In this episode of Let’s Not Sugarcoat It, Bella sits down with Amy Nicole Cohen, founder of The Chic Experience, to talk about The Summit, a two day Business and Leadership Festival happening June 4 and 5, 2026 at Sandhill Wines in Kelowna, BC.

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Event details:

The Summit by The Chic Experience

June 4 and 5, 2026

Sandhill Wines, Kelowna, BC

Tickets and details: The Chic Experience website

Amy shares the vision behind The Summit, why she created an immersive business festival instead of a traditional conference, and why community, collaboration, leadership, and intentional connection are still some of the most powerful drivers of business growth.

The Summit is designed for entrepreneurs, executives, founders, small business owners, professionals, and leaders who want to think bigger, lead stronger, build meaningful relationships, and grow with intention. The event includes two stages, keynote sessions, expert panels, breakout sessions, curated networking, hot seat coaching, professional headshots, a marketplace, business activations, outdoor happy hour, live music, and more.

Bella and Amy also discuss why showing up in the right room matters, how relationships become real business opportunities, why networking should go deeper than exchanging business cards, and how local business communities can create momentum when people are willing to connect with heart, purpose, and strategy.

The Chic Experience was founded by Amy Nicole to create elevated events and immersive experiences that bring ambitious people together to connect, grow, and up level personally and professionally.