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/
🚀 Learn more about the Profitable and Present Business Accelerator: https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/ppba
📲 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslaurasinclair
This Mother Means Business | Business Growth Strategy, Sustainable Business Growth & Leadership for Female Business Owners
Behind the Scenes of This Mother Means Business Live (a Personal Update)
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In this episode, Laura takes you behind the scenes of This Mother Means Business Live—from the early fears and decisions that almost stopped it from happening, to the growth, risk, and massive expansion that brought this year’s event to life. She shares the real story of what it takes to build something at this level, the personal work required to hold it, and the moments—both chaotic and magical—that defined the experience. This is an honest reflection on leadership, support, and what it really means to step into something bigger than you thought you could handle.
In this episode you will hear:
01:00 – The post-event “what now” feeling
02:28 – Taking the leap in 2025 + first event experience
04:00 – Hiring support + bringing in an event team
04:49 – Financial realities + profitability lessons
05:30 – Understanding sponsorship + building a “sponsor entity”
06:30 – Early sponsorship conversations + community support
08:03 – Moving from safe planning to playing bigger
09:08 – The shift toward larger sponsorship + partnerships
10:45 – Learning to ask boldly + “shoot your shot” mindset
12:05 – Major sponsors + building the event ecosystem
13:30 – Creating an experience (not just an event)
16:00 – Gratitude for sponsors and partners
16:45 – Personal growth + emotional challenges leading up to the event
18:04 – Increasing support: therapy + trauma coaching
19:27 – Defining personal success for the event
19:30 – Laura’s unexpected personal goals for the day
20:30 – Handling failure + staying resilient throughout the process
22:36 – Behind-the-scenes logistics of event planning
23:20 – The chaos of setup day
24:34 – Meaningful moments with her team
25:30 – Getting styled for the event + confidence boost
26:30 – Last-minute challenges and problem-solving
29:11 – The emotional impact of bringing the vision to life
30:56 – VIP dinner experience + unexpected moments
32:30 – Late-night setup + exhaustion
33:30 – The night before the event + little sleep
34:30 – Morning-of chaos + relatable behind-the-scenes moments
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