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This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
Laura Sinclair
234 episodes
4 days ago
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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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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Entrepreneurship
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Episodes (20/234)
This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
How I Set Myself Up for a Strong Year (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 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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4 days ago
11 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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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1 week ago
35 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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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1 week ago
39 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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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2 weeks ago
35 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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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3 weeks ago
50 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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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3 weeks ago
20 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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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4 weeks ago
37 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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-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...
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1 month ago
33 minutes

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...
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1 month 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...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
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 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 — ...
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1 month 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...
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1 month 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...
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2 months 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...
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2 months 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...
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2 months 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...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

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