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The 314 Podcast Live ft. Katie Lee

THE 314 PODCAST LIVE

Don’t miss an unforgettable conversation with Katie Lee

OCTOBER 21, 2026 | DOORS AT 6 P.M. PROGRAM AT 7 P.M. | .ZACK THEATRE

"Unemployable: The Katie Lee Story" book cover

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor and The 314 Podcast host Sarah Fenske for a candid conversation with St. Louis restaurateur, entrepreneur, mom, and author Katie Lee as she celebrates the release of her new memoir, Unemployable: The Katie Lee Story. Live on stage, Sarah and Katie will go beyond the pages of the book for a revealing conversation about Katie’s life, her unconventional path to entrepreneurship, the St. Louis restaurant world, and what it takes to keep moving forward when the traditional path was never really an option.

Be part of the audience for this live podcast recording, and hear the story behind one of St. Louis’ most distinctive entrepreneurs—in her own words.

Each ticket includes a St. Louis Daily tote bag, a signed copy of Unemployable, and a jar of Katie’s sauce.

Learn more about the book here.

Check back soon to purchase tickets!


About the Speakers

Katie Lee, Guest

Katie’s story is anything but conventional. After experiencing addiction and homelessness and spending time in a halfway house, she forged an unexpected path forward—eventually becoming a mother and building a nationally recognized Italian food and restaurant company, Katie’s Pizza. In Unemployable, she shares the failures, risks, relationships, hard-earned lessons, and relentless hustle behind her remarkable journey. Follow Katie on Instagram.
Sarah Fenske

Sarah Fenske, Host

Sarah Fenske is the executive editor at St. Louis Magazine. She manages news and business coverage and edits The Daily newsletter. She’s been a reporter, columnist, newspaper editor, and radio host, and she is currently host of the monthly Legal Roundtable on St. Louis Public Radio and a panelist on Nine PBS’ Donnybrook. She lives in the city, where she attempts to juggle herding her kids to sports practice and swapping political gossip over a good martini. Read the latest from Fenske.
Ryan Krull

Ryan Krull, Guest

Ryan Krull is a staff writer at St. Louis Magazine, writing for the The Daily newsletter. A graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, he taught there for many years before joining the staff of the Riverfront Times, where he was a reporter for the last years of the paper’s life. He lives near Tower Grove Park in the city with his wife and son. Read the latest from Krull.


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Past Event: The 314 Podcast Live ft. Bill McClellan

On June 16, St. Louis Magazine brought The 314 Podcast to life with its first-ever live recording, held in The Sheldon’s Ballroom. To kick off the evening, guests were treated to a bit of friendly competition. In a surprise appearance, Mayor Cara Spencer joined SLM Editor Ryan Krull on stage for a live trivia showdown, with audience members playing along from their phones. The main event featured a one-on-one conversation between podcast host and SLM executive editor Sarah Fenske and special guest Bill McClellan, the longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist known for his beloved storytelling and frequent appearances on Donnybrook. In a rare personal interview, McClellan reflected on his life, career, and the city he has chronicled for decades.

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