We discuss Ellen’s origin story, the creation of her podcast, and what she’s learned after four years of the show. Follow...

Jenny Nguyen picked up a basketball right around the same time she put down her milk bottle. From an early age she was called a tomboy, loving basketball so much that it shaped her identity all the way through high school. When she was 19 years old in her first year of playing college basketball, she ruptured her ACL. Devastated by her injury, she stumbled upon a newfound passion for cooking. Afte...

Amy Schneider is a Jeopardy! champion and LGTBQ+ activist whose new book, In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life, is set to debut on October 3rd. We discuss Amy's journey to becoming a Jeopardy! champion, as well as using all that she is as a force for good in the world. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @...

Jennifer Horev and her husband Omer created a wellness brand called Pura Vida in Miami. It is a restaurant that involves vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. Jennifer is currently the Chief Brand Officer, building this company alongside her husband. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagra...

Clea Newman is the youngest daughter of legendary actor Paul Newman, a fascinating and complicated man with an incredible career and tremendous legacy of philanthropy. Clea is now the ambassador of SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global community of camps and programs for children with serious illness, which was founded by her father in 1988. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com...

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, also known as Jet Set Sarah, returns to To Dine For again! 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 returns to discuss her 2023 travel tips, how she was changed by a trek through Sweden, and where she’s looking forward to going next. Follow To Dine For: O...

Davis Smith is the Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and active lifestyle brand with a social mission. Cotopaxi was the first company to incorporate from inception as a benefit corporation and subsequently raise venture capital. When Davis founded Cotopaxi in 2014 his dream was to find a way to sustainably alleviate poverty at scale, and to inspire others to join him in the movement. He...