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Felicia Shanken

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Felicia Shanken, the dynamic founder and CEO of Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC (PWNC), has redefined what it means to empower women entrepreneurs. A women’s strategist and success builder with a remarkable 25-year career in the medical field, Felicia has transformed her vision into a thriving platform that uplifts women in business.

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Founded in 2019 and based in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, PWNC equips women entrepreneurs with the strategies, tools, and networks they need to build sustainable businesses. Offering leadership development, equity and inclusion training, and specialized resources, Felicia’s organization fosters economic growth while creating meaningful impact in communities.

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Felicia’s journey began with a singular belief: “Together, women are a force to be reckoned with.” Leaving a secure government role to launch PWNC right before the pandemic, Felicia took a leap of faith—and it paid off. PWNC went global in its first year, proving that women’s empowerment knows no bounds.

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Felicia’s accolades are as inspiring as her mission. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business by VIP Global Magazine and featured in Fun Times magazine’s Philadelphia Who’s Who Black Women of Influence, she has earned much acclaim for her transformative work. In 2024, Felicia was named Alignable’s Local Businessperson of the Year and celebrated with the Premier Dream Chasers Award, among other honors.

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Through mentorship, workshops, and collaboration, Felicia continues to build a sisterhood that propels women toward success.

 

 

Felicia Shanken
Founder/CEO
Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC
Website: https://phillywnc.org/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillywnc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fspiveyshanken
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillywnc/