iCR8 Beauty & Fashion Marketing Vault (Summit) | Summer 2026

About: The Marcus Graham Project (MGP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of advertising, media, and marketing leaders from diverse backgrounds. MGP in collaboration with Mixto Agency is looking for a dynamic group of (25) Greater Dallas area students and professionals for its five-day Beauty & Fashion Marketing Vault. MGP Beauty and Fashion Vault Purpose: The MGP Beauty and Fashion Vault is designed to bridge the gap between Black and Latino talent in the industry and aims to provide aspiring professionals with access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and a chance to engage with industry experts.  Participants of the Beauty and Fashion Vault marketing workshop will be briefed on specific creative challenge in the industry and will work in teams to develop a multi-platform marketing campaign that allows them to showcase their skills and ideas to industry professionals and guest panelists.  The workshop will include sessions focused on: Beauty & Fashion Entrepreneurship Resume & Portfolio Review Digital Marketing Trends Personal Branding Brand Strategy Influencer Collaborations Selling & Copyright Job & Internship Opportunities Brand & Agency Exposure Benefits:  Connect with industry mentors who can provide guidance, advice, and support throughout your career journey. Access to networking events and panel discussions featuring experts from the beauty and fashion sectors. Engage in real-world projects related to beauty and fashion marketing to apply the concepts learned in workshops. Create a personalized profile showcasing your background, skills, and accomplishments to share with potential employers or mentors. *Glow-Getter Opportunity: Exclusive chance for one exceptional participant to secure an opportunity with (insert company name) and an internship with our partner MIXTO. In addition there will be multiple opportunities for participants to network with MGP Alumni, local Beauty and Fashion Professionals and partnering brands hiring mentors. Application deadline: Open   Dates: TBD Location: Dallas, TX (TBD) Sample Workshop Schedule and Events (subject to change): Sunday (Dates TBD) Brunch mixer Swag Kit Presentation Monday Partnership and Industry Sponsored Panels Assignment Rollout Mentor and Team Coach Pairing Tuesday Facility Tour  Fashion Panel  MGP Creative Fashion Guests  Industry Mixer  Wednesday Collaboration Day  Fashion Buyers Panel Influencer Marketing Panel How to Pitch Workshop Thursday Group Work Day Corporate Review of Resumes/Portfolios Friday, Final Presentations  Winners Runway End of workshop wrap-up Receive notifications about upcoming workshops, networking events, and new content by following us @themgproject on tiktok.