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Brisbane Founders & Flutes:
An evening for growth
A fabulous evening format for deeper connections, focused on supporting your business growth and growing your community of like-minded women in business.
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Hello Gorgeous, Newstead
Just a room focused on meaningful connections, collaboration, expert guidance, growth-focused strategic activities and the kind of coaching, learning & conversations that will move things forward, no matter what stage of business you're in.
Discover the Founders & Flutes vibe
A different kind of event conference, just for ambitious women entrepreneurs.
Why join our next Founders & Flutes room in Brisbane?
Because it's focused on connecting you to community & helping you grow your business.
This is a curated working room for ambitious founder who want to:
You’ll find:
• Structured connection
• Expert proximity
• Practical & proven growth framework
• Experts who can actually you get unstuck and uplevel what you need to
• Honest conversations
• Momentum you can feel
• "Hands on" networking activities
WHO IT'S FOR ...
Ambitious women founders, solopreneurs, and small teams who are:
• Ready for fresh momentum: Building, growing, or leading a business and looking for more intentional, growth-minded connections.
• Chasing substance over standard networking: Tired of corporate fluff and beige conference vibes, and ready for an experience that is more useful than a standard mixer but more relaxed than a workshop.
• Looking for real ideas & collaborations: Eager to meet women at all different stages of business to share perspective, referrals, and strategic partnerships.
Brisbane Location
Event Venue: Hello Gorgeous
Address: Newstead (32A Chester Street, Newstead)
Closest Train Station: Bowen Hills Station (about a 15-minute walk or a quick 5-minute rideshare to the venue).
Closest Bus Stops: Commercial Rd near Wyandra St (Stop 14) or Skyring Ter near Cunningham St (Stop Code 011201) — both are just a short, easy walk away.
Reserve your spot today!
The best way to spend Thursday June 18th: working ON your business, being inspired & growing.
Biz Besties Deal Option
Only $70 for 2 tix
Excludes GST
Special BONUS price for you & your friend. Bring a business bestie and make it a full night out! Perfect for entrepreneurs who want real conversations, deep connections, and a room that makes networking easy. Includes 1 glass of bubbles + cocktail-style dinner.
Preferred Pricing Option
(Runs out soon! Limited preferred pricing left!)
Only $40
Excludes GST
Limited tickets at this price point (regular ticket price is $49).
Includes 1 glass of bubbles or other drink, a delicious cocktail-style dinner, and all curated connection & growth activities facilitated by Caroline.
Book early to avoid missing out. Tickets will sell out.
Who's behind Founders & Flutes?
Meet Caroline Starecky, Founder, Leap Lab
Caroline Starecky is a growth strategist, business coach and founder of Leap Lab, supporting ambitious women founders to step out of the noise and into clear, strategic growth.
She’s known for asking the questions others avoid, challenging founders to think bigger, and creating rooms where real conversations and real decisions happen. With 20+ years of building and advising businesses internationally, Caroline helps entrepreneurs & leaders simplify what feels complex and turn ideas into executable strategy.
Her curated event Founders & Flutes have happened across South-East Queensland, Sydney and Melbourne and more locations to come. And they bring this philosophy to life: a space designed for women who want clarity, courage and momentum not just inspiration. Because when the right women gather in the right room, powerful things move forward.
Founders & Flutes: The Room for Growth
A different kind of hands-on IWD event, just for female founders.
EARLY TICKET
BUSINESS BESTIE DEAL
Gain a fresh, practical business growth strategy drop directly from Caroline to help you map out your next stage of momentum.
Skip the awkward, surface-level small talk. You will gain access to guided, intentional connection activities that make meeting the right people easy and natural.
Step into a space where "we should talk" turns into actual client referrals, strategic introductions, joint ventures, and genuine business friendships.
Enjoy a beautiful evening out at Hello Gorgeous in Newstead, complete with a delicious cocktail-style dinner buffet and a crisp glass of bubbles or your choice of drink on arrival.
Stay and enjoy more after our 8:00pm post-event closing to keep chatting and making a night of it with new friends.
Gain pure growth energy from a room full of smart, driven female founders—completely free of boring, stuffy, or beige corporate mixer vibes.
What women say about this room
Alpha Shulte
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“Caroline's events are always full of value, and Founders & Flutes was no exception! The calibre of women in the room meant elevated conversations. Real business discussions with like-minded women. I highly recommend the community that Caroline attracts and the events she hosts.”
Genevieve Larin
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“Caroline is able to bring a beautiful group of women together and leave them feeling empowered and confident when they leave. I never miss an event! Plus the food was lovely, the wine was great & the people were all super wholesome & great to talk too! ”
Carol Humber
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“Caroline is a very engaging & knowledgeable speaker. Her commitment to making connections is even shown in the way she groups people together. The networking activities were highly energetic which is props to Caroline's facilitation & the type of entrepreneur she attracts. I also got some really great help to refine my business strategy.”
Kim Amor
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“Very different vibe than other women's events, it's a fun, relaxed energy. It was incredible to actually meet and really connect with people, plus see/hear of other businesses in the room. Caroline is always giving, generous with her time & insights and an amazing connector.”
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
What stood out most was the genuine energy and the community of like-minded women. It was an inspiring environment that fostered both personal and professional breakthroughs.
This experience was truly transformative. It stripped away the noise and provided the clarity I needed to realign with my goals and move forward with confidence.
Take the stage with Founders & Flutes
We are welcoming a small number of aligned brand partners, speakers, sponsors and high-quality product or service contributions.
If your brand serves ambitious women founders and aligns with our values of substance over noise, of giving to gain, of truly wanting to help women grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship, partnership, expert collaboration and curated goodie bag placements available. Click button below to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions here.
Q: Is this just for women?
A: Yes. This room is intentionally curated for women founders and business owners.
Q:I’m early-stage. Will I feel out of place?
A: If you’re building a real business and ready to work ON it, you’ll benefit. This is not a beginner workshop, but it’s also not a “seven-figure only” room.
Q: Will there be awkward networking?
A: No. All connection is structured and facilitated.
Q: Dietaries & accessibility?
A: All dietaries accommodated. Two weeks before the event we will send you a survey.
Q: Refunds / transfers?
A: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable.
Q: Do I need to be at a certain revenue level?
A: If you’ve got traction and you’re ready to scale with more clarity and freedom, you’ll get value.
Q: Will I be put on the spot?
A: No. This is structured and supported. You’ll be guided through exercises and optional sharing.
If you have questions and would prefer to chat first, email Caroline for any questions at all: [email protected]
Interested in how to work with me as your coach?
LEAP programs are all about personalised strategic support for the woman building something real and wanting to strengthen her growth.
Our LEAP 1:1 personalised business coaching experience is a minimum 6-month experience for founders who want strategic support now and are dedicated to reaching their goals this year.
And, LEAP Mastermind is strategic group coaching + accountability for women who are done doing this alone but don't want the commitment of on-going 1:1 coaching. My Mastermind is a high-touch, small-group coaching experience designed to bring you back into CEO mode, so you stop spinning, start making cleaner decisions, and build momentum that actually shows up in your revenue, confidence, and calendar.
