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This Mother Means Business | Business Advice for Mothers, Profitable Business Growth & Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs

Laura Sinclair | Business Growth Strategist, Entrepreneur Mentor & CEO Coach

Are you growing a business but feeling like most business advice wasn"t designed for women carrying the responsibilities of motherhood, family, and real life?Do you ever feel frustrated by entrepreneurship content that either tells you to hustle harder or makes it seem like ambition should take a back seat to everything else?Are you trying to build a profitable business, make smarter decisions, and create profitable business growth—but struggling to find advice that reflects the reality of your

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39:13

How to Leverage Community and Relationships for...

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2026/07/27

What if the most valuable business strategy isn't another marketing tactic—but the relationships you build along the way? For many entrepreneurs, especially mothers, networking can feel awkward, transactional, or overwhelming. But a sustainable business growth strategy is built on genuine human connection, not collecting business cards or chasing every opportunity. In this episode, Laura is joined by Susie Adelson, Co-Founder of Kelly Greene Co., and Rita Nalbandian, Business Development at T...

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20:33

5 Business Growth Mistakes That Cost Female Business...

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2026/07/23

What if your biggest obstacle to business growth isn't a lack of discipline—but following the wrong playbook? Too many women are trying to build successful businesses using strategies that ignore the realities of motherhood, limited capacity, and real life. The result? More overwhelm, less momentum, and the constant feeling that you're somehow falling behind. A strong business growth strategy should support your life—not compete with it. In this episode, Laura unpacks the five most common mis...

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18:31

The Strategic Decision Making Habit That Saves You...

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2026/07/20

What if the biggest reason your business feels overwhelming isn't because you're doing too little—but because you're saying yes to too much? Every opportunity can look like the one that changes everything, but without intentional decision-making, even good opportunities can quietly steal your time, energy, and momentum. A strong business growth strategy isn't built by accepting every invitation—it's built by protecting your capacity. In this episode, Laura shares one of the most impactful min...

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15:47

Why Entrepreneur Advice Alone Won't Grow Your Business

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2026/07/16

What if the best business advice you've ever received is actually the wrong advice for you? It sounds contradictory, but it's one of the biggest reasons so many entrepreneurs feel stuck. A proven strategy can transform one business while completely draining another—not because the advice is bad, but because it doesn't account for the person behind the business. In this episode, Laura unpacks why a successful business growth strategy is never about blindly following expert advice. Instead, it'...

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15:20

Why So Many Women Entrepreneurs Feel Like They Have...

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2026/07/13

Why do so many women believe they have to choose between building a successful business and being a great mother? It's a question countless women silently wrestle with every day. Society tells us to be ambitious—but not too ambitious. To love our careers—but never at the expense of our families. These impossible expectations leave many entrepreneurs feeling like no matter what they choose, they're getting it wrong. In this episode, Laura explores why this false choice exists and how redefinin...

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16:50

The CEO Mindset Shift That Changed How I Grew My...

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2026/07/09

The best business advice in the world can still be the wrong advice for you. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to believe that if a successful expert recommends a strategy, morning routine, or marketing tactic, it's the blueprint we should follow. But what happens when it doesn't fit your life, your season, or your responsibilities? Too often, we assume we're the problem instead of questioning whether the advice was ever designed for us in the first place. In this episode, Laura shares one of the m...

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12:37

Why Business Growth Feels Harder Than It Should (And...

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2026/07/06

Why does building a successful business feel so much harder than everyone says it should? If you've been showing up consistently, following expert advice, investing in courses, and still feeling like you're pushing your business uphill, you're not alone. The problem may not be your work ethic—it may be the blueprint you've been following. Many entrepreneurs have been sold an unrealistic version of business growth built on overnight success stories, highlight reels, and endless strategies that...

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4:08

Business Strategy for Female Business Owners Who...

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2026/07/02

If your business growth strategy only works when you ignore real life, it is not strategy. It is survival dressed up as ambition. This trailer is for women building real businesses with real goals, real revenue, real responsibility, and no desire to shrink because motherhood changed their days. Laura Sinclair introduces This Mother Means Business, a podcast for female business owners who are done choosing between meaningful work and present motherhood. It’s not about hustling harder or wantin...

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52:14

Coming Together for Sustainable Business Growth: Meet...

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2026/06/29

What happens when two ambitious entrepreneurs decide to combine their strengths and build something bigger than either could create alone? In this candid conversation, Laura sits down with returning guest Brittney De Paola, founder of Inspire Design Studio, Team Retreats Canada, and Inspire Experiences. Together, they pull back the curtain on the evolution of their partnership, the success of This Mother Means Business Live, and the vision behind North Eleven. From navigating business partner...

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35:36

Family Business, Founder Pressure, and the Motherhood...

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2026/06/25

What does it look like to step into a family business, honour its legacy, and still make it your own? In this episode, Laura sits down with Alexandra Mamalider, President and CEO of Organic Traditions, one of Canada's most recognized superfood brands. Alexandra shares her journey from a corporate career in luxury hospitality to leading the company her father founded more than 25 years ago. Together, they dive into entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood, imposter syndrome, succession plannin...

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17:20

What to Do When Working Harder in Your Business Stops...

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2026/06/22

You worked harder than ever this month. You said yes to more, squeezed extra hours into your schedule, and pushed through the exhaustion. But when the month ended, the results didn't reflect the effort. So what's going on? In this episode, Laura explores a frustrating reality many entrepreneurs eventually face: the moment when working harder stops producing better results. She breaks down why hustle can only take your business so far, how to recognize when your effort has shifted from buildin...

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49:07

The Money Conversation Every Entrepreneur Needs to...

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2026/06/18

In this special episode, Laura sits down with Veronica Diaz, Associate Vice President, Business Banking National Office at CIBC, and Ana Rebro, CPA and Managing Partner at Farnham Accountants & Advisors to unpack the confusion so many women feel around business finances — from getting funding and understanding financial statements to separating personal and business finances and building a business with long-term value. This conversation is honest, empowering, and full of practical insigh...

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15:56

How to Scale to Six Figures as an Entrepreneur Mom...

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2026/06/15

In this solo episode, Laura is speaking directly to the women who are stuck in that frustrating $40K–$60K revenue range and wondering how to finally break through to six figures. Laura shares why this stage of business is actually one of the most fixable, and the exact shifts that need to happen in order to grow beyond the “working harder for more money” cycle. From pricing and offer structure to lead generation and visibility, this episode is packed with practical strategy and honest mindset...

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35:13

When Seven Moms Start a Business Pour Tous Happens

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2026/06/11

This week, Laura is joined by Jennifer Sennott Cram and Erica Buxton, two of the seven co-founders behind Pour Tous Skin, a skincare brand created specifically for tweens and teens. Together, they share the story of how a casual moms’ wine trip turned into a growing consumer brand built by seven women with diverse professional backgrounds and 18 kids between them. Laura, Jennifer, and Erica dive into the realities of building a startup with friends, balancing motherhood alongside entrepreneur...

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16:24

You Started a Business for Freedom—So Why Are You...

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2026/06/08

This week on This Mother Means Business, Laura is having an honest conversation about the version of “freedom” so many entrepreneurs thought they were building — and why so many women still feel overwhelmed, overworked, and stretched thin inside their businesses. Laura unpacks the hidden patterns and business models that quietly steal entrepreneurs’ time, energy, and capacity, especially for women building businesses alongside motherhood and real life responsibilities. If you’ve ever found yo...

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38:13

What Busy Mom Entrepreneurs Actually Need to Know...

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2026/06/04

Laura sits down with registered dietitian Hillary Ervin for a refreshingly honest conversation about nutrition, body image, motherhood, and the pressure women feel to “do it all perfectly.” Together, they reflect on their shared history in the early online fitness industry, the harmful extremes many women were taught in the name of health, and how nutrition and wellness can look very different in a busy season of motherhood and entrepreneurship. This episode is full of practical, compassionat...

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15:27

You’re Great at What You Do—So Why Aren’t You Getting...

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2026/06/01

In this episode, Laura is unpacking a frustrating reality many entrepreneurs face: being incredibly good at what you do… while still feeling like your income doesn’t reflect it. She explains why expertise alone is not what drives revenue, the business systems many women are missing, and the key areas to focus on if you want your business to generate more consistent income. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why isn’t this working the way it should?” — this episode is for you. In this episode yo...

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42:29

How to Get Found Online in the Age of AI with Monique...

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2026/05/28

In this episode, Laura sits down with personal brand authority strategist Monique Bryan for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about AI, visibility, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the future of online business. Together, they unpack how AI is changing the way people discover brands and businesses online, why traditional marketing strategies are evolving, and what entrepreneurs need to do now to stay visible in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Monique also shares h...

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40:56

From 14 Hour Days and Struggle to Multi-Six Figures...

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2026/05/25

In this episode, Laura sits down with Leslie Robertson, owner of Prime Personal Training in Ottawa, Ontario. Leslie shares the evolution of her 14-year fitness business journey — from grinding through long days as a solo trainer, to navigating motherhood, COVID, burnout, staffing challenges, and ultimately rebuilding her business in a more sustainable and aligned way. Together, they talk about what it really looks like to shift from overwhelmed operator to empowered CEO, the mindset challenge...

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33:33

When Success Gets Redefined: Motherhood, Cancer &...

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2026/05/21

In this episode, Laura sits down with Lianne Cawley, founder of Chapter 35, a branding and graphic design studio based in Edmonton, Alberta. Lianne shares the deeply personal story of being diagnosed with leukemia while raising two young children and running a growing business — and how the experience completely transformed the way she thinks about success, motherhood, boundaries, time, and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore what it looks like to rebuild a business from a place of align...

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