Some of the most impactful conversations happen away from the spotlight. The Backroom Dinner Series was created to bring together a curated group of creatives, founders, and industry leaders for an evening centered around connection, conversation, and intentional hospitality. From the ambiance to the tablescape details, every element was designed to create an experience that felt both intimate and unforgettable.

This dinner series is for women building, leading, investing, and shaping culture.

Designed for real conversations, resource exchange, and meaningful access.

The inaugural evening of our dinner series marked the beginning of something intentionally built to feel different. Set in an intimate, thoughtfully designed space, the night brought together a curated group of creatives, founders, and community builders for an experience centered around connection over conversation.

From the very start, the intention was clear: this wasn’t just a dinner—it was a space to slow down, be present, and share a table with purpose.

Hosted at Beauty & the Butcher Miami, the space provided the perfect backdrop for an evening rooted in warmth, intimacy, and modern hospitality. Known for its refined yet inviting atmosphere, the venue set the tone for a night that felt both elevated and grounded. Guests were welcomed with a glass of Veuve Du Vernay, setting a celebratory yet relaxed tone for the night ahead.

Throughout the night, founders, entrepreneurs, and influencers came together to create an evening that became a space for genuine connection. Conversations moved effortlessly throughout the room, introductions turned into shared stories, and the atmosphere reflected the heart behind the experience: bringing people together in a way that feels authentic, intentional, and lasting.

Watch the official recap from our first dinner: here.

The Women Behind the Vision

Meet Sabrina:

Sabrina Velazquez is a dynamic marketing professional with over a decade of experience shaping brands and building meaningful connections through storytelling and strategy. Born and raised in Miami, she has always had a deep-rooted passion for supporting small businesses and helping them grow into impactful, recognizable brands.

Driven by a commitment to community and a passion for elevating small businesses, Sabrina continues to build work that blends creativity, strategy, and heart—helping brands show up with purpose and authenticity.

Co-Founding the Backroom Dinner Series was the perfect extension to the Roseway Collective event programming and aligned with her mission to revive authentic connections across women making an impact in their respective spaces.

Meet Kristyn:

Kristyn Fernandez is a marketing and entertainment strategist with extensive experience leading brand partnerships, commercialization initiatives, and integrated marketing campaigns across some of the industry’s most influential media companies.

With a career rooted in storytelling, innovation, and audience engagement, she has built a reputation for creating thoughtful strategies that connect brands with culture.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kristyn is deeply passionate about building community and creating experiences that bring people together in authentic ways.

What’s Next?

What began as a single evening built around intentional connection has quickly evolved into something we hope to continue cultivating throughout the year. Moving forward, the dinner series will take place quarterly—creating an ongoing space for creatives, founders, and community leaders to gather, connect, and share meaningful experiences together.

Want to join us for our next one this summer? Click here to learn more about getting involved!

A special thank you to our founding sponsors:

Event Planning & Strategy: @rosewaycollective
✨Food & Venue: @beautyandthebutchermiami
✨Sparkling Wine: @veuveduvernay
✨Gifting: @soydeliciouscandles, @intelligentchange, @maybelline, @muzbyraquel, @topochicousa, and more.
✨Content Creation: @bcreativeandco
✨Photography & Video: @renephotoz