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This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Laura Sinclair

222 episodes

8 hours ago

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...

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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...

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Entrepreneurship

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This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

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 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...

12 hours ago

15 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

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 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...

4 days ago

39 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Eight - No Ego Amigo

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 that while confidence is necessary in business, ego can quietly sabotage your success if you let it. Laura breaks down how ego doesn’t always look like arrogance; it often hides behind overworking, perfectionism, and control. Through real stories from her 10-year journey — ...

1 week ago

14 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

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. upstairs brain” to the pause–paraphrase–pivot method, they explore practical tools for responding (not reacting), raising emotionally intelligent kids, and leading with compassion in an AI-driven world. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Why Emotional Intelli...

1 week ago

38 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

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 — has come from the power of connection. Laura opens up about what it really means to nurture your network, align with the right people, and build genuine relationships that support both your business and your personal growth. This one’s a heartfelt re...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

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 wondered whether ads are a quick fix (they’re not) or how to know you’re actually ready, this one’s for you. In this episode you will hear: 00:31 Meet Britt Holmes of Merit Media 02:22 Britt’s background: global to founders 03:28 “Can I just run ads?” rea...

2 weeks ago

33 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

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 goodbye to familiar routines, relationships, and versions of ourselves. Laura shares personal stories from her 10-year journey — from leaving her corporate job to closing her gym — and reflects on how expansion often requires letting go. If you’re in a season of chan...

3 weeks ago

13 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Boundaries, Babies, and Better Ads with Vix Reitano

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with NYC marketer and Agency 6B founder Vix Reitano to talk building a people-first business, why “business funds families,” and how moms’ intuition translates into bold strategy. We get practical on GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), natural-language content, showing up in ChatGPT/Gemini searches, and the human touches that still move the needle. If you’re a founder juggling motherhood, marketing, and momentum, this one’s your...

3 weeks ago

36 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Five - Skip The Rollercoaster

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, host Laura Sinclair shares one of the hardest lessons she’s learned in 10 years of entrepreneurship — how to stay off the emotional roller coaster and manage your energy through the highs and lows of running a business. Laura opens up about the power of maintaining neutral energy, how to avoid getting swept up in the highs or stuck in the lows, and why this practice has helped her stay grounded through a decade of growth, challenges, and self-dis...

4 weeks ago

13 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Success: ADHD, Pivots, Failure-as-Data & Community Building with Jenna Goodhand

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, host Laura Sinclair sits down with multi-passionate entrepreneur Jenna Goodhand—owner of Cafézia Coffee, coach, community-builder, laughter-yoga leader, and proud neurodivergent creator—to talk about what it really takes to try bold ideas, “fail” forward, pivot, and keep showing up. Their conversation explores ADHD and entrepreneurship, communicating needs on teams, why timing (not talent) often determines traction, and how practices like s...

1 month ago

36 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Four - Always Tend To You

In this week’s episode of This Mother Means Business, host Laura Sinclair continues her “10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series with one of her most honest reflections yet — the importance of taking care of yourself. Laura opens up about how years of putting her business first led to burnout, and how reprioritizing herself changed everything — from her energy and relationships to her ability to lead and grow sustainably. She dives into personal stories, therapy breakthroughs, an...

1 month ago

14 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Coming Home to Yourself in Business and Motherhood with Carly Ottaway

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura welcomes back Carly Ottaway—author of Coming Home, creator of The Mirror Effect, and founder of Web of Words. They dive into the vulnerable journey of writing a memoir-style book, the concept of your “favorite self,” how motherhood acts as a mirror, and the power of accountability in finally finishing big creative projects. Expect real talk on identity, authenticity, entrepreneurship, and raising daughters who see what’s possible. In...

1 month ago

39 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Three - The Truth About Taking Business Personally

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, host Laura Sinclair continues her “10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series with a powerful reflection on the emotional side of business. Laura opens up about what it really means when your work is personal — but how you can choose not to take it personally. From crying over canceled gym memberships to navigating client transitions in her coaching business, Laura shares what she’s learned about separating identity from feedback, findi...

1 month ago

13 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

How Your Trauma Shows Up In Your Business, and What To Do About It with Dawn Taylor

In this powerful, very human episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with trauma specialist and author Dawn Taylor—aka the “ass-kicker, hope-giver” behind The Taylor Way. They unpack what trauma really is (hint: it’s not only the “big T” moments), how it shows up in entrepreneurship, motherhood, hiring, launches, and everyday reactions (yes, even the McDonald’s drive-thru). You’ll hear Dawn’s extraordinary story, why typical talk therapy isn’t the only path, and practical ways ...

1 month ago

46 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Two - Do the Right Thing

In this episode, host Laura Sinclair continues her 10-part series celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship by sharing her second big lesson: the power of doing the right thing. With honesty and reflection, Laura dives into how integrity has shaped her reputation, guided her decisions, and created opportunities she never expected. From her early gym-owner days and hard lessons with contracts, to navigating client commitments with compassion, Laura explains why reputation and relationships are ...

1 month ago

14 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

How to Actually Feel Alive in Business and Motherhood with Heather Chauvin

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with leadership coach and podcast host Heather Chauvin (Emotionally Uncomfortable) for a first-time, heart-to-heart on energy management, boundaries, and what it really takes for ambitious moms to feel alive—not just productive. Heather shares her journey from teen motherhood to cancer diagnosis and the framework she now teaches high-performing women to create time, energy, and emotional safety without burning out. In this episode...

1 month ago

36 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson One - You Have To Be Willing to Grow

In part one of this special 10-part series, host Laura Sinclair reflects on her decade-long journey as an entrepreneur after leaving her corporate marketing job. Over the next 10 weeks, she’ll share the 10 biggest lessons that shaped her career, her mindset, and her success. This week kicks off with Lesson One: You Have to Be Willing to Grow—a raw and real look at why growth, even when uncomfortable, is the key to long-term success in business (and life). In this episode you will hear: 00:00 ...

1 month ago

11 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Building Community: Social Media Strategies for Small Town Businesses with Kat Tapylo Murphy

If you run a small town or local business and feel like “big city Instagram advice” doesn’t quite fit, this episode is your permission slip to do social differently. Laura sits down with Kat Tepylo Murphy, founder of Social Kat Media, to talk about community-driven content, setting healthy social media boundaries as a mom in business, collaborating locally, and why connection beats aesthetics every time. You’ll learn practical ways to attract nearby customers, use Instagram and Threads togeth...

2 months ago

37 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

How I'm Defining Good Motherhood In This Season Of My Life

Motherhood doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all definition. In this solo episode, Laura gets personal about what good motherhood looks like for her in this season of life—with an 8-year-old and a 5-year-old—and how that definition has shifted over time. She reflects on lessons learned, the pressure of social media, why imperfection is not only okay but necessary, and how ambitious moms can give themselves permission to define motherhood on their own terms. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I...

2 months ago

17 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Unlocking Business Potential: Andrea Henry on IP and Legacy

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Canadian business lawyer and strategist Andrea Henry to unpack the legal foundations that help women-owned businesses grow with confidence. From turning your know-how into intellectual property, to contracts that protect collaborations, to thinking about exit value (even if you never plan to sell)—Andrea shares practical, generous advice you can act on today. If you’ve ever wondered “Do I really have IP?” or “What contracts d...

2 months ago

37 minutes