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
2026 Trends You Need to Know As You Grow Your Business
2026 is coming in hot (and honestly, how?!), and the online business world is shifting in ways you can’t ignore — especially if you’re a mom running a business on an already overloaded calendar.
In this episode, Laura breaks down the 5 major trends shaping 2026 and how small business owners can prepare without burning out, chasing shiny objects, or blowing up the foundations of their business.
These aren’t “cute predictions.” These shifts are already happening under the surface — and the businesses that adapt now will win.
What You’ll Learn
- Why AI and automation are now a baseline for small business success
- How short-form video + social commerce are reshaping how people buy
- What the trust recession means for your marketing in 2026
- How purpose-driven brands are outperforming everyone else
- Why collaboration and partnerships will be a core growth strategy next year
- The foundational work you must have in place before chasing trends
00:00 — Intro
Why foundations matter more than trends.
02:20 — 2026 Climate Check
Economic uncertainty + trust recession.
03:45 — Trend 1: AI & Automation
Why AI is now the baseline for small business.
07:40 — Practical AI Integration
Easy ways to save time + reduce errors.
09:15 — Trend 2: Digital-First Buying
Short-form video + in-app shopping.
10:45 — Social Commerce Tips
Make buying simple and frictionless.
11:40 — Trend 3: Trust & Transparency
Why human-first marketing wins in 2026.
13:30 — Building Real Trust
Behind-the-scenes, social proof, real results.
14:55 — Trend 4: Purpose Matters
Consumers want brands that give a damn.
16:20 — Purpose in Action
Small steps for sustainability + impact.
19:40 — Trend 5: Collaboration
Partnerships as a core growth strategy.
20:45 — How to Collaborate
Shared audiences + aligned partners.
22:00 — Final Thoughts
2026 rewards the adaptable, honest, and visible.
Tickets for This Mother Means Business LIVE - Presented by CIBC Business Banking on April 1st, 2026 are available now! Get yours here:
https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/tmmb-2026
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