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David Copperfield
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.
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Paul Ollinger
49:11|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 long pursued didn’t deliver the contentment he expected, Paul launched the Crazy Money Podcast (now called Reasonably Happy) that began his lifelong dream of being a comedian. His work explores the connections between money, happiness, work, and meaning. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: PaulOllinger.comFacebook: Paul OllingerInstagram: @Paul_OllingerTwitter: @Paul_OllingerLinkedIn: Paul OllingerSteven Lawson
53:25|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: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: StevenVLawson.comInstagram: @MonkManualLinkedIn: Steven LawsonFollow The Restaurant:Ristorante Il Barroccio - Florence, ItalyBill Cartwright
42:22|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 leadership, perseverance, and the power of teamwork. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Bill-Cartwright.comInstagram: @BillCartwrightOfficialLinkedIn: Bill CartwrightFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Froggy's French Cafe - Highwood, ILFacebook: Froggy's French CafeInstagram: @FroggysFrenchCafePriya Krishna
41:31|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 work, she hopes to expand the spotlight on whose stories about food get told, and who tells them.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: PriyaKrishna.meInstagram: @PriyaKrishnaTwitter: @PriyaKrishnaLinkedIn: Priya KrishnaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Semma - New York CityFacebook: SemmaInstagram: @SemmaNYCSahil Bloom
49:35|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.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SahilBloom.comInstagram: @SahilBloomTwitter: @SahilBloomLinkedIn: Sahil BloomFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Cote Korean Steakhouse - New York CityInstagram: @CoteKoreanSteakhouseAndee Harris
46:48|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 also an adjunct professor at Kellogg School of Management, where she shares her entrepreneurial wisdom in the course Launching and Leading Startups.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:LinkedIn: Andee HarrisFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Zingerman's Deli - Ann ArborFacebook: Zingerman's DeliInstagram: @ZingermansDeliJosh Drean
37:53|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 Management from Harvard University, where he incubated and sold an HR tech startup.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: JoshDrean.comInstagram: @JoshDreanLinkedIn: Josh DreanFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Carmelina's BostonFacebook: Carmelina'sInstagram: @CarmelinasNorthEndBrianna Wiest - Revisited
48:13|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, before sharing her creating writing and personal reflections gained from years of self-inquiry and meditation.Over time, her work was shared around the world and has touched millions with messages of empowerment, self-reflection, and hope. She is a partner at Thought Catalog, where she first published her books and began sharing her personal writing. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: BriannaWiest.comFacebook: Brianna WiestInstagram: @BriannaWiestFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La BicycletteFacebook: La BicycletteInstagram: @LaBicyclette_CarmelHarlan Coben - Revisited
38:15|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 of the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and Anthony Award; the first author to win all three. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: HarlanCoben.comFacebook: Harlan CobenInstagram: @HarlanCobenTwitter: @HarlanCobenFollow the Restaurant:Official Website: Albert's Ho-Ho-KusFacebook: Albert's HoHoKusInstagram: @AlbertsHoHoKus