This Mother Means Business | Business Growth Strategy, Sustainable Business Growth & Leadership for Female Business Owners
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 sustainable business growth—but struggling to find advice that reflects the reality of your life?
If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
The truth is, building a successful business doesn't require you to choose between being an ambitious entrepreneur and being present for the people who matter most. It requires practical business strategy, strong decision-making, and a sustainable approach to growth that works in the real world.
That's exactly what this podcast is here to help you do.
Hi, I'm Laura Sinclair.
I'm a business strategist, entrepreneur, and mother who believes that motherhood changes how you build a business—but it does not reduce what's possible.
Over the years, I've worked with female business owners at every stage of growth, helping them build profitable businesses, make better decisions, strengthen their leadership skills, and create success that aligns with their values and responsibilities.
Like many women, I've experienced the pressure of feeling like I had to choose between growing a meaningful business and showing up fully in the rest of my life. I also discovered that most of the advice available to women seemed to fall into one of two categories: business strategies that ignored the realities of motherhood or motherhood-focused conversations that minimized ambition.
Neither felt like the whole picture.
That's why I created This Mother Means Business.
Each week, I'll share practical business strategy, honest conversations, and real-world lessons to help you:
✨ Build a profitable business with confidence
✨ Create sustainable business growth without sacrificing what matters most
✨ Develop a stronger CEO mindset and make better strategic decisions
✨ Strengthen your leadership skills as a business owner
✨ Navigate entrepreneurship and motherhood without shrinking your ambitions
✨ Grow a business that supports your life instead of consuming it
This podcast is for female business owners who approach business ownership as a profession, not a hobby.
Because you don't need more inspiration.
You need practical strategies that help you build a successful business in the context of real life.
If you're ready to grow your business, think more strategically, and create success on your own terms, hit follow and start listening.
Let's get to work.
Next Steps:
💻 Grab Your Seat in Our Free Community. https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/
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📲 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslaurasinclair
This Mother Means Business | Business Growth Strategy, Sustainable Business Growth & Leadership for Female Business Owners
How to Perform Under Pressure in Business and Motherhood with Dr. Amy Athey
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In today’s episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura is joined by Dr. Amy Athey — a psychologist and leader in sports performance psychology who has worked with elite performers in sport, military, and business.
If you’ve ever thought, “This doesn’t apply to me, I’m not an athlete,” think again.
Dr. Amy introduces the concept of the “corporate athlete” — and reminds us that if you’re pursuing motherhood, entrepreneurship, a career, or any kind of growth, you’re already in the game. The question isn’t whether you’re a high performer… it’s how you support yourself to sustain performance over time.
This episode is a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, resilience, mindset, and what it really takes to show up in your moments that matter — without burning out.
In this episode you will hear:
(00:00) Meet Dr. Amy Athey + the idea of “corporate athletes”
(03:34) Elite performers still struggle with self-doubt — and why that matters
(05:57) Sustainable performance over time (not one perfect moment)
(07:38) The five foundations of high performance
(09:14) Nervous system regulation vs. willpower
(13:11) What to do when things go wrong (and they will)
(14:59) Two tangible tools: breathwork + “what’s important now?”
(17:23) The “inner coach” exercise (and why some of us need a new one)
(20:11) If your inner dialogue is harsh: how to start shifting it
(23:25) Why no one succeeds alone: coaches, support, and your village
(25:02) Change: when the discomfort of staying the same becomes too big
(28:40) Dr. Amy’s upcoming book + where to follow her
Amy's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyathey/
Website: https://www.atheyperformance.com/
Tickets for This Mother Means Business LIVE - Presented by CIBC Business Banking on April 1st, 2026 are available now! Get yours here: https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/tmmb-2026
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