The Recipe for Leadership – IGrow Through Shakshuka”, part of Independence Gardens’ youth leadership program. This experience blends hands-on cooking, cultural learning, and leadership development rooted in the IGROWframework. The dish, Shakshuka, serves as a metaphor for unity, shared experience, and impactful leadership.

This 2 hour session includes all leadership resources and cooking supplies.

There will be a vegetarian option.

A Virtual and an Onsite option will be available:

June 26, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Virtual Session - Cost is $25 and will include a LIST of the ingredients for the cooking session.

June 28, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Onsite Session - Cost is $40 and includes ALL materials and ingredients for cooking session.

Program Themes:

Food Unites Us
Leadership Begins with Sharing
The IGROW Framework: Innovate, Grow, Reflect, Own, Work Together

🔹 Part 1: Welcome + Food Unites Us

🔹 Part 2: IGROW Leadership Foundations

🔹 Part 3: Cultural Exploration – The Story of Shakshuka

🔹 Part 4: Let’s Cook!

🔹 Part 5: Shared Meal + Reflection

🔹 Part 6: Close + Action Challenge

Session Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will:

Understand and apply IGROW leadership principles
Practice teamwork and communication under time pressure
Learn about cultural unity through food
Complete 2 hours of personal development, qualifying for the Congressional Award
Cook and enjoy a nutritious, globally inspired meal

Recipe For Leadership