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 Episodes
Tune in for a mix of:
- Expert Interviews: Gain insights and hear stories from successful mom founders who've been in your shoes.
- Solo Deep Dives: Laura shares her personal experiences and hard-won wisdom on topics like mom guilt, imposter syndrome, finding your people, and more.
- Practical Advice: Get actionable tips on everything from time management to marketing strategies.
This podcast doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Instead, it offers real talk, practical solutions, and a supportive community for moms who refuse to choose between their babies and their business dreams
"This Mother Means Business" is your go-to resource for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join Laura and a community of like-minded moms as you redefine what's possible in both motherhood and business.
This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
Profit Isn't a Dirty Word (But It Can't Be the Only Word) with Tara Milburn of Ethical Swag
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In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair sits down with Tara Milburn, founder and CEO of Ethical Swag, a certified B Corp helping brands connect with people through meaningful, sustainable merchandise. What starts as a conversation about promotional products quickly becomes something much bigger: a powerful discussion about values-led leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building businesses that prioritize people, planet, and profit.
Tara shares the winding path that led her from the sports and entertainment world to government work and eventually to founding Ethical Swag. She opens up about setting boundaries as a new mom long before flexible work was common, the influence of her parents on her values, and why she sees Ethical Swag as more than a company — it is a vehicle for demonstrating that profitable business can be built differently.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00 Meeting Tara Milburn and the Mission Behind Ethical Swag
01:15 How Tara’s Career Path Took Shape
03:33 Starting Out with the Vancouver Canucks
06:20 Why Big Thinkers Change What We Believe Is Possible
07:14 Becoming a Mom and Redefining Work on Her Terms
10:28 Standing Up for Herself in Corporate Spaces
11:55 The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bid Story
14:15 Moving to Cape Breton and Shifting Priorities
16:21 The Early Origins of Ethical Swag
18:41 Discovering the Real Customer for the Business
23:32 Staying Values-Led When Money Is on the Line
24:09 The Influence of Tara’s Parents on Her Leadership
28:37 What Ethical Swag Is Really Doing Differently
32:43 The Big Vision for Ethical Swag
32:57 Why Tara Believes in the Stakeholder Model
36:57 Where to Find Tara and Her Work
Tara's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethicalswag/
Website: https://ethicalswag.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethical-swag/
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