Your 3 day conference experience awaits!
Thursday, June 4, 2026
“Arrive, Align & Activate: Conference Welcome Reception”
The conference begins with an intentional welcome experience designed to help participants arrive fully present, connect, and prepare for a transformational journey. Guests will be greeted with warm hospitality as they receive their welcome bags and official conference t-shirts before joining an engaging welcome reception.
This opening experience sets the tone for the weekend creating space for meaningful networking and new connections.
DJ Emcee
Friday, June 5, 2026-
Theme: “Becoming Her: Confidence, Leadership & Growth”
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“I Am Enough: Building Unshakable Confidence”
Facilitator: Tonia Grant, Award-Winning Business Owner, Bag It Up Boutique and Visionary behind "I am Enough"
This powerful opening activity centers on confidence, self-worth, and identity. Led by award-winning entrepreneur Tonia Grant, participants will explore how to overcome self-doubt, embrace their value, and step boldly into their purpose. Through affirmations and practical guidance, women will be empowered to look in the mirror and recognize that they are enough—and always have been.
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Tonia Grant
“The Leader Within: My Voice has Value"
Keynote Speaker: Rhonda Aaron, Founder, Sister Friends United Inc. | National Award-Winning Leader
With nearly two decades of leadership experience in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, Rhonda Aaron will guide participants through the process of developing leadership from the inside out. This session focuses on building confidence, strengthening decision-making skills, and leading with authenticity and purpose.
Rhonda Aaron
“Becoming Better: Personal Development for Lasting Growth”
Facilitator: Drekkia Writes, Author, Poet & CEO, Seven of Arts
Blending creativity with strategy, Drekkia Writes brings a unique approach to personal development through the arts. This session highlights the importance of continuous growth, discipline, and self-reflection. Through engaging storytelling and a powerful poetry experience, participants will be inspired to commit to becoming their best selves.
Drekkia Writes
After a powerful day of empowerment, it’s time to let your hair down! Join us for Ladies Night—an evening filled with great food, fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments with amazing women.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Reset & Refocus
ALL WHITE AFFAIR BRUNCH
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SATURDAY WELLNESS EXPERIENCE -“Reset & Refocus: A Mental Wellness Check-In So You Don't Check Out"
Facilitator: Patrice Vance Ables, Platinum Travel Business Leader & Founder, Divas in Power
Led by national nonprofit founder and wellness advocate Patrice Vance Ables, this session provides a much-needed space for women to pause, reflect, and reset. Participants will engage in guided conversations and exercises designed to release stress, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves.
Patrice Vance Ables
SATURDAY PANEL DISCUSSION
“Breakthrough Moments: When You Wanted to Break Down, You Chose to Rise”
Featuring:
Aikisha Holly-Colon, OWN TV’s Belle Collective | Entrepreneur & Business Owner
Deanna Dixon,Founder, ATL Community Choir | Artist & “Ride Share Queen”
In life and business, moments of pressure can either break you—or build you. This powerful panel brings together dynamic women who have faced challenges head-on and chose to pivot instead of panic. Aikisha Holly-Colon and Deanna Dixon will share their personal journeys of resilience, faith, and determination—revealing how they navigated difficult seasons, redirected their mindset, and turned obstacles into opportunities. Through honest conversation and real-life experiences, this session will equip participants with practical strategies to manage pressure, make confident decisions, and move forward with clarity and purpose. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly, ask questions, and gain insight to apply in their own lives and careers.
Aikisha Holly-Colon
Deanna Dixon
“Finale Night: The Sisterhood Dinner Experience”
Close out the Girlfriend Conference with an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration, and sisterhood. Finale Night is a formal, dress-to-impress experience where attendees gather to reflect, connect, and celebrate the journey of growth and empowerment.Enjoy a beautifully curated dinner alongside powerful artistic expressions, including an inspiring poetry performance by K Love the Poet and a captivating live music performance by Yoshi Hanaa, featured artist from NBC’s The Voice.This special evening is designed to celebrate each woman’s journey—honoring the confidence, connections, and breakthroughs gained throughout the conference in an atmosphere of joy, inspiration, and community.
