With over 25 years of experience, Carole Mac is an Executive Producer, Editorial Director, Sommelier, and Host living in New York City. She has created, produced, and hosted 250+ episodes and 12 series featuring the world’s best chefs and sommeliers. Her series SOMM SCHOOL INSIDER made “A splash in the wine world” according to USA TODAY, and appears on ROKU globally. She is currently in post-production on her series FOOD BLISS where she takes food lovers across the globe on once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventures to feel joy after hardship, nourish their souls, and find bliss. Carole has also created and sold a culinary event company, was the Editorial Director for the James Beard award-winning publication Rosengarten Report, and been the columnist for several publications. Her film OH MY RØDGRØD! was selected to appear in the New York City, Chicago, and Devour Food Film Festivals. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, USA TODAY, and GLAMOUR. Find her on CaroleMac.com and @Carole.Mac on Instagram.

• #1 Amazon Mover & Shaker, 20K+ books in circulation, $125,000 raised for kids with illness• Children’s bibliotherapy book used by doctors, therapists, teachers, and parents as a tool to accept difficult diagnoses with peace and power (inspired by my dearly departed son TJ)• Inspired the ‘National Gift of the Ladybug Day ‘on January 28 to honor all critically ill children • Executed PR campaign reaching 10M+; Appearances NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, DAILY MAILTV• Keynote Speaker at the Michigan State University (2023), Ohio University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, National Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care, University of Texas Hospital• $150K raised for children with critical illnesses and other differences placed at United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, University of Texas Hospitals, Best Buddies, Autism organizations, and Make-A-Wish Metro New York

"Worth the Trip" column featuring gourmet day trips Edible Communities, 2011 James Beard Publication of Year

-Created, operated for 3 years, and sold culinary event company offering private chef dinners-Published monthly newsletter featuring interviews with notable chefs -Featured in Chicago Tribune, RedEye, Simply Food Chicago

-Increased sales by 85.3% and market position from #4 to #1 in the trail running market-Running sales and marketing representative (RSG Rep) for AZ, CO, MT, NM, and UT-Grass roots marketing representative (EKIN) in IL and WI serving 250 retail accounts

Facilitated a $3M contract for Adidas to sponsor the U.S. National and Olympic Gymnastics Teams with USA Gymnastics. Conducted market research, presentations, and merchandising for 300 accounts in IL and WI.