To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

Emmanuel Acho, creator of “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” and son of Nigerian immigrants, never dreamed his life would take him all over the country as an NFL player. Those “glory years” were just the beginning of his career and what he says is now “his calling.” At The Rooftop by JG, he shares what led him to use his time and talent to bring people of different races together.

With buildings and installations all over the globe, Jeanne Gang gained international attention for her Aqua Tower in Chicago which became the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant in Chicago, Brindille, Jeanne shares her journey to create memorable and impactful buildings and her vision for the future of architecture.

Gary Vaynerchuk rose to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. Gary moved from the former Soviet Union to this country with no material possessions and has an incredible story to tell. At his favorite haunt, The White Horse Tavern in NYC, Gary shares his lessons of success and why he is passionate about showing others how he hustled to create his version of the American dream.

Arlan Hamilton is the CEO and Founder of Backstage Capital which funds startup companies that are specifically owned and operated by Women, Black, LatinX and LGBTQ founders. Arlan sits down at her favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, Hotel Cafe, to share her unique story and her vision for funding “underestimated founders" and catalyzing their mission and purpose.

Jon Bon Jovi of Grammy award-winning rock band, Bon Jovi, has performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. After a lifetime of being a true rockstar, his work has led him to philanthropic efforts in his home state of New Jersey. Over a meal at Soul Kitchen, he shares the hard-earned wisdom of a life on stage and how his journey has truly come full circle.

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon has put in the work to become a travel expert, influencer and journalist specializing in the Caribbean. Known simply as “Jet Set Sarah,” her travels have taken her all over the globe but her love and passion reside in the Caribbean. Over the delicious flavors of the Caribbean at Sandy Island Restaurant, Sarah shares her unique way of seeing the world.

Beth Moore is an author and Bible teacher who started teaching small group Bible classes when she was 18. With no former theological training, she is currently one of the most prominent evangelical voices in America. At her favorite steakhouse in Houston, Taste of Texas, Beth shares her journey from a troubled childhood to one of the leading speakers and authors in evangelical America today.

David Copperfield started doing magic tricks at 10 years old and by 16 was teaching a class in magic at New York University. Over a meal at David's favorite restaurant in Las Vegas, L'Atelier de Joel Robochon, David shares how he got started and how he has remained so successful for so long. We talk innovation, creativity, and the psychology of being a "master of illusion."

In 2017, actress Catherine Reitman wrote, created and starred in her own TV series “Workin’ Moms.” Her portrayal of the life of working mothers has struck a chord with viewers everywhere and sparked a dialogue on the difficulties working mothers face. Catherine shares her journey from her favorite restaurant in Hollywood, Osteria Mozza, and explains the long road to creating her own show.

Gloria Estefan is a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, living legend and Latina idol. She has had a long and meandering road to get where she is today. Over the flavors of her beloved Cuban food at The Wave in Vero Beach, she shares her journey, the hard-earned lessons she's learned along the way, and the road she has paved for so many other Latin artists.