Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection
strategizing with women business owners
Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC, a certified EDWOSB, WBE, and MBE organization, has been empowering women small business owners and solo entrepreneurs for over 5 years. We specialize in leadership and business development training, equity and inclusion training, and more. We’re proud to serve federal, city, and state governments, B2B organizations, private sectors, and universities. We’re not just a business, we’re a community.
Message From our Founder Felicia Shanken
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About the PWNC Foundation
We help women who want to leave their jobs become full time entrepreneurs by taking the steps necessary to run a successful business. We showcase at our events, speakers who have made an impact in their community as well as their businesses.
We bring great events, webinars, trainings and business building courses, that will not only impact your life, professionally and personally but leave you with a feeling of empowerment.
Latest News
How to Balance Parenting and Entrepreneurship: A Comprehensive Guide
Starting a business is a challenging venture regardless of the circumstances, but adding a new baby into the mix can make things even harder. However, it doesn't have to be...
How to Scale Your Market Research to Keep Up with Changing Business Needs
For businesses, market research is a vital tool to stay ahead of the curve. However, as businesses grow, scaling market research processes can become a challenge. Without proper...
Building Your Small Business’s Financial Safety Net
As a small business owner, it's critical that you have a financial safety net in place. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, having the plan to...
Upcoming Events
B-Strong & Pink Out – A Breast Cancer Awareness Signature Event
Work for Yourself@50+ – Five Simple Steps to Get You Started
Testimonials
Michelle Snow
Founder of Grow Together Snow Foundation
"Integral, Honest, Brilliant and Courageous! Felicia is an awesome servant leader. She continues to bring innovation to the women in her network. Each encounter feels fresh. If you are seeking a positive leader who is passionate about growth and development, Felicia is your absolute best choice!"
Anika B. Smith
Founder of Great Rewards Beauty Studio
"Working with Felicia Shanken (Mrs. Felicia to me) has been truly life-changing and eye-opening. She has been an answered prayer in more ways than one. Mrs. Felicia has a unique way of transforming a person who is business minded into someone with a business perspective. My outlook on business building, Entrepreneurship, wealth, and many other aspects of life has evolved tremendously through our coaching sessions. Mrs. Felicia is truly a wonderful teacher and educator. Her ability to help people step out of their comfort zones and reach unknown levels of potential is awe-inspiring. I am so honored to have the leadership of someone as beautiful, powerful, and professional as Mrs. Felicia Shanken."
Shante R. Roddy
Founder of She Boss Talk
"Felicia is my collaboration partner. I just love her and what her organization is doing to empower women. I highly recommend joining her community and collaborating with her."
Michael Sherlock
Sales Communications Strategist Global Sales Leadership Expert Podcast Host
"Felicia has a vivacious spirit and an unwavering dedication to helping women in business to understand and achieve their full potential. She also possesses a keen business mind, understanding the value she brings to the table and knowing its worth. She uses this value to strengthen others, ensuring that "networking" isn't just a buzz-word. It is a sustainable business endeavor."
Aliya Hammond
Social Media Strategist Social Media Consultant Social Media Trainer Social Media Marketer Social Media Speaker
"I’ve had the wonderful pleasure of working with Felicia and the PWNC on a few training events. Felicia is a professional who truly cares about her members and wants to see them excel and succeed in their businesses. She is constantly strategizing and planning events that bring value to her organization and her membership.
Sheyel Rorie
Founder of Virtualway-Professional-Services
"Felicia Spivey-Shanken, the Founder & CEO of the Philadelphia Women's Network Connection has a natural talent of gathering, leading and developing Women. Felicia is passionate about helping women to build businesses for themselves. Felicia hosts meetings that provide education and skills to enhance the knowledge she provides to her membership groups on a daily basis. Felicia's goal is that women can come together, learn from each other and develop profitable businesses. I highly recommend Felicia Spivey-Shanken as a leader and developer of Women in the U.S and abroad.