Talent development organization brings two decades of career-building expertise to Chicago youth leadership event presented by The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen and Already Always Amazing
CHICAGO, IL — Sir Michael Fomkin, co-founder of VIP Ignite, announced today that he and the VIP Ignite organization will take part in The Royal Legacy Youth Summit 2026, a one-day leadership and empowerment experience for young people ages 7–17, taking place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Third Baptist Church of Chicago, 1551 West 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643.
Presented by The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation dedicated to leadership, service, and community impact, alongside Already Always Amazing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to the development of children, veterans, and seniors, the Summit is expected to welcome more than 150 youth participants, 50 parents and guardians, 40 volunteers, and 20 community partners for a day of leadership development, entrepreneurship, STEM education, financial literacy, mentorship, and community engagement.
For VIP Ignite, the partnership is a natural extension of the company’s core values. For nearly 20 years, VIP Ignite has operated on a simple conviction: one opportunity doesn’t build a career — infrastructure does. The organization has built its reputation on career architecture, not chance encounters: mentorship over shortcuts, education over hype, and long-term development over one-time moments. Those same principles sit at the heart of the Royal Legacy Youth Summit, where young people gain access to the mentors, knowledge, and relationships that shape future leaders.
“The statistics tell us that one in three young people will grow up without a mentor,” said Sir Michael Fomkin, co-founder of VIP Ignite. “We’ve spent two decades proving that talent isn’t the rare thing — guidance is. When a young person gets the right mentorship, the right education, and the right people in their corner, everything changes. That’s what this Summit delivers, and that’s why we’re proud to stand behind it.”
The Summit’s programming mirrors the developmental approach VIP Ignite has championed throughout its history, including leadership and public speaking training, an Entrepreneurship Village, an Innovation & STEM Lab, a Financial Literacy Zone, mentor meet-and-greets, health and wellness activities, and family engagement programs — all designed to build confidence, career readiness, and lifelong success.
“Anybody can meet someone once. The question is who’s helping you become the best version of yourself over and over again,” said Alycia Kaback, co-founder of VIP Ignite. “That’s been our philosophy with every artist we’ve ever developed, and it’s exactly what these young people deserve. We don’t believe in waiting for opportunity to find you — we believe in building the person opportunity can’t ignore. The Royal Legacy Youth Summit is planting that seed at exactly the right age.”
Deneen White, President of Talent Development at VIP Ignite, emphasized the long-term impact of early mentorship: “Research shows that young people with mentors are far more likely to pursue higher education and give back to their communities. I’ve watched transformation happen when someone finally believes in a person before they believe in themselves. Where you start — your zip code, your circumstances, your age — doesn’t determine where you finish. A summit like this puts the right voices in front of these kids at the moment it matters most, and that’s a legacy investment.”
Community organizations and businesses are invited to join the effort through sponsorship and strategic partnership, with opportunities ranging from event underwriting to scholarships, STEM programming, wellness activities, and transportation assistance.
Event Details
- What: The Royal Legacy Youth Summit 2026 — “Building Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Legacy”
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Third Baptist Church of Chicago, 1551 West 95th St., Chicago, IL 60643
- Who: Youth ages 7–17, parents and educators, community and business leaders
Sponsorship & Registration
To become a sponsor or make a donation, visit https://AlreadyAlwaysAmazing_YouthSummit.eventbrite.com, call 708-691-4017, or email Baron.James@rocgsh.org. Learn more at www.myroyalorder.org or www.alreadyalwaysamazing.org.
About VIP Ignite
VIP Ignite is a talent development organization that has spent nearly two decades helping actors, models, and performers build sustainable careers through education, mentorship, and direct access to industry professionals. Co-founded by Sir Michael Fomkin and Alycia Kaback, VIP Ignite believes careers aren’t built on lucky breaks — they’re built on infrastructure, coaching, and relationships that compound over time. Learn more at www.vipignite.com.
About The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen
The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation dedicated to leadership, service, and community impact. Learn more at www.myroyalorder.org.
About Already Always Amazing
Already Always Amazing is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of children, veterans, and seniors. Learn more at www.alreadyalwaysamazing.org.
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