One message rose above the rest at Marie Claire’s 2025 Power Play summit in Philadelphia: Perseverance is rarely a solo act. Presented by Marshalls, the Marie Claire Power Play x The Marshalls Good Stuff Social Club event drew nearly 100 women to Lilah, a bright and soaring loft that set the stage for a day of inspiring conversations spanning money, leadership, sports, and style. And while each panel tackled its own theme, again and again the discussions returned to generations, community, and the legacies women carry forward. (Image credit: Getty Images for Marie Claire)(Image credit: Getty Images for Marie Claire)As editor in chief Nikki Ogunnaike said in her opening remarks: “If it’s your first time joining us for Power Play, I’d like to welcome you to the family. (Image credit: Getty Images for Marie Claire)By the time glasses clinked at cocktail hour, Power Play Philadelphia felt more like a reunion than a conference—and one message lingered over the thunderclouds outside: perseverance may be personal, but it’s strengthened by community.