From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment
- Fill My Cup Gospel Comedy Show hosted by Dr. Ms. Jones; clean comedy, food drive for NY Common Pantry and Community Food Bank NJ.
- Football Sundays weekly free gathering at The Westfield by Casa Del Rey; big screens, good food, multigenerational community vibe.
- Second Annual Women’s Retreat in March 2027; weekend workshops empower entrepreneurs with professional development and financial management; cost $400 to $500.
Elevated Events Unite, Inspire Creative Individuals To Make A Difference In The World
New York, NY September 14, 2026 – The Rich Experience, a faith-driven creative collective dedicated to uniting, creating, inspiring, and empowering creative individuals, announces the line up for upcoming cultural events – Fill My Cup Gospel Comedy Show, Football Sundays, Soulful Saturdays dinner dance mixer and women’s retreat. The Rich Experience empowers creative individuals to use their natural talents to make a difference in the world.
“I created a space where faith meets creativity and artists, dancers, musicians and other creative individuals can do and be whoever they want to be, have an impactful event and make a difference in this world,” says Nicole McSwain, chief executive officer and visionary leader, The Rich Experience.
Fill My Cup Gospel Comedy Show – Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 1:30pm.
The Fill My Cup Gospel Comedy Show spotlights rising stand up comedians with clean material. BET’s own Dr. Ms. Jones will host the stand up comedy show featuring Rashad Bashir and Marc Henderson.
In addition, there will be a food drive for our neighbors in need. Patrons are asked to bring non-perishable food items with them to the comedy show. The food will be distributed to NY Common Pantry in Harlem and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help individuals struggling to put food on the table for Thanksgiving.
The stand up comedy show will take place at Comedy in Harlem, located at 750 A St Nichols Avenue, NYC 10031. Admission is $25 plus a non-perishable food item
Football Sundays – Every Sunday
Football Sundays present good food, good vibes and of course, big screens to watch football with friends and family.
The community event assembles multiple generations – grandparents, parents and adult children – for watching their favorite team compete in a football lineup.
The event takes place at The Westfield by Casa Del Rey located at 147 Westfield Ave. W, Roselle Park, NJ. Admission is free.
Soulful Saturdays Dinner and Dance Mixer – Third Saturday
Soulful Saturdays showcases different artists – dancers and djs – on the third Saturday of the month. The event is a cultural showcase featuring dance performances, cocktails and endless opportunities to mix and mingle with each other. The DJ will keep the rhythm pulsing all night long with R&B, house and Caribbean music.
Soulful Saturdays take place at Dolce Lounge located at 17 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ. Admission cost $10 and up.
Second Annual Women’s Retreat – March 2027
The second annual women’s retreat weekend retreat will empower entrepreneurs with the professional development and financial management skills to take their business to the next level. The weekend retreat features workshops and guest speakers
The second annual women’s retreat is a weekend designed to empower women, entrepreneurs and beyond, with the professional development and financial management skills to elevate their business and career. The retreat will be held in March 2027 (location to be announced) and will feature workshops and guest speakers (to be announced).
The upcoming women’s retreat will take place in March 2027. Exact date and location to be announced. Cost is $400-500 per person.
“My journey for creating the Rich Experience has not been a straight forward path. The traditional business model doesn’t fit for creative individuals,” says Nicole McSwain, chief executive officer and visionary leader, The Rich Experience. “Our events enable community members to unite, create, inspire, and believe in each other and their natural talents.”
To learn more about The Rich Experience’s cultural events and to purchase tickets, please email therichexp24@gmail.com or visit https://therichexpbiz.com/
The Rich Experience, a faith-driven creative collective dedicated to uniting, creating, inspiring, and empowering creative individuals to use their natural talents to make a difference in the world. Since its inception in 2024, The Rich Experience curates innovative and creative events such as Gospel comedy shows, dinner and dance mixers, and women’s retreats to foster connection, joy and spiritual growth within the community.
The Rich Experience is headquartered in Linden, NJ.
About The Founder Nicole McSwain
Nicole’s expertise in event planning, complimented by her certification in creative leadership, fueled the inception of The Rich Experience. Originating her journey in the vibrant locales of New Jersey & New York City, she has meticulously curated events that vibe with the dynamic pulse of her audience.
Through her dedication to innovation and personal touch, she champions events that bridge connections, celebrate diversity, and enrich her community, all while curating memories that linger warmly in attendees’ hearts
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