The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast: Confidence, Mindset & Success for Mom Entrepreneurs

198. How Two Sisters Built a Purpose-Driven Business That’s Changing Lives and Demonstrates the Power of Feminine Leadership in Business, Education, and Motherhood

Angela Masciulli Season 4 Episode 198

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What started as a side hustle in their Brooklyn home has blossomed into a full-blown movement to transform how students experience math—and how women build businesses rooted in purpose.

In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I interview Candace and Melinda Shaw, the dynamic sister duo behind Why Hate Math?, a thriving math tutoring center and nonprofit reshaping confidence, education, and community impact.

Whether you're a mom navigating school struggles, a woman building a values-based business, or someone seeking permission to pursue your passions—this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and inspiration.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Candace and Melinda started Why Hate Math? from their home during the pandemic
  • The real reason confidence matters more than content when it comes to math—and business
  • What it’s really like to build a business with your sister and still love each other
  • Why community trust and word-of-mouth built their brand more than social media
  • How feminine leadership and letting go of perfectionism helped them scale with integrity
  • Powerful strategies to support your child’s learning without feeling overwhelmed
  • What every mompreneur needs to remember when trying to do it all

🌐 Connect with Candace & Melinda:

📺 Watch the Full Interview on YouTube:

YouTube.com/@MomBusinessCoach

👩‍💻 Learn More from Angela:

Angela Masciulli is a certified confidence coach, Reiki practitioner, and host of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast. She helps mom entrepreneurs grow aligned businesses with clarity, confidence, and energy strategy.

Work with Angela or learn more: www.mombusinesscoach.com

 Instagram: @MomBusinessCoach

💬 Join the Conversation:

What’s something you used to fear—but are ready to reclaim or embrace now?
Send me a DM @MomBusinessCoach or comment on the YouTube episode.


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