Where Culture Meets Business
THE NEED
Young Creatives (25–40) in NYC and NJ, many newly relocated for work or marriage, are seeking welcoming, values-aligned third spaces to connect with likeminded peers, build friendships, and feel rooted. At the same time, local women-led, immigrant-owned, and Muslim-owned restaurants, cafés, and lifestyle brands aspire to activate their communities in meaningful ways but often lack the resources, creative direction, or cultural fluency to achieve this effectively.
THE RESOLUTION
Marvie & Mahrukh was founded to bring design and community together in meaningful ways. We create experiences that transcend traditional events, turning restaurants, cafés, and cultural venues into spaces where people feel seen, connected, and inspired.
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Rooted in storytelling and design-led production, we collaborate with local women-led and immigrant-owned businesses to help them become true community anchors. Every activation is crafted with the intention of building relationships, celebrate identity, and nurture connection that lasts beyond the event.
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More than an events collective, Marvie & Mahrukh is a platform for belonging, creativity, and cultural collaboration. We exist to make connection not only beautiful, but enduring.
Select Activations
The Sehri Soiree
A late-night Ramadan gathering that brought together young Muslims for food, chai, and reflection, The Sehri Soirée transformed Chashni Café into a spiritual-social third space, strengthening community ties while driving visibility and late-night traffic for the partnering restaurant.
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Jersey, Vibe Karo!
A bold cultural activation that united young South Asian professionals and new families professionals across central New Jersey, Jersey, Vibe Karo! paired food, music, and creative networking to spotlight local businesses, generate high digital engagement, and forge new community connections.
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Where We Used To Dream
Hosted at Brooklyn's Ruhani Café, Where We Used to Dream reimagined the café as a living gallery of SWANA memory, blending art, food, music, and culture into an immersive business and creative networking experience that deepened brand identity while nurturing meaningful guest dialogue.
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Who We Are
Marvie & Mahrukh is a boutique events and lifestyle collective founded as a creative experiment in community-building. What began as an intimate collaboration has grown into a platform for women-centered, culturally nuanced experiences that bridge food, art, and storytelling.
Our Vision
We believe gatherings are more than events; they are vessels of identity, memory, and connection. By weaving together design, narrative, and hospitality, we create spaces that feel intentional, elevated, and deeply personal.
