This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
"This Mother Means Business" is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, mom founders, and CEO moms juggling kids and startups. If you're a mom struggling to balance the motherload and business plans, this show is your lifeline. Host Laura Sinclair, a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing guru, and mother of two, dives deep into the nitty-gritty of building a thriving business while changing diapers, getting snacks, and dealing with the latest parenting drama.
Weekly Episodes
Tune in for a mix of:
- Expert Interviews: Gain insights and hear stories from successful mom founders who've been in your shoes.
- Solo Deep Dives: Laura shares her personal experiences and hard-won wisdom on topics like mom guilt, imposter syndrome, finding your people, and more.
- Practical Advice: Get actionable tips on everything from time management to marketing strategies.
This podcast doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Instead, it offers real talk, practical solutions, and a supportive community for moms who refuse to choose between their babies and their business dreams
"This Mother Means Business" is your go-to resource for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join Laura and a community of like-minded moms as you redefine what's possible in both motherhood and business.
Episodes
201 episodes
Why Funding For Women Owned Businesses Is Hard to Come By and What Erin Sisko is Doing About It
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, host Laura Sinclair welcomes back a rare second-time guest: Erin Sisko, founder of The Elleiance Network and creator of the $50K Capital Elle Business Impact Award.
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How to Get Started with Delegation When You're A Mom Entrepreneur
If you’re still answering emails at 10 p.m., juggling social posts between client calls, and feeling like everything in your business depends on you… this episode is your wake-up call.In today’s conversation, Laura dives into delegati...
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From Local Studio to National Franchise: The Story Behind Fly Dance Fitness
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Stacey Marks and Kari Schroeter, the powerhouse duo behind Fly Dance Fitness. What started as a local dance studio quickly grew into a viral socia...
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You Deserve What You Tolerate. Hard Entrepreneurship Lessons I'd Never Repeat.
Ever wish you could go back in time and run your business with the wisdom you have now? In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura pulls back the curtain on her biggest lessons from owning a brick-and-mortar CrossFit gym — th...
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Scaling a Business To Seven Figures Without Sacrificing Family Time with Kelly Roach
In this empowering episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with powerhouse business strategist Kelly Roach—a former Fortune 500 exec turned 8-figure entrepreneur—to talk about what it really takes to scal...
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Building a Business and Life Your 80-Year Old Self Would Be Proud Of (and Miss)
In this heartfelt solo episode, Laura shares a powerful reminder to slow down and savor the season you're in—especially if you're in the thick of motherhood and business building. Inspired by a viral poem that stopped her in her tracks, she ref...
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Why Family Dinners Might Be the Ultimate Leadership Strategy with Leisse Wilcox
What if the most powerful leadership skill you could give your kids—or yourself—was happening right at the dinner table?In this heart-filled and thought-provoking episode, Laura sits down with speaker, coach, and all-around powerhouse
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We’re in a Trust Recession: Here’s How to Navigate It In Business and Beyond
Are your launches falling flat? Engagement down? Feeling like you're doing everything right but nothing is landing? You're not alone — we're in the middle of a trust recession.In this solo episode, Laura breaks down:<...
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Showing Up As Your Most Authentic Self In Business For More Growth with Chris McMartin
In this inspiring episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Chris McMartin, the National Business Banking Lead at the Scotiabank Women Initiative. Together, they dive into what it really takes to support and ...
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The Unsexy Truth About Growth and “What It Takes” to Be Successful
Here’s the truth nobody wants to tell you: if you want real change in your business, you have to be willing to change your mindset, your pricing, your habits, your strategy, and yes… even how you show up. In this powerful solo episode,...
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Building Resilience and Creating Success Even When Things Are Hard with Amanda Patrick
In this deeply moving episode, Laura Sinclair sits down with Amanda Patrick, an inspiring entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Barrie, Ontario. Amanda shares her incredible story of surviving childhood trauma, overcoming abandonment, and ch...
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37:59
I Failed but I’m not a Failure. Lessons from My Latest Face Plant.
In this raw and honest episode, Laura opens up about a big behind-the-scenes decision: cancelling her 2025 retreat. Instead of brushing it under the rug, she’s sharing it all — the real story of what happened, what it taught her, and why she
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From Basement Brand to Multi Seven Figure Exit: How Julie Cole Built Mabel’s Labels While Raising Six Kids
What do you get when you mix six kids, a brilliant business idea, and a powerhouse group of mom-founders? You get Mabel’s Labels—and the unstoppable Julie Cole.In this inspiring (and hilarious) episode, Julie sits down wi...
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Not Sure How Much to Share Online? Here's How to Set Better Personal Boundaries on Social Media
In this solo episode, Laura dives into one of the most common questions she hears from women building personal brands: “How much should I share online?” She opens up about the personal boundaries she’s created when it comes to social m...
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Permission, Perspective, and Moldy Bread: The Real Truth About Motherhood & Ambition with Vera Milan Gervais
In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Laura sits down with the incredible Vera Milan Gervais—TEDx speaker, multi-time business founder, award-winning entrepreneur, and mom of two grown kids.Together, they dive into the real a...
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Big Things I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Business Over as a Mom of Two
What would you do differently if you had to start your business from scratch today? After a full decade in entrepreneurship, Laura’s looking back—with honesty, a little tough love, and plenty of clarity.In this episode, she’s sharing the...
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Redefining Success, Motherhood & Ourselves — Again with Amanda Cahill
In this episode, Laura welcomes back a very special guest, Amanda Cahill.Amanda is a corporate executive, investor, and bestselling author of Redefining You, and this time she’s back to share what’s changed (spoiler: a lot) sinc...
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Business Events Are All the Rage. Do These Things To Maximize Your Investment
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, host Laura Sinclair breaks down how to make business events actually work for your business—even if you're introverted, tired, or have no clue where to start....
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Using Pinterest as a Passive + Effective Marketing Strategy with Elaine Timms
Is Pinterest still relevant in 2025? Spoiler alert: Absolutely. In this episode, Laura sits down with Elaine Timms, Pinterest strategist and founder of Elaine Timms Creative, to break down why Pinterest is not just for recip...
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30:39
How To Grow Your Network on Threads in Less than 15 Mins A Day
In this solo episode, Laura Sinclair gets real about a platform she’s been loving lately: Threads. If you’ve been wondering whether Threads is worth your time as a business owner or content creator, this episode is your green li...
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19:44
Slippers, Startups & Surrender: Building a Business in the Middle of the Mess with Dani Kagan of Mave + Chez
Laura sits down with Dani Kagan—mom, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Mave & Chez —to dive deep into the real, raw, and inspiring journey of building a business while raising a family. Dani opens up about everything from naming her ...
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How to Know What Type of Business Mentorship To Invest in as a Mom Entrepreneur (and now not to get burned)
In this solo episode, Laura Sinclair opens up about one of the most common questions she gets from entrepreneurs: Where should I be investing in my business? Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to six figures and beyond, Laura ...
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The Money Wake-Up Call You Didn’t Know You Needed with Anora Weste
In this episode, Laura Sinclair sits down with financial expert and founder of WMS Bookkeeping, Anora Weste, to tackle the topic that makes many entrepreneurs squirm: money. Together, they strip away the shame and confusion arou...
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Mid-Year Real Talk + A New Chapter for This Mother Means Business
We’re officially halfway through the year, and I’m coming in hot with a fresh new intro, a major update on the future of This Mother Means Business, and some behind-the-scenes real talk on what this year has actually looked li...
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What It Really Takes to Grow a Profitable Product-Based Business with Heather Hird
Running a product-based business isn’t for the faint of heart—and in this episode, Laura sits down with Heather Hird, a product business strategist who knows what it really takes to make it work.We talk all about the real...
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