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
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 choosing resilience over despair. From building two successful businesses to founding "Gift a Family," Simcoe County's fastest-growing charitable initiative, Amanda’s journey is a testament to the power of doing the hard thing—"even when."
Tune in for a raw and heartfelt conversation about generational healing, the power of mindset, and how small promises to ourselves can rebuild trust, confidence, and purpose.
In this episode you will hear:
01:30 — Amanda's Background From a construction business at 30 to coaching women entrepreneurs today, Amanda shares her entrepreneurial journey.
02:00 — Founding "Gift a Family" Amanda explains the mission behind her charity: providing full Christmas experiences to kids growing up in poverty.
03:35 — The Tragedy That Sparked It All Amanda opens up about the childhood trauma that inspired her philanthropic work—the devastating loss of three young children.
06:30 — The Day That Changed Everything She recounts the horrifying moment she discovered what had happened, and how it became her life's defining fork in the road.
10:30 — Life Ambushes & Early Resilience Amanda reflects on food insecurity, abandonment, and surviving solo by the age of 13.
14:25 — The Night She Almost Gave Up Lying in the cold, Amanda made a powerful decision to change her life—starting with a handwritten resume and her first job.
18:00 — Rising Through Fear Amanda describes her rapid climb from a $7/hour job to managing million-dollar events and battling imposter syndrome.
20:30 — The Turning Point: Sobriety & Therapy Motherhood forced Amanda to confront her pain. She committed to weekly therapy for 1.5 years to heal.
22:00 — How to Build Resilience Amanda and Laura discuss intentional resilience-building, like cold showers and sticking to your word even when it’s hard.
26:30 — Why Keeping Promises to Yourself Matters Amanda breaks down how broken promises erode self-confidence and how micro-commitments rebuild it.
30:00 — Sports, Discipline, and Mental Strength Laura and Amanda talk about how youth sports taught them about commitment and grit.
32:45 — Breaking Generational Cycles Amanda shares what she’s most proud of: ending generational trauma for her son and creating a new family legacy.
35:00 — Connect with Amanda Find Amanda on Instagram @amandalepatrick to learn more about her coaching, philanthropy, and community programs.
Amanda's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandalelepatrick/
Gift A Family, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gift_a_family/
LADR Coaching, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladrcoaching/
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Laura's Links:
• Website
• Laura's Instagram
• LJSocial Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• TikTok
