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.
Episodes
240 episodes
What To Do When External Pressure Makes You Question Everything About Your Business (Even What’s Working)
At the start of a new year, it’s easy to feel the pressure to do more — more tactics, more platforms, more strategies. In this episode, Laura shares a powerful coaching conversation that reveals why that urge often isn’t about strategy...
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15:32
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 broth...
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35:16
Stop Copying What 8-Figure Founders Are Doing (You Aren’t There Yet)
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair addresses the online buzz sparked by recent announcements from Jenna Kutcher and Amy Porterfield — and why small and mid-stage business owners need to stop usi...
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From Mat Leave to 10K Months (The Real Version) with Ashley Wyatt
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Ashley Wyatt, founder of Monarch Design Co., to talk about rebuilding a business through the intense season of early motherhood. Ashley shares her journey fro...
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29:59
Ways to Create Simplicity In Your Business For More Joy
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair explores why simplicity — not more effort or complexity — is often the missing ingredient for mom entrepreneurs. Drawing from real client examples, Laura breaks down how sim...
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Navigating The Messy Middle of Motherhood & Entrepreneurship with Lindsey Schmidt
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Lindsey Schmidt, founder of LS & Co-Conspirators, to unpack “the messy middle” — those in-between seasons of motherhood, entrepreneurship, identity shifts...
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32:30
How I Set Myself Up for a Strong Year as a Mom in Business (Before Touching My To-Do List)
In this New Year–energy episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair shares how she sets herself up for a strong, sustainable year before diving into goals, plans, or productivity. This conversation is not about hustlin...
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11:41
From Law Firm to Personal Brand: The Power of Doing It Your Way with Taylor Tieman
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Taylor Tieman, founder of Legalmiga, to talk about what it really looks like to build a modern law firm (and personal brand) that feels approach...
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35:26
2025 in Review: What Worked, What Didn't and What Blew Up in My Face
This is Laura’s third annual “What Worked, What Didn’t, and What Blew Up in My Face” episode—and as always, it’s equal parts honest, reflective, and deeply personal. In this 2025 recap, Laura walks through a year defined by high highs...
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From Finance to Footwear: How Lindsay Housman Built a Science-Backed Shoe Brand for Women
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Lindsay Housman, founder of Hettas—a Canadian performance running shoe brand designed specifically for women. Lindsay shares how her own foot pain, the l...
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35:54
Three Things You Need to Leave in 2025 to Skyrocket Your Business in 2026
If 2026 feels like a make-or-break year for your business, this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, Laura Sinclair shares three key behaviours to leave behind in 2025 if you want to build a sustainable, profitable, and visible busine...
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From Facebook Group to Global Movement: The Story of Black Moms Connection with Tanya Hayles
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with community-builder, advocate, and founder of Black Moms Connection, Tanya Hayles. Tanya shares how a simple Facebook group for Black moms turned into a global no...
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50:09
Looking Ahead to 2026: Big Changes, News and More - A Personal Update
In this solo episode, Laura pulls back the curtain and shares a personal update on what the last six months have really looked like behind the scenes. From unexpected pivots and major brand expansion to big shifts inside the Inner Circle and ex...
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20:55
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 w...
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37:40
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...
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25:37
Pivoting at 40: Building a Profitable, Canadian-Made Apparel Brand from Scratch with Heather Bolt of Dotty
In this episode, Laura chats with Canadian designer Heather Bolt, founder of Dotty, a Toronto-made clothing brand designing “real clothes for real bodies” for women in midlife. They cover local manufacturing, fit-first d...
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42:19
10 Lessons for 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson 10 - You Can (Really) Do Anything You Want To
In this empowering finale of the 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship series, Laura Sinclair closes out a decade of business and personal growth with one of her most powerful insights yet: you can do anything you wan...
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Time Magic for Moms: How to Manage Time Without Burning Out with Jill Wright
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Canadian time-management expert Jill Wright @energyandhours — speaker, coach, and host of Grow Like a Mother. Together they unpack why traditional time...
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33:36
10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Nine - Everything works, but It Takes Longer Than You Want It To
In lesson nine of 10 Lessons in 10 Years of Entrepreneurship, Laura Sinclair shares one of the most grounding—and freeing—truths in business: everything works… it’s just going to take longer than you want it to.In this ...
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15:44
You, Your Husband, and His Mother (and Your Business) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with psychologist, couples therapist, and author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to talk relationships: partners, in-laws, business dynamics, and the messy middle we all navigate. From...
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39:59
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...
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14:08
How Emotional Intelligence Shapes Better Leaders, Parents, and Entrepreneurs with Hiba Tanvir
In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with emotional intelligence expert Hiba Tanvir to unpack what EQ really is, why it matters in entrepreneurship and motherhood, and how to build it. From “downstairs vs. ups...
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38:29
10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Seven - Relationships are Everything
In this episode, Laura dives into one of the biggest truths of entrepreneurship — that success is built on relationships, not isolation. She shares how every pivotal moment in her 10-year journey — from her first clients to major collaborations...
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13:49
Bringing All the Clicks To Your Site: What You Need to Know About Running Paid Ads with Britt Holmes
In this episode, Laura sits down with paid ads expert Britt Holmes (Founder, Merit Media) to demystify when to use ads, what must be in place first, and how to choose between Google, Meta, and LinkedIn without burning cash. If you’ve won...
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33:26
10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Six - Sometimes Growth Feels Like Grief
In this deeply honest episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair explores one of entrepreneurship’s most unexpected emotions — grief. While growth is often celebrated as exciting and empowering, it can also mean saying goodb...
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