About this Event
Leadership. Resilience. Branding. Business. Impact.
November 19 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PMStick & Hack | Westfield, IndianaHosted by QB Darla
It’s time to go BEAST MODE.
Join us for an unforgettable Business Huddle bringing together leaders from the battlefield, boardroom, sports world, entrepreneurship, and community impact for three powerful hours of connections, conversations, education and inspiration.
This isn’t your typical networking event. BEAST MODE is about getting in the right room with the right people—and walking away motivated to think bigger, build stronger relationships and take action.
MODERATOR
QB Darla (Darla Hall)Best-Selling Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur | Creator of BEAST MODE Business Huddles
Known for bringing energy, strategy and meaningful connections into every room, QB Darla will moderate the BEAST MODE panel—digging beyond the typical questions to uncover the real stories, lessons, setbacks and strategies behind each panelist’s success.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jessica Lynch Former Prisoner of War | U.S. Army Veteran
Jessica will share her extraordinary story of courage, survival, resilience and overcoming unimaginable obstacles—and the lessons we can all use when facing challenges in business and life.
BEAST MODE PANEL
Matt Schlueter Manager, Magnolia Bank | Owner, Park’s Place Pub & Stick & HackEntrepreneurship, leadership and building businesses that bring people together.
Vince Thompson Founder, MELT | Author of Build Brand UBrand building, marketing, relationships and creating opportunities that last.
Mary Kay Huse Indy IgniteLeadership, innovation and building a powerful sports and business brand in Indiana.
Marlin Jackson Former Indianapolis Colts Player | Entrepreneur | PhilanthropistTaking the mindset of an elite athlete beyond the field and using it to lead, serve and create impact.
Darin Bibeau Veteran | Business Leader | PodcasterLessons from military service, entrepreneurship and conversations with leaders who know what it takes to overcome adversity and win.
Angi Elhaj Entrepreneur/ Influencer/Owner, Unlimited Motors
WHAT TO EXPECT
🏈 Powerful Networking — Build relationships with business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
🎤 Real Conversations — Hear the wins, setbacks and lessons that shaped our speakers.
🔥 BEAST MODE Mindset — Learn how successful people push through adversity, adapt and keep moving forward.
🤝 Meaningful Connections — Because sometimes one introduction, one conversation or one person in the right room can change the trajectory of your business.
Come ready to connect. Come ready to learn. Come ready to be inspired.
It’s time to get off the sidelines and into the huddle.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connecting/ Vendor Fair
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Jessica Lynch- Prisoner of War- Her Inspirational Story.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Business Panel
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Connecting/ Vendor Fair
Event venue & nearby stays
Stick & Hack - Westfield, 10 East 191st Street, Westfield, United States
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