| Pillar | What It Means | How It’s Executed | |--------|---------------|-------------------| | | 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 |

*ExCoGiGirls – 30 May 2023 – “Megan, Marx, Melanie & Marie L.” – A Celebration of Style, Sisterhood, and Social Impact

Each edition is themed around a quartet of inspirational women who embody the event’s core values. For the edition, the spotlight fell on Megan , Marx , Melanie , and Marie L. – four dynamic women whose journeys intersect fashion, activism, entrepreneurship, and the arts. 2. Meet the Headliners | 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. |

30 May 2023 Location: The Loft at Riverbank Studios, Chicago, IL (Live‑streamed on YouTube & Instagram) 1. What Is ExCoGiGirls ? 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: