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Bethany Hamilton. Professional Surfer. Location: Hanalei, KauaiFriday, April 26
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Bethany Hamilton is a Professional Surfer and Author who survived a 2003 Shark attack that left her with only one arm. Bethany learned to surf at the age of 3 and gained her first sponsorship at the age of 10. After the shark attack, she returned to surfing within one month. Bethany was the subject of the documentary Unstoppable and now teaches class on resilience, grit and goal-setting. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant in Kauai, Bethany shares where this journey has taking her and how her unique "why" has changed recently. -
Gary Vaynerchuk. Entrepreneur. Location: New York CityThursday, April 25
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1With a laser focused work-ethic and no previous professional connections, Gary Vaynerchuk has risen from a former liquor store clerk to one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time and one of the most sought after speakers in business right now. An immigrant from the former Soviet Union, Gary and his family moved to this country with no material possessions and have an incredible story to tell of resilience, grit and never giving up. Currently the CEO of VaynerX and founder of Resy and Empathy Wines, Gary started at his family's wine shop. He grew the business from 3-million dollars to 60-million dollars and began his love of business and entrepreneurship. Over the familiar bar food of Gary's favorite haunt, The White Horse Tavern in NYC, Gary shares his hard-earned lessons of success and why he is so passionate about showing others how he hustled hard to create his version of the American dream. -
Bethany Hamilton. Professional Surfer. Location: Hanalei, KauaiMonday, April 22
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Bethany Hamilton is a Professional Surfer and Author who survived a 2003 Shark attack that left her with only one arm. Bethany learned to surf at the age of 3 and gained her first sponsorship at the age of 10. After the shark attack, she returned to surfing within one month. Bethany was the subject of the documentary Unstoppable and now teaches class on resilience, grit and goal-setting. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant in Kauai, Bethany shares where this journey has taking her and how her unique "why" has changed recently. -
Chris Voss. FBI Hostage Negotiator. Locations: Arlington, VirginiaFriday, April 19
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Chris Voss is a former FBI Hostage negotiator and the CEO and Founder of The Black Swan Group. He is also the Author of the best-selling book Never Split the Difference. A Professor at Harvard, Georgetown, and USC, Voss teaches every day tactics to win at negotiations in business and life. Over breakfast at his favorite diner in Arlington, Virginia, The Silver Diner, Chris shares the fascinating journey to become an expert in such a niche subject matter and "why" he hopes to share with others the hard-earned lessons, tactics and techniques he has learned from a life of public service. -
Jeanne Gang - Architect. Founder of Studio Gang. Location: Chicago, IL.Thursday, April 18
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Jeanne Gang is one of the world's most celebrated architects. With buildings and installations all over the globe, Jeanne gained international attention for her Aqua tower in Chicago which became the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect. Called the "World's Most Influential Architect" by Time Magazine, Jeanne is currently a professor at Harvard exploring how design can help create beneficial connections between people and their environments. 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 -
Chris Voss. FBI Hostage Negotiator. Locations: Arlington, VirginiaMonday, April 15
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Chris Voss is a former FBI Hostage negotiator and the CEO and Founder of The Black Swan Group. He is also the Author of the best-selling book Never Split the Difference. A Professor at Harvard, Georgetown, and USC, Voss teaches every day tactics to win at negotiations in business and life. Over breakfast at his favorite diner in Arlington, Virginia, The Silver Diner, Chris shares the fascinating journey to become an expert in such a niche subject matter and "why" he hopes to share with others the hard-earned lessons, tactics and techniques he has learned from a life of public service. -
Robert Reffkin, CEO and Founder, Compass. Location: Shabu Tatsu in NYCFriday, April 12
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1After graduating from Columbia and working stints at McKinsey and Company and Goldman Sachs, Robert decided to start an on-line real-estate company to tackle some of the problems he saw his single-mother face every day as a realtor. In 2021, Compass went public making Robert one of the country's youngest black billionaires. Robert is the Author of No One Succeeds Alone: Learn Everything You Can from Everyone You Can. Over the flavors of Shabu Tatsu, his favorite restaurant in New York City, Robert shares his purpose for disrupting the real-estate industry and why his work will always be about helping people find their definition of home. -
Emmanuel Acho - Author. NFL Analyst. Location: Beverly Hills, CaliforniaThursday, April 11
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Emmanuel Acho is a New York Times best-selling author, host of FOX sports, and creator of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. " Growing up in Dallas, Texas, the son of Nigerian immigrants, he never dreamed his life would take him all over the country as an NFL player for the Cleveland Browns, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, but it did. Turned out those "glory years" of playing football was really just the beginning of his career and what he says is now "his calling." On the rooftop of the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Beverly Hills, California at The Rooftop by JG, Emmanuel shares the emotional breaking point that led him to step into a whole new direction of this life professionally and how he is now using his time and talent to bring people of different races together to talk about what divides them and what can help unite them. -
Robert Reffkin, CEO and Founder, Compass. Location: Shabu Tatsu in NYCMonday, April 8
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1After graduating from Columbia and working stints at McKinsey and Company and Goldman Sachs, Robert decided to start an on-line real-estate company to tackle some of the problems he saw his single-mother face every day as a realtor. In 2021, Compass went public making Robert one of the country's youngest black billionaires. Robert is the Author of No One Succeeds Alone: Learn Everything You Can from Everyone You Can. Over the flavors of Shabu Tatsu, his favorite restaurant in New York City, Robert shares his purpose for disrupting the real-estate industry and why his work will always be about helping people find their definition of home. -
Reshma Saujani, Founder, Girls Who Code Location: The Well in NYCFriday, April 5
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1In 2009, Reshma became the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress. Her winding career path in finance and law had left her adrift and she realized that her role purpose was to serve. Losing that race became the impetus for her next creation: Girls Who Code. In 2012, she created Girls Who Code after seeing firsthand how few opportunities there were for girls in computing. Forbes Magazine 40 under 40, Reshma shares her passion for helping girls learn STEM and have access to the same opportunities as boys. Over the delicious farm to table meal at the health conscious restaurant The Well, Reshma shares her many obstacles on the way to success and what she feels she is uniquely poised to do in the next chapter of her life. -
Payal KadakiaThursday, April 4
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Founder of ClassPass. Location: Javier's, Century City, CA. Payal Kadakia was a world-class dancer whose passion for Bollywood dance inspired her to create her own dance troupe. Meanwhile, her job in management consulting left her less than inspired. That's when she got the idea to build a directory of dance fitness classes like OpenTable. While she lacked the funding and know-how to build something of scale, Payal's journey to build and create ClassPass, and then scale it into a billion-dollar company, is an epic one. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant, Javier's in Century City, California, Payal shares the many setbacks along her way to success and her vision for the future of her company as she works to rebuild post-pandemic. -
Reshma Saujani, Founder, Girls Who Code Location: The Well in NYCMonday, April 1
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1In 2009, Reshma became the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress. Her winding career path in finance and law had left her adrift and she realized that her role purpose was to serve. Losing that race became the impetus for her next creation: Girls Who Code. In 2012, she created Girls Who Code after seeing firsthand how few opportunities there were for girls in computing. Forbes Magazine 40 under 40, Reshma shares her passion for helping girls learn STEM and have access to the same opportunities as boys. Over the delicious farm to table meal at the health conscious restaurant The Well, Reshma shares her many obstacles on the way to success and what she feels she is uniquely poised to do in the next chapter of her life. -
Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.Friday, March 29
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Lindsey Vonn is a World Champion alpine skier having won 82 World Cup championships, the most of any woman in the world. In 2010, she won the Gold medal for downhill skiing for the US Women's team and is considered one of the most decorated and winningest skiers of all time. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant in Miami, Carbone Miami, Lindsey shares the psychology of a champion, her long and winding path in the world of skiing and how her purpose and mission has evolved into one of service through the Lindsey Vonn Foundation. -
Phil RosenthalThursday, March 28
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Television Writer, Creator and Executive Producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Host of "Somebody Feed Phil." Location: Los Angeles, CA. Phil Rosenthal is an actor, writer and director who grew up in Queens, New York. He created and executive-produced the smash hit comedy, "Everybody Loves Raymond." In 2015, he created the PBS television series, "I'll Have What Phil's Having," where Rosenthal explored food culture around the world. His newest show on Netflix, "Somebody Feed Phil" is the culmination of all his years in television combined with a vision to try to bring the world together through food. At his favorite restaurant in LA, Phil shares the hardest part of creating a television series and what he hopes people take away from his new creative venture. -
Lindsey Vonn. Athlete. Location: Miami, FL.Monday, March 25
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Lindsey Vonn is a World Champion alpine skier having won 82 World Cup championships, the most of any woman in the world. In 2010, she won the Gold medal for downhill skiing for the US Women's team and is considered one of the most decorated and winningest skiers of all time. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant in Miami, Carbone Miami, Lindsey shares the psychology of a champion, her long and winding path in the world of skiing and how her purpose and mission has evolved into one of service through the Lindsey Vonn Foundation. -
Simon Sinek. Author and Speaker. Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaFriday, March 22
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Simon Sinek is a British-American author, eternal optimist and inspirational speaker. He is the Author of the critically acclaimed books "Start With Why", "Infinite Game" and "Leaders Eat Last". He is credited with creating an entirely new lane of business: thought leadership. Over flavors inspired by the Mediterranean at Kismet, Simon shares his incredible journey to becoming one of the leading "thought leaders" in American business and his vision to help a new generation "find their why" and the source of meaning and purpose in their professional career. -
Michael TubbsThursday, March 21
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Mayor of Stockton, California. Location: La Palma, Stockton, CA. At the age of 22, Michael Tubbs became the youngest member of the Stockton, California City Council. At the age of 26, he went on to become the youngest mayor of a city in America. Over the flavors of La Palma, his favorite Mexican restaurant in Stockton, Michael shares all that has led him to this moment and all of the problems he has confronted, including growing up in poverty with a father in prison. He talks about the transformative power of a meal to be a way we can all connect and unite our own communities, and how he uses "youth" and "optimism" as a superpower. -
Simon Sinek. Author and Speaker. Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaMonday, March 18
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Simon Sinek is a British-American author, eternal optimist and inspirational speaker. He is the Author of the critically acclaimed books "Start With Why", "Infinite Game" and "Leaders Eat Last". He is credited with creating an entirely new lane of business: thought leadership. Over flavors inspired by the Mediterranean at Kismet, Simon shares his incredible journey to becoming one of the leading "thought leaders" in American business and his vision to help a new generation "find their why" and the source of meaning and purpose in their professional career. -
Fawn Weaver. Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest. Location: Nashville TNFriday, March 15
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Fawn Weaver is the CEO and Founder of Grant Sidney and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. She is the daughter of Motown Records producer Frank Wilson and a serial entrepreneur. After learning about freed slave Nathan Green and his work as a mentor to a young Jack Daniel, Fawn created a whiskey in his honor called "Uncle Nearest." Fawn is the first African-American woman to lead a major spirits brand. Uncle Nearest is the only American spirits brand with an all female executive team. Over the flavors of her favorite steakhouse, Bourbon Steak in Nashville, Fawn shares her roller-coaster ride to make history, find her unique "why" and create opportunity for thousands of others along the way. -
Rachel HollisThursday, March 14
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Author. Motivational Speaker. CEO. Location: Cafe No Se, Austin, TX. As a speaker, author and founder of the Hollis Co., Rachel Hollis is the epitome of a self-made female founder. Originally from Weedpatch, California, Rachel's funny and relatable style has won her the hearts of millions of devoted fans, readers and devotees. The Mother of 4 is brutally honest about the difficulties of start-up life and juggling career and family. At her favorite restaurant in Austin, TX, Cafe No Se, Rachel tells her story, from small-town awkward teenager to 2-time New York Times best-selling author and wildly successful motivational speaker. Rachel shares her recipe for success in terms of creating "something out of nothing" and achieving balance at work and home. -
Fawn Weaver. Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest. Location: Nashville TNMonday, March 11
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Fawn Weaver is the CEO and Founder of Grant Sidney and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. She is the daughter of Motown Records producer Frank Wilson and a serial entrepreneur. After learning about freed slave Nathan Green and his work as a mentor to a young Jack Daniel, Fawn created a whiskey in his honor called "Uncle Nearest." Fawn is the first African-American woman to lead a major spirits brand. Uncle Nearest is the only American spirits brand with an all female executive team. Over the flavors of her favorite steakhouse, Bourbon Steak in Nashville, Fawn shares her roller-coaster ride to make history, find her unique "why" and create opportunity for thousands of others along the way. -
LeVar Burton. Actor and Executive Producer Location: Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaFriday, March 8
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1LeVar Burton is an Actor, Director, and Television Host. He is best known for his roles as George La Forge in Star Trek and Kunta Kinte in the ABC miniseries Roots as well as the Host of the PBS show, Reading Rainbow for 23 years. He has received 12 Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. From a table at his favorite restaurant Mistral, LeVar shares the journey to act, direct, write his way to his unique purpose and "why." LeVar shares how his purpose has changed through the years and his distinct vision for his future career. -
Kimbal MuskThursday, March 7
4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Entrepreneur. Founder of The Kitchen. Philanthropist. Location: Oak, Boulder, CO. As one of the co-founders of PayPal, Kimbal Musk is no stranger to big entrepreneurial dreams and creating "something from nothing." After starting and co-founding several successful tech companies with his brother, Elon, Kimbal decided to carve out an entirely new path by studying at the French Culinary Institute in New York City. Fanning the flames of his culinary passions, he moved to Boulder, Colorado to work as a line cook. His love of cooking and his entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to become a successful restauranteur, food advocate and philanthropist. Kimbal's vision for leading a "food revolution" has him named a Global Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. Over the signature dishes of his favorite restaurant, Oak in Boulder, Kimbal shares the true ingredients for a fulfilling career and a bold vision for a better world through "real" food. -
Jessica Alba, Actress and Founder of The Honest CompanyMonday, March 4
10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1At 29 years old, this young tech dynamo has done something thousands of others twice her age have tried and failed. Her website, TheMuse. com, helps people find the perfect job. She started with one person in her living room and she has grown the company to 50 million visitors every month. In this episode of To Dine For, we go with her to her favorite restaurant, Izakaya Nomad, in the heart of Manhattan. Izakaya is a Japanese gastro-pub known for its delicious grilled meats, fresh sushi and a closing time of 2 a.m. Kathryn explains how she was able to take "a great idea," raise millions of dollar in capital and turn her concept into a premier destination for Millennials to find jobs. -
Elizabeth Smart. Founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation Location: Park City, UtahFriday, March 1
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Elizabeth Smart gained International attention when at the age of 14 she was abducted from her home and held kept captive for nine months. Her horrific experience and the healing that took place after has lead her to create the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. She is a child safety advocate and passionate activist for children having supported the Adam Walsh Act, the Amber Alert system and sexual predator legislation. She works tirelessly to support legislation and school programs that educate and inform about sexual abuse. From a table at her favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City Utah, Elizabeth shares her incredible journey and the moment she learned her unique "why".