Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation?

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like something got lost on the way — not your words, but yourself?

That is what it means to live between cultures. And it is more common than anyone admits.

Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience is an intimate community gathering for immigrants, third culture people, globally mobile professionals, and the people who love them. A space where real stories are told, real laughter happens, and real community is built — no translation required. Join us in person for a relaxed evening where we dive into the ins and outs of being an immigrant.

Whether you came from Jamaica or Russia, Colombia or the Philippines, Nigeria or Germany, Ireland or Ghana — if you have ever navigated life between two worlds, felt the tension of belonging to both and neither, or carried the invisible weight of building a life in a country that wasn't where you began — this gathering is for you.

Don’t miss out on this unique chance to explore new perspectives and make friends!

What to expect:

🎤 The Faux Pas Icebreaker — We open with laughter, recognition, and the moment you finally get to say out loud what you have been living silently.

🎤 The Panel — Four voices. Two women. Two men. Multiple cultures. One honest conversation about the immigrant experience nobody else is having.

🍽 Cultural Food Experience — Jamaican. Caribbean. Latin. Asian. Because in our cultures, feeding people is how we say welcome.

💬 Small Group Conversations — The real breakthroughs happen at the table, not on the stage.

✨ Closing Ceremony — You will leave with something you came without.

Your host:

Simone W. Johnson-Smith is a bilingual Jamaican-American, founder of The Bridge Concepts LLC, and host of The Immigrant Experience in America — a globally ranked podcast heard in over 100 countries and named among the Top 15 American Culture Podcasts by Feedspot. She is the award-winning author of Decoding America & Coming Home to Yourself and a certified Intercultural Strategist with over 15 years in U.S. federal service, including postings in Mexico, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Cuba.

She created this gathering because she needed it — and couldn't find it.

This event is for you if:

✔ You are an immigrant, third culture person, or globally mobile professional ✔ You have felt the tension of living between two cultures ✔ You are the partner, spouse, or close friend of someone navigating this experience ✔ You are ready to find community with people who understand — because they are living it too

Event details:

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET 📍 [Venue Name], Atlanta, GA 🎟 Tickets: Early Bird $45 · General $65 · Couples $110 · VIP $97

Tickets are limited to ensure an intimate experience. Early bird tickets are available for a limited time only.

Connect with Simone and The Bridge Concepts:

🌐 thebridgeconcepts.org 🎙 Podcast: The Immigrant Experience in America 📚 Book: Decoding America & Coming Home to Yourself 📬 Weekly newsletter: The Thrive Abroad Brief — thriveabroad.substack.com

This event is produced by The Bridge Concepts, LLC.

For questions contact [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hanover Place, Hanover Place, Alpharetta, United States

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