Empowerment Experience 2025

Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for WURD’s Empowerment Experience, a live event and holiday marketplace celebrating Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and community growth. This year’s program features two engaging panels focused on culinary innovation and business corridor development.

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The day will include:

Holiday marketplace

Shop for jewelry, clothing, home decor, candles, skin and hair care, and much more for holiday shopping, all under one roof.

A live broadcast

Hosted by multiple WURD Radio hosts

Compelling panel discussions connected to WURD’s Ready, Set, Grow initiative

Panel 1: Culinary Entrepreneurship

This panel explores how food can serve as both a cultural expression and a business opportunity. Local chefs, restaurant owners, and food entrepreneurs will share how they’ve built sustainable ventures — from home kitchens to thriving eateries — while navigating challenges, scaling operations, and creating community impact through cuisine.

Panel 2: Corridor Business Growth

This discussion highlights the entrepreneurs and organizations driving revitalization along Philadelphia’s diverse business corridors. Panelists will share strategies for building successful neighborhood-based enterprises, fostering collaboration among local businesses, and leveraging regional investments to strengthen commercial districts.

Community resources

Government, nonprofits, and faith organizations will be on hand to interact with the public and share vital information.