Meet the Team
Your Trusted and Loyal Business Partners.
Laurie Barrett - Owner / Founder
Laurie has thrived in the realms of real estate, recruiting, and business development for an impressive three decades. Throughout her dynamic career, she has honed her skills and garnered extensive expertise in branding, marketing, and social media.
Laurie's multifaceted professional journey includes:
National Recruiter and LinkedIn Guru at Orvis
MA Real Estate Broker - License #9067708,
Licensed MA and ME Loan Officer - NMLS #317626; Main Street Home Loans NMLS #1934380
MA Certified Real Estate Instructor.
Her influence extends further as a Subject Matter Expert for The CE Shop, and she has contributed significantly in past roles as a Business Development Executive for a National Title Company and as the Director of the REI Institute of New England.
Laurie is the Owner of The Social Bark, founded in April, 2020, and now navigates between the coast of New England and the Midwest.
Lilly Tuukka - Branch Manager
Born in Bristol, Maine, and christened with a nod to Bruins' goaltender Tuukka Rask, Ms. Lilly served as Branch Manager of The Social Bark until her passing in February of 2024. Laurie’s much cherished British Cream Golden Retriever, she fought a tough battle against liver cancer at the age of 9.
Laurie’s bond with Lilly began when she was a mere 4 weeks old, adorned with an orange ribbon amidst her siblings. Lilly, with her unwavering enthusiasm, became the catalyst for Laurie’s profound love of nature, imparting the daily wisdom that witnessing the sunrise requires an early start - an insight Lilly embodied by eagerly rising each morning at 4:30am! She wasn’t the best retriever…often making Laurie fetch the balls to continue a game of hockey…but she was the best dog. When not working, you would often find the two exploring the trails of Massachusetts, or the main streets and backroads of southern Vermont.
Lover of sticks, treats, swimming, and her human Mom. She is profoundly missed.
Ms. Lil’, Suchagoobahdog, Puppers, Lillypad
2/26/14 - 2/6/24
“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
My story.
I embody the spirit of a dreamer, living an amalgamation of roles - as a nurturing Mom, crazy Aunt, little sister, cherished daughter, and lucky friend within a circle of fabulous humans. Passionate about hiking, billiards, deep conversations, and writing, I also foster a profound love for dogs.
Professionally, I navigate the corporate landscape with meticulous precision, showcasing a diverse skill set spanning social media, writing, real estate, business development, talent acquisition, and more. I am in a perpetual state of learning, driven by impatience and fueled by ambition that thrives on monumental ideas.
Personally, my heart still aches for my British Cream Golden Retriever, Lilly, who bravely battled liver cancer until February 2024. The void she left is vast, yet memories of our shared adventures will forever warm my heart. Adrenaline still rushes through my veins when I recall our heart-pounding encounter with a black bear on Prospect Rock in Vermont. The bear stood between us and the view... and won.
Camping escapades in Putney, Vermont, remain etched in my fondest childhood memories, despite instilling an irrational fear of outhouses that lingers to this day. Fishing expeditions with my brother, armed with corn and raw bacon, evoke memories of sunfish tugging on the line, accompanied by his instructions on how to reel in what was surely no less than a 20-pound bass.
I am fervently dedicated to nurturing collaborative relationships, passionate about guiding others to discover their purpose and fostering their growth. Throughout my career, communication has been my cornerstone, recognizing that in both business and life, we are defined by the relationships we cultivate and the impact we leave behind.
Here's to the journey, adventures, and the ever-unfolding chapters of 'Happy Tails.'"