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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.

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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Robert Reffkin, CEO and Founder, Compass. Location: Shabu Tatsu in NYC: TVSS: Iconic

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

    Monday
    May 11

    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

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

    Tuesday
    May 12

    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: Bethany Hamilton. Professional Surfer. Location: Hanalei, Kauai: TVSS: Iconic

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    Bethany Hamilton. Professional Surfer. Location: Hanalei, Kauai

    Wednesday
    May 13

    30 Minutes

    Professional surfer and author Bethany Hamilton.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Ron Finley, Master Gardener Location: Alta Adams in Los Angeles: TVSS: Iconic

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    Ron Finley, Master Gardener Location: Alta Adams in Los Angeles

    Thursday
    May 14

    30 Minutes

    Master gardener Ron Finley, founder of the Ron Finley Project in South Central Los Angeles.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Elizabeth Smart. Founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation Location: Park City, Utah: TVSS: Iconic

    To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

    Elizabeth Smart. Founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation Location: Park City, Utah

    Friday
    May 15

    30 Minutes

    Elizabeth Smart, founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, is a child safety advocate and activist for the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, Amber Alert system and sexual predator legislation.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: LeVar Burton. Actor and Executive Producer Location: Sherman Oaks, California: TVSS: Iconic

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    LeVar Burton. Actor and Executive Producer Location: Sherman Oaks, California

    Monday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    Actor LeVar Burton talks about his journey to act, direct and write, how his purpose changed over the years and his vision for his future career.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Allyson Felix, Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Founder of Saysh: TVSS: Iconic

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    Allyson Felix, Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Founder of Saysh

    Tuesday
    May 19

    30 Minutes

    U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Allyson Felix explains how she turned a setback into another kind of success.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin: TVSS: Iconic

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    Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin

    Wednesday
    May 20

    30 Minutes

    Philanthropist Richard Branson discusses his journey in entrepreneurship and obstacles he has faced in his endeavours.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Bozoma Saint John, Businesswoman and Author: TVSS: Iconic

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    Bozoma Saint John, Businesswoman and Author

    Thursday
    May 21

    30 Minutes

    Bozoma Saint John talks about challenges and tragedy, and what it is like holding true to her Ghanaian roots while rising to the challenge of the American business landscape.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Ken Burns, Documentarian: TVSS: Iconic

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    Ken Burns, Documentarian

    Friday
    May 22

    30 Minutes

    Documentarian Ken Burns talks about his creative process.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Jeni Britton, CEO and Founder, Jeni's Ice Cream: TVSS: Iconic

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    Jeni Britton, CEO and Founder, Jeni's Ice Cream

    Monday
    May 25

    30 Minutes

    Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, talks about how she created a business from scratch.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Jewel, Musician: TVSS: Iconic

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    Jewel, Musician

    Tuesday
    May 26

    30 Minutes

    Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher talks about her career and wisdom earned from a life in the spotlight.
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    To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Author, Professor and Television Host: TVSS: Iconic

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    Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Author, Professor and Television Host

    Wednesday
    May 27

    30 Minutes

    Professor and historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. talks about researching the genealogy of high-profile guests on the PBS series "Finding Your Roots."

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