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.
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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
10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Eight - Your Ego Is Holding You Back
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura shares Lesson 8 from her “10 Lessons in 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series — and it’s one that hits home for many of us.
This one’s called “No Ego, Amigo” — a reminder that while confidence is necessary in business, ego can quietly sabotage your success if you let it.
Laura breaks down how ego doesn’t always look like arrogance; it often hides behind overworking, perfectionism, and control. Through real stories from her 10-year journey — from delaying delegation to chasing validation — she explains how letting go of ego creates space for growth, ease, and better leadership.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00 – Introduction: 10 years, 10 lessons, and why “No Ego, Amigo” matters
01:00 – Ego isn’t arrogance: how it hides as overworking, perfectionism, and control
02:25 – The subtle ways ego shows up in entrepreneurship
03:00 – Delaying delegation: how Laura learned the hard way that letting go brings growth
04:48 – Why refusing help keeps you stuck in admin mode instead of CEO mode
06:30 – When ego stops you from course correcting and costs you time (and peace)
07:11 – Vulnerability vs. polish: how showing your human side builds connection
08:40 – The importance of receiving feedback without defense
09:15 – Chasing validation instead of values: saying no to misaligned opportunities
09:37 – Reflection after 10 years: ego as a liability, not an edge
11:00 – Three reflection questions to keep your ego in check
12:00 – Freedom on the other side of letting go
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