Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports™ Honoring Sandra Douglass Morgan, Nicole Lynn, Nikki Fargas, and Stacey Allaster
By Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Beat magazine | December 19, 2023
Images courtesy of: The Sports Power Brunch
Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar has been named the Presenting Sponsor of the highly anticipated 5th Annual Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in SportsTM, which will take place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Attendees can expect an unparalleled experience at this event, which will showcase a stellar array of awardees, panelists, and special guests.
“Coca-Cola is proud to sponsor the 5th Annual Sports Power Brunch, developed through the visionary leadership of LaTonya Story,” says Charece Williams, Vice President, Marketing Assets, Partnerships & Influencers, Coca-Cola North America. “This celebration of the most powerful women in sports shines a light on the Real Magic™ of all those who will be honored.”
Gold, Platinum, and Diamond and Luxury Automotive Sponsors
The Sports Power Brunch, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, has partnered with major players in the sports and business industries, such as Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche), which is the Diamond and Luxury Automotive Sponsor; Platinum Sponsors Las Vegas Raiders, Prime Video, and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG); Gold Sponsors the National Football League, ESPN Films, and Official Sports Power Brunch Spirits Sponsor Hennessy.
Host for the Event
For the second year in a row, Taylor Rooks, a journalist and commentator for TNT Sports and Amazon’s Thursday Night Football, comes back as the event host.
This event held annually celebrates some of the most influential women in sports with honorees that include:
- Stacey Allaster, Chief Executive, Professional Tennis, USTA & US Open Tournament Director, Trailblazer Award Honoree presented by Porsche.
- Sandra Douglass Morgan, President, Las Vegas Raiders, Leadership Award Honoree presented by Moët Hennessy.
- Nicole Lynn, Agent & President of Football, KLUTCH Sports Group, Dealmaker Award Honoree presented by Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar.
- Nikki Fargas, President, Las Vegas Aces, Impact Award Honoree presented by DraftKings.
Nicole Lynn will be interviewed one-on-one by ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson to learn about her experiences navigating her historic sporting career and to hear about her “best ever” moments, sponsored by Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar.
An Iconic Event
This iconic event is one of the week’s top events, receiving national media coverage on CNN, Boardroom, Sports Illustrated, and The Hollywood Reporter‘s list of the best events to attend. It was created by seasoned sports communications and marketing executive LaTonya Story, CEO and Founder of LPS Consulting PR.
“When I embarked on the journey to create this event five years ago, my goal was not only to celebrate the women in sports whom I admired, but also to empower them,” says LaTonya Story, Event Creator and Curator. “To see how impactful this event has become in such a short time span, is a testament to how community supports ideas and dreams. The Sports Power Brunch is the ultimate sports celebration of the most dynamic women in sports.”
Attendees will take part in interactive brand activations provided by Official Spirits Sponsor Hennessy, Luxury Automobile Sponsor Porsche, Hospitality Sponsor ESPN Films, and Networking Sponsor Las Vegas Raiders.
Additionally, guests will get the chance to mingle with some of the most well-known female athletes and listen to thought-provoking panel talks including:
- Legal Plays: Women in Sports Law presented by the National Football League
- Women at the Intersectionality of Sports & Tech presented by DraftKings
The NFLPA’s Chief Operating Officer Teri Smith, Esq., and DraftKings’ Vice President of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (HR), Cristina Ackas, are moderators.
Panelists include: Marissa John, Esq., Director of Legal Affairs, Seattle Seahawks and Lumen Field; Kaleisha Stuart, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Dallas Cowboys; Angelique M. Okeke, Esq., Vice President, Global & North America Consumer Marketplace Counsel, Nike, Inc.; Dolores F. DiBella, Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs, NFL; Shannon Mattingly, Head of Strategic Media Partnerships, Meta, Stacie McCollum, Vice President of Content (Media), DraftKings and Amina Hussein, Head of Talent Development, U.S. Sports, Prime Video.
Giving Back: The Sterling Legacy Fund
In memory of LaTonya Story’s son Sterling, who died of cancer in 2019 at the age of 30, a portion of the event’s revenues will go to the Sterling Legacy Fund.
Las Vegas, 2024
In the center of Las Vegas, the 2024 athletic Power Brunch is sure to be an amazing occasion that highlights athletic prowess and leaves attendees with lifelong memories.
Learn More
For more information, visit: sportspowerbrunch.com
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