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.
This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 and raw journey of building businesses while raising tiny humans, challenging expectations, and redefining what it means to be a woman, mother, and entrepreneur. Vera doesn’t hold back—she shares the highs, the struggles, and the deep inner work it takes to truly own who you are (labels and all).
Whether you're building your first business with toddlers underfoot or rediscovering yourself after years of motherhood, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and more empowered than ever.
In this episode:
00:00 – A warm welcome + meet today’s guest, Vera Milan Gervais
01:34 – Vera’s story: From growing up in Calgary to stepping onto the TEDx stage
02:53 – The accidental pregnancy that changed the course of her life—and career
04:34 – Starting five businesses with her husband while raising two toddlers
07:07 – What it really looked like to run a business with babies at home
08:18 – The double standard: how society views mothers vs. fathers in the workplace
10:06 – Why owning every part of yourself (even the messy parts) is key
12:20 – The power of labels—and how the way we define ourselves shapes everything
14:55 – Shifting the focus from achievement to alignment
16:08 – How giving yourself permission changes the game
18:41 – Vera’s approach to self-coaching through tough decisions
20:54 – Letting go of “good girl” programming and people-pleasing
22:19 – A heartfelt look at motherhood and what it really means
26:39 – The teeter-totter analogy that will totally shift how you view balance
28:05 – Final reflections: stop comparing, let go, and trust your own path
Key Takeaways:
- There’s no “right” way to do motherhood or business. Vera’s journey proves that you can write your own rules—and still succeed.
- Balance doesn’t mean equal. Think of life like a teeter-totter: it’s okay for things to shift, as long as you’re grounded in what matters most.
- The labels we wear matter. Challenge the ones that don’t serve you—and boldly claim the ones that do.
- Give yourself permission. Don’t wait for validation from someone else. You already have what it takes.
- You can be a mother and a leader, a nurturer and a rebel. Embracing all sides of yourself is not only allowed—it’s powerful.
- Let go of comparison. Your journey, your timing, your truth. That’s what leads to real fulfillment.
Vera's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vera_milan_gervais/
Website: https://www.veragervais.com/
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