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3RD ANNUAL SPORTS POWER BRUNCH PRESENTED BY CHAMPION KICKED OFF
SUPER BOWL WEEK WITH AN EPIC, STAR-STUDDED CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN SPORTS
Highly-Anticipated Annual Super Bowl Week Event Honored Vanessa Bryant (Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation), Natalie White (LA Sparks), Terri Hines (FOX Sports), and Denise White (EAG Sports Management). Additional celebrity attendees included
Laura Govan, Derek Fisher, Michole Briana White, Mali Music, Nicki Micheaux, Taylor Mosby, Sheree Zampino,
Jasmine Sanders and More!
Los Angeles, CA -- The Sports Power Brunch Presented by Champion, an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel, kicked off Super Bowl week in Los Angeles by celebrating the most powerful women in sports at the star-studded third annual event on Tuesday. 
 
This year, four groundbreaking women were celebrated for their contributions to the industry including Vanessa Bryant, President of the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, Be Your Own Champion Award Honoree presented by Champion; Natalie White, Senior Vice President, Los Angeles Sparks, Trailblazer Award Honoree presented by LPS Consulting PR; Denise White, CEO & Founder, EAG Sports Management, She-Mogul Award Honoree presented by National Football League; and Terri Hines, Executive Vice President, Communications, FOX Sports, Power of Spirit Award Honoree presented by CANTU.

Hosted by attorney and TV personality Eboni K. Williams, the event recognized and brought together leading women who have made an indelible mark in the sports industry. The power-packed room enjoyed a day filled with empowering speeches and panels, inspired conversations and networking with today’s sports, entertainment, and business industry leaders. Panels addressed topics such as deal making, diversity & inclusion and self care, while a reception sponsored by CANTU featured music by DJShai.

Attendees included actress Michole Briana White (Starz's BMF), TV personality Sheree Zampino (RHOBH), actress Nicki Micheaux (NCIS: Los Angeles), TV personality Laura Govan (Basketball Wives LA), LA Sparks Head Coach and General Manager Derek Fisher, music artist Mali Music, Radio host and personality Jasmine Saunders (DL Hughley Show), young actresses Taylor Mosby (The Last OG), Daniele Lawson and Layla Crawford (King Richard), TV Sports host Taylor Rooks, NFL Running Back Coach Jennifer King, CBS Sports reporter Alicia Smith, Fox Sports TV & Radio Host Joy Taylor, and retired NFL player Ephraim Salaam.

Panelists included Maria Teza, Senior Vice President Champion North America, Hanesbrands; Josephine Martinez, Senior Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, NFL; Dr. China Jude, Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Denver Broncos; Tanesha Wade, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Chicago Bears; Jaia Thomas, Esq., Founder & CEO, Diverse Representation; Johnita P. Due, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, WarnerMedia News and Sports; Arielle Chambers, Founder, HighlightHER; Jacquelyn Dahl, CEO 1UP Sports Marketing; Kimberly Miale, General Counsel and NFL Agent, Roc Nation Sports; Dr. Angel Brutus, Associate Director of Mental Health, US Olympic & Paralympic Committee; Esé Ighedosa, Esq., Sports and Entertainment Attorney; and Jade-Li English, WNBA Agent & Marketer.

Created in 2019 by LaTonya Story, CEO of LPS Consulting PR, the event encourages and empowers women to thrive and excel in the sports industry and beyond. Growing in influence, the Sports Power Brunch has become a must-attend gathering, garnering national attention with coverage by Associated Press, The Hollywood Reporter and ABC News, among other key media outlets.
 
Story's additional goal with the annual event is to support philanthropic organizations that help the community. This year, she donated $10,000 each to two nonprofits: the American Cancer Society, in loving memory of LaTonya's son Sterling who succumbed to undiagnosed cancer at age 30, and A10tion Foundation, which helps develop student-athletes as leaders in the community through sports and education, headed by honoree Natalie White.

In addition to Champion, Sports Power Brunch sponsors include CANTU, National Football League, WarnerMedia, FOX Sports, NFLPA, Marcell Von Berlin, and Talley & Twine Watch Company.
 
For more information, visit: https://www.sportspowerbrunch.com.

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SPORTS POWER BRUNCH HONOREES
Image/Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch

Be Your Own Champion 
Vanessa Bryant
President 
Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation
(Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch)
Power of Spirit Award 
Terri Hines
Executive Vice President, Communications 
FOX Sports
(Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch)
She-Mogul Award
Denise White
CEO & Founder
EAG Sports Management
(Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch)
Trailblazer Award 
 Natalie White
Senior Vice President
Los Angeles Sparks
(Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch)
Created in 2019 by LaTonya Story, CEO of LPS Consulting PR, the Sports Power Brunch is an annual event honoring leading women in sports which takes place during Super Bowl week in each host city.
(Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch)
Attorney and TV personality Eboni K. Williams returns as host of the Sports Power Brunch, which recognizes leading women who have made an indelible mark in the sports industry. (Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch)
2022 SPORTS POWER BRUNCH - A Day of Empowerment, Inspiration and Networking with Leading Women in Sports

Images Photo credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Sports Power Brunch
Sports Power Brunch Founder LaTonya Story and honorees (l to r) Natalie White, Terri Hines, Vanessa Bryant and Denise White.
In a moving tribute, Story donates $10,000 to the American Cancer Society to support the organization's important work in addressing health disparities in community of color in loving memory of her son Sterling.
Honoree Denise White arrives at the Sports Power Brunch with her supportive village of women.
The Annual Sports Power Brunch & Awards celebrates leading women in sports who have made a major impact in the industry. Panelists discussed topics such as deal-making, equity and inclusion, and self-care.
Starz BMF actress Michole Briana White attends the Sports Power Brunch.
Sports Power Brunch founder LaTonya Story awards $10K to Natalie White's non-profit organization A10tion Foundation.
Panelist and WNBA Agent, Jade-Li English discussing the importance of women in the sports industry on the Dealmakers – She Changed the Game panel.
The 3rd Annual Sports Power Brunch drew a star-studded crowd of supporters, including Sheree Zampino and Laura Govan (pictured l to r).
LA Sparks Head Coach and General Manager Derek Fisher watches honoree speeches at the Sports Power Brunch.
Honoree Natalie White with musician Mali Music at the Sports Power Brunch.
"Good Trouble" actress Nicki Micheaux arrives at the Sports Power Brunch.
Host Eboni K. Williams joins actress Layla Crawford and other attendees at the Sports Power Brunch.
Vanessa Bryant, President of the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, has been named the inaugural “Be Your Own Champion Award'' recipient at the 3rd Annual Sports Power Brunch. Vanessa was recognized for her commitment to youth and the community through her leadership of the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. In honor of the legacy, vision and in loving memory of her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, the organization was founded to create a positive impact for underserved athletes and help create a world where young boys and girls had equal opportunity to pursue their dreams through sports and life.
3rd Annual Sports Power Brunch Video Recap
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Sports Power Brunch Honoree Acceptance Speeches Highlight The Importance of Women Supporting Women
Created in 2019 by LaTonya Story, CEO of LPS Consulting PR, the Sports Power Brunch event encourages and empowers women to thrive and excel in the sports industry and beyond. Honorees Vanessa Bryant, Terri Hines, Denise White and Natalie White inspire attendees with moving tributes, expressions of gratitude for being recognized for their hard-won accomplishments, and advice for other women on the path to success in the competitive world of sports.
Honoree Natalie White delivers emotional acceptance speech at the 3rd Annual Sports Power Brunch.
Honoree Denise White delivers powerful remarks during her acceptance speech at the 3rd Annual Sports Power Brunch.
Honoree Terri Hines shares her experience in the industry and thanks the Sports Power Brunch for recognizing her and empowering women to thrive and excel in sports.
SPORTS POWER BRUNCH - COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
ABC7 featured Sports Power Brunch Founder LaTonya Story and honoree Vanessa Bryant.
NBC4 New York featured story on Sports Power Brunch and honoree Vanessa Bryant.
ESPN profiled Sports Power Brunch and honoree Vanessa Bryant.
Hollywood Reporter highlighted 3rd Annual Sports Power Brunch in Super Bowl events round up.
Yahoo Sports profiled Sports Power Brunch Founder, LaTonya Story on her journey to starting this event.
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