clarity. confidence. cashflow.

THE 6 is a full skill-building, interactive, and immersive experience designed to help you grow your business, increase your visibility, and unapologetically own your expertise.

Inside the Business Incubator:

Implementation Labs Built for Revenue

Three Days. One Purpose: Turn Your Expertise Into Revenue

You’ll gain the clarity to define your voice, the tools to build a profitable offer suite, and the confidence to step into rooms where your expertise leads to real revenue.

Whether you’re building, refining or reinventing your business, you’ll leave with the tools, language, and assets to grow a 6--figure expertise-driven business with clarity and confidence.

Package your knowledge into premium offers

Learn sales positioning so you stop undercharging

Discover AI tools that simplify content, lead generation, and sales

Get seen by buyers who book speakers, hire coaches, and build partnerships

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Positioning & Messaging

Position Your Expertise So Buyers Notice

  • How to Ditch the Lies Keeping You from Your Destiny

  • Learn to Build Authority Level Positioning Using AI So You Can Command Premium Fees

  • How to Confidently Communicate Your Value to Get to Yes

Marketing & Visibility

Get Off the Content Hamster Wheel

  • How to Create a Content Strategy That Avoids Burnout and Overwhelm

  • How to use AI to Repurpose One Piece of Content into 30+ days of visibility & authority building assets In Less Than 10 Minutes

  • How to Market Like a Pro Even Without a Team

Systems & Infrastructure

Automate Your Business

  • How to Streamline and Automate Your Lead Generation, Marketing and Sales Processes With Just One System

  • Learn Repeatable Income Generating Systems to Build Your 6-Figure Business

Taught by Presenting Sponsor High Level

Sales & Conversion

Price & Sell With Confidence

  • How to Use AI to Set Market-Validated Fees That Respect Your Expertise

  • How to Use AI to Package Your Expertise to Confidently Sell and Close 5 & 6-Figure Corporate Deals Consistently

  • How to Diversify Your Revenue Streams

At a Glance: The Three-Day Experience

Day 1: Mogul Day (VIP Access Only)

Theme: Foundation & Framing

Mogul Day is an exclusive high-level, private mastermind designed for women who are ready to lead from the front.

In this private, intimate setting, you’ll work directly with expert mentors to refine your business model, strengthen your brand positioning, and map out a suite of premium offers designed to support 5 and 6-figure speaking, consulting, and training engagements.

Expect deep strategy, honest feedback, and clarity that moves the needle.

What to expect:

  • Private coaching and facilitated mastermind sessions

  • Offer refinement and pricing strategy

  • Business model mapping for scale

  • Early access to networking and exclusive event perks

You’ll walk away with a clear plan and the mindset to match it.

Day 2: Business Incubator, Expo Hall + Opening Reception

Theme: Talent & CEO

This is where the real structure begins. Instead of sitting through panels, you’ll engage in high-impact labs designed to help you build the systems behind a profitable speaking business. From messaging to marketing to monetization, everything is focused on implementation.

The curated Expo Hall opens alongside the Incubator, connecting you with vendors, platforms, and partners that support your growth.

What to expect:

  • Interactive business labs led by industry experts

  • Hands-on workshops around positioning, packaging, and promotion

  • Live strategy sessions and tactical exercises

  • Access to sponsors, tools, and service providers in the Expo Hall

  • "Pink Party" reception for fun, high-energy networking and deal flow

Day 3: IQONIK Talks Speaker Showcase + Expo

Theme: Visibility & Leverage

This is the moment where experts take the stage and decision-makers are watching. The IQONIK Talks Speaker Showcase features curated presentations from powerful voices across industries. Whether you’re on stage or in the room, you’ll see what high-level positioning looks like in action.

Meanwhile, the Expo Hall remains open, giving you more time to build relationships, secure partnerships, and explore aligned opportunities.

What to expect:

  • Featured speaker presentations with professional stage assets

  • Audience made up of buyers, media, and expert peers

  • Visibility to grow your brand and speaker portfolio

  • Opportunities to be seen, booked, and paid

  • Continued networking and collaboration inside the Expo Hall

Before and After THE 6

Pre-Event Access

Get connected inside our private online community as soon as you register.

Meet fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors

Access free training and exclusive prep materials and visibility prompts

You’ll walk into Atlanta with momentum, not questions.

Post-Event Follow-Through

Your transformation doesn’t end when the event wraps. Through December 31st, you’ll continue to receive:

Community access for continued networking and deal flow

Post-event insights (select sessions)

Opportunities to showcase, collaborate, and stay top-of-mind

2025 SHOWCASE SPEAKERS

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Dr. Renee Baker

Founder, CEO The RBI Group

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Stacia Gray-Crawford

CEO & Founder Stay Ready Media

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Keisha Hickson

CEO & Founder Hickson Agency

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Adrienne Reynolds, MBA

CEO & Founder Empowered for Success

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Nicole F. Smith, MEd

CEO & Founder JMS Creative Leadership Solutions

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Deloria Nelson-Streete

CEO & Founder Authentic Culture & Engagement (ACE) Solution

Hear From Last Year's IQONIK Talks Speakers

Still Deciding?

Join a Free Masterclass and Experience

THE 6 Energy for Yourself

If you’re on the fence or want to get to know Kelly’s teaching style before attending, you’re

invited to join a free weekly masterclass series leading up to the event.

These no-cost sessions offer real strategy, expert insight, and a preview of what THE 6 is all about.

You’ll leave with value even if you’re still deciding.

Click here to view upcoming sessions and register!

Step Into the Room

If you’re ready to package your brilliance, raise your rates, and grow your platform with strategy and support, it starts here.

Created by award-winning speaker and strategist Kelly Charles-Collins, THE 6 is where underrepresented experts learn to build businesses that scale, with the support, structure, and rooms that recognize their value.

Speakers & Trainers

Speakers, coaches, consultants, and trainers who speak as part of their business

Decision-Makers

Event organizers, corporate buyers, and program leads scouting talent

Sponsors

Brands and platforms that support growth and visibility

Attendees

Speakers, trainers, coaches, consultants looking to grow.

Exhibitors

Service providers offering tools, systems, and solutions that help experts scale

Visionary

The creator of The 6 and architect of the ecosystem connecting it all

Meet the Experts Redefining the Stage

These 12 speakers were hand-selected for their powerful message, actionable expertise, and readiness to show up as both talent and business in our B2B growth ecosystem.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

Alex Johnson

Leadership Strategist

The Future of Conscious Leadership

Alex transforms executives into visionary leaders through neuroscience-based strategies that drive innovation and engagement.

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