Connect with local women in business. Spark ideas, create connections and open new possibilities…..
At Barrington Coast Women in Business, we want to bring together the amazing women in our region who are looking to build genuine, supportive connections.
We created this network to inspire and encourage each other, so we can have an uplifting space that is there for both the good times and the frustrating ones… since navigating work, ambition and life in a regional setting can feel both beautiful and isolating at times.
Whether you are a building businesses, careers, navigating NFP, working remotely, looking to return to work or exploring new directions, please come as you are (busy, tired, curious, evolving!!).
We would love to see you at our next event, whether you know someone going or you don’t, you will soon realise you’re not the only one who’s been craving this.
Join a welcoming community for professional women across the Barrington Coast.
Find your people to talk work with.
Spending time with other women who understand your work brings perspective you can’t get on your own. Conversations spark ideas and open up opportunities, especially when you realise you no longer have to figure everything out on your own.
That’s the kind of connection this network is designed for.
This space is for you.If you’ve ever thought, “I should go… but I might not know anyone… maybe next time”
This What’s next for Barrington Coast Women in Business?
Barrington Coast Women in Business is a growing community with a focus on genuine connection and support.
Our plans include:In-person events and gatherings +
Monthly coffee catchups
Opportunities to share your business or career journey
Guest speakers, panels and learning sessions
Space to collaborate, refer, support and uplift one another
Behind Barrington Coast Women in Business...
Behind Barrington Coast Women in Business are two local women, Lauren Calvert and Jodie Laraghy, who first connected through their weekly cardio tennis sessions in Forster.
What began as a post-tennis coffee soon turned into something more. As Lauren and Jodie shared their experiences, they realised there were many talented women living and working across the Barrington Coast, yet very few opportunities for them to come together in a purposeful way.
In late 2025, they decided to test the idea and hosted a small, informal networking event, along with Kath Harris at Coastal Workspace, Forster.
The local women that attended shared our same feeling; that nothing like this existed locally, and it was something that was truly needed. When they asked when the next event will be, we decided we needed to do more!
While Barrington Coast Women in Business grew from a shared conversation, it’s shaped by the unique experiences and passions that Lauren and Jodie each bring to the table.
Both are deeply connected to the local community, and both are driven by a genuine desire to see women in the region feel supported, confident and empowered in their careers and businesses, whatever that may look like for them.
Meet our local brand design partner Rachael
Introducing Rachael Turner Branding studio. Rach is a truly loved local in the Forster area, who cares deeply about supporting women and encouraging their ideas to shine. Rach took our vision and ideas and turned them into these beautiful designs that brought Barrington Coast Women in Business to life.
