Candace Nelson, the renowned founder of Pizzana and Sprinkles Cupcakes, hosted an exclusive welcome dinner at Pizzana for Brittany Van Domelen, the dynamic owner, buyer and creative director of O2 Dallas, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The event kicked off with Aperol Spritzes and Amalfi Glow mocktails at 6:30 pm, followed by a seated dinner with Pizzana’s award-winning antipasti and Neo-Neapolitan pizzas. The night drew a lively crowd of entrepreneurs and local tastemakers eager to celebrate this new chapter for Brittany and her innovative wellness brand.
The evening hosted by Candace Nelson and Brittany Van Domelen celebrated the achievements of women in entrepreneurship and business. Notable attendees included Bola Ogun, Cathy Hodges, Lindsay Shipp, Treasure Maddox, Christy Doramus, Lisa Sadoughi, Meghan Looney, Catalina Jorba, Kimberly Whitman, Whitney Rowell, Steph Wagner, Lacey Buteyn, Amy Havins, Rachel Stocker, and more.
“There’s nothing I love more than gathering around a table to forge connections and savor delicious food. It was an honor to bring together such a dynamic group of women making waves in the Dallas community. I left the evening feeling so inspired by this group of entrepreneurs and tastemakers who are passionately pursuing their dreams,” said Candace Nelson.
“I couldn’t be more appreciative of the warm welcome from Candace and the Dallas community as a whole,” says Brittany Van Domelen. “I always knew Dallas would be O2’s second location, and I am excited to share my vision for a balanced lifestyle with the people of Dallas. Being surrounded by so many inspiring women who are building successful businesses in Dallas has been incredibly empowering. It's a city where women lift each other up and create opportunities for collective growth.”
Attendees enjoyed a delightful evening of networking, followed by Pizzana’s Michelin Bib award-winning cuisine. The menu featured classic antipasti, fresh salads, and an array of signature pizzas, such as Cacio e Pepe and Diavola. Handcrafted cocktails, mocktails and organic wines complemented the meal, which concluded with Candace’s chocolate olive oil cake
Candace Nelson is a wildly successful entrepreneur, bestselling author of 'Sweet Success,' and Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank. She is known for co-founding Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery and ATM, and most recently, Pizzana, a fast-growing family of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures, a family office and venture studio which invests in early stage consumer companies. Candace is also a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Sprinkles Baking Book,” co-creator and executive producer of Hulu’s “Best in Dough”, executive producer and judge on Netflix’s “Sugar Rush” and judge on 100 + episodes of Food Network’s hit show “Cupcake Wars”.
Brittany Van Domelen, a busy mom of three, embodies versatility and elegance as Owner, Buyer and Creative Director of O2. Founded in the heart of Aspen, Colorado, O2 emerged from Brittany’s vision to cater to holistic well-being. Now, as O2 has expanded to Dallas, the connection between Texas and Colorado deepens, embracing Dallas’ authentic culture while sharing O2’s luxurious wellness program, including yoga, Pilates, a chic boutique, and esteemed esthetics collaborations.
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