Richmond women leaders to gather for debut of The Room on Nov. 12

THE ROOM, a new invitation-only community for accomplished women in Richmond, will launch with its inaugural gathering Nov. 12 at 3500 Westview Rooftop in Henrico. Founder Judy Weber says the concept is designed to connect high-achieving women through conversation, curated speakers and relationships that go beyond business networking.

Why it matters: - THE ROOM is targeting women leaders, executives, professionals and entrepreneurs who already have career success but want a higher-level social and intellectual network. - The concept aims to create connections that extend beyond business into wealth, health, family, home, relationships, experiences and legacy. - The launch adds a curated women’s network to Richmond’s professional and philanthropic scene.

What happened: - THE ROOM will hold its inaugural gathering on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 3500 Westview Rooftop in Henrico, Virginia. - Founder Judy Weber is introducing the community for women leaders, professionals, executives and entrepreneurs in the Richmond area. - Attendance is complimentary, but space is limited and advance RSVP is required. - Contact for the event is judy@priverva.com and (804) 840-7082.

The details: - The event will feature hors d'oeuvres, wine and conversation. - Special guest Daphne Maxwell Reid will present at the launch. - Reid is an actress, artist, photographer, designer and former model. - Reid is best known for playing the second Vivian Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. - Reid recently starred in The Cashier. - Reid serves on the boards of the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Forum and Legacy Media Institute. - Safe Harbor will serve as the event’s Impact Partner. - Safe Harbor supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. - Judy Weber founded THE ROOM after a career spanning law, the C-suite, entrepreneurship and luxury real estate. - Weber is also the owner of The Privé Real Estate Group, brokered by Short Pump Luxe Realty. - Mary Maupai is Safe Harbor’s executive director. - Kate Kelley, AVP and associate general counsel at CarMax, is Safe Harbor’s board president. - Future gatherings are expected to include women speakers and experts covering longevity, wealth, family, art, travel, philanthropy, relationships and legacy. - THE ROOM is invitation-only and is being presented by Privé Real Estate Group.

Between the lines: - The format is built to feel selective, not transactional. - Weber is positioning the group as a response to networking events that focus narrowly on business development. - The guest list is part of the product, with the value coming from who is in the room as much as what is said there. - The emphasis on community impact through Safe Harbor suggests the launch is meant to blend social connection with civic purpose.

What's next: - The Nov. 12 gathering will serve as the first test of the THE ROOM concept. - Future events are expected to expand the model with expert speakers and broader life-stage topics for accomplished women. - Organizers are encouraging advance RSVPs because attendance is limited.