Grind Pretty Fest 2026 Guide
Grind Pretty Fest
Atlanta 2026
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What to Expect
A one-day Atlanta takeover of power panels, performances, marketplace energy, and community — built for the woman moving culture forward.
Power Panels
Industry leaders on wealth, beauty, influence, and wellness.
Live Performances
DJs and special guest moments throughout the day.
Pink Carpet
Arrivals, honoree recognition, and unforgettable photo moments.
Curated Marketplace
Shop Black- and women-owned brands all day long.
Our Sponsors
This experience is powered by the brands investing in women's wealth, wellness, and culture. More partners announcing soon.
Interested in sponsoring? Email hello@grindpretty.com
Full Schedule
Saturday
June 6 · One Day OnlyDoors Open · Marketplace Experience
Step in, shop the vendors, and connect with the community.
Welcome
Media in an AI Evolution
- Dr. Rashae Barnes — CEO, Evals Equity & Barnes Media Group
- Desiree Talley — Legal, Revolt
- Brittany Benson — Branding Bar
The Pressure to Perform
- Amber Dee — Founder, Black Female Therapists
- Kourtni Miller — On Purpose Lifestyle
- Danielle Mills Walden — Author & Former Pro Tennis Player
- India Woods — CEO & Founder, PHerfectly Balanced
Power of the Pivot
- Tie Cooper — HR Executive & Confidence Curator
- Alexis Kerr — Marketing Exec; Founder & CEO, Shining Diamond Media
- Mimi Johnson — Comms & Marketing Leader; CEO, Grind Pretty
- Cris Cavallari — Creative Director; Founder, @shop.iccon
Break
Refresh, refuel, and work the room.
Pitch Competition + Grind For Good
Grind Pretty Honorees
Award recognition and celebration moments.
Y2K Party
Performances by Jazzy Tha Rapper, Pearl Jade & Nivea. DJs all night.
Grind Pretty Honorees
Celebrating the women redefining culture, sport, beauty, and business.
Cicley Gay
Morgan DeBaun
Nivea
Britni Ricard
Leticia Gardner
Jai Ferrell
The Y2K Party
The night belongs to us. Live performances, the city's hottest DJs, and a soundtrack pulled straight from the millennium.
Y2K Party
- Nivea
- Jazzy Tha Rapper
- Pearl Jade
- DJ Traci Steele
- DJ Princess Cut
- DJ Reese
- DJ Queen of Spades
Vendors
The vendor roster is being finalized.
Expect a curated collection of Atlanta's best Black- and women-owned beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. Want to vend? Reach out: hello@grindpretty.com.
Mentorship & Impact
Grind Pretty Fest is powered in part by Grind For Good, our nonprofit arm dedicated to providing grants and mentorship for women entrepreneurs turning vision into legacy.
"Every woman deserves the capital, community, and coaching to scale what she's built."
Donate to Grind For Good
Your gift directly funds grants, mentorship, and programming for women entrepreneurs. Every dollar moves the mission forward.
Invest in Her Next Move.
Fuel the next round of grants, mentorship pairings, and pitch winners through Grind For Good.
Donate Now →Dress Code
Y2K, baby. Think low-rise denim, baby tees, butterfly clips, rhinestone everything, frosted gloss, metallic sets, juicy tracksuits, and that early-2000s pop-star shine. Come iconic.
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For looks: ask the GPF Assistant for outfit ideas, or email hello@grindpretty.com.
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