This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
This Mother Means Business is a podcast for mom entrepreneurs who are balancing business and family. Host Laura Sinclair, a marketing expert and mother of two, shares practical advice on time management, marketing, and overcoming mom guilt. The show features expert interviews and solo episodes with real talk about the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. It offers actionable tips and a supportive community for moms building businesses while raising kids.
Episodes
Self-Talk Mastery: How to Stop Letting Fear, Judgment & Other People’s Opinions Run Your Business with Binu Dhindsa
What happens when the person closest to you doesn’t fully understand the business you’re trying to build? For women entrepreneurs, especially mothers, support at home can have a powerful impact on confidence, relationships and profitable business growth.Laura sits down with intuitive coach, mentor and High Vibes with Binu host Binu Dhindsa for a conversation sparked by something Binu witnessed at
Behind-the-Scenes of The Boardroom: Mastermind Event for Moms in Business
What happens when the opportunities you've worked so hard for start costing you the life you built your business to support? For women entrepreneurs, profitable business growth brings exciting possibilities, but it also demands new decisions about capacity, priorities and what success should actually feel like.Laura Sinclair sits down with event partner Brittney De Paola to reflect on The Boa
3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About My Earning Potential as a Mom
Motherhood can change how many hours you have to work, but does it have to lower your earning potential? For women entrepreneurs, the assumption that having children means scaling back can quietly become a ceiling on ambition. Laura Sinclair challenges that belief through three lessons from her own experience of motherhood and profitable business growth.After becoming a mom, Laura discovered that
When Breaking The Rules in Business is Actually Strategic Decision Making
What if the business rules exhausting you were never designed for your life in the first place? For women entrepreneurs, especially mothers, blindly following someone else’s playbook can create more pressure than profitable business growth. Sometimes the smartest move is deciding which rules no longer deserve your attention.Laura challenges the endless stream of business strategy advice telling fo
What You Need to Know about Wealth, Earning Potential, and Your Money with Roxanne Zalucky
You don't need to already be wealthy to start building wealth. And for women entrepreneurs, understanding your money can be just as important as learning how to grow your business. Because profitable business growth matters—but so does turning the income you're creating into long-term financial security.Laura sits down with Roxanne Zalucky, founder of Zalucky Financial, whose career took
How to Get More of What You Want in Business and Life as a Business Owner Mom
What if you're not getting what you want because you've never actually said it out loud? So many women entrepreneurs have big goals for their businesses, but they soften their ambition, wait for permission, or assume the right opportunities will eventually find them. The truth is, profitable business growth often begins with one simple decision: getting clear about what you want and comm
How to Find Your Confidence Again When Things Feel Uncertain: Mindset Shifts
What if you haven't lost your confidence—you've just lost the external proof that you're on the right track? Every successful entrepreneur reaches seasons where sales slow down, content doesn't land the way it used to, and every decision suddenly feels heavier. For women entrepreneurs, it's easy to mistake uncertainty for failure. But profitable business growth isn't
Business Advice for Mothers: 5 Rules You Can Stop Following
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your strategy—but the business rules you've been told to follow? For so many women entrepreneurs, success comes with a long list of expectations: always be available, say yes to every opportunity, keep scaling no matter the cost, and put your business ahead of everything else. But what if those "rules" are actually preventing pro
Building a Big Business Without Doing It All and More Entrepreneur Advice with Tori Wesszer of Fraîche Living
What if building a successful business and feeding your family well weren't competing priorities? So many women feel like they have to choose between growing their business and creating healthy routines at home. But a thoughtful business growth strategy isn't about sacrificing one for the other—it's about creating systems that support both your ambition and your family.In this episo
The Way Most People Approach Balance Is Wrong. Here's What To Do Instead For A Sustainable Business
What if work-life balance isn't about splitting your time evenly—but about being fully present wherever you are? So many women are chasing someone else's definition of balance, believing they have to divide themselves perfectly between business and family. But a meaningful business growth strategy isn't built on impossible standards. It's built on creating a business that allow
Personal Lessons in Navigating Business Growth as a Entrepreneur Mom
What if the hardest part of growing your business isn't strategy—but becoming the person who can keep showing up when life gets hard? Every entrepreneur faces setbacks, grief, criticism, and self-doubt. The difference isn't whether those challenges happen—it's how you choose to respond. A lasting business growth strategy isn't built during the easy seasons. It's built by c
How to Create Business Growth Without Doubling Your Workload with PolicyMe Co-Founder Laura McKay
What does it really take to build a company in one of Canada's most traditional industries while raising a family? Entrepreneurship is challenging enough, but scaling a business in a highly regulated industry requires resilience, long-term thinking, and the willingness to solve problems others simply accept. A successful business growth strategy isn't just about growing quickly—it's
Your Next Level of Support For Sustainable Business Growth: The This Mother Means Business Mastermind
What if the next level of your business isn't waiting for another course—but for the right room? Many entrepreneurs spend years trying to solve every challenge on their own. But the most effective business growth strategy often isn't learning more information—it's surrounding yourself with people who help you think bigger, make faster decisions, and challenge your perspective.In thi
Mentorship Frameworks: Introducing My Profitable and Present Method for Entrepreneur Moms
What if the problem in your business isn't marketing, sales, or productivity—but fixing the wrong problem first? Many entrepreneurs respond to whatever feels the loudest: inconsistent sales, an overflowing calendar, or constant overwhelm. But a successful business growth strategy isn't built by reacting to symptoms. It's built by identifying the real constraint holding your business
The Truth About Business Mentorship: What Changes When You Stop Building Alone
What if the breakthrough your business needs isn't another strategy—but another perspective? Many entrepreneurs believe asking for help is a sign they don't know enough. In reality, the strongest business growth strategy often begins when you stop trying to solve every problem on your own. Because no matter how experienced you are, it's difficult to see your business clearly when yo
Four Business Growth Mistakes That Keep Smart CEOs Stuck in the Weeds
What if your business is growing—but your freedom isn't? More revenue should feel exciting, yet many entrepreneurs discover that every new client, offer, or opportunity simply creates more work. If your calendar is fuller than ever but your business still depends on you for every major decision, it's time to rethink your business growth strategy.In this episode, Laura explores one of the
Service Based Business Audit: What to Simplify, Strengthen, or Stop
What if your business doesn't need another offer—it simply needs to become simpler? As your business grows, complexity has a way of creeping in without you noticing. Extra packages, custom client requests, endless communication channels, and constantly tweaking your services can leave you feeling overwhelmed. But a strong business growth strategy isn't built by adding more. It's bui
Business Advice for Mothers: You Don’t Have to Choose Between Growth and Family
What if work-life balance isn't something you find—but something your business is designed to create? So many women are told that building a successful business means sacrificing family time, personal well-being, or simply accepting that balance isn't realistic. But the strongest business growth strategy isn't built on constant sacrifice. It's built on intentional choices, heal
When a Business Owner Mom Outgrows her Strategy and Increases her Earning Potential with Rebecca Ogilvie
What does business growth look like when you're finally willing to let go of what no longer serves your vision? Building a successful business isn't about saying yes to every opportunity forever. Sometimes the most strategic business growth strategy is narrowing your focus, simplifying your offers, and trusting the systems you've built to keep working without you.In this episode, La
3 Signs You’re the Bottleneck in Your Business—and How to Fix It For Business Growth
What if your business isn't stuck because you need more clients—but because everything still depends on you? Growth feels exciting until every new opportunity simply creates more work, more decisions, and more pressure. A strong business growth strategy isn't just about attracting more customers. It's about building a business that can grow without requiring your involvement in ever
Why I Created a Community for Business Owner Moms Who Take Business Seriously
What happens when the business you've built no longer fits the life you're trying to create? Walking away from successful offers can feel counterintuitive, especially when they're generating revenue. But sometimes the strongest business growth strategy isn't adding more—it's having the courage to let go of what's no longer aligned.In this deeply personal episode, Laur
My 3-Part System for Better Strategic Decision Making in Business
What if the biggest business decision you're facing isn't whether you can do something—but whether you should? Too many entrepreneurs make decisions based on urgency, excitement, or fear of missing out. But a lasting business growth strategy isn't built by saying yes to every opportunity. It's built by making thoughtful decisions that align with your capacity, your season, and
How to Leverage Community and Relationships for Sustainable Business Growth with Susie Adelson and Rita Nalbandian
What if the most valuable business strategy isn't another marketing tactic—but the relationships you build along the way? For many entrepreneurs, especially mothers, networking can feel awkward, transactional, or overwhelming. But a sustainable business growth strategy is built on genuine human connection, not collecting business cards or chasing every opportunity.In this episode, Laura is jo
5 Business Growth Mistakes That Cost Female Business Owners Time, Money, and Momentum
What if your biggest obstacle to business growth isn't a lack of discipline—but following the wrong playbook? Too many women are trying to build successful businesses using strategies that ignore the realities of motherhood, limited capacity, and real life. The result? More overwhelm, less momentum, and the constant feeling that you're somehow falling behind. A strong business growth str
The Strategic Decision Making Habit That Saves You Hours Every Week
What if the biggest reason your business feels overwhelming isn't because you're doing too little—but because you're saying yes to too much? Every opportunity can look like the one that changes everything, but without intentional decision-making, even good opportunities can quietly steal your time, energy, and momentum. A strong business growth strategy isn't built by accepting
Why Entrepreneur Advice Alone Won't Grow Your Business
What if the best business advice you've ever received is actually the wrong advice for you? It sounds contradictory, but it's one of the biggest reasons so many entrepreneurs feel stuck. A proven strategy can transform one business while completely draining another—not because the advice is bad, but because it doesn't account for the person behind the business.In this episode, Laura
Why So Many Women Entrepreneurs Feel Like They Have to Choose
Why do so many women believe they have to choose between building a successful business and being a great mother? It's a question countless women silently wrestle with every day. Society tells us to be ambitious—but not too ambitious. To love our careers—but never at the expense of our families. These impossible expectations leave many entrepreneurs feeling like no matter what they choose, th
The CEO Mindset Shift That Changed How I Grew My Business as a Mother
The best business advice in the world can still be the wrong advice for you.As entrepreneurs, it's easy to believe that if a successful expert recommends a strategy, morning routine, or marketing tactic, it's the blueprint we should follow. But what happens when it doesn't fit your life, your season, or your responsibilities? Too often, we assume we're the problem instead of qu
Why Business Growth Feels Harder Than It Should (And What to Do About It)
Why does building a successful business feel so much harder than everyone says it should?If you've been showing up consistently, following expert advice, investing in courses, and still feeling like you're pushing your business uphill, you're not alone. The problem may not be your work ethic—it may be the blueprint you've been following.Many entrepreneurs have been sold an unre
Business Strategy for Female Business Owners Who Refuse to Think Smaller
If your business growth strategy only works when you ignore real life, it is not strategy. It is survival dressed up as ambition. This trailer is for women building real businesses with real goals, real revenue, real responsibility, and no desire to shrink because motherhood changed their days.Laura Sinclair introduces This Mother Means Business, a podcast for female business owners who are done c
Coming Together for Sustainable Business Growth: Meet My New Business Partner
What happens when two ambitious entrepreneurs decide to combine their strengths and build something bigger than either could create alone?In this candid conversation, Laura sits down with returning guest Brittney De Paola, founder of Inspire Design Studio, Team Retreats Canada, and Inspire Experiences. Together, they pull back the curtain on the evolution of their partnership, the success of This
Family Business, Founder Pressure, and the Motherhood Behind It All with Ally Mamalinder
What does it look like to step into a family business, honour its legacy, and still make it your own?In this episode, Laura sits down with Alexandra Mamalider, President and CEO of Organic Traditions, one of Canada's most recognized superfood brands. Alexandra shares her journey from a corporate career in luxury hospitality to leading the company her father founded more than 25 years ago.Toge
What to Do When Working Harder in Your Business Stops Working
You worked harder than ever this month. You said yes to more, squeezed extra hours into your schedule, and pushed through the exhaustion. But when the month ended, the results didn't reflect the effort.So what's going on?In this episode, Laura explores a frustrating reality many entrepreneurs eventually face: the moment when working harder stops producing better results. She breaks down
The Money Conversation Every Entrepreneur Needs to Have with Veronica Diaz & Ana Rebro
In this special episode, Laura sits down with Veronica Diaz, Associate Vice President, Business Banking National Office at CIBC, and Ana Rebro, CPA and Managing Partner at Farnham Accountants & Advisors to unpack the confusion so many women feel around business finances — from getting funding and understanding financial statements to separating personal and business finances and building a bus
How to Scale to Six Figures as an Entrepreneur Mother Without Working More Hours
In this solo episode, Laura is speaking directly to the women who are stuck in that frustrating $40K–$60K revenue range and wondering how to finally break through to six figures.Laura shares why this stage of business is actually one of the most fixable, and the exact shifts that need to happen in order to grow beyond the “working harder for more money” cycle. From pricing and offer structure to l
When Seven Moms Start a Business Pour Tous Happens
This week, Laura is joined by Jennifer Sennott Cram and Erica Buxton, two of the seven co-founders behind Pour Tous Skin, a skincare brand created specifically for tweens and teens. Together, they share the story of how a casual moms’ wine trip turned into a growing consumer brand built by seven women with diverse professional backgrounds and 18 kids between them.Laura, Jennifer, and Erica dive in
You Started a Business for Freedom—So Why Are You More Overwhelmed Than Ever?
This week on This Mother Means Business, Laura is having an honest conversation about the version of “freedom” so many entrepreneurs thought they were building — and why so many women still feel overwhelmed, overworked, and stretched thin inside their businesses.Laura unpacks the hidden patterns and business models that quietly steal entrepreneurs’ time, energy, and capacity, especially for women
What Busy Mom Entrepreneurs Actually Need to Know About Food with Hillary Ervin
Laura sits down with registered dietitian Hillary Ervin for a refreshingly honest conversation about nutrition, body image, motherhood, and the pressure women feel to “do it all perfectly.”Together, they reflect on their shared history in the early online fitness industry, the harmful extremes many women were taught in the name of health, and how nutrition and wellness can look very different in a
You’re Great at What You Do—So Why Aren’t You Getting More Clients?
In this episode, Laura is unpacking a frustrating reality many entrepreneurs face: being incredibly good at what you do… while still feeling like your income doesn’t reflect it.She explains why expertise alone is not what drives revenue, the business systems many women are missing, and the key areas to focus on if you want your business to generate more consistent income.If you’ve ever wondered, “
How to Get Found Online in the Age of AI with Monique Bryan
In this episode, Laura sits down with personal brand authority strategist Monique Bryan for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about AI, visibility, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the future of online business.Together, they unpack how AI is changing the way people discover brands and businesses online, why traditional marketing strategies are evolving, and what entrepreneu
From 14 Hour Days and Struggle to Multi-Six Figures and Golfing Mid-Week: Learn from This Mom Entrepreneur Success Story
In this episode, Laura sits down with Leslie Robertson, owner of Prime Personal Training in Ottawa, Ontario. Leslie shares the evolution of her 14-year fitness business journey — from grinding through long days as a solo trainer, to navigating motherhood, COVID, burnout, staffing challenges, and ultimately rebuilding her business in a more sustainable and aligned way.Together, they talk about what
When Success Gets Redefined: Motherhood, Cancer & Building a Business That Fits Your Life with Lianne Cawley
In this episode, Laura sits down with Lianne Cawley, founder of Chapter 35, a branding and graphic design studio based in Edmonton, Alberta. Lianne shares the deeply personal story of being diagnosed with leukemia while raising two young children and running a growing business — and how the experience completely transformed the way she thinks about success, motherhood, boundaries, time, and entrep
Why Most Business Coaching Programs Push Mindset and What You Likely Need Instead
In this episode, Laura challenges one of the most common narratives in the online business world: that mindset work alone is enough to build a successful business. While personal growth, confidence, and belief absolutely matter, Laura explains why they can’t replace solid business infrastructure. She breaks down the difference between feeling good in your business and actually building a business
Why Women Entrepreneurs Need To Protect Themselves, Not Just Their Business with Aimee Schalles of Jointly
In this episode, Laura sits down with Aimee Schalles, co-founder of Jointly, to talk about one of the most important — and often avoided — conversations in relationships: legal protection.From prenups to cohabitation agreements, this conversation breaks down why these discussions feel so uncomfortable, how to reframe them, and why they’re essential for protecting yourself — especially as a woman n
A Mom Entrepreneurs Realistic Guide to Building a Real Business on 20-Hours a Week or Less
In this episode, Laura breaks down one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that more hours equals more success.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have enough time to build your business — especially as a mom — this conversation will completely reframe how you think about your schedule, your offers, and your growth. Laura walks through how to design a business that actually fits into a 20-hou
Ambition, Mom Guilt, Making Money and Being Yourself with Cat and Nat
On today’s episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Cat & Nat (Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer) — best friends, business partners, and the voices behind one of the most honest (and hilarious) takes on motherhood online.They dive into what it really looks like to build a business as a mom, let go of perfection, navigate guilt, and create success without overthinking ever
What I Would Do if I Got my Hands On Your Business (and How You Can Audit Yourself)
In this episode, Laura pulls back the curtain on what she actually looks at when she steps into a client’s business.If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you’re working hard but not seeing the results you want, this conversation will give you a completely different lens. From time and delegation to offers, visibility, and systems, Laura walks through the eight key areas she audits — and how small gaps i
How to Simplify (and Pivot!) Your Business as a Mom Entrepreneur with Laura Schoenfeld
In this episode, Laura is joined by fellow business mentor Laura Schoenfeld for a conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, online business, and what it really looks like to pivot when your business no longer fits. They talk about the evolution of the online space, using AI without losing your voice, what a business actually needs to work, and why sometimes the most aligned next step is let
What I'm Doing To Avoid Burn Out as a Mom Entrepreneur in A Growth Season
This episode is a real, honest look behind the scenes of a growth season—what it actually takes, what gets stretched, and what happens when you realize you’ve pushed past your normal capacity.After coming off the high (and heaviness) of hosting This Mother Means Business Live, Laura shares what it felt like to be out of alignment with the very boundaries she teaches—and more importantly, how she’s
Declutter Made Doable with Megan Golightly of GoSimplified
In this episode, Laura is joined by Megan Golightly, founder of Go Simplified, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about decluttering, organization, and the psychology behind why we hold onto things. Together, they explore the emotional weight of clutter, the stress it creates, and how letting go can free up time, energy, and mental space in both life and business. In this episode you wil
Behind the Scenes of This Mother Means Business Live (a Personal Update)
In this episode, Laura takes you behind the scenes of This Mother Means Business Live—from the early fears and decisions that almost stopped it from happening, to the growth, risk, and massive expansion that brought this year’s event to life. She shares the real story of what it takes to build something at this level, the personal work required to hold it, and the moments—both chaotic and magical—
The Journey to Honest Motherhood in Life and Business with Libby Ward
In this episode, Laura sits down with content creator, maternal wellness advocate, and author Libby Ward to talk about what it really looks like to be honest about motherhood—both online and behind the scenes. They explore the pressure women feel to “get it right,” the impact of societal expectations, and why being radically honest with yourself is the starting point for everything—from parenting
The CEO Moves Required to Go from $100K to $500K+ Annually
In this episode, Laura dives into what it really takes to grow your business beyond the six-figure mark. This isn’t about mindset fluff or surface-level strategy—it’s about the practical, often uncomfortable shifts required to step into your role as a CEO. Laura breaks down why so many women stay stuck doing everything themselves, the hidden reasons behind it, and what actually needs to change to
Why Saying No as a Mom-CEO Is Your Secret to Success (And How to Do It Gracefully) with Erin Bury CEO of Willful
In this episode, Laura sits down with Erin Bury, co-founder and CEO of Willful, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, boundaries, and building a business that supports the life you actually want. They talk about how Erin and her husband built Willful together, what changed when she became a mom, and why having kids sharpened her focus instead of limiting her ambition. Erin also sh
The Real Reason Ease in Your Business Feels So Far Away
In this episode, Laura breaks down why your business can feel heavy, inconsistent, and harder than it should — even when you’re doing everything “right.”She introduces the three core pieces required for ease in business — inner work, outer work, and infrastructure — and explains why focusing on just one is often what keeps women stuck.If you’ve been wondering why things aren’t clicking yet, this e
You Don't Know What You Don't Know (And That's the Problem) with Rhowena Adolfo Patel
This episode is a little different — and such an important one.Laura is joined by Rhowena Adolfo Patel, founder of Mama Care Coach, for a conversation that weaves together business, motherhood, postpartum realities, and what it looks like to rebuild after closing a business. While this episode includes a candid conversation about the fourth trimester and the gaps in maternal care, it’s also deeply
What It Really Takes to Succeed in Entrepreneurship as a Mom
This episode is an honest, grounding conversation about what it really takes to be a successful mom entrepreneur — beyond the highlight reels and traditional business advice.Laura unpacks the pressure so many women feel to chase a version of success that was never designed for their actual lives. She walks through the invisible weight of building a business while raising kids, the trap of measurin
Profit Isn't a Dirty Word (But It Can't Be the Only Word) with Tara Milburn of Ethical Swag
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Tara Milburn, founder and CEO of Ethical Swag, a certified B Corp helping brands connect with people through meaningful, sustainable merchandise. What starts as a conversation about promotional products quickly becomes something much bigger: a powerful discussion about values-led leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship,
How to Know When Business Mentorship Is Doing More Harm Than Good
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair explores a challenge many entrepreneurs quietly face: losing their own voice after consuming too much business advice. Inspired by a conversation with a prospective client who felt disconnected from her business after following too many “proven” formulas, Laura unpacks the difference between learning from mentors and unintentionally try
The Fear Behind the Fear: A Psychologist's Take on Anxiety in Business with Dr. Amanda Tobe
This week on This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Dr. Amanda Tobe, an industrial-organizational psychologist and founder of Amanda Tobe & Associates, for a thoughtful conversation about the human side of entrepreneurship. Together, they explore public speaking anxiety, fear of judgment, career pivots, motherhood, mental health, and what it looks like to keep building a business whi
When Business Feels Hard: How to Tell the Difference Between a Rough Patch and The Wrong Path
In this episode, Laura reflects on a powerful question that came up during a conversation with the Moms in Tech community: How do you know if you’re just going through something hard in your business—or if you’re actually on the wrong path? For many entrepreneurial moms, building a business can feel deeply aligned with family life, but it also comes with moments of doubt, exhaustion, and pressure.
The Subconscious Patterns Driving Your Success (or Not) with Christina Woods
In this episode, Laura sits down with hypnotherapist and coach Christina Woods for a fascinating conversation about the subconscious mind, limiting beliefs, and why so many ambitious women feel stuck even when they’re doing “all the right things.” Together, they unpack what hypnotherapy actually is (and what it’s not), how subconscious patterns shape behaviour, and why inner work is often the miss
Six Things Every Mom Entrepreneur Should Know About Running a Business
In this episode, Laura shares six honest, practical, and sometimes “spicy” truths every mom entrepreneur needs to hear about building a business while raising a family. Drawing from recent conversations with women inside her community, she breaks down the realities of pacing, seasons, expectations, support, and mindset — offering both encouragement and tough love for moms navigating ambition along
Finding the Balance Between Motherhood and Business Success with Kelsey Reidl
Some conversations leave you thinking differently about how business is “supposed” to look, and this is one of them. In this episode, Laura is joined by marketing consultant and entrepreneur Kelsey Reidl for a grounded, honest conversation about building a business that supports your life instead of competing with it. We talk about seasons of motherhood, sustainable growth, and what actually moves
Why Posting More and Fixing Your Mindset Isn't Helping Your Business
In this episode, Laura breaks down a major shift happening in online business and why strategies that worked in 2020–2021 aren’t producing the same results today. She explains why more content, better mindset, or chasing algorithms won’t fix slow sales if your business foundations aren’t solid, and walks through the core systems every business needs to create consistent growth, stability, and long
What You Need to Know About Perimenopause as Entrepreneurial Mom with Natalie Perkins
In this episode, Laura sits down with Natalie Perkins, founder of PAUZ Health, for an honest and much-needed conversation about perimenopause, women’s health, and what happens when your body starts changing while you’re still building big things.They unpack what perimenopause actually looks like (hint: it’s not just hot flashes), why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed, and how supporting
From $50k Year to $50k Month (Without Going Viral): Learn From This Mom Entrepreneur Success Story
In this special solo episode, Laura shares a behind-the-scenes case study of a private client she’s worked with for nearly four years—someone who went from earning $39,000 in an entire year to celebrating a $52,500 cash month in January 2026.This isn’t a viral-moment success story or a one-off launch spike. It’s a realistic breakdown of how strong foundations, intentional systems, smarter pricing,
How to Perform Under Pressure in Business and Motherhood with Dr. Amy Athey
In today’s episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura is joined by Dr. Amy Athey — a psychologist and leader in sports performance psychology who has worked with elite performers in sport, military, and business.If you’ve ever thought, “This doesn’t apply to me, I’m not an athlete,” think again.Dr. Amy introduces the concept of the “corporate athlete” — and reminds us that if you’re pursuing mot
Marketing for Moms in Business: Knowing Your Minimum Viable Stack
In this episode, Laura introduces the concept of Minimum Viable Marketing — a sustainable approach to marketing for mom entrepreneurs who are building businesses in real life, not ideal conditions.This conversation is about simplifying your marketing, reducing overwhelm, and focusing on the smallest set of actions that still move your business forward — especially in low-capacity seasons. In this
Growing Fast Without Doing Everything with Stephanie Fournier of People Agency
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Stephanie Fournier, founder + CEO of People Agency, to talk about what it really looks like to build a fast-growing agency—without trying to do everything for everyone. They dig into long-term client relationships, referrals, reputation, leadership as a woman in male-dominated rooms, and the real sacrifices that come with building
Why Business Feels Heavy For Mom Entrepreneurs (And Why More Clients Won’t Fix It)
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura reflects on a conversation with a new client—a pregnant gym owner—and how it brought her back to her own experience of running a business while navigating early motherhood. From there, Laura explores why so many women feel a sense of heaviness in their businesses, why it’s not a mindset or motivation issue, and what that heaviness is really tryi
Anti-Sleaze Copywriting: Selling Without Manipulation with Evie Tavares
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura is joined by copywriter and brand strategist Evie Tavares for a real, grounded conversation about copywriting in the age of AI — and why the words you use still matter more than ever. Together, they explore what copywriting actually is, how to write in a way that feels human (not sleazy), where AI fits and where it falls short, and how motherhoo
Simple Ways to Collaborate With Other Entrepreneurs (That Actually Lead to Clients)
In this episode, Laura builds on last week’s conversation about relationships and business growth by diving into creative, strategic collaboration — not the vague “let’s support each other” kind, but collaboration that actually leads to clients.Laura breaks down why collaboration is one of the most underused growth levers for early-stage entrepreneurs, how to approach it with confidence, and the s
Good News, Good Parenting Isn’t Perfection (and Never Was) with Megan Lachance
Parenting, ambition, and nervous system regulation collide in this deeply validating conversation with parenting coach Megan Lachance.After years of trying to make this conversation happen, Laura sits down with Megan to talk about the realities of modern parenting — especially for moms building businesses — and why perfection, guilt, and constant self-criticism are making parenting harder than it
What To Do When External Pressure Makes You Question Everything About Your Business (Even What’s Working)
At the start of a new year, it’s easy to feel the pressure to do more — more tactics, more platforms, more strategies. In this episode, Laura shares a powerful coaching conversation that reveals why that urge often isn’t about strategy at all… it’s about trust.If you’ve found yourself questioning a strategy that technically works, wanting something different even though nothing is broken, or feeli
The Truth Is, You Don’t Just Build a Business. You Become an Entrepreneur (With Jana Boyko)
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with entrepreneur and business coach Jana Boyko, creator of the Bedside Business Plan and co-founder of a guided journal company built with her brother, Brad. Jana shares how she turned her coaching work into an accessible business planning tool that prioritises the sustainability of the entrepreneur — not just the business. T
Stop Copying What 8-Figure Founders Are Doing (You Aren’t There Yet)
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair addresses the online buzz sparked by recent announcements from Jenna Kutcher and Amy Porterfield — and why small and mid-stage business owners need to stop using eight- and nine-figure founders as a blueprint for their own decisions. If you’ve been wondering whether courses are dead, podcasts are dying, or if you should be pivoting base
From Mat Leave to 10K Months (The Real Version) with Ashley Wyatt
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Ashley Wyatt, founder of Monarch Design Co., to talk about rebuilding a business through the intense season of early motherhood. Ashley shares her journey from corporate design and wedding stationery to branding and web design, including the pivots that came with COVID, fertility challenges, two babies 22 months apart, an
Ways to Create Simplicity In Your Business For More Joy
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair explores why simplicity — not more effort or complexity — is often the missing ingredient for mom entrepreneurs. Drawing from real client examples, Laura breaks down how simplifying key areas of your business like marketing, delegation, offers, and systems can reduce burnout, increase clarity, and create more sustainable growth. If your
Navigating The Messy Middle of Motherhood & Entrepreneurship with Lindsey Schmidt
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Lindsey Schmidt, founder of LS & Co-Conspirators, to unpack “the messy middle” — those in-between seasons of motherhood, entrepreneurship, identity shifts, and reinvention. Together, they explore why change feels so disorienting, what keeps us stuck, and how support systems (aka “co-conspirators”) can help you move th
