Why are so many women opening businesses in Philadelphia’s East Passyunk Avenue neighborhood? And what can we all learn from these rockstar women entrepreneurs? Tune into this episode to hear what went down at She Rocked It’s first-ever live panel discussion and networking event, held in partnership with the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District during Women’s History Month 2022. Get ready for lots of real talk, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to rock it! Whether you’re looking to start a business, level up your business, or just need a jolt of inspiration from some truly courageous women – this episode has it all.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
[00:00] Intro
[03:13] The lowdown on East Passyunk Avenue’s many women-owned businesses
[05:43] Dr. Robin Smith on transforming adversity into purpose and power
[10:29] Introductions from women entrepreneurs Cara Stipa, Elissa Kara, Shaina Heidorn, and Chef Jennifer Zavala
[17:40] Why women opened businesses on East Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia
[22:35] How women entrepreneurs overcame challenges in their businesses
[24:41] Why is entrepreneurship worth it for women business owners?
[30:47] Q&A 1 What these women business owners wish they knew when they first started out
[36:56] Q&A 2 What keeps these entrepreneurs motivated

Links from this episode:
Chef Jennifer Zavala, Juana Tamale https://juana-tamale.square.site/
Cara Stipa, The Utopia Collective https://theutopiacollective.com/
Elissa Kara, Nice Things Handmade  https://www.instagram.com/nicethingsp...
Shana Heidorn, Society Hill Dance Academy https://societyhilldance.com/
Dr. Robin Smith, https://www.drrobinsmith.com/
Karen Gross, https://karengross.com/
East Passyunk Avenue: http://www.visiteastpassyunk.com/ 
This episode was recorded by PhillyCAM: https://phillycam.org/

This event was recorded by PhillyCAM: https://phillycam.org/

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She Rocked It is a media and mentorship platform where creative, courageous women rock it together. We are eager to learn from, listen to, and lift one another up — driven by the belief that women’s voices are essential. On our podcast and Instagram Live interview series, She Rocked It host/founder and creative entrepreneur Karen Gross gets trailblazing women leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs to reveal how they rock it – and their insights may surprise you. Their behind-the-scenes stories, best-kept secrets to success, and actionable tips are sure to inspire the rockstar in all of us!

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