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Art of the Toast: Daniel Padrnos, Founder, Supra Dinner Society
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- How We Connected
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 3428
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Summary
It’s been a busy week for Charlotte Massey and Aaron Hurst at the US Chamber of Connection. Aaron’s son celebrated a place at the University of Michigan and high school graduation with family storytelling prompts. Charlotte’s looks forward to the “Best Day Ever” downtown Seattle event with partners at Pike Place Market, including connection workshops and art activities. This week’s guest is Daniel Padrnos of the Georgian Supra Society, a dinner tradition led by a Tamada, toastmaster, and a mekippe, wine pourer, where toasts structure conversation and wine is “for the words,” not drinking alone. He recounts discovering Supra through nonprofit work, co-founding a Georgian restaurant in South Carolina, launching Super Dinner Society in Seattle, training hosts, and building tools like an online course and “Toasting Topics.” 00:00 Introduction: What's Up at the Chamber 02:22 Aaron's Weekend Story 13:34 Best Day Ever Recap 23:49 Growing Up with Community Dinners 26:15 Discovering the Supra in Sierra Leone 27:56 What Is a Supra? 32:02 Live Toast Demonstration 43:18 Stories from the Supras 45:29 Future Plans and Toasting Topics 46:43 The Business Model 50:19 Toasting Tips for a Graduation 53:14 Reflection --- How We Connected explores the conversations that power communities across the United States. Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey share what they’re building at the US Chamber of Connection and speak with leaders whose work strengthens local connection. Episodes offer human stories, practical insights, and ideas you can use in your own community. Aaron Hurst , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, is a longtime entrepreneur focused on purpose and community. He founded Imperative and the Taproot Foundation and wrote The Purpose Economy . Charlotte Massey , Co-Found…