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"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.
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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 at all… it’s about trust. If you’ve found yourself questioning a strategy that technically works, wanting something different even though nothing is broken, or feeling unsettled by how quiet growth can feel — this episode is for you. In this episode you ...
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-awar...
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 using eight- and nine-figure founders as a blueprint for their own decisions. If you’ve been wondering whether courses are dead, podcasts are dying, or if you should be pivoting based on what you see online, this episode is a grounding reminder that context matters. Laura breaks...
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 from corporate design and wedding stationery to branding and web design, including the pivots that came with COVID, fertility challenges, two babies 22 months apart, and becoming the primary breadwinner when her husband lost his job. Together, Laura and Ashley unpa...
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 simplifying key areas of your business like marketing, delegation, offers, and systems can reduce burnout, increase clarity, and create more sustainable growth. If your business feels heavier than it needs to be, this episode offers practical ways to streamline wit...
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, and reinvention. Together, they explore why change feels so disorienting, what keeps us stuck, and how support systems (aka “co-conspirators”) can help you move through uncertainty with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust. Lindsey also shares her own jour...
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 hustling harder or optimizing your to-do list — it’s about supporting yourself as a mom and business owner so your business stops running you. Drawing on lessons from past burnout, Laura walks through five foundational practices that help create a year that feels lighter, mor...
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 approachable—especially in a traditionally “buttoned-up” industry. They dig into why Threads has become a powerful networking platform, how Taylor balances credibility with personality online, and what changed in her business after becoming a mom. If you’re a service provider buildin...
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 and low lows, sharing the business decisions that created momentum, the moments that stretched her capacity, and the lessons she’s carrying forward into 2026. From sponsorships and events to grief, delegation, and community, this episode is a reminder that growt...
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 lack of women-centred research in sport, and watching girls drop out of athletics sparked the idea for Hettas. They talk about what it takes to build a capital-intensive, science-backed product while still working a day job, why community activations matter so much for product...
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 business in 2026. Drawing from real conversations inside the Inner Circle, Laura breaks down where so many women are leaking energy—by not asking for what they need, mistaking busyness for momentum, and hiding instead of leading. This episode is a powerful re...
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 nonprofit serving tens of thousands of women, how she thinks about advocacy, funding, and impact, and why slow, values-led growth still matters. They dive into nonprofit vs. for-profit decisions, building a working board with intention, navigating grief and career pivots...
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 exciting news about This Mother Means Business Live 2026, Laura opens up about the wins, the challenges, and the direction the brand is moving in. If you’re building a business while navigating motherhood, these insights offer inspiration, perspective, an...
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, an...
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 th...
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 design (sleeves, tummy-friendly cuts, inclusive sizing), micro-influencer strategy, and the honest realities of motherhood and entrepreneurship. If you care about made-in-Canada fashion, body-confident style, and community-first brand building, this one’s for you. Timestamps 00...
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 want with your life. Laura reflects on how belief, community, and self-trust have shaped her entrepreneurial journey — from PR and marketing to coaching and building a platform for women in business. This episode is a must-listen for female entrepreneurs, moms in business, an...
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-management advice often fails for moms, how to bring more flow and flexibility into your schedule, and what it really means to become the pilot of your time. From “time confetti” to ADHD-friendly planning tools, this episode is full of realistic, compassionate strategies for b...
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 solo episode, Laura breaks down why chasing “quick wins” often leaves entrepreneurs spinning their wheels, and how sustainable success actually comes from choosing your lane, staying consistent, and committing to the long game. Drawing from her decade of experience and stories...
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 setting expectations and boundaries to “repair” and seasons of push/pause, Tracy shares practical tools you can use at home and in entrepreneurship. In this episode you will hear: 00:01 – Meet Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Author 02:06...
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