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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

TO DINE FOR WITH KATE SULLIVAN features stories of creators and dreamers who have reached uncommon success through ingenuity and innovation. Their favorite restaurant becomes the backdrop for a passionate and fascinating conversation about life, success and what it takes to pursue and achieve the American Dream.

J.R. Martinez

26m 46s

J.R. Martinez is an actor, author and burn survivor advocate. In 2003, Martinez was badly burned over 34% of his body while serving in Iraq. Many surgeries later, Martinez turned his tragic story into a lesson of inspiration. J.R. is a passionate supporter of “Operation Finally Home,” which builds homes for veterans, mortgage-free. At his favorite Austin haunt, Pieous, J.R. shares his story.

Episodes

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    J.R. Martinez

    S7 E704 - 26m 46s

    J.R. Martinez is an actor, author and burn survivor advocate. In 2003, Martinez was badly burned over 34% of his body while serving in Iraq. Many surgeries later, Martinez turned his tragic story into a lesson of inspiration. J.R. is a passionate supporter of “Operation Finally Home,” which builds homes for veterans, mortgage-free. At his favorite Austin haunt, Pieous, J.R. shares his story.

  • Eva Longoria: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Eva Longoria

    S7 E703 - 26m 46s

    Eva Longoria has been named one of the world’s most beautiful people many times and is one of the highest paid Latina actresses of all time. Since her start on Desperate Housewives, she has used her fame to give voice to the Latin experience and to empower Latinas. At a Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston, Eva shares her story and the power to uplift the next generation of Latina women.

  • Barbara Corcoran: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Barbara Corcoran

    S7 E702 - 26m 46s

    Known as the “Queen of New York City Real Estate,” Barbara Corcoran took the New York City real estate by storm in 1973 as co-founder of The Corcoran Group. Over a plate of “to die for” pasta on the Upper East side of Manhattan, Barbara shares her journey, her struggles and her successes as a trailblazing woman in the male dominated world of real estate.

  • Alice Walton: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alice Walton

    S7 E701 - 26m 46s

    Alice Walton, named “the world’s richest woman," has used her wealth for philanthropic endeavors but it wasn't until she really leaned into her personal passion that things changed. On November 11, 2011, Alice opened the Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, bringing art to a corner of the world that had never seen anything like it. At restaurant Eleven, Alice shares her story.

Schedule

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    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    J.R. Martinez, Actor, Author and Speaker

    Sunday
    May 25

    30 Minutes

    Actor, author and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez travels the country sharing his journey and why he works so hard to advocate for burn victims.
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    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    J.R. Martinez, Actor, Author and Speaker

    Sunday
    May 25

    30 Minutes

    Actor, author and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez travels the country sharing his journey and why he works so hard to advocate for burn victims.
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    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    J.R. Martinez, Actor, Author and Speaker

    Monday
    May 26

    30 Minutes

    Actor, author and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez travels the country sharing his journey and why he works so hard to advocate for burn victims.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: David Copperfield -- Magician. Location: Las Vegas, NV: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    David Copperfield -- Magician. Location: Las Vegas, NV

    Tuesday
    May 27

    30 Minutes

    Magician David Copperfield reflects on innovation, creativity and the psychology of being a "master of illusion."
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Catherine Reitman -- Director. Actress. Location: Hollywood, CA: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Catherine Reitman -- Director. Actress. Location: Hollywood, CA

    Wednesday
    May 28

    30 Minutes

    Actress Catherine Reitman talks about creating her show "Workin' Moms," and offers advice for anyone trying to start something new.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Gloria Estefan -- Musician. Location: Vero Beach, Florida: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Gloria Estefan -- Musician. Location: Vero Beach, Florida

    Thursday
    May 29

    30 Minutes

    Singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, Presidential Medal of Freedom and Kennedy Center Honors recipient, talks about some of the hard-earned lessons she has learned throughout her life and career.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest. Location: Nashville TN: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest. Location: Nashville TN

    Friday
    May 30

    30 Minutes

    Fawn Weaver, CEO of Grant Sidney and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey -- the only American spirits brand with an all-female executive team.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.

    Friday
    May 30

    30 Minutes

    Skier Lindsey Vonn discusses her long and winding path in the world of skiing and the Lindsey Vonn Foundation.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.

    Saturday
    May 31

    30 Minutes

    Skier Lindsey Vonn discusses her long and winding path in the world of skiing and the Lindsey Vonn Foundation.
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    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Tim Ferriss, Author: The 4-Hour Work Week

    Sunday
    Jun 1

    30 Minutes

    Entrepreneur, author and podcast host Tim Ferriss explains how to live more efficiently and maximize time and happiness and how angel investing has allowed him time to explore subjects most interesting to him.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Simon Sinek. Author and Speaker. Location: Los Angeles, California: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Simon Sinek. Author and Speaker. Location: Los Angeles, California

    Monday
    Jun 2

    30 Minutes

    Author Simon Sinek talks about his vision to help a new generation "find their why" and the source of meaning and purpose in their professional career.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.

    Tuesday
    Jun 3

    30 Minutes

    Skier Lindsey Vonn discusses her long and winding path in the world of skiing and the Lindsey Vonn Foundation.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Reshma Saujani, Founder, Girls Who Code Location: The Well in NYC: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Reshma Saujani, Founder, Girls Who Code Location: The Well in NYC

    Wednesday
    Jun 4

    30 Minutes

    Reshma Saujani, creator of Girls Who Code, talks about her passion for helping girls learn STEM and obstacles she faced on her way to success.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Robert Reffkin, CEO and Founder, Compass. Location: Shabu Tatsu in NYC: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Robert Reffkin, CEO and Founder, Compass. Location: Shabu Tatsu in NYC

    Thursday
    Jun 5

    30 Minutes

    Author Robert Reffkin, founder of Compass, talks about his online real estate technology company and why his focus will always be helping people find their definition of home.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Chris Voss. FBI Hostage Negotiator. Locations: Arlington, Virginia: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Chris Voss. FBI Hostage Negotiator. Locations: Arlington, Virginia

    Friday
    Jun 6

    30 Minutes

    Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, founder of The Black Swan Group, teaches everyday tactics to win at negotiations in business and life at Georgetown University and USC.
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    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Cesar Millan, TV Host and Author

    Sunday
    Jun 8

    30 Minutes

    Mexican American television host César Millán talks about his path from undocumented immigrant to international television star.
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    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Bethany Hamilton. Professional Surfer. Location: Hanalei, Kauai

    Monday
    Jun 9

    30 Minutes

    Professional surfer and author Bethany Hamilton.

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