Sanitation Commissioner for the city of Philadelphia, Crystal Jacobs Shipman joins Evening WURDs to discuss SWEEP, the Streets and Walkways Education and Enforcement Program, which educates Philadelphia residents, businesses, and property owners about sanitation regulations and code violations.

Guest host Candice is joined by Ralph Thomassaint Joseph, Caribbean Communities Correspondent for Documented News. Mr. Joseph studied Law and Sociology in Haiti and holds a master’s degree in Digital Journalism from New York University. Mr. Joseph discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to remove protections from thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. Here to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, and its impact.

Guest Host Candice Johnson sits down with Ernest Owens, President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, author of the book “The Case For Cancel Culture” and the host of WURD Radio’s On The Record, to discuss how the city does not directly make money from hosting FIFA games in the city since the proceeds go back into the pocket of the FIFA organization.

Dr. Shawn Jackson joins the show. She is a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of Serenity Hormone Replacement Therapy and Wellness. Dr. Jackson talks to us about celebrating healthy options for women.

Zakia Williams is co-founder of Black Men Heal. Tim Massaquoi is a Former NFL Player, Executive Leader and Licensed Professional Counselor whose research focuses on systems-level interventions in mental health service delivery. They join us to talk about a mental health event and career fair centered on the brothers.

Guest host of Evening WURDs Candace Johnson is joined by T. Francis, creator of "In Podcast Mode" a unique conversation game designed to get friends and colleagues talking about deep themes in social settings.

CEO of Shop The Hood, Shauna Hailey joins Evening WURDs and Guest host Candace Johnson to discuss retail therapy and the importance of circulating the black dollar within the black community. Shauna Hailey recommends various black businesses partnered with Shop The Hood in order to promote more black owned products like clothing, accessories, sunscreen and culinary products.

Attorney Robert Tillman is the Principal Owner of Tillman Law Group, and a lawyer who has been in the profession for over 30 years. Robert Tillman joins Candace on Evening WURDs to talk about what led him to becoming a lawyer, and to answer multiple questions WURD listeners had about properties, what Robert's law group covers, and much more.

Wallace “Wallo267” Peeples is a media personality, motivational speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author, cultural commentator and one of the most impactful voices today on mindset, discipline, and personal transformation.

After serving 20 years in prison for armed robbery, he was released in 2017 and rebuilt his life through social media, public speaking, and community advocacy. He is best known as the co-host of the popular podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game alongside Gillie Da Kid.

Wallo’s much-anticipated release, Yes to You, No to Them: The Discipline of Saying No and the Freedom that Follows, delivers a direct, unapologetic framework for reclaiming control of your life by mastering your mind, your discipline, and your boundaries. Wallo joins the show to further discuss the context of his book.

Carla Clarkson and Stacey Pearl are founders of “Only in Philly”, a one-of-a-kind World Cup destination created by local entrepreneurs and designed to showcase the very best of the city during the world's largest sporting event.

Located at The Link Studios, 213 Arch Street in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood, ONLY IN PHILLY transforms a three-story venue into an immersive celebration of sports, art, culture, food, and community. Guests can enjoy live match screenings, curated art installations, storytelling experiences, local vendors, music, food, cocktails, and unforgettable moments that reflect Philadelphia's vibrant spirit.

Calra and Stacey are both alumni of Mom Your Business (MYB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. Clara Clarkson and Stacey Pearl are two prominent local Philadelphia beauty entrepreneurs. Clara Clarkson runs Hair By Carla Clarkson and the event space at 213 Arch Street, while Stacey Pearl operates Stacey Pearl Skin Science & Technology, located in West Philly at 5027 Baltimore Ave.

They both join the show to talk about what Only in Philly entails.