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
The Truth Is, You Don’t Just Build a Business. You Become an Entrepreneur (With Jana Boyko)
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with entrepreneur and business coach Jana Boyko, creator of the Bedside Business Plan and co-founder of a guided journal company built with her brother, Brad. Jana shares how she turned her coaching work into an accessible business planning tool that prioritises the sustainability of the entrepreneur — not just the business. Together, they unpack why traditional business plans feel intimidating, why identity and self-awareness matter in entrepreneurship, and how authenticity and boundaries shape long-term success. Jana also shares the behind-the-scenes story of getting her journals into Indigo across Canada, and why “boots on the ground” entrepreneurship still works.
In this episode you will hear:
01:13 – From business coach to guided journal founder
02:28 – Why most entrepreneurs don’t have a business plan
03:15 – What makes Bedside Business Plan different from traditional templates
04:10 – Making business planning human and accessible
05:09 – Why advice isn’t one-size-fits-all in business
07:05 – The mental health “price” of entrepreneurship
09:01 – Your business as a relationship: gripping vs. losing yourself
10:49 – “Your business exists to serve you”
11:26 – Compromise vs. being compromised
12:40 – What the journal covers: marketing, operations, finances, and structure
14:00 – The shift from service-based coaching to product-based business
16:54 – Employed Entrepreneur: identity-first entrepreneurship
25:50 – How Jana got Bedside Business Plan into Indigo across Canada
31:41 – Where to buy: Indigo and Amazon
Jana's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janaboyko/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedsidebusinessplan/
Website: https://www.bedsidebusinessplan.com/
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Laura's Links:
• Website
• Laura's Instagram
• LJSocial Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• TikTok
