Philly Influencer Mixer Conference 2025 Recap

Wow. I am still pinching myself that the very first Philly Influencer Mixer Conference (PIMCON) has officially happened — and it was everything I dreamed of and more!

On Saturday, September 6th, creators, influencers, brands, agencies, and media gathered at Helium Comedy Club for a sold-out day of connection, learning, and inspiration. After five years of holding this vision close to my heart, seeing a room full of people come together for Philly’s first-ever creator-focused conference was beyond surreal.

The Morning: Check-In & Welcome

Guests started arriving at 9 AM, greeted with coffee, light bites, and the buzz of anticipation. Our vendor tables were set, tote bags filled with goodies, and the energy in the room felt electric.

When I stepped on stage for opening remarks, I shared how this conference has been a dream I’ve carried since 2020. To kick things off, I had the honor of revealing a huge surprise: a special welcome video message from Governor Josh Shapiro! The excitement in the room set the tone for the day ahead.

Powerful Panels & Conversations

Our first panel, Inside the Brand Mindset, gave attendees the chance to hear directly from agencies and brand representatives on what they look for when partnering with creators. It was raw, informative, and packed with advice on how to stand out in a crowded digital space.

We were then inspired by our keynote speaker, Sabir Peele (Men’s Style Pro), who shared his journey and dropped gems on how to build longevity and authenticity in the creator economy.

Afterward, I joined Sabir for a Keynote Conversation and audience Q&A that left everyone scribbling notes and nodding in agreement.

During lunch (thank you, Shake Shack, for keeping everyone fueled!), attendees networked with one another and enjoyed our activations which included a permanent jewlery station, hair braider, illustrator, charcuterie, and color analysis. We can’t forget about the Photo Booth. Next we dove into our interactive workshop: Empower Your Pitch with Gabbi Townsend, which gave attendees practical tools to refine their brand pitches.

The afternoon closed with our Creator Conversations Panel — featuring powerhouse Philly creators sharing their personal stories, challenges, and wins. It was uplifting, encouraging, and a reminder that we’re all navigating this space together.

The Finale Party at Stratus Rooftop Lounge

After a full day of learning and networking, we weren’t done yet. Everyone headed to Stratus Rooftop Lounge for our private finale party — the perfect capstone to an unforgettable day.

Attendees enjoyed specialty cocktails from Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniels Honey, Herradura, Tito’s, and beer samples from My Local Brew Works. The skyline views, music by DJ Corey Giles, and energy made it the ultimate celebration of community and creativity.

Thank You

This conference would not have been possible without our sponsors, vendors, and partners who believed in the vision, especially Hannah Palermo at Helium Comedy Club. From the balloon decor by Blown Away Decor, to the backdrop by my dad, to the Alpha Lit Philly letters — every detail helped bring this dream to life.

A special thank you to our event staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. From check-in to vendor support to finale party logistics, you helped bring this vision to life and made the day seamless. I’m endlessly grateful for your dedication and teamwork!

*My team was the absolute BEST! This day couldn’t have gone smoothly without them!*

To the panelists, keynote, workshop leader, and moderators — thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and wisdom.

And to the attendees: thank you for showing up and proving that Philly is ready to embrace, celebrate, and grow its creator community.

Full team with my mom and dad. Mom helped with check in and dad helped setting up/built backdrop

What’s Next

This is only the beginning. The Philly Influencer Mixer Conference may have been our first, but it will not be our last. Stay tuned for details on future mixers, Philly Fashion Week, the upcoming adult field trip to Chaddsford Winery on November 15, collaborations, and of course, PIMCON 2026!

Together, we will continue to Connect. Create. Influence.

For more photos of PIMCON check out the full albums over on the Facebook page. and a big thank you to conference photographers Joe Mac and Joe Mobley!