LIVE WORKSHOP

Almost Local In-Person Workshop
Embracing the In-Between Workshop 

Join our engaging 90-minute Almost Local Workshops, held in New Zealand (Auckland St Heliers), in our dedicated workshop space — a warm, comfortable setting used for all our in-person events.

These small, interactive sessions blend fun, reflection, and practical tools to help you navigate life abroad with more clarity, confidence, and community. You’ll connect with other ‘Almost Locals,’ and leave feeling supported and inspired.

Meet Your Almost Local Hosts

  • Maria Barciela

    Maria Barciela

    Founder - Host & Connector
  • Andrea Perez

    Andrea Perez

    Community Facilitator & Growth Coach

Almost Local In-Person Workshop “Embracing the In-Between”

Location: St Heliers, Auckland, New Zealand.

Why You Need This:

  • Because moving abroad isn’t just logistics—it’s emotional whiplash. Our live gatherings mix the comfort of coffee (or tea!) with unfiltered conversations about the real side of life abroad.
  • This isn’t another “how to pack your boxes” workshop. It’s about you—the person behind the move. Together, we’ll explore the emotional rollercoaster of migration: the good, the hard, and the messy in-between. We’ll turn challenges into strengths.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Build resilience when home feels split in two.
  • Turn loneliness and cultural confusion into fuel for growth.
  • Find belonging without losing yourself.

Who You Are:

Maybe you’ve just arrived in a new country—or you’ve been abroad for years, even 10–20- and still wonder, “Is this it?”

Life between cultures can be thrilling—and challenging. Identity, belonging, and the ups and downs of starting over are part of the journey.

Our interactive workshops bring together fellow “almost locals” who get it. You’ll feel connected, supported, and inspired through meaningful conversations, practical tools, and shared experiences.

You are not alone on this journey.

What You’ll Get:

– A safe space to share your story without judgment.
– Practical strategies to handle culture shock, homesickness, and doubt.
– Reflection exercises that turn challenges into strengths.
– Real connections with people who actually understand what you’re going through.

You’ll walk away with insights, a community to lean on, and more courage for the journey.

Almost Local In-Person Workshop

Embracing the In-Between Workshop 

Book Now

  • Limited Spaces Available.

    Join Maria & Andrea for an Interactive, Hands-On Workshop

    Reserve your spot below.

    Location: St Heliers Village, Auckland
    (Full venue details shared after registration — RSVP required.)

    Cost:
    Members: NZ$25
    Public: NZ$39

    Become a Member & Save:
    6-Month Membership — NZ$70
    12-Month Membership — NZ$120 (Best Value!)

    Membership includes free access to all Monthly Almost Local Coffee Circles.

  • Almost Local Interactive Workshops

    Location: St Heliers, Auckland, New Zealand.

    Full location details are shared after registration — RSVP required.

    2026 Dates:

    (Saturdays | 4:00–5:30 pm)

    • Feb 14th,
    • May 9th,
    • August 8th,
    • October 31st.

     *Including afternoon tea 

Join us in our Space in Auckland, New Zealand. 

Almost Local In-Person Workshop

Embracing the In-Between Workshop

Book Now

See What Our Community Is Saying!

  • I love what you do — it’s so helpful! I wish I’d had a podcast like this when I first arrived. It would have made those first steps feel so much less overwhelming.

    KarinaAuckland, New Zealand
  • Karina

    Sharing experiences with others who understand life overseas has been invaluable.I cant wait to listen and read more stories of life abroad!

    InesUtah, USA
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