Randy Goldberg is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Bombas. He is responsible for bringing the brand to life, creatively conveying the Bombas brand and mission, and leading the design team to create product that boasts an innovative combination of fashion, function and philanthropy. Before launching Bombas, Randy developed and directed content for Nike and Vitamin Water, and served as the Creative Director of the digital media company UrbanDaddy, where he met his Bombas co-founder Dave H...
Jun 30, 2025•40 min
Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for science and technology. His roles as inventor and advocate are intertwined with his own passion for technology and its uses, driving his personal determination to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, and math. Dean is the founder of DEKA Research & Development, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), FIRST Global, and the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute. Dean invent...
Jun 23, 2025•54 min
Named the most important chef in America by The Financial Times, Mashama Bailey is the award-winning executive chef and co-founder of critically-acclaimed restaurant The Grey in Savannah, Georgia. She will open her third restaurant in Paris, France, later this year. Mashama first learned to cook at the hands of the women in her family and later received formal education at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City as well as LaVarenne in Burgundy, France. In addition to receivin...
Jun 16, 2025•45 min
Jenn Drummond is a mountaineer, author, and motivational speaker. She’s also a businesswoman, with a successful exit and management company. Jenn is the author of the book BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals . In BreakProof , Jenn shares her struggles and victories, and delivers insights into achieving balance, setting meaningful objectives, and living life to the fullest. In June of 2023, Jenn became the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits, which a...
Jun 09, 2025•32 min
Allyson Felix is one of the winningest athletes of all time. She’s an Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field, and is also the founder of a company called Saysh. Over a Creole meal at her favorite restaurant, Harold & Belle’s in Los Angeles, Allyson discusses her journey from amazing athletic success to entrepreneurship, and her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and finding her why. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: ...
Jun 02, 2025•27 min
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 Georgetown, and served as a legal analyst for NBC News before her role as a Today co-anchor. Savanna...
May 26, 2025•41 min
Rachel Rodgers is the founder of Hello Seven, a multimillion dollar company that teaches diverse entrepreneurs how to earn more money and build wealth. Hello Seven has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 company for the past three years. Rachel has been featured on Good Morning America, The Drew Barrymore Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and many more. Her mission is to teach historically excluded groups how to end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress once and for all, as well as...
May 19, 2025•47 min
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 Hampshire, we hear Ken’s full story, from just getting started to where he is today. Follow To Dine For...
May 12, 2025•28 min
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 Bestsellers including Finding Your Own North Star , The Joy Diet , and Expecting Adam . Her newest books are ...
May 05, 2025•51 min
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 Bennett brings a wealth of experience. His philosophy is built on the idea that running isn’t just about get...
Apr 28, 2025•56 min
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 ultimately ending the youth mental health crisis. In addition to this work, his research more broadly ...
Apr 21, 2025•56 min
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: treating gang members with compassion rather than suppression, ultimately transforming thousands of li...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min
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. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV T...
Apr 07, 2025•29 min
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 immense health benefits but bad taste of apple cider vinegar, Allison and her husband Stephen created Moth...
Mar 31, 2025•36 min
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.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gm...
Mar 24, 2025•43 min
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 holistic wellness, to inspire others to live their most vibrant lives. Follow To Dine For: Official...
Mar 17, 2025•46 min
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 award for Best Blog in the World. A Harvard MBA graduate, Neil spent a decade as Director of Leaders...
Mar 10, 2025•58 min
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 found himself bored, lonely, and driving his wife crazy. Wondering why the wealth windfall he had so l...
Mar 03, 2025•49 min
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 them to increase their positive impact on the world. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForT...
Feb 24, 2025•53 min
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 the scenes of one of basketball’s most remarkable careers, offering unparalleled insights into leaders...
Feb 17, 2025•42 min
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, which explores labor in the food industry, and has appeared as a judge on Master Chef. Through her ...
Feb 10, 2025•42 min
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 and Sociology. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineFor...
Feb 03, 2025•50 min
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 and enablement platform, which just exited to their largest competitor in September of 2024. Andee is ...
Jan 27, 2025•47 min
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 degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and ...
Jan 20, 2025•38 min
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 worked as a journalist as a post-graduate, working for publications such as Forbes and Teen Vogue, bef...
Jan 13, 2025•48 min
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 including Stay Close , The Stranger , Safe , The Five , The Innocent , and The Woods . He's a winner ...
Jan 06, 2025•38 min
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 millions of copies and has been translated into over 30 languages. Transitioning from a law career, including a...
Dec 30, 2024•43 min
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 illusion. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV ...
Dec 23, 2024•28 min
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 beginning. At La Cocina de Consuelo in Austin, Texas, Miguel shares his journey to create and build S...
Dec 16, 2024•29 min
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 City, as well as how he created his company from scratch and scaled it as quickly as he has. Follow To ...
Dec 09, 2024•47 min
