Each GGB event combines local food, good times, philanthropy and is a collaborative effort of the officers who pull from their own fandom favorites in addition to polling the members and including them in their planning. The monthly brunches are held at different restaurants throughout Denton, and feature unique themes like Sailor Moon, Disney Karaoke, Dr Who while also benefitting a local non-profit. Overall, it has helped to remind me of the love I have for "geeky" things and an outlet for that passion,” Froidl says. At Geek Girl Brunch that is totally the norm! Actually it's encouraged!” GGB makes it seem effortless to grow a community of so many supportive and inspiring females, excited to share in each others passions.”I also love being able to hear other people's passion and let their creativity and excitement encourage my own. Where else can you tell people about how you will be making magical wand and wearing a velvet cape to the Yule Ball and not receive crazy glances. That's something that's not always accessible in your adult life. What I love most about Geek Girl Brunch is that it provides me with a fun and supportive environment to fully express my love and passion for geeky things. Throughout college and then beginning my career, I had let my interest in my geekdoms (Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Full Metal Alchemist, etc) die out. These women continue to drive efforts forward to encourage a fun and safe culture where fellow geek girls can hang out and enjoy their geek passions together!Īlicia Froidl was recently honored as Brunchette of the Month,”Personally, I had really forgotten the love I had for my geeky passions as a child and teen. With hopes of making friends and being more connected to the local geek community, and as word spread several other local ladies would begin to join the ranks as acting officers. Fortunately for the brunching geeks of Denton, Taylor DeLozier started putting ideas into motion for Denton’s very own chapter of GGB towards the end of 2015. What the heck is this mystical and magical brunch of the geek girls? It’s a welcoming, safe environment for identifying women, gender fluid, and non-binary people to come together over mimosas and find their voice, network, foster friendships, and geek out together. Geek Girl Brunch has it’s roots in New York City, but is quickly taking over the country, the world, and has made its way to our own little town of Denton.
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