The Most
AWAITED
Conference of the Year
A Conference celebrating Leadership In Heels 10 Years of Impact!
The Inaugural Conference marked 10 years of impact, elevation, and transformation — a decade of igniting women to lead, excel, and redefine power on their terms. Whether you were just stepping into your power or had been leading from the frontlines for years, ELEVATE was the place to sharpen your edge, fortify your foundation, and walk away with a game plan for your next level.
Held on July 31, 2026, at VEA Newport Beach — A Marriott Resort & Spa — the event ran from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, followed by a celebration: the Party with a Purpose.
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
is a one-day, five-star leadership experience designed for those who lead hard, live big, and love deep, but need space to refocus, recharge, and reignite.
Born from a decade of impact through Leadership in Heels, this inaugural conference brings together powerful minds, bold voices, and change-agents across every industry.
Expect to Experience:
Unfiltered conversations from dynamic leaders and experts.
Breakthrough strategies for life, leadership, and legacy
Space to breathe, connect, and align with your next level.
A community of elevation—where power isn’t just recognized, it’s honored.
ELEVATE is more than a conference. It’s the culmination of 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 helps power:
Leadership training and scholarships for underserved women and emerging leaders
Entrepreneurial and financial literacy programs
Empowerment for survivors of abuse, human trafficking, and injustice
Mental resilience workshops for youth and adults
Holistic coaching and mentorship for leaders rebuilding their lives
Real Impact. Real People. Real Transformation. Over 10,000 lives reached. 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.
Queens & Capital | Building Wealth, Power and Freedom without apology.
Hustle and Harmony | Breaking Up with Burnout and Falling in Love with Boundaries.
The Perfect Stride | Owning Your Voice in the Age of AI. AI isn’t replacing leadership it’s reshaping it.
THE SHIFT | Unmuted & Untamed: Reclaiming the Whole Woman. A panel of experts will guide a radical wellness conversation that will reclaim your mind, body, and spirit as leadership essentials, not afterthoughts.
THE UNSTOPPABLE WOMAN | Scharrell Jackson Unleashes her brand new Keynote. 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 Unstoppable.
The 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 DANCE.
This exclusive ELEVATE afterparty is where mission meets music, connection meets cause, and celebration is elevated. 100% of Party with a Purpose sponsorship proceeds supports LIH’s leadership programs and scholarship funds.
Victoria Collins
Women of Impact Awards
She doesn’t just show up, she SHIFTS rooms
The Woman of Impact Awards honors 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 form must be submitted by the deadline.
Selection Announcement: Award recipients will be honored at ELEVATE | Redefining Women of Power on July 18, 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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