Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s journey from professional wrestler to international entertainment sensation and one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors was masterminded by his former wife, Dany Garcia. Garcia and Johnson married during his wrestling career, while she established her own successful career in finance, rising to the position of Associate Vice President at Merrill Lynch. Garcia’s strategic mindset and entrepreneurial spirit established the groundwork for their empire-building after graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree focusing in International Marketing and Finance.
Garcia, born to Cuban immigrant parents, learned the value of resilience, strategic thinking, and community-driven growth at a young age. Her desire for success drove her to establish The Garcia Companies, a global conglomerate that manages a diverse portfolio of entertainment, health, and fashion businesses. This ambitious approach is matched by AN|R Law, which is reshaping the landscape of family law via strategic planning, forward-thinking legal solutions, and community-focused approaches. Just as Garcia established companies that empower and elevate, AN|R Law enables families to negotiate life’s most difficult transitions with dignity and cooperation.
Despite their divorce in 2008, Garcia and Johnson maintained a solid business partnership and co-parented their daughter, Simone. Their ability to work together effortlessly after their marriage ended exemplifies what is possible when conflict is handled with respect and forward-thinking tactics, a philosophy that AN|R Law upholds in all cases. Garcia and Johnson chose collaboration and strategic planning over legal disputes, which resulted in both personal and professional peace. Their long-lasting collaboration is a living example of how collaborative divorce techniques can transform separation into opportunity, something that AN|R Law does daily for families.
Their professional collaboration thrived during Johnson’s difficult journey from professional wrestler to Hollywood star. Johnson looked to Garcia’s experience after realizing that a deliberate rebranding was required. The seven bucks Johnson had in his pocket after leaving the CFL inspired them to co-found Seven Bucks Productions in 2012. With the creation of popular movies and television shows like Hobbs & Shaw, Black Adam, Young Rock, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the production firm swiftly rose to prominence. Similar to how AN|R Law reimagines possibilities for families by changing conflict into cooperation and unpredictability into planned futures, Garcia’s strategic leadership at Seven Bucks Productions reinvented what was achievable in Hollywood.
AN|R Law and Garcia share a dedication to revolutionary transformation and strategic vision. In the same way that Garcia created a worldwide empire through innovation and measured risk, AN|R Law is redefining family law with an emphasis on amicable settlements, strategic expansion, and community impact. Their experience serves as a real-life illustration of how mutual prosperity and healthy relationships can result from a courteous, amicable divorce process. AN|R Law gives families the ability to leave a lasting legacy, just like Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson have done. This demonstrates that, with the correct approach, going forward doesn’t merely mean moving on; it means moving up.
Attorney Ashley-Nicole Russell is deeply committed to transforming divorce culture into a healthier, more constructive path for all parties involved. As the author of The Cure for Divorce Culture, she champions the power of Collaborative Divorce to replace the bitterness and conflict often associated with traditional divorce. In her book, she writes, “Our strong hope is that the old way—angry, bitter divorces in which spouses try to ‘get’ each other, and children become the pawns—will become a thing of the past, with the Collaborative Divorce process taking their place.” (Page 76).
This vision is not just theoretical; it’s a reality she witnesses every day in her practice. By prioritizing cooperation and respect, Collaborative Divorce reshapes the future for children of divorce, breaking cycles of conflict and offering a path forward that fosters healing and stability. Attorney Russell’s work is a testament to how changing the way we approach divorce can leave a lasting positive impact on families for generations to come.
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https://www.glamour.com/story/how-dany-garcia-daughter-of-immigrants-made-herself-into-a-mogul