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CheMinistry just hit a major milestone, and they celebrated it the only way that makes sense for a platform built on real love talk: by turning the anniversary into a whole experience. On February 21, 2026, the brand hosted “Kicks & Conversations,” an elevated, invite-only 10-year-anniversary night at a secret Buckhead mansion in Atlanta, bringing together more than 150 tastemakers, creatives, and cultural movers for a room that was equal parts luxe and intentional.

If you’ve never heard of CheMinistry, here’s the simplest way to put it: it’s the relationship platform funded by Chanel Nicole Scott — author, relationship expert, and the person a lot of folks straight-up call the “Queen of Relationship Talk” — built around the idea that conversation isn’t entertainment, it’s a catalyst. The brand started from one core question: how do you create and maintain a healthy, sustainable relationship? It grew from intimate gatherings into bigger rooms, bigger stages, and multi-platform media that keeps the same “let’s be honest for real” energy.

That’s why the anniversary didn’t feel like a regular party. The entire night was designed in three phases — The Lab, The Midway, and The Conversation — so guests weren’t just “outside,” they were being guided through spaces that encouraged reflection, connection, and then a deeper dialogue once the room was warmed up. The Lab set the tone with immersive visuals and that slower, more present vibe; The Midway flipped it into playful culture and nostalgia (think sneaker-inspired energy, games, photo moments, and just enough chaos to get people laughing together). Then The Conversation brought everybody back to the point — talking love, partnership, growth, and longevity like adults, not a timeline debate.

Drew Sidora and Tyler Lepley were the featured stars of the night, alongside entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, with Chanel hosting in CheMinistry’s signature unscripted style — candid, layered, and meant to make the audience feel like participants, not spectators. The celebrity attendance matched the moment, too, with additional guests including Mimi Faust, Taral Hicks Dawson, Just Brittany, Nzinga Imani, Nehemiah “Neo” Davis, and Alvin Garrett — basically a mix of reality TV familiarity, entertainment names, and Atlanta culture all in one room.

But the sneaky reason people keep talking about this event is that it wasn’t just speeches and selfies — the activities were actually thoughtful. There was a welcome performance by Alyssa J Ballerina, live music from Jhonni Blaze with DJ King Chivalry on the sounds, a custom fragrance bar (Scent Souk) where guests made their own scent, plus the kind of “I didn’t know I needed this” extras like a massage station, a Writing Lab activation, and even a basketball shootout to keep the energy playful. And for the sweet tooth crowd, milkshakes and funnel cakes had their own moment, with specialty cocktails and curated food keeping everything feeling upscale without getting stiff.

Zooming out, that’s what CheMinistry has been building for a decade: rooms where people can be fly, have fun, and still leave with something that sticks — because the brand has grown beyond live panels into a wider media ecosystem (including its shows and “Relationships Matter” platform) while staying rooted in the same mission of intentional connection. If the 10th anniversary is any sign, they’re not just celebrating longevity — they’re setting the tone for what relationship conversations can look like when they’re curated with care, culture, and a little bit of luxury.

Check out some photos from the event below!