Women’s BiZ Inc. • Coffee Talk Series

Your ambition.
Our table.
Something BiG.

Bring your idea, your experience, and your next big question. Connect with women entrepreneurs and find support for your next chapter.

Get free 1:1 business consulting The Experience

For the woman with an idea. The founder finding her footing.
The business owner ready for more.

Women gathered together at a BiGAUSTIN Coffee Talk event

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Dr. Elaina Jackson, Ph.D., APR

October 20, 2026
10 a.m.–noon Central
BiGAUSTIN · Austin, Texas

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REAL CONVERSATIONS PRACTICAL BUSINESS SUPPORT WOMEN BUILDING WHAT’S NEXT

More than a cup of coffee

One conversation can
change her business.
A community can change
what’s possible.

Coffee Talk creates space for honest questions, fresh perspectives, and meaningful relationships among women entrepreneurs.

Share the challenge you’re working through. Learn from women who have taken the leap. Connect with people who can help you see your next move more clearly.

Your life experience is part of your business strength. Bring all of it to the table.

01 / CONNECTION

Find your people.

Build relationships with women navigating the decisions, doubts, and possibilities of entrepreneurship.

02 / PERSPECTIVE

Ask the real questions.

Make room for candid discussion about leadership, confidence, business challenges, and the lessons behind success.

03 / MOMENTUM

Make your next move.

Carry the conversation forward with business education, personalized guidance, and resources through BiGAUSTIN.

OCTOBER 20 2026

Join the next conversation

Dr. Elaina Jackson, Ph.D., APR

Tuesday, October 20 • 10 a.m.–noon Central
BiGAUSTIN • Austin, Texas

Register for October 20

Start where you are

What do you need
for your next chapter?

Choose your goal. Find a practical place to begin.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Pull up a chair at Coffee Talk.

Connect with women entrepreneurs, hear new perspectives, and make space for honest conversation about building a business.

LET’S GET YOU CONNECTED

Join the October 20 Coffee Talk or ask our team about upcoming opportunities to connect.

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Learn

Build skills you can use.

Move from questions to a clearer plan with business classes and Start Smart. Explore planning, marketing, finances, and the fundamentals of running a business.

Sign up for classes

Get guidance

Work on your business. One on one.

Bring your priorities to a free individual consulting appointment. Get support as you think through your business plan, operations, and next decisions.

Request free 1:1 consulting

Prepare for growth

Connect the vision to the numbers.

Explore financial readiness and BiGAUSTIN lending resources. Understand what you need to prepare before pursuing business financing.

Discuss my business needs

Class fees and availability vary. Lending is subject to eligibility, underwriting, and approval.

The BiGAUSTIN difference

Specializing in meeting
the needs of
women entrepreneurs.

BiGAUSTIN is home to Central Texas Women’s BiZ Inc. (WBI).

Connection is the beginning.
Support carries it forward.

A powerful conversation can spark an idea. Building a business takes continued access to practical tools, trusted guidance, and people who understand your goals.

BiGAUSTIN brings education, consulting, round-table discussions, networking, and lending programs into the same support network. Women can connect through Coffee Talk, build their skills in class, and work on their individual priorities with a consultant.

From “Can I do this?” to “What’s my next step?”—you have a place to turn.

Explore Women’s BiZ Inc.

For funders, donors & community partners

Her ambition is an asset.
Your investment helps
put it to work.

When women have the tools to build stronger businesses, the opportunity reaches beyond one founder—to household income, local jobs, and a more resilient community.

Help BiGAUSTIN turn connection into capability, and capability into economic opportunity. Your support helps sustain the education, individual guidance, and business relationships women need to move forward.

Make learning accessible.

Support practical business education that helps women develop plans, understand their finances, and make informed decisions.

Put guidance within reach.

Help sustain one-on-one consulting so entrepreneurs have a place to work through their specific business challenges.

Strengthen her network.

Support conversations and connections that introduce women to new perspectives, peers, and business resources.

Give to BiGAUSTIN Become a WBI partner

Interested in directing your support to Women’s BiZ Inc. or Coffee Talk? Contact us to discuss giving and partnership options.

You’re welcome here

A few questions.
An easier first step.

You don’t need every answer before you reach out.

Do I need to own a business already?

You can begin with an idea or explore support for an existing business. Start with a class or consulting appointment to discuss what fits your goals.

How do I join Coffee Talk?

Select a registration button to open the featured event’s details and registration information. You can also check the BiGAUSTIN calendar or email info@bigaustin.org about upcoming events.

Is one-on-one consulting free?

Yes. Request free individual business consulting through BiGAUSTIN’s appointment page . Bring your idea, questions, or business priorities.

How do I register for business classes?

Visit the workshop calendar and follow the registration instructions for your chosen class. For a business foundation course, explore Start Smart. Fees and availability vary.

Can my organization support this work?

Yes. Give through BiGAUSTIN’s donation page or contact our team to discuss support for Women’s BiZ Inc., Coffee Talk, education, or consulting.

Join the movement. Build what’s next.

There’s a seat for your ambition.
Let’s put it to work.

Find your community at Coffee Talk. Build your skills. Get the guidance to take your next step with BiGAUSTIN.

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