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
This Isn't Working: Why The Way We Run Businesses Is Burning Us Out with Megan French Dunbar
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with author and business anthropologist Meghan French Dunbar to talk about her book “This Isn’t Working” and why our current work culture is leaving so many women burned out, anxious, and overwhelmed. They unpack what’s actually at the root of modern burnout, how leaders and companies can build human-first businesses, why defining “enough” in life and business matters, and how to create success that includes mental health, joy, and quality of life—not just revenue.
In this episode you will hear:
01:29 – Meghan explains who she is and what a “business anthropologist” means
03:20 – The core problem behind “This Isn’t Working” and why work feels broken
05:42 – Laura’s client story about wanting to burn it all down and run away
07:18 – What thriving leaders do differently: authenticity and sustainable performance
09:44 – The five elements of human flourishing and how we neglect them
10:24 – Laura realizes she’s been neglecting her basic needs as a founder and mum
11:58 – Human-first companies like Eileen Fisher and EO Products as real-world examples
13:50 – Meghan’s personal story: Conscious Company Magazine, hustle, and panic attacks
17:24 – Stepping down as CEO, becoming a full-time mum, and hitting burnout
18:59 – Clinical depression, starting therapy, and questioning what “normal” work is
22:35 – How Meghan researched the book and interviewed nearly 100 leaders
25:47 – Sharon Rowe, EcoBags, and building a “tiny business” around an ideal life
29:29 – Redefining success: extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation and Meghan’s Venn diagram
33:25 – Where to find “This Isn’t Working” and support local bookstores
Meghan's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanfrenchdunbar/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanFrenchDunbar
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Laura's Links:
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• Laura's Instagram
• LJSocial Instagram
• LinkedIn
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• Pinterest
• TikTok
