An intimate gathering where founders connect over brunch, real conversations, and a live podcast session.
DECEMBER 20, 2025
11:30AM - 5:30PM
NEW YORK
You’ve been in business for at least one year and you’re craving real connection with other entrepreneurs who get the overwhelm, the trial-and-error, and the “am I even doing this right?” moments. You’re looking for a community where you can learn from honest conversations, feel supported, and not feel alone in figuring this out.
You’re growing, juggling way too much, and haven’t had a real break in forever. You want to connect with other founders who are in the thick of scaling, unclench your shoulders for a day, share stories, get inspired, and feel recharged by people who understand the grind.
You’ve built something real — but even established entrepreneurs need spaces where they can breathe, talk freely, and be around people who get the pressure. You want meaningful, ego-free community, real conversations with other founders, and a chance to pour into (and be poured into by) entrepreneurs walking their own paths.
A short, no-fluff application that helps us make sure the right mix of personalities, energy, and stories are in the room. If you want to be part of this experience, this is where you show us why you belong at the table.
We’re curating this experience with intention. If chosen, you’ll receive a formal invitation in the mail — yes, the kind that makes you feel something. If invited, you’ll get all the details you need so you can officially claim your seat.
This is where the connection starts flowing — real conversation, real laughter, real community. We’ll share a cozy meal together, get comfortable, and then our private driver will take us to the next location.
A filmed roundtable podcast where we talk openly about the good, the bad, the burnout, and the breakthroughs of entrepreneurship. You’ll sit with other founders for raw conversations, real lessons, and the kind of honesty we don’t always get in our day-to-day lives.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
Nothing — this experience is completely free. No ticket cost. No upsells. No “surprise” coaching pitch at the end. Why? Because we’re here to help real business owners learn, grow, and build the kind of community that actually leads to results. Every entrepreneur deserves access to strategy, support, and space to level up. That’s also why this application process is personal — we want to get to know you, your business, and your goals to make sure we can actually help you grow. Your only investment? Time, energy, and the commitment to implement what you learn after the experience — because transformation doesn’t happen in the room, it happens when you take action after it.
You’ll start by applying. We’re curating a powerful group of entrepreneurs who’ve been in the game and have something real to say. If selected, you’ll receive a formal invitation in the mail (yes, we’re doing this old-school luxe).
3. "Where is it happening?"
The event will be in New York City — the exact studio address will be shared with confirmed guests. The experience starts at 11:30 AM sharp and will flow right into a podcast session that ends around 5:30PM. Transportation will be provided from the first location to the last so we can keep the energy going uninterrupted.
Nope — this one’s personal. Every seat is curated intentionally, and the energy works best when everyone’s fully present. Don’t worry though, your business will be shouted out by our team (and tagged) across all podcast content shared on The Business Gym pages.
Absolutely. All podcast content will be filmed, edited, and shared across The Business Gym’s platforms. Your business name and social handles will be tagged and featured in every post you’re a part of — so this is exposure and experience in one.
Life happens, but please don’t ghost us. Each seat is valuable and highly limited — if you’re accepted and can’t attend, let us know ASAP so another deserving entrepreneur can take your spot.
Think: elevated, comfortable, and camera-ready. This will be a filmed experience, so bring your personality — and your best look that says “I’m the brand.”
Hey there! I’m Jamilla Phillip — retired business coach, Founder of The Business Gym, and proof that you can build success on your own terms.
My journey started with cake (yes, cake) back in 2007 when I turned a simple baking side hustle into a six-figure business that landed me on the Food Network and The Cooking Channel.
From there, I built and scaled — eventually hitting seven figures (still pinching myself).
After years of coaching entrepreneurs and teaching systems that helped them hit record-breaking revenue, I decided to shift gears. These days, I’m no longer chasing launches — I’m building community.
Now, my mission is simple: bring business owners together to connect, grow, and have real conversations about what it actually takes to succeed — without burnout or false promises.
If you’re ready to grow with strategy, authenticity, and community — you’re in the right place.
Let’s build smarter, together.