Social Pod Dinner X Adriano Prates
Meet Your Host: Artist Adriano Prates
Portuguese Artist and Consultant Born in Lisbon
Adriano is one of the founding members of OneThousandClub. He studied engineering and worked in business in several industries, all the while nurturing his creative side. He approaches life with a growth mindset and intellectual and emotional curiosity. Adriano has a deep passion for painting and art in general Portuguese artist and consultant born in Lisbon.
Learn more about Adriano: https://www.instagram.com/aprates.art/
Adriano has also kindly agreed to give an art tour of his work as part of the dinner!
Discussion Question: How do you push yourself to grow?
During this dinner, we'll explore the various ways in which each of us seeks to challenge ourselves, learn, and develop as individuals. This open-ended question is meant to spark introspective conversations and exchange of ideas. Some prompts to consider:
Professional Development: How do you set and achieve career goals to further your professional growth?
Facing Fears: Share an experience where you stepped out of your comfort zone to grow as a person.
Mentors and Role Models: How have influential figures or mentors inspired your personal growth?
Challenges and Setbacks: Discuss an obstacle or failure that led to personal growth and lessons learned.
Self-Care and Wellness: How do you prioritize your mental and physical well-being to foster growth?
Travel and Exploration: Share how traveling or exploring new cultures has contributed to your personal growth.
Books and Media: What books, podcasts, or movies have had a profound impact on your personal development?
As we share our stories and experiences, we hope to inspire each other to continue pushing the boundaries of our comfort zones and striving for personal growth. The intention is to create an evening of deep conversations and newfound insights!
Menu For the Evening
The dinner will be cooked by Sebze Lisboa. Sebze Chef Alexandra Ryan will be providing a three-course Turkish inspired feast. After living in Istanbul for six years, Alexandra launched Sebze as a way to bring her favorite recipes to the Lisbon community. Meal will include:
A spread of Turkish mezes: from uniquely flavored hummus’ to baba ghanoush and Sebze’s famous acuka (tomato, pomegranate & walnut dip), you can count on creamy, authentic dips and warm flatbread to start!
Primarily plant-based mains: Changing weekly but always inspired by a range of Mediterranean to Middle Eastern spices, a rainbow of seasonal vegetables, ancient grains and savory sauces.
Dessert: Nutty, chocolatey and rich surprises
