The Most
AWAITED
Conference of the Year
July 31, 2026 | 7:00am - 4:00pm
ELEVATE | Next Level Leadership is the most anticipated leadership experience of the year, built for leaders who refuse to plateau. This is where high-performing leaders come to sharpen their leadership, to strengthen their emotional resilience, to expand their influence, and to move with strategy, not stress.
On July 31, 2026, the most powerful entrepreneurs, executives, and emerging leaders will be at VEA Newport Beach — A Marriott Resort & Spa from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, then Party with a Purpose.
If you are ready to have bold conversations, command rooms, make powerful decisions, and elevate how you lead at work and at home, you belong here.
Last year set the standard. This year, we are raising the bar.
ELEVATE
Next Level Leadership
What is ELEVATE?
It’s a full-circle collision with your highest self. You’re not just attending, you’re STEPPING into POWER.
ELEVATE
has been described as first class, elite, life-changing, and unlike anything Orange County has experienced, because it is built with precision and led with power.
This one-day, five-star leadership experience is designed for those who lead hard, live big, and love deep, but need space to refocus, recharge, and reignite.
Born from over a decade of impact through Leadership in Heels, this conference is one of Orange County’s most explosive, best-in-class events that brings together powerful minds, bold voices, and change-agents across every industry.
Expect to Experience:
A five-star curated experience designed for leaders who expect excellence.
Unfiltered conversations from dynamic leaders who are building, scaling and deciding.
Breakthrough strategies for life, leadership, and legacy.
Breakout Sessions that deliver strategy you can execute immediately.
A dynamic panel of experts that strengthens the internal leadership most people ignore, mind, body and soul.
A keynote that will shift the trajectory of your life.
The Signature Party with a Purpose, where collaboration turns into opportunity.
ELEVATE is the culmination of over 10 years of service, transformation, and leadership through the nonprofit Leadership in Heels (LIH), a 501(c)(3) organization committed to developing high-performing leaders from every walk of life.
Here’s what the net proceeds of your ticket, sponsorship, or support help empower:
Leadership training and scholarships for underserved women and emerging leaders
Entrepreneurial and financial literacy and mastery programs
Empowerment for survivors of abuse, human trafficking, and injustice
Mental and emotional resilience workshops for youth and adults
Holistic coaching and mentorship for leaders rebuilding their lives
Confidence Camp for the next generation of leaders
Real Impact. Real People. Real Transformation. Over 10,000 lives served. And we’re just getting started!
What to Expect on the Day?
CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST ON THE LAWN with trailblazing women and influential leaders from across the country for intentional networking, inspiration, and clarity.
Transformational Sessions that Shift lives. Every session is designed to meet you where you’re and take you where you’re destined to go. Designed to dismantle your doubts and ignite your next mov.
Hear from Powerhouse Panelists and speakers who don’t just speak to success, they embody it.
THE UNSHAKEABLE CODE | Scharrell Jackson Unleashes her brand new Keynote. There comes a moment where leadership isn’t learned, it’s embodied. The Unshakeable Code™ isn’t theory. It’s a strategy. It’s legacy. It’s the standard for how powerful women lead, live, and rise without apology.
This is executive truth-telling and full-blown personal ignition that is raw, unfiltered, and life-altering. Scharrell Jackson is unlocking the Unshakeable Code that pierces through hesitation and calls every woman to decide with clarity, lead with conviction, and live unshakably aligned. This is not inspiration. It’s a full-blown activation of the woman who refuses to shrink, settle, or stand still. Raw. Bold. Unfiltered. This keynote will shake foundations, shift mindsets, and call every woman to rise in power, own her presence, and build a legacy that cannot be erased. History doesn’t remember the silent. It remembers the Unshakeable.
Be a part of the 2nd Annual Victoria Collins Woman of Impact Awards: Power & Profit, Heart & Hustle, Love & Legacy.
Party with a Purpose | Where Purpose Meets Celebration!
After the fire of the day….We Party with a Purpose
When the conference ends, the connection begins. Join us for an elevated celebration designed for collaboration, community, and next-level relationships, featuring music, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and the energy that makes ELEVATE legendary.
ELEVATE attendees may bring an invited guest.
Victoria Collins
Women of Impact Awards
She doesn’t just show up, she SHIFTS rooms
In honor of the late Victoria Collins, an extraordinary leader, mentor, and catalyst for Leadership in Heels, we proudly introduce the Victoria Collins Woman of Impact Awards. The Women of Impact Awards honor extraordinary women who are redefining power in leadership, service, business, advocacy, and community. Nominate the woman who leads with strength, walks with vision, and inspires legacy.
Award Categories
POWER & PROFIT: Impact Through Business
Celebrating a woman who has redefined leadership, shattered ceilings, and created extraordinary impact through business and entrepreneurship.
HEART & HUSTLE: Impact through Community
Recognizing a woman whose devotion to service has ignited change, uplifted communities, and left an undeniable mark on the lives of others.
LOVE & LEGACY: Impact through Family
Honoring a woman who has selflessly shaped lives, nurtured futures, and created a lasting legacy through the power of love, influence, and family.
Nomination Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by June 1, 2026, at midnight Pacific Time. Nomination forms must be submitted by the deadline.
Selection Announcement: Award recipients will be honored at ELEVATE | Next Level Leadership on July 31, 2026, at VEA Newport Beach. Nominees must be present to win and receive the award.
Every name submitted is more than a candidate; it’s a reflection of the impact we believe in, the leadership we celebrate, and the future we’re building through Leadership in Heels. We are deeply grateful for your voice in this process. Thank you for helping us honor the women who are changing the world, one bold step at a time.
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