# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation? - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Let's talk about culture shock, cultural dissonance and the realities of living between worlds.About this EventHave 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 tooEvent 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 $97Tickets 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.comThis event is produced by The Bridge Concepts, LLC.For questions contact info@thebridgeconcepts.orgAgenda?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMArrival & Welcome ?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Icebreaker: Faux Pas & what still surprises me?: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PMPanel: The immigrant experience?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMCultural food experience & table talk?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMSmall group conversations?: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMClosing/Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alpharetta/sip-and-share-the-immigrant-experience-are-you-lost-in-translation/100001989382621975 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-27T18:00:00Z - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Hanover Place - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 36.47, max: 65.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alpharetta - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hanover Place - **lat**: 34.0457032 - **long**: -84.3178822 - **full address**: Hanover Place, Hanover Place, Alpharetta, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2bd7c704cc59fe7d86f84c0be1ce57049b48ff509417266ef82411a95be6532a-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc151716-gmir.jpg?v=1778783624 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation? being held? - **A:** Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation? takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hanover Place, Hanover Place, Alpharetta, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation?? - **A:** Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation? is organized by The Bridge Concepts, LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sip & Share: The Immigrant Experience - Are You Lost In Translation? is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alpharetta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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