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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 EpisodesTune in

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14:18

Marketing for Moms in Business: Knowing Your Minimum...

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2026/02/16

In this episode, Laura introduces the concept of Minimum Viable Marketing — a sustainable approach to marketing for mom entrepreneurs who are building businesses in real life, not ideal conditions. This conversation is about simplifying your marketing, reducing overwhelm, and focusing on the smallest set of actions that still move your business forward — especially in low-capacity seasons. In this episode you will hear: (00:00) Why Laura is returning to marketing conversations (0...

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38:15

Growing Fast Without Doing Everything with Stephanie...

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2026/02/12

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Stephanie Fournier, founder + CEO of People Agency, to talk about what it really looks like to build a fast-growing agency—without trying to do everything for everyone. They dig into long-term client relationships, referrals, reputation, leadership as a woman in male-dominated rooms, and the real sacrifices that come with building something big (while still being a present mom). It’s honest, scrappy, and full of “this is what...

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15:07

Why Business Feels Heavy For Mom Entrepreneurs (And...

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2026/02/09

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura reflects on a conversation with a new client—a pregnant gym owner—and how it brought her back to her own experience of running a business while navigating early motherhood. From there, Laura explores why so many women feel a sense of heaviness in their businesses, why it’s not a mindset or motivation issue, and what that heaviness is really trying to tell you. If your business feels exhausting, overwhelming, or harder than it “should,” this...

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34:09

Anti-Sleaze Copywriting: Selling Without Manipulation...

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2026/02/05

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura is joined by copywriter and brand strategist Evie Tavares for a real, grounded conversation about copywriting in the age of AI — and why the words you use still matter more than ever. Together, they explore what copywriting actually is, how to write in a way that feels human (not sleazy), where AI fits and where it falls short, and how motherhood shapes the way we show up, market, and set boundaries in our businesses. This episode is part p...

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17:51

Simple Ways to Collaborate With Other Entrepreneurs...

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2026/02/02

In this episode, Laura builds on last week’s conversation about relationships and business growth by diving into creative, strategic collaboration — not the vague “let’s support each other” kind, but collaboration that actually leads to clients. Laura breaks down why collaboration is one of the most underused growth levers for early-stage entrepreneurs, how to approach it with confidence, and the specific types of partnerships that create momentum without burnout. This episode is a practical,...

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36:16

Good News, Good Parenting Isn’t Perfection (and Never...

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2026/01/29

Parenting, ambition, and nervous system regulation collide in this deeply validating conversation with parenting coach Megan Lachance. After years of trying to make this conversation happen, Laura sits down with Megan to talk about the realities of modern parenting — especially for moms building businesses — and why perfection, guilt, and constant self-criticism are making parenting harder than it needs to be. This episode is permission-giving, science-backed, and incredibly grounding for any...

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15:32

What To Do When External Pressure Makes You Question...

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2026/01/26

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 ...

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35:16

You Don’t Just Build a Business. You Become an...

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2026/01/22

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...

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15:11

Stop Copying What 8-Figure Founders Are Doing (You...

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2026/01/19

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...

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29:59

From Mat Leave to 10K Months (The Real Version) with...

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2026/01/15

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...

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12:21

Ways to Create Simplicity In Your Business For More Joy

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2026/01/12

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...

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32:30

Navigating The Messy Middle of Motherhood &...

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2026/01/08

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...

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11:41

How I Set Myself Up for a Strong Year (Before...

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2026/01/05

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...

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35:26

From Law Firm to Personal Brand: The Power of Doing...

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2026/01/01

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...

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39:15

2025 in Review: What Worked, What Didn't and What...

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2025/12/29

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...

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35:54

From Finance to Footwear: How Lindsay Housman Built a...

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2025/12/25

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...

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14:15

Three Things You Need to Leave in 2025 to Skyrocket...

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2025/12/22

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...

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50:09

From Facebook Group to Global Movement: The Story of...

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2025/12/18

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...

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20:15

Looking Ahead to 2026: Big Changes, News and More - A...

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2025/12/15

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...

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37:40

This Isn't Working: Why The Way We Run Businesses Is...

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2025/12/11

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...

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