The Executive Formation
Halle Still
Who is Halle Still?
A passionate sports-loving salesperson from small-town Iowa. I was a 5-sport high school athlete who played both softball and cross country at the collegiate level. Having always had a love of sports and interest in sales – I tied the two together and began a career selling in the sports industry. I relocated to Dallas after graduating from Grand View University and launched my sales career at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Since I progressed to Formation, a premium co-working concept developed by the Dallas Cowboys, located at The Star in Frisco, as Sales Consultant.
What is your passion in life?
I have a passion for serving and helping others grow, which fits my role at Formation perfectly. When I can make other people’s lives easier and create positive impact, I feel as though I’m doing what I was called to do. Formation has allowed me to improve the professional lives of people across a variety of industries and experience levels. Add that to the fact that it has long been my dream to work in the NFL and for my favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys? A winning combination.
For those who don’t know, what is Formation?
Formation is an exceptional collaborative workspace, designed to meet all one’s professional needs in an elevated work environment. Inspired by, and located steps from, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, Formation offers private offices, dedicated and open workspace options for executives on-the-go, networking and professional development opportunities, and a variety of other business conveniences. Formation sits with a complex featuring over 30 restaurant and retail establishments at The Star District, making it a thriving place to work and play.
What does your role of Sales Consultant entail?
My role at Formation is to attract entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals to join its membership, allowing them to enjoy a work experience unlike any other. With an on-site barista, five well-appointed conference rooms, and a regular line up of events leveraging the expertise of the Dallas Cowboys front office, it’s something best experienced in person. The best of part of my role as Sales Consultant is the opportunity to help others experience how Formation can provide their business with a competitive edge.
What is the vision for Formation?
Formation is the unique business creation of the Jones Family, and was inspired by their using the interest in the Dallas Cowboys’ brand to help a variety of their non-football business endeavors grow and prosper. Through the creation of Formation, they have created that same opportunity for other entrepreneurs and executives to enjoy that ‘home field advantage’ so to speak with over 18,000 square feet of well-appointed workspace and thriving executive community.
For more on Formation, visit www.FormationattheStar.com or contact Halle Still at hstill@dallascowboys.net to tour Formation and learn more about their elevated work environment and experience.
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More Momma!
Hi! I’m Meg!
Ask any mom the biggest obstacle when it comes to preparing meals for her family and the answer is almost always the same - lack of time. Culinary maven and founder of More Momma, Megan Dow, is on a mission to break down the common misconception that a healthy and delicious meal takes significant effort while inspiring the current and next generation of at-home cooks to have more confidence in the kitchen.
More than just recipes, meal plans and cookbooks, More Momma has taken her years of professional culinary experience and six-month culinary-school program in Florence, Italy and has developed her own curriculum which is designed to inspiring confidence in the kitchen at any age by teaching the core skills needed to feel comfortable in teh kitchen. The More Momma Cooking School is a 12-month, on-demand curriculum of virtual cooking classes. Delivering a mix of sweet and savory classes each month, the classes are comparable to traditional culinary schools, but taught in a time efficient manner. Each class is led by professional chefs and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Courses are now available for Adults, Kids, and Adult and Kid combo at www.MoreMomma.com.
For Megan Dow, the addition of the cooking school to the More Momma line-up couldn’t have come at a better time.
“The biggest barrier that prevents people from cooking is a lack of time. Over the course of the last year, there was a resurgence in at-home cooking. These courses are designed to give you confidence to master cooking basics - no matter what your age. These are important skills that will enhance your life - most people consider themselves subpar cooks because they lack technique, and once they become aware of the proper way to approach cooking, they become excellent at home chefs.”
Launched during the height of the pandemic, the More Moma Cooking School offers a combination of on-demand savory and sweet classes monthly, with the kids school curriculum designed to correspond with the adult course to encourage shared time in the kitchen. Since its inception, the programs have seen hundreds of participants, with the most popular offering being the Kids school ($99 for 12-months worth of classes, including a branded apron and meal badges).
More Momma Cooking School is just one of the offerings that trained chef Megan Dow offers through her platform. For those that are interested in specific cooking elements, single courses are available (Sourdough, Pasta, Knife Skills, Chocolate, Freezer Meals and more), as well as delicious recipes, family meal plans, merchandise and more. Enrollment is ongoing for More Momma Cooking School, with year-long subscriptions starting at $99. For more information, or to sign up for the virtual cooking school, please visit www.MoreMomma.com.
To book More Moma Megan Dow for interviews and media appearances, please contact Cathy Cardenas at Cathy@CathyCardenas.com.
About More Momma
More Momma is one of the most trusted resources to help make at home cooking - and meal times - approachable. Founded by trained chef and mom of three Megan Dow, More Momma provides easy family recipes, meal plans and virtual, on-demand cooking classes that help both adults and children master techniques to empower their delicious creativity in the kitchen. Megan shares her myriad of culinary experiences - including her tenure at a Florence culinary school, with thousands of followers across social media and hundreds enrolled in the More Momma Cooking School. Follow More Moma on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube. For more information, www.MoreMomma.com.
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Lynne Haze & Sarah Johnson
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Jake Paul Offical After Fight Party
Presented by Celebrity Sports Entertainment
Putting critics to rest, in under a minute, former Youtuber now boxing star Jake Paul could only celebrate his now 3-0 wins by KO against former MMA world champion Ben Askren, in luxury and style in the ever so open and popular hotspot, Miami, FL.
To execute an Official After Fight Party at a private location with hours to spare and pandemic limitations, friend of Paul, boxer J’Leon Love, referred Mr. Michael Mak.
Mak, with his partners, President of Floyd Mayweather’s The Money Team, P-Reala, and the Miami Heat’s official DJ Irie introduced Celebrity Sports Entertainment last month on Star Island to celebrate Mayweather’s 44th Birthday bash.
Since the launch of CSE, word spread of Mak’s successful Miami party and latest red-carpet event(s) in LA, NY and FL with his sponsoring brand, Boom Cups. With a long list of past and present celebrity participants like Justin Bieber, Rob Gronkowski, Iggy Azaela, Snoop Dogg, Justina Valentine, Kyle Kuzma, Madison Beer, Nick Cannon, Terrell Owens, Tyga and many, many more, it was no test for Mak to put together an exclusive hit following Paul’s latest victory.
Boom Cups sponsors Maks’ events that benefit organizations like Teen Cancer America. He has partnered with renown companies like Monster Energy, iHeart Radio, The Money Team, Power 106, and Idol Roc Entertainment for his ever popular 50K Charity Challenge held at arenas like Pauley Pavilion at UCLA. Mak’s many celebrity basketball game successes and celebrity contributions work closely with his nonprofit project, D Up on Cancer. Working with high profile figures and the positive Media attention only furthered Michael to expand his businesses with Celebrity Sports Entertainment.
Jake Paul’s ‘The Official After Fight Party’ was held at the official Versace Mansion following Paul’s rapid right hand knockout to Askren. Mak’s Celebrity Sports Entertainment efficiently brought forth a red-carpet step and repeat with Boom Cups alongside Jacob’s Private Select CBD and Danica Rose Wines. Gettyimages documented the several celebrities in attendance like Logan Paul, Cuba Gooding Jr., Larsa Pippen, Brandon Marshall, Sommer Ray, and Jonathan Cheban.
Music for the after party spun by no other than DJ Irie and EDM artist DJ E-V. Mak set up a boxing ring inside the Versace Mansion venue with a 360 degree photo booth for attendees, along with multiple bars with Boom Cups set-up and liquors brought to you by another of Mak’s business ventures, 1-800- LIQUORS. Even Paul’s mascot, Problem Bot, made an appearance for influencers’ photo ops and Paul’s celebrity friends.
Mak presents CSE to major cities nationwide as his next big brand launch in hopes to continue to collaborate his existing businesses and the attention of celebrities/athletes for charitable causes, non profits and other A-List events.
Celebrity Sports Entertainment and ‘Big Daddy’ Rich Salgado, President of Coastal Advisors LLC, present the Celebrity Golf Classic hosted by Michael Strahan at Oheka Castle on Long Island, NY benefiting the Orthopaedic Foundation alongside Merging Vets and Players, and D Up on Cancer this June 28th & 29th, 2021.
For more information, please contact Entertainment producer and journalist, Nicole Brajer: nicolebrajer@gmail.com.
https://www.tmz.com/2021/04/20/jake-paul-party-versace-mansion-boxing-ring-ben-askren-knockout/
THIS SUMMER THINK PINK
DANICAROSEWINE.COM
DANICA PATRICK ROSÉ NOW AVAILABLE IN MAGNUM-SIZE AND WINE CLUB FORMAT FOR MORE WAYS TO ENJOY IN THE SUN The Best Celebrity French Rosè is the Perfect Addition to any Summer Soirée and is Available to Purchase Online at Select Retailers Nationwide.
Summertime is synonymous with a glass of wine and the best celebrity rosé on the market is offering new ways to enjoy the official drink of summer. Wine lovers can now purchase Danica Rosé Wine, the fan-favorite, premium French rosé, in a large-format Magnum bottle, as well as through a wine club subscription that is delivered straight to your home. Just in time for summer, customers can visit DanicaRoseWine.com to sign-up for at home deliveries, to visit the store locator or to purchase both the standard and magnum sized bottles directly on the site.
Danica Rosè Wine comes in a strikingly elegant custom glass bottle that pays homage to the blend’s French origin, making it a beautiful centerpiece for any gathering and an eye-catching addition to any bar cart. Featuring grapes from Provence, France, the wine delivers a crisp, light and well balanced taste.
The new magnum 1.5L bottle is the same amazing, premium French rosé fans know and love but in a bigger, intricate bottle that features fluorescent glow-in-the-dark lettering. The large format option is perfect for dinner parties, gatherings or any time that one bottle of wine just isn’t enough.
Danica Rosé is set to debut an additional summer look with the launch of its wine club membership. The subscription service delivers four bottles of Danica Rosé to your door four times a year and includes enhanced perks such as two annual magnum bottles, a virtual wine tasting with Danica Patrick, exclusive access to holiday gift boxes, discounts on wine and merchandise and free shipping. It’s the best way to enjoy Danica Rosé all-year round.
“Summertime Wine is a whole vibe unto itself and our fans know that our premium, French rosé is the perfect addition to any summer gathering, not just for its taste but also for its standout appearance that elevates any party. The new Magnum-size and wine club subscription offers new ways for customers to create buzzy moments with the official drink of summer,” said Danica Patrick.
Dr. Maria Manriquez
Arizona’s Only OBGYN with Dual Certification in Addiction Medicine
As America works through its road to collective recovery from the pandemic, data is showing that addiction-related fatal overdoses are higher than ever before with a 20 per cent increase in a 12-month period+. A group that is often overlooked in the discussion on substance abuse disorder is pregnant women and Phoenix’ Dr. Maria Manriquez is here to further the conversation and change the stigma that exists with pregnant women and substance abuse.
As the lead physician for the Pain and Additional Medicine Curriculum at the UA College of Medicine-Phoenix, Dr. Manriquez is one of few in Arizona OB-GYN’s to also hold a Board Certification in Addiction Medicine. With 22 years of experience, her practice offers transformative women’s health and addiction programs aimed to help women overcome substance abuse disorders and empower them to live a healthier life.
With best-in-class in-person, telemedicine and outpatient programs to help pregnant women during pregnancy and postpartum, Dr. Manriquez brings her extensive knowledge in both areas to come alongside patients wherever they are on their journey to recovery.
“Substance addiction and pregnancy is a growing concern nationally and most people do not understand the various factors that contribute to these disorders,” said Dr. Maria Manriquez. “The biggest stigma is that patients are choosing to expose their child to harmful substances. The reality is there’s nothing rational about addiction - It’s not a choice, it’s a tragedy.”
Through the pandemic, the practice’s telemedicine services have been increasingly popular with nationwide lockdowns limiting access to medical resources. Dr. Manriquez has also seen an increase in needed intensive outpatient programs. “We now have a pregnancy and postpartum specific intensive outpatient program directed by Dr Laura Stewart, a psychologist, that provides a minimum of 9 hours of treatment each week”. Currently the program provides both in person and virtual services. At Banner Women’s Institute the patients have their obstetric, addiction medicine and behavioral health care in one location.
“Substance use disorder and pregnancy is a growing concern nationally. The “crack baby” stigma is not just incorrect and harmful but has contributed to a resulting blindspot in care. Many women struggle with opioid dependence during pregnancy who may have been treated with pain medication for chronic pain even before pregnancy.”
A Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), Dr. Maria Manriquez is an alumni of University of Arizona College of Medicine. She directs and supervises activities of the pre-matriculation pipeline program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, aligning with her deep belief that greater education of social determinants of health and addiction will change the culture to be more understanding.
Dr. Maria Manriquez is available to discuss the rising cases of pregnancy and substance abuse disorder among women nationally and in Arizona, provide an overview of treatment options and more. For media appearances, please contact Cathy@CathyCardenas.com
About Dr. Maria Manriquez
Dr. Maria Manriquez is Arizona’s only OBGYN-Provider that holds a dual certification in Addiction Medicine. Her clinical practices focus on substance use disorders in pregnancy and parenting women. Dr. Manriquez’ research and advocacy focus is aimed at investigating innovations in prenatal care models addressing maternal morbidity and mortality, preterm delivery rate and substance abuse disorders in pregnancy. For more information please visit
Danyel Surrency Jones
POWERHANDZ
Danyel Surrency Jones is a proclaimed “Vision Chaser”, creative strategist and philanthropist, with nearly two decades of executive leadership and sales & marketing experience. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of POWERHANDZ Inc., a global designer of innovative products that focuses on human performance, injury recovery and injury prevention in Athletic Training and Rehabilitation markets.
In 4 years, its core athletic training products have
been sold to consumers in 81 countries, established a digital footprint with millions of youth and professional athletes, skills trainers and professional sports organizations. These milestones have captured the attention of major media outlets like CNBC, Sports Illustrated and Bloomberg Business; positioning POWERHANDZ as one of the most innovative companies in multiple sports verticals, healthcare and technology.
Prior to entrepreneurship, Danyel’s professional journey for the past 15 years included several executive leader- ship roles in sales and marketing, national accounts, training & development and integrated marketing com- munications for Philips Medical Systems and Medtronic Surgical Technologies; two multi billion dollar health- care companies. Danyel’s corporate career exposed her to several cross-functional areas, therefore broadening her knowledge base on how to create a sustainable business model.
As CEO of POWERHANDZ, Danyel oversees the strategic execution of all business objectives and US & global sales & marketing strategies. Her diligence, strategic business skills and pursuit for excellence has helped POWERHANDZ create a sustainable business model, expanded its vision into emerging markets, launched creative sales & marketing strategies and achieved globalization.
She has the unique ability to develop strategies and best in class execution plans. In addition to her role as CEO, she is also the President of Powerhandz’s non-profit entity, The Power To Give Foundation (501c3). Its mission is to provide athletic and academic programs to youth in underserved communities. A portion of every product every product purchased with POWERHANDZ is donated to fulfilling its mission
Danyel is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, obtained
a MBA from Florida International University and is a graduate of Wharton School of Business Marketing Leadership Program. She has been featured in several national business publications and served on entrepreneur and leadership panels. Most recently, Danyel was recognized as a Finalist in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year Award and nominated for its Winning Women program.
She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with the joys of her life, her husband and business partner Darnell Jones and their daughter Hartley Rose and son Harper Jaz. the joys of her life, her husband and business partner Darnell Jones and their daughter Hartley Rose and son Harper Jaz.
Danyel also serves as Vice President on the board of directors of The QB Legacy Foundation.
QB Legacy is a National non-profit organization committed to building better men and future leaders. We employ strategies and solutions that impact every aspect of the QB position from field execution to physical and mental development.