To Dine For

Maryam Banikarim – Chief Marketing Officer – Nextdoor

Maryam Banikarim is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nextdoor, a neighborhood app creating meaningful connections for neighbors. Prior to Nextdoor Maryam was the Chief Marketing Officer at Hyatt Hotels, Gannett, NBCUniversal, and Univision. She is known as a force for change recognized for her boundless curiosity, ability to build dynamic teams, and forge powerful partnerships. During the pandemic Maryam created a nonprofit called NYCNext, a volunteer movement aimed at supporting New York’s artist community and revitalizing the city. NYCNext created pop-ups all over the city, including a star-studded rendition of New York State of Mind. Fast Company named her one of the Top 10 Disruptors, the New York Post named her One of the Most Powerful Women in New York, and Advertising Age named her a Woman to Watch.

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Official Website: ToDineForTV.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

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Official Site: NYCNext.org

Instagram: @MBanikarim

Twitter: @NewYorkCityNext

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Alex Guarnaschelli – Chef & TV Host

Alex Guarnaschelli is a chef, author and host of a new show on the Food Network. She currently serves as an executive chef in New York City's Butter restaurant. She's appeared in countless television programs on the Food Network, including The Kitchen, Chopped, Iron Chef America, Guy's Grocery Games and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. This month she stars in a new show entitled Alex vs America, where she battles chefs from around the country. Alex talks about her incredible career in the kitchen and on television, how she builds teams and creates culture in her kitchen, and how she's navigating one of the toughest years of her life. 

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Official Website: ToDineForTV.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

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Official Site: AlexGuarnaschelli.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ChefAlexGuarnaschelli

Instagram: @Guarnaschelli

Twitter: @Guarnaschelli

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Payal Kadakia – Founder & Executive Chairwoman – ClassPass

Location: Javier's in Century City, CA

Payal Kadakia is the founder and chairwoman of ClassPass, an app designed to make scheduling your favorite fitness class an easier experience. Her story of creation and execution is a fascinating one. It all starts with her deep passion for dance. Specifically, Indian dance.Armed with a degree from MIT, Payal started off on a more traditional path, but one decision changed everything. From a table at Javier's in Century City, California, Payal shares the whole story of how ClassPass came to be, most recently acquired by Mindbody. Furthermore, she provides a blueprint for how to get started no matter what your venture looks like.

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Official Website: ToDineForTV.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

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Official Website: PayalKadakia.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/PayalHKadakia

Instagram: @Payal

Twitter: @PayalKadakia

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Official Website: Javiers-Cantina.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/JaviersCenturyCity

Instagram: @JaviersCantina

Twitter: @JaviersCantina

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Greg Cameron – President & CEO – The Joffrey Ballet

Greg Cameron is the president and CEO of the Joffrey Ballet. Under his leadership the Joffrey has set new records at the box office, and built the strongest financial foundation in its history. His work in the arts in Chicago has spanned many different venues, from PBS station WTTW, to the Museum of Contemporary Art, to the Art Institute of Chicago. His work is dedicated to supporting the arts and artists, and creating meaningful experiences for others. We continue our conversations around dance today as Greg offers a unique perspective on the world of dance - especially what it really takes to support the arts, and produce productions for us all to enjoy.

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Official Website: ToDineForTV.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

Thank You to our Sponsors!

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Official Site: Joffrey.org

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheJoffreyBallet

Instagram: @JoffreyBallet

Twitter: @JoffreyBallet

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Misty Copeland – Ballerina

Location: The Mermaid Inn in New York City

Misty Copeland is the principal ballet dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, the first African American woman to hold that role in the 75-year history of the theatre. Her journey to this moment is an incredible one. She is a powerhouse and superstar in the world of ballet, and had to overcome so much to find her footing. Despite not starting ballet until the age of 13, Misty was considered a prodigy and didn't let anyone stop her from pursuing her passion. At her favorite restaurant in New York City, Misty shares the whole story of how she got started, and where she's headed now.

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Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

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Official Website: MistyCopeland.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/MistyCopeland

Instagram: @MistyOnPointe

Twitter: @MistyOnPointe

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Official Website: TheMermaidNYC.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheMermaidNYC

Instagram: @TheMermaidNYC

Twitter: @TheMermaidNYC

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Robert Battle – Artistic Director – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Robert Battle is the artistic director for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - only the third person to hold the title in its history. Originally from Miami, Battle graduated from Juilliard in 1994 and started his own dance company in 2001. From carrying a hammer in his dance bag to living at the YMCA while attending Juilliard, Robert’s path has not been an easy one. He was named one of the “Masters of African American Choreography” by the Kennedy Center, and is the author of the book My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle’s Journey to Alvin Ailey.

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Official Website: ToDineForTV.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

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Official Site: AlvinAiley.org

Facebook: Facebook.com/AlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheater

Instagram: @AlvinAiley

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Rachel Hollis – Author, Speaker & Founder

Location: Café No Sé in Austin, TX

Rachel Hollis is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and the founder and owner of The Hollis Co. Rachel grew up in Weedpatch, California, and has made a career out of being transparent about her journey to be a successful working mom. Her most recent book, Didn’t See That Coming, was about navigating crisis, loss and grief. We talk about that in our conversation, as well as how she created such a successful career as a speaker and blogger.

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Official Website: ToDineForTV.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

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Official Website: MsRachelHollis.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheChicSite

Instagram: @MsRachelHollis

Twitter: @MsRachelHollis

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Official Website: CafeNoSeAustin.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/CafeNoSeATX

Instagram: @CafeNoSeATX

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Happy Thanksgiving! Kate reflects on the previous year of the podcast, and gives an update on things to come.

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Official Website: ToDineForTV.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV

Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

Thank You to our Sponsors!

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Tony and Elise Terlato – Terlato Wine Group

 Location: Tangley Oaks in Lake Bluff, IL

Tony and Elise Terlato are the grandchildren of Tony Terlato, who created and founded the Terlato Wine Group. His visionary approach to the world of wine and his passion for food, wine and great conversation is at the heart of why the Terlato Wine Group has become such a success. Over a four-course meal at the Terlato Wine Group headquarters in Lake Bluff, Illinois, we hear the story of creating the Terlato Wine Group, and the vision for the company moving forward.

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Instagram: @ToDineForTV

Twitter: @KateSullivanTV

Email: [email protected]

Thank You to our Sponsors!

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Official Website: TerlatoWines.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/TerlatoWines

Instagram: @TerlatoWines

Twitter: @TerlatoMedia

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Lisa Chang – Global Chief People Officer – Coca-Cola

Lisa Chang is the Global Chief People Officer for the Coca-Cola Company, overseeing the company's talent and people strategies, culture and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In her role, which she has held since 2019, she is responsible for leading the company's global people strategy, aligned to the company's purpose of Refreshing the World and Making a Difference. 

Chang and her team are focused on creating an environment where employees can thrive and equip the organization to win. In the midst of the Great Resignation and the changing face of work culture, Lisa talks about her career and what's ahead for all of us.

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Instagram: @ToDineForTV

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Email: [email protected]

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Official Site: Coca-ColaCompany.com

Twitter: @LisaVChang

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