THE GATHERING | Roots of Being
Part of Sacred Grounds: From Soil to Soul—a weeklong experience by Sip & Sonder celebrating coffee, culture, and connection in Mexico City.
The Gathering is the culminating celebration of Sacred Grounds: From Soil to Soul—a communal day of ritual, art, coffee, and connection at Mariane Ibrahim Gallery. Featuring different cultural guides, this closing event invites guests to honor the week’s shared experiences, reflect on ancestral ties, and celebrate the sacred act of coming together over coffee.
In an ungrounding world, caring for an altar can be a necessary anchor back to our heart-selves. Gain insight and inspiration for your personal altar practice during a lecture & workshop led by Los Angeles-based designer/storyteller Schessa Garbutt (Firebrand). This writing workshop will be centered around memory work and ancestry, offering a framework for curating your altar, maintaining ritual cycles, and space for group knowledge sharing.
about amanda-jane thomas
Amanda-Jane Thomas is an entrepreneur, leader, and visionary with a passion for creating opportunities and empowering communities. A proud first-generation Brooklynite with roots in New York City’s rich cultural tapestry, Amanda-Jane has always seen herself as a global citizen whose life and work are guided by love, regard for humanity, and a belief in the boundless potential of connection. After graduating from Harvard College and earning her J.D. from Harvard Law School, Amanda-Jane built a dynamic career spanning Wall Street, entertainment, and law before pivoting to focus on impact at the intersection of culture, community, and business.
In 2017, she co-founded Sip & Sonder, a global Black women-owned coffee company and creative ecosystem where coffee, community, and culture truly connect. As Co-CEO, she leads its mission to redefine the global coffee experience and build pathways for storytelling, entrepreneurship, and collective growth for communities of color worldwide. She is also Co-Founder and President of Sonder Impact, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Black communities through professional and personal development initiatives, and Managing Partner of her own law practice, representing clients in the entertainment and startup spaces.
Amanda-Jane’s multifaceted roles—as a daughter, sister, friend, and visionary—ground her work in authenticity and intention. She is deeply inspired by her community, drawing strength and motivation from the universe, people, and stories that have shaped her journey.
about Sacred Grounds: From Soil to Soul
Sacred Grounds: From Soil to Soul is a weeklong pop-up in Mexico City celebrating connection across cultures, ancestry, and the journey of coffee from origin to cup. The activation brings together creative, cultural, and culinary experiences that invite participants to explore ancestral rituals, diasporic storytelling, sensory engagement, and communal gathering—all anchored in our shared humanity and the rituals surrounding coffee. The experience honors the interconnectedness of people, land, and culture, tracing coffee’s path from the soils of Ethiopia and Mexico to the cups we share today.
Visit the link below to learn more and see the full lineup of the week’s experiences.
