To Dine For

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.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Virgin.comFacebook: Richard BransonInstagram: @RichardBransonTwitter: @RichardBransonLinkedIn: Richard BransonFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Everdene - New York, NYInstagram: @EverdeneNYC

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 Mother Beverage, a prebiotic soda that makes apple cider vinegar taste good.From selling at farmer’s markets to getting an investment on Shark Tank, Poppi has revolutionized the soda industry by doing the unthinkable: creating a soda that is both tasty and good for you. Poppi sodas have been seen in the hands of Billie Eilish, Russell Westbrook, Jennifer Lopez, and many of your favorite celebrities. Poppi’s grape flavor won Food and Beverage Magazine’s Product of the Year for 2023, and the brand is the number one best-selling soda on Amazon. 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: DrinkPoppi.comInstagram: @AllisonEllsworthFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La Piscina - Austin, TXFacebook: La MercerieInstagram: @LaPiscinaAustin

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.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: GretchenRubin.comFacebook: Gretchen RubinInstagram: @GretchenRubinLinkedIn: Gretchen RubinFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Hoexter's - New York, NYInstagram: @Hoexters

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 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: Sakara.comInstagram: @DanielleDuBoiseLinkedIn: Danielle DuBoiseFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La Mercerie - New York, NYFacebook: La MercerieInstagram: @LaMercerieNY

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 Leadership at Walmart, shaping the culture of the world’s largest company. He’s also celebrated as one of the most inspiring TED Talks of all time.  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: Neil.blogFacebook: Neil PasrichaInstagram: @NeilPasrichaTwitter: @NeilPasrichaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Rasa - Toronto, ONFacebook: RasaInstagram: @RasaRestaurantTO

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 Ollinger

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, Italy

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: @FroggysFrenchCafe

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: @SemmaNYC