Excogigirls.23.05.30.megan.marx.melanie.marie.l... May 2026

| Name | Role | Why She’s On the Line‑up | |------|------|--------------------------| | Megan (Megan Ortiz) | Founder & Creative Director of Stitch & Soul (sustainable streetwear) | Pioneered up‑cycled denim lines that have sold out globally; champion for fair‑trade textile cooperatives in Peru. | | Marx (Marxine “Marx” Patel) | Grammy‑nominated Singer‑Songwriter & Mental‑Health Advocate | Uses her platform to destigmatize anxiety; her 2022 album “Echoes in the Void” topped Billboard’s Alternative chart. | | Melanie (Melanie Chen) | Tech Entrepreneur & Founder of SheCode (coding bootcamps for women of color) | Raised $15 M in Series A funding; her bootcamps have placed over 3,000 women in tech roles. | | Marie L. (Marie L. Laurent) | Visual Artist & Curator of the Reclaim exhibition series | Known for immersive installations that explore migration, identity, and gender fluidity. |

These four women were selected not only for their individual achievements but also for how their work intersects—fashion meets tech, music meets activism, art meets community building.

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Week 1–2: Audience check and hypothesis testing

Week 3–6: Build and ship an MLP

Week 7–10: Activate community and gather momentum

Week 11–12: Review and optimize

| Zone | Description | |------|-------------| | Sustainability Lab | Hands‑on demos of up‑cycling workshops (e.g., turning old tees into tote bags). | | SheCode Mini‑Bootcamp | 30‑minute crash courses on HTML/CSS, led by Melanie’s team. | | Mental‑Health Chill‑Pod | Guided meditation and a “Feel‑Good Wall” where attendees could leave encouraging notes. | | Artistry Alcove | Live painting by Marie L.; visitors could purchase limited‑edition prints, with proceeds supporting the Refugee Artists Initiative. |

ExCoGiGirls (pronounced “ex‑co‑gee‑girls”) is a semi‑annual, women‑centric pop‑culture & lifestyle event that blends runway fashion, music, panel discussions, and community activism. Founded in 2019 by a collective of young creators, the brand’s mission is threefold: | Name | Role | Why She’s On

| Pillar | What It Means | How It’s Executed | |--------|---------------|-------------------| | Empowerment | Amplify women’s voices across industries | Keynote speeches, mentorship circles | | Expression | Celebrate personal style as a form of storytelling | Runway showcases, pop‑up installations | | Impact | Turn creative energy into tangible social good | Fundraisers, partnerships with NGOs |

Each edition is themed around a quartet of inspirational women who embody the event’s core values. For the May 30 2023 edition, the spotlight fell on Megan, Marx, Melanie, and Marie L. – four dynamic women whose journeys intersect fashion, activism, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Week 3–6: Build and ship an MLP