{"id":108185,"date":"2026-04-29T13:05:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/on-the-scene-at-excelerateher-2026-miami-nights-featuring-kim-blackwell-simone-smith-mc-lyte-and-more\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:06:49","slug":"on-the-scene-at-excelerateher-2026-miami-nights-featuring-kim-blackwell-simone-smith-mc-lyte-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/on-the-scene-at-excelerateher-2026-miami-nights-featuring-kim-blackwell-simone-smith-mc-lyte-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"On the scene at ExcelerateHer 2026: Miami Nights featuring Kim Blackwell, Simone Smith, MC Lyte and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>ExcelerateHer returns for its fourth year, bringing together a dynamic community of women in business, leadership and culture for a multi-day experience rooted in connection, growth and empowerment. Founded by marketing executive Kimberly Blackwell, the summit has evolved into a high-level gathering designed to advance women in business, wealth and wellness \u2013 uniting entrepreneurs, executives, creatives and changemakers under one roof. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p>More than just a conference, ExcelerateHer is built on the idea that collaboration, community and accessibility are the keys to unlocking new levels of success. The platform emphasizes mentorship, networking, and education \u2013 giving women the tools and relationships they need to grow their businesses and expand their impact. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6128.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"Kim Blackwell Simone Smith MC Lyte and more at AccelerateHer 2026 Miami Nights scene img 6128\" class=\"wp-image-607414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6128.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6128.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6128.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>While Kim Blackwell is known for her business acumen, she is equally recognized for her style. The convention reflects that sensibility, with theme-based evenings that invite attendees to express themselves through fashion. Kim used Fashion Bomb Daily to capture style moments throughout the experience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/claire-sulmers-kim-blackwell-On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"Claire Sulmers was on scene at the Kim Blackwell Accelerate in her 2026 Miami Nights with Kim Blackwell Simone Smith MC Lyte and others.\" class=\"wp-image-607379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/claire-sulmers-kim-blackwell-On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/claire-sulmers-kim-blackwell-On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/claire-sulmers-kim-blackwell-On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The 2026 Kickoff set the tone in true Miami fashion with the theme \u201cMiami After Dark: Luxe Loungewear Edition,\u201d where attendees embraced elevated ease with a glamorous twist. Think silk pajama sets, fluid satin slips, tailored robes and statement dusters that flow effortlessly with every step. The vibe struck a balance between comfort and sophistication, proving that loungewear can be just as impressive as traditional evening wear when styled with intention.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6065-rotated.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"Accelerate scene from 2026 Miami Nights featuring Kim Blackwell Simone Smith MC Lyte and more img 6065\" class=\"wp-image-607408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6065-rotated.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6065-rotated.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6065-rotated.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>From monochromatic satin sets in rich burgundy tones to airy printed co-ords and shimmering slip dresses, guests gravitated toward textures that were silk, flowy and lightweight fabrics that reflected Miami&#8217;s warm night. Accessories remained minimal but intentional, allowing the fluidity and silhouette of the clothing to take center stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/90900On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-rotated.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"90900 on the scene of Accelerate's 2026 Miami Nights featuring Kim Blackwell Simone Smith MC Lyte and others\" class=\"wp-image-607364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/90900On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-rotated.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/90900On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-rotated.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/90900On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-rotated.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The evening wasn&#8217;t just about fashion \u2014 it was about presence. Guests showed up ready to connect, celebrate, and step into the rooms with purpose, embodying ExcelerateHer&#8217;s mission: creating spaces where women can create, collaborate, and excel together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6055-rotated.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"Accelerate scene from 2026 Miami Nights featuring Kim Blackwell Simone Smith MC Lyte and more img 6055\" class=\"wp-image-607404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6055-rotated.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6055-rotated.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6055-rotated.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Scroll through for more style captured by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caz.________?igsh=MXM1dm5uM21mNmY0cQ==\">cage<\/a>: :<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6015-rotated.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"ExcelerateHer Scene at 2026 Miami Nights featuring Kim Blackwell Simone Smith MC Lyte and more IMG 6015 Rotated\" class=\"wp-image-607395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6015-rotated.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6015-rotated.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-IMG_6015-rotated.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">jenny naylor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-dr.-amira-IMG_2398.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"AccelerateHer 2026 Miami Nights on the Scene featuring Kim Blackwell Simone Smith MC Lyte and more Dr. Amira IMG 2398\" class=\"wp-image-607393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-dr.-amira-IMG_2398.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-dr.-amira-IMG_2398.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/On-the-Scene-at-ExcelerateHer-2026-Miami-Nights-Featuring-Kim-Blackwell-Simone-Smith-MC-Lyte-and-More-dr.-amira-IMG_2398.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr Amira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"4176\" src=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/IMG_6116.jpg?w=2784\" alt=\"img 6116\" class=\"wp-image-607386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/IMG_6116.jpg 2784w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/IMG_6116.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/fashionbombdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/04\/IMG_6116.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2784px) 100vw, 2784px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kim Blackwell in Gucci<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ExcelerateHer returns for its fourth year, bringing together a dynamic community of women in business, leadership and culture for a multi-day experience rooted in connection, growth and empowerment. Founded by marketing executive Kimberly Blackwell, the summit has evolved into a high-level gathering designed to advance women in business, wealth and wellness \u2013 uniting entrepreneurs, executives,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":108188,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[24895,26755,7959,1083,26756,3951,1289,4813,15264,1382],"class_list":{"0":"post-108185","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-prayers","8":"tag-blackwell","9":"tag-excelerateher","10":"tag-featuring","11":"tag-kim","12":"tag-lyte","13":"tag-miami","14":"tag-nights","15":"tag-scene","16":"tag-simone","17":"tag-smith"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108185"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108189,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108185\/revisions\/108189"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}