When you're called The Gratitude Guru by USA Today, you must be doing something right. Chris Schembra may be considered the host with the most, but the personal journey of this former Broadway Producer turn Chief Question Asker comes with deep rooted pain and personal growth. From his small Brooklyn apartment all the way up to Fortune 500 companies, his 7:47 Club has created a gateway for gratitude where over 300 dinners and events with more than 100 companies has sparked 400,000 relationships. Through authenticity, empathy, vulnerability and safety, his dinners inspire community. His book "Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce of Human Connection" is rated the #2 book of 2020 to create Human Connection. It's also the perfect recipe for anyone who wants to "set a date". And if you're lucky enough to attend one of his 7:47 dinners, you better be on time and be prepared to share. The experience will fill up more than your belly, it will stick to your soul. In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Chris Schembra talks about the scars of suicide, jail, depression and rehab and how food sparked a new awakening on living life powerfully. From being lonely, unfulfilled, disconnected and insecure, he found the laughter in life again through connection. And if you hang around long enough to listen to the full episode, and you may even witness some fowl play. Find out more about Chris, "Gratitude and Pasta" and the 7:47 Club at www.747club.org HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary