What a night at Splash Sports Bar in Thrive City on June 27th and cheered on the Golden State Valkyries with us 💜⚡️.
We’re so grateful to be part of such an incredible community — it was a truly fun and meaningful evening to gather 40+ of our community members together to watch an incredible win over the Chicago Sky!
It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, along with some new ones, come together for a night full of connection, inspiration, and great energy. The pre-game conversation spotlighted the groundbreaking partnership between Sephora and the Valkyries—a first-of-its-kind collaboration rooted in shared values around empowerment, authenticity, and cultural impact. It’s a powerful example of how brands can move beyond sponsorship to truly champion women’s sports and the communities they represent.
A special thank you to the fantastic Splash Bar team for taking such great care of us. We’re grateful to our incredible speakers; Katie Stockberger, VP of Corporate Partnerships at Golden State Valkyries & Celessa Baker, VP of Marketing Partnerships at SEPHORA for sharing inspiring stories and thoughtful insights about their journeys.
“What I would say from the career-perspective is sometimes the untraditional, unconventional path is sometimes okay. It can lead if you’re open to the experience. But bet on yourself. If you don’t bet on yourself, you won’t get where you need to go.” - Celessa Baker, VP of Marketing Partnerships for Sephora
“Taking this role has been my biggest challenge. I knew in my heart I wanted to be a part of this. Obviously my last ten years, you’re used to one way [with the Warriors] and how we work with brands on the men’s side. So there’s been a learning curve for sure. But working with partners like Sephora challenges us to think a different way, and when we do you can see the success.” - Katie Stockberger, VP of Partnerships for the Valkyries
Next on deck: Mark your calendars for a fun night at Oracle Park on July 28th! All are welcome to come cheer on the Giants. More details coming soon!