To Dine For

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 clerkship for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Rubin found her calling in writing. She hosts the acclaimed podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin and founded the Happier app, both dedicated to promoting happiness-boosting habits. Gretchen’s work has led to notable interactions with figures like Oprah and the Dalai Lama. She’s now based in New York City, and her journey continues to inspire and influence a global audience.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: GretchenRubin.comFacebook: Gretchen RubinInstagram: @GretchenRubinFollow the Restaurant:Official Website: WinsteadsSteakburger.comInstagram: @Winsteads_Steakburgers

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.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: DavidCopperfield.comFacebook: David CopperfieldInstagram: @CopperfieldTwitter: @CopperfieldFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

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 Siete Foods into the powerhouse it is today.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SieteFoods.comFacebook: Siete FoodsInstagram: @SieteFoodsTwitter: @SieteFoodsLinkedIn: Miguel GarzaFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: ConsuelosKitchen.comFacebook: La Cocina De ConsueloInstagram: @CocinaDeConsuelo

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 Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Brodo.comOfficial Site: RestaurantHearth.comFacebook: Brodo NYCInstagram: @MarcoCanoraTwitter: @BrodoNYCLinkedIn: Marco CanoraFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Trattoria MarioFacebook: Trattoria MarioInstagram: @TrattoriaMario1953

Dustin Giannelli is the CEO and Founder of HearsDustin, a dynamic group that champions accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. Dustin is profoundly deaf and has worn hearing aids since the age of five. He leverages his personal journey to shed light on the transformative impact of communication, disability awareness, and DEI best practices. Known for his authentic energy and inspiring message, Dustin is a sought-after speaker and consultant, helping organizations foster more inclusive and accessible environments for everyone.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:www.instagram.comOfficial Site: HearsDustin.comInstagram: @DustinGiannelliLinkedIn: Dustin GiannelliFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: RinosPlace.comFacebook: Rino's PlaceInstagram: @RinosPlace

Kate reflects on the fall season, shares one of her favorite quotes, and expresses gratitude for another year of the podcast.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National Insurance

Bozoma Saint John, a marketing executive and CMO of companies like Uber, Endeavor, and Netflix, has been called one of the most powerful voices in American business. Bozoma’s journey from Ghana to Colorado to Connecticut to New York is an inspiring story of cultural identity and staying true to who you really are. Over a hearty plate of lasagna at Hollywood’s oldest Italian restaurant, Miceli’s, Bozoma shares her extraordinary journey full of intense challenges and heartbreaking tragedy.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: TheBadassWorkshop.comFacebook: Bozoma Saint JohnInstagram: @BadassBozTwitter: @BadassBozLinkedIn: Bozoma Saint JohnFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Miceli'sFacebook: Miceli's Italian RestaurantInstagram: @Micelis1949

Ron Finley, otherwise known as the “Gangsta Gardener”, is a master gardener and founder of The Ron Finley Project, a gardening training facility. Ron believes all life lessons can be learned from gardening and spending time outside.Over the flavors of a hearty soul food meal at Alta in South LA, Ron shares the detour that became the defining trajectory of his life, and how it helped him to redefine his purpose.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: RonFinley.comFacebook: Ron FinleyInstagram: @RonFinleyHQFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: AltaAdams.comFacebook: AltaInstagram: @AltaRestaurant