About
Brooklyn Hospitality Entrepreneur, Spirits Founder & Cultural Curator
Marva Babel is the co-founder with twin sister Myriam Babel of Babel Social, Babel Gin, and the Babel travel experience. Entrepreneur, Marva founded Ode to Babel (2016-2023) and Babel Loft (2023-2024), two of Brooklyn's most influential creative gathering spaces in Prospect Heights.
Marva has spent 15+ years in Brooklyn hospitality, building spaces where the city's creative community gathers, connects, and collaborates.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, MoMA PS1, Brooklyn Museum, Eater, Departures, and Essence Magazine.
What is Babel Social?
Babel Social produces events for women-led businesses across New York- from intimate brand celebrations to full-scale retreats. Founded by Marva Babel, we bring 10+ years of hospitality expertise from building Brooklyn's Ode to Babel, Babel Loft, and Babel Gin. That foundation taught us what makes gatherings feel intentional:
attention to space, ritual, and the guest journey. We specialize in creating experiences that honor your milestones- product launches, team retreats, milestone celebrations- with the same care you bring to building your business. Brooklyn rooted. Hospitality driven. High-touch execution.
What is Babel Gin?
Marva and her twin sister Myriam Launched our spirits brand in 2021. Babel Gin is a Brooklyn-based, women-owned botanical spirit crafted for intentional gatherings. Infused with 14 botanicals including makrut lime, jasmine, ylang ylang, and rose, Babel Gin reflects Marva's belief that drinks are rituals, designed to slow down, spark conversation, and deepen connection.
Let’s Create Your Event
If you're a woman-led business, founder, and entrepreneur ready to celebrate a milestone, launch a product, or bring your community together- I’d love to hear about your vision.
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