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
Unlocking Business Potential: Andrea Henry on IP and Legacy
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Canadian business lawyer and strategist Andrea Henry to unpack the legal foundations that help women-owned businesses grow with confidence. From turning your know-how into intellectual property, to contracts that protect collaborations, to thinking about exit value (even if you never plan to sell)—Andrea shares practical, generous advice you can act on today. If you’ve ever wondered “Do I really have IP?” or “What contracts do I actually need?”, this one’s for you.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00 – Meet Andrea Henry
01:30 – Why Andrea works with women founders
02:50 – Women, wealth & impact
05:09 – How Andrea got started
06:55 – Law beyond “herefores”
09:49 – What counts as intellectual property (IP)?
10:05 – Case study: From “client helper” to licenseable asset
12:22 – Another example: Virtual firm playbook
12:46 – Certification & corporate
13:54 – Think “exitable” even if you never sell
14:57 – Protecting your IP without paranoia
16:45 – Why contracts can outperform registrations
17:18 – Share the “why,” guard the “how”
18:18 – Biggest legal blind spots
20:13 – “To be clear is to be kind.”
22:15 – Which contracts do you actually need?
23:35 – Motherhood & legacy-driven business
25:27 – Exit planning (voluntary and involuntary)
26:13 – Advisors matter
31:44 – You deserve advisors who explain
34:24 – Empowered, not obedient
Andrea's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreahenry.lawyer/
Website: https://www.andreahenry.ca/
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