WBA Academy
EMPOWER yourself with strategies & tools and CONNECT with a community that understands you.
You don't leave with vague motivation, but with a strategic toolkit that makes your entrepreneurship sharper, stronger, and more impactful.
From AI and social media to positioning, marketing strategy, and practical workshops: this programme goes beyond isolated moments of inspiration in a mixed setting.
No obligation-free sessions, but substantive guidance on visibility, structure, implementation, and growth. For entrepreneurs who not only want to gain ideas, but also want to make sharp choices and translate them into action.
For women who don't just want to do business, but want to grow strategically.
An exclusive women-only series featuring workshops, a 2-day strategic deep dive, a follow-up session, and an experience in Marrakech.
No scattered inspiration. Instead, direction, sharpness and sisterhood. The first integrated Women Only programme in Belgium, with an international closing in Marrakech.
Join entrepreneurs investing in themselves
Many entrepreneurs fail not because they work too little, but because they try to do everything on their own.
Without a network, without a safe space, without recognition, without access to the right tools and platforms, you get stuck faster than you realise.
At Empower & Connect We believe that growth is not a solo sport.
It's about community, cultural diversity, and the courage to make your story visible.
You don't just need strategies, you need people to pull you forward.
Empower your knowledge
Delve into themes such as identity in entrepreneurship, visibility, positioning, and the stories that underpin your journey.
Gain insights that give you clarity and propel your business forward.
Receive answers you've been looking for
Go home with concrete answers to questions that are lingering.
How to position yourself, become visible, grow smartly, utilise AI, and turn your background into a strategic asset.
No theory, but directly applicable strategy.
Build connections that take you further
No superficial encounters, but conversations with entrepreneurs treading the same path:
Twice as hard, with just as much ambition, but with different challenges.
A community where you don't have to explain who you are.
You are seen without explanation, without accountability, without a mask.
Here, contacts are made that don't stay on the surface, but truly pull you forward.
Empower & Connect focuses on (future) diverse entrepreneurs who want to take control of their voice, visibility, or future. Whether you're just starting out, a freelancer, or further along: you'll gain insights, inspiration, and a community that understands you.
In this section, you'll receive strategic insights, frameworks, and clear language to conduct your business more effectively.
Each edition has a different main theme, but always with the same approach: depth, direction, and immediately applicable tools that help you grow in visibility, positioning, and leadership.
No theory or feel-good inspiration, but concrete, honest and in-depth.
Here you meet like-minded entrepreneurs, discover relatable stories, and build lasting relationships.
No superficial small talk, but real connection and a community that understands you.
Participation is possible for a fee of small contribution. This keeps our places exclusive and guarantees quality and value for every attendee.
Registrations close on 20 October 2025.
You need to put yourself on the waiting list first to gain access to the Empower workshop registrations.
Tickets for the Empower workshop go live on 16 October at 8 PM. Places are limited.
Our partners are strong, local food & drink concepts with a cultural or migration touch. They provide a pop-up, stall or creative contribution, bringing together flavour, style and community. Many of them are also Female entrepreneurs.
PhillsCoffee
Specialty coffee, straight from the heart of the community. Expect signature pours and barista tips.
Cake Bar
Artisan pastries and bites to sweeten networking moments. Sweet, refined, and unforgettable.
Hello, my dear
Vibes & flavours: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern finger food that invites conversation and sharing.
Matcha Club
Ceremonial matcha — presented modernly. Taste the difference in focus & flow.
Attay (thee)
A warm attay-experience (traditional tea): ritual, hospitality and genuine connection.
