Ladies, get ready for an electrifying, game-changing experience! Thrive26 is not just another conference; it’s a movement, a powerhouse of transformation designed exclusively for purpose-driven women like YOU.
Get ready to elevate your career and business, boost your earning potential, and ignite your passion like never before. Whether you’re looking to pivot, level up, or completely reinvent yourself, Thrive26 is your launchpad to success.
Your time is now! Secure your spot at Thrive26 and step boldly into the life, career or business you were meant for. Grab your ticket now and get ready to THRIVE!
Marriott Northeast Emory Area
2000 Century Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
Lock in your stay before it’s too late! Our exclusive Thrive26 room block is filling up fast, and once it’s gone, it’s gone! Secure your room now to stay close to the action, maximize your experience, and connect with like-minded women all weekend long. Don’t wait—book today before the block sells out!
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Coaches, Get Ready to Break Through to Your 7-Figure Business In One Day Preconference Event!
Join us for an immersive, high-caliber workshop with 7-figure coaches Dr. Kiki Ramsey and Chelsey Parkinson. This is for coaches ready to stop circling the drain, elevate their identity, structure a real business, and scale without becoming a hostage to social media.
Walk away with a clean business structure, a strategic 90-day execution plan, and a 7-figure self-concept you can actually operate from—with or without social media.
You didn’t become a coach to chase algorithms or burn yourself out piecing together strategies that contradict each other.
You became a coach to serve deeply, transform lives, and build a business that reflects your vision.
But here’s the real pattern we see in the industry:
You’ve done the training. You’re good at what you do. You’ve gotten clients.
But predictable income, consistent growth, and a business you can actually scale? They’re not materializing.
You’re working way harder than you should.
You’re still trading time for money.
You’re constantly questioning how to grow without losing your sanity.
And the “post more, be louder, show up daily” advice? Exhausting… and not even the thing that will take you to 7 figures.
You know you’re capable. But the identity of
“7-figure coach,”
“leader with premium programs,”
“business owner, not service provider,”
still feels like it belongs to someone else.
Scaling isn’t just strategy.
It’s identity, self-concept, structure, execution, and visibility done with intention, not desperation.
Research shows coaches struggle with marketing, client flow, business architecture, and identity…not talent.
That’s exactly why we created this full-day workshop.
Strategy plus identity. Structure plus live coaching.
Led by two coaches who have built multiple-7-figure businesses, without relying on huge social followings.
Step into your power! Choose General or The Coach Intensive + General and get ready to experience the breakthroughs, connections, and empowerment that will take your life and career to the next level!
I want to take a moment to speak directly to you—the woman who knows deep down that she is meant for more. The woman who feels stuck in a career that drains her, longing to wake up every day excited about the work she does. The woman with a big vision for a business but no clear roadmap to get there. I see you because I was you.
My journey didn’t start with success. It started with survival. I grew up in poverty, watching my mother battle addiction, and I know firsthand what it feels like to question your worth. I once found myself sleeping on a couch in a crack house, wondering if this was all life had to offer me. But I made a decision—a bold, unwavering decision—that I was going to be successful. That I was going to create a life that I loved, no matter what it took.
And I did.
I built two thriving businesses from the ground up. I married the love of my life and have been blessed with over 22 years of marriage and three incredible children. I’ve stood in rooms I once only dreamed of, spoken on stages I never imagined, and helped countless women do the same. But before all of this, I sat in a job I hated, knowing I was meant for more. I knew I wanted to grow a business, but I had no idea where to start. I searched for the right coach, the right strategies, and the right blueprint to help me, but I kept coming up short.
I don’t want that for you.
That’s why I created Thrive26, to give you what I didn’t have when I was starting out. This conference is about more than just motivation—it’s about equipping you with real, actionable strategies to build a career or business that aligns with your passion and purpose. You will walk away with clarity, confidence, and a step-by-step plan to start implementing immediately.
I know what it feels like to believe you’re not worthy of abundance. To think that financial freedom and success are for other people, not for you. But I’m here to tell you—that’s a lie. You deserve to have a career you love. You deserve to build a thriving business. You deserve to step into your full potential and share your gifts with the world.
So, girlfriend, I invite you to take this bold step for yourself. Register for Thrive26. Come and get the knowledge, the connections, and the breakthroughs that will change your life. Because when you thrive, the world is better for it.
I can’t wait to see you there. Let’s do this—together.
Xoxo,
Dr. Kiki
You’re ready to find your true purpose and align your career with what truly excites and fulfills you.
You desire financial freedom and want to learn how to make the money you deserve while creating a lifestyle you love.
You want to build a career or business that lights you up, but you’re not sure where to start or how to grow it.
You feel stuck or overwhelmed and want to finally gain clarity on your life’s direction.
Join us at Thrive26, where you’ll gain the tools, strategies, and support to unlock your full potential and start living a life of purpose, success, and fulfillment. Don’t wait—your future is waiting for you to make it happen!
Dr. Kiki will show you how to align your purpose, passions, and strengths into the foundation of a successful career, creating a path that is both fulfilling and impactful.
You’ll learn to uncover your deeper sense of purpose and align it with your career and personal goals, empowering you to live with more intention.
You'll discover strategies for advancing in your career, enhancing your leadership skills, and creating more opportunities for growth and success.
You will learn practical strategies to increase your earning potential, negotiate effectively, and create wealth-building opportunities.
Learn to integrate all aspects of your life—career, family, self-care—so you can thrive without the stress of balancing it all while gaining more control over your time and creating space for what matters most.
Step into your power! Choose General or The Coach Intensive + General and get ready to experience the breakthroughs, connections, and empowerment that will take your life and career to the next level!
This conference is for women who are ready to take control of their careers, elevate their personal growth, and create a life filled with purpose, flexibility, and financial success. It’s perfect for those looking to unlock their full potential and build meaningful connections.
During the conference, you will learn how to tap into your purpose, elevate your career, build meaningful connections, boost your earning potential, and achieve work-life harmony, all while gaining the time freedom and flexibility to live life on your own terms.
Dr. Kiki Ramsey credits her success to her faith in God and often draws from her Christian background in her teachings. While Thrive26 is an inclusive and empowering conference designed to support women in tapping into their purpose, elevating their careers, boosting earning potential, and fostering meaningful connections, there will be elements of the conference that reflect principles of faith, purpose, and resilience. Dr. Kiki Ramsey credits her faith for much of her success and often draws from her Christian background in her teachings. While Thrive26 is an inclusive and empowering conference designed to support women in tapping into their purpose, elevating their careers and business, boosting earning potential, and fostering meaningful connections, there will be elements of the conference that reflect principles of faith, purpose, and resilience. However, it is not a religious conference, and women of all backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Unfortunately, no, the conference will not be live-streamed or recorded. To fully experience the energy and value of Thrive26, we encourage you to attend in person and take advantage of the interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
To get the most out of the experience, bring an open mind, a notebook or laptop to take notes, and a readiness to engage and participate. There will be plenty of valuable insights and strategies shared throughout the sessions.
There are no refunds available for this conference. All sales are final. However, we are confident that the value you’ll receive will be well worth your investment in both time and money. We encourage you to consider your commitment before registering.
The conference will host a full-day pre-conference workshop called The High-Earners Coach Intensive on Friday, July 10. The actual conference is two full days of sessions, taking place on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. General tickets cover these two days, while Precon ticket + General attendees will arrive early on Friday for an all day training.
Yes, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions! Throughout the conference, we will have hot seat coaching sessions where you can receive personalized feedback and guidance, helping you gain clarity and actionable insights.
Click the registration button directly on the page. But hurry because spots are limited, so we encourage you to reserve your place as soon as possible!
James L. Carter Jr. is an accomplished technology executive, published author, mentor, and transformational leader whose life and career embody resilience, innovation, and purpose. Originally from the Bronx, New York, James has built a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in corporate technology leadership, strategic planning, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise transformation.
Currently serving as First Vice President of Information Technology for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, James provides executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise technology operations and infrastructure initiatives. In this role, he continues to drive modernization, operational excellence, and innovation across the organization.
Prior to joining Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, James served as Senior Director of IT Platform Services for The Coca-Cola Company, where he led strategic technology initiatives across North America Operations for one of the world’s most recognized global brands. His leadership focused on strengthening enterprise capabilities, improving operational performance, and advancing large scale technology transformation initiatives.
Before his tenure at Coca-Cola, James spent more than sixteen years with Shaw Industries as Director of Technology Planning, Strategy and Innovation, where he served as a chief technology strategist responsible for enterprise planning, infrastructure improvement, innovation, and organizational modernization efforts.
James also held leadership roles with PwC as Director of Global Technology Services and with Coopers & Lybrand as Manager of Infrastructure Operations, consistently building a reputation as a visionary and inspirational leader with a proven ability to guide organizations through periods of growth, change, and technological advancement.
Throughout his career, James has become known for leaving every organization stronger than he found it, improving efficiencies, increasing organizational capabilities, strengthening infrastructure, and building high performing teams committed to excellence and innovation.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, James is deeply committed to mentoring young people and empowering the next generation to believe that the sky is truly the limit. Through mentorship, leadership, and personal example, he inspires youth to recognize that where they begin in life does not determine where they can ultimately go.
James is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two adult children and the loving grandfather of three grandchildren, roles he considers among his greatest blessings and most meaningful accomplishments.
In addition to his corporate leadership and community engagement, James is the author of the recently published memoir, Driven by the Suit: From the Bronx to the Boardroom. Told through personal experiences and raw storytelling, the book chronicles his extraordinary journey from poverty in the South Bronx to becoming a senior technology executive for a major financial institution. More than a memoir, the book serves as an inspiring testament to the power of faith, perseverance, discipline, and purpose, reminding readers that their beginnings do not define their destiny.
Layne L. Fontes is a marketing executive, entrepreneur, creative, and operational strategist with a proven record of building brands, businesses, and cultural platforms. His career began in fintech, where he served as an executive supporting Fortune 500 and national retail brands while helping advance EMV technology across the U.S. payments ecosystem.
As co-founder and former CEO of Six Degrees Creative Management and Consulting, Layne helped grow the Atlanta-based creative marketing agency into the 6th fastest-growing company in the Southeast in 2024. Under his leadership, Six Degrees earned major recognition, including AD Age’s Small Agency of the Year and a number 5 ranking on Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies list after revenue grew from $7.3 million to $20 million in one year.
Layne is also the founder of Company X Media Group and serves as Executive Producer, director, co-founder, and writer of the Not All Hood podcast with Malcolm- Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley. His creative work also extends into publishing, where he produced Gunner Stahl: Portraits I Have So Much to Tell You, a #1 book that further reflects his ability to build, package, and amplify culturally significant storytelling.
Dr. Karma Hill is a Business Psychologist, Positive Psychologist, ICF-credentialed Executive Coach, and President of the International Coaching Federation Georgia Chapter. With more than 20 years of experience across corporate, healthcare, government, nonprofit, education, faith-based, and correctional settings, she is recognized as one of today’s most dynamic voices in leadership development, workplace well-being, and human flourishing.
As the creator of the REST™ Framework — centered on Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Care, and Trust — Dr. Karma helps leaders and organizations prevent burnout, strengthen leadership capacity, and build cultures where people and performance thrive together. Her work blends business psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and systems thinking to deliver practical, research-informed transformation.
Dr. Karma is the founder of Konversations with Karma, publisher of Flourish Forum Magazine, and author of the upcoming Sacred Pause — a leadership guide for women navigating burnout recovery and reclaiming sustainable power.
Recognized by Yahoo Finance as one of the Top 10 Life Coaches to Watch, she holds a PhD in Business Psychology from The Chicago School. She doesn’t just study human flourishing — she helps organizations and leaders live it.
Sophia Casey is an International Coaching Federation {ICF) Master Certified Coach {MCC), globally recognized keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant.
She is the Founder & CEO of Sophia Casey Speaks and ICLI RISING, an !CF-accredited coach training and leadership development institute where she has trained, mentored, and coached thousands of leaders and professional coaches worldwide.
She is also the Co-Founder and Vice President of the International Black Coaches Alliance {IBCA), a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing visibility, opportunity, community, and economic empowerment for Black coaches globally.
Sophia has held influential leadership roles, including serving as Director of First Impressions for a task force for the former Vice President of the United States and leading enterprise-wide leadership development initiatives across public and private-sector organizations, supporting thousands of professionals. Her clients include major organizations such as Google, TJ Maxx, BetterUp, and Dress for Success.
An eight-time published and bestselling author, her work has been featured on Fox News, NBC, CBS, and SUCCESS Magazine. She is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker on leadership, coaching excellence, organizational performance, and professional development.
Within the International Coaching Federation, Sophia has served in several key leadership and advisory roles, including the ICF DEIB Global Council, reinvention efforts related to mentor coaching and coach supervision competencies, and as the inaugural lead for the ICF Coach Education Assessor Community. She was also the featured spokesperson and demonstration coach for the 2025 ICF Core Competency #8 “Facilitates Client Growth” global video, shaping coach education and credentialing standards worldwide.
Danielle Manning‑Halsey is a native Washingtonian with deep roots in community leadership, philanthropy, and women’s empowerment. With more than nineteen years of executive experience in nonprofit development and strategic partnerships, she currently serves as Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy at Tostan, where she leads high‑level fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and institutional partnerships advancing community-led development across West Africa.
Prior to Tostan, Danielle spent eight years at WETA, serving in senior leadership roles supporting PBS national productions and the Inkwell Society, where she secured transformational philanthropic investments and cultivated influential relationships nationwide. Recognized for her strategic leadership and relationship‑building expertise, Danielle has built a career at the intersection of impact, advocacy, and transformational giving.
She is also the founder of the WellSpirit Women’s Collective, an organization dedicated to empowering women through holistic wellness retreats, professional development, mentorship, and advocacy for women’s rights. Her commitment to service extends throughout the Washington, DC region, where she actively supports initiatives focused on women, youth, and underserved communities.
In her personal time, Danielle enjoys horseback riding, interior decorating, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Jamil Ramsey is a technology executive, educator, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in information technology, software development, and digital innovation. A 2016 graduate of the Founder Institute startup accelerator program, Dr. Ramsey has built a career at the intersection of emerging technology, leadership, and human-centered innovation.
He has served in senior leadership roles across both the public and private sectors, most notably as Chief Technology Officer of the Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute, where he leads the design and development of innovative technology solutions that support coaching, leadership development, and interventions for underserved populations.
Dr. Ramsey is also a recognized voice in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and blockchain adoption. His academic and professional work focuses on how organizations can responsibly integrate advanced technologies while maintaining ethical, people-centered systems. He currently teaches at Life University in Atlanta, GA.
His doctoral dissertation, Toward a Framework for Adoptability of Blockchain Technologies, explored the organizational, technical, and human factors influencing blockchain implementation and adoption within modern enterprises.
Dr. Ramsey frequently speaks on topics including artificial intelligence, technology strategy, digital transformation, leadership development, and the future of work.
Dan Parkinson is a seasoned entrepreneur, asset manager, and combat veteran who brings over two decades of high-stakes operational leadership to the stage. After serving 13 years in the Australian Army, Dan translated his tactical discipline into the private sector, building and running a thriving 7-figure construction company, a high-volume parking and storage operation, and a multi-7-figure real estate portfolio.
His ultimate joint venture, however, began in Afghanistan 15 years ago, where he met his wife and business partner, Chelsey—who frequently jokes that she kept him from getting blown up over there (a claim that happens to be 100% true, just ask her). Today, they run their lives and their multi-million dollar entities side-by-side. Sitting on both the Entrepreneurial Panel and the Husbands of CEO Women Panel, Dan offers a rare, grounded perspective on true strategic alignment and what it actually takes to build a legacy with your spouse.
Equally dedicated to his operations at home, Dan is an incredible dad to their six-year-old daughter, Kenna, and seamlessly handles the logistics of the family farm. He’s the definition of the unshakeable partner—the kind of husband who reacts to his wife bringing home more livestock by saying, “Well, it’s inconvenient that you got more ducks, but I’ll go dig a pond.” Whether he is managing corporate scaling or overseeing everything from the poultry to his wife’s pack of wolf hybrids, Dan believes in absolute execution.
Dakota Grady is a professional speaker, author, accounting and tax professional, podcaster, and money coach. He helps women over 40 reset their personal and business finances, so they can stop struggling and start living financially.
Since 2010, Dakota has coached people how to master their personal finances by creating a plan and crushing debt to move toward their financial goals. Dakota knows what it feels like to struggle financially. He grew up in a low-income family of nine, living on welfare.
Dakota is also known as The Accounting & Tax Doctor as he helps nurse practitioner entrepreneurs, med spa owners, and aesthetic entrepreneurs master their business finances with bookkeeping solutions and tax strategies to reduce their taxes and save them money.
Dakota has been featured on News Channel 5 in Nashville, TN, and Fox Carolina in Greenville, SC. He also has been a guest on podcasts such as Carolyn R. Owens’s show “Let’s Coach with Carolyn,” interviewed on Fisk University’s radio station WFSK Jazzy 88 with Sharon Kay, and other radio shows.
Dakota is also a husband, father, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Christin Smith, PCC, SHRM-SCP, is a leadership strategist, Executive Coach, and Principal Owner of Evolutions Coaching and Consulting, LLC. She is also the co-owner of Refined Hope Incorporated, a women’s empowerment initiative centered on growth, healing, alignment, and community impact.
An Atlanta native with more than 20 years of combined experience in coaching, human resources, and corporate leadership, Christin is guided by her belief that “Everyone Can Evolve.” She is passionate about connecting people, purpose, and business while helping individuals lead and live with greater authenticity, confidence, and intention. Her work focuses on moving clients beyond conformity and into purposeful action that aligns with who they truly are.
Known for incorporating professional empathy into her coaching approach, Christin creates space for honest conversations, self-awareness, accountability, and transformational growth. Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching principles and a strengths-based philosophy, she helps clients understand how their beliefs influence behaviors, decisions, and outcomes. Her top strengths—honesty, spirituality, and bravery—serve as the foundation of her coaching presence and leadership style.
Christin holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services and graduate studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a proud wife of 22 years, mother of two sons, and resides in Hampton, Ga.
Dr. Tyra Moore, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, is the founder of Moore Therapeutic and Consulting Services. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she offers trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapy services to address issues such as depression, anxiety, workplace trauma, and grief and loss. Dr. Moore integrates approaches including mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support her client’s healing journeys. Dr. Moore is committed to creating safe spaces for courage, vulnerability, and growth.
Ron Sutton is a personal trainer with over 18 years of experience transforming lives through mind, body, and soul fitness. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in Exercise Science, he founded D.R.I.P.P. Royalty Fitness LLC and is now a partner at Integral Personal Training in Charlotte, NC. Guided by faith and purpose, Ron helps clients thrive through disciplined, holistic training. Outside the gym, he enjoys teaching, family time, books, movies, gaming, and nature.
DeMarco Williams is a high-energy fitness coach with 18 years of experience motivating individuals to achieve their health and weight-loss goals. Beginning his career as a YMCA group fitness instructor in Birmingham, AL, he quickly became known for blending his radio and DJ skills to create fun, music-driven cardio experiences. His upbeat, fat-burning classes—loved by beginners and pros alike—feature easy-to-follow choreography and infectious rhythms that inspire people to move, sweat, and enjoy fitness like never before.
Tawawn Lowe is the CEO and Founder of TL Consultancy, LLC, a woman- and minority-owned coaching and consulting firm in Maryland. A speaker, author, and certified life coach with 25+ years of experience, she empowers individuals and organizations to transform, break limiting beliefs, and step into purpose. With a background in Behavioral Studies and Change Management, Tawawn is known for her powerful, practical approach to helping people bridge the gap between where they are and where they aspire to be.
Dr. Gail Crowder is a wife of 37 years, mother of four, and the Founder and President of Bringing Sexy Back to the Marriage (BSB). A Certified Master Sexpert, author, and marriage and life coach, she has helped thousands of couples enhance intimacy and strengthen their relationships. Featured on numerous TV and radio shows, Gail is known for her bold, practical approach, bestselling books, and dynamic teaching that empowers modern wives to build fulfilling, passionate marriages.
Chelsey is a high-performance coach, fitness competitor, and habit expert who helps entrepreneurs and leaders take radical action, master their mindset, and create unreasonably delusional success. With a background in leadership, coaching over 2,500 clients—including executives, creators, and high achievers—Chelsey blends science-backed habits with bold strategies to drive real results. Her approach is no-fluff, results-driven, and designed to push limits, proving that success is built through mindset, discipline, and taking action beyond what seems possible.
