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:
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Episodes
285 episodes
Business Strategy for Female Business Owners Who Refuse to Think Smaller
If your business growth strategy only works when you ignore real life, it is not strategy. It is survival dressed up as ambition. This trailer is for women building real businesses with real goals, real revenue, real responsibility, and no desi...
Coming Together for Sustainable Business Growth: Meet My New Business Partner
What happens when two ambitious entrepreneurs decide to combine their strengths and build something bigger than either could create alone?In this candid conversation, Laura sits down with returning guest Brittney De Paola, founder of Ins...
Family Business, Founder Pressure, and the Motherhood Behind It All with Ally Mamalinder
What does it look like to step into a family business, honour its legacy, and still make it your own?In this episode, Laura sits down with Alexandra Mamalider, President and CEO of Organic Traditions, one of Canada's most recogniz...
What to Do When Working Harder in Your Business Stops Working
You worked harder than ever this month. You said yes to more, squeezed extra hours into your schedule, and pushed through the exhaustion. But when the month ended, the results didn't reflect the effort.So what's going on?In this e...
The Money Conversation Every Entrepreneur Needs to Have with Veronica Diaz & Ana Rebro
In this special episode, Laura sits down with Veronica Diaz, Associate Vice President, Business Banking National Office at CIBC, and Ana Rebro, CPA and Managing Partner at Farnham Accountants & Advisors to unpack the confusion so many women...
How to Scale to Six Figures as an Entrepreneur Mother Without Working More Hours
In this solo episode, Laura is speaking directly to the women who are stuck in that frustrating $40K–$60K revenue range and wondering how to finally break through to six figures.Laura shares why this stage of business is actually one of ...
When Seven Moms Start a Business Pour Tous Happens
This week, Laura is joined by Jennifer Sennott Cram and Erica Buxton, two of the seven co-founders behind Pour Tous Skin, a skincare brand created specifically for tweens and teens. Together, they share the story of how a casual moms’ wine trip...
You Started a Business for Freedom—So Why Are You More Overwhelmed Than Ever?
This week on This Mother Means Business, Laura is having an honest conversation about the version of “freedom” so many entrepreneurs thought they were building — and why so many women still feel overwhelmed, overworked, and stretched thin insid...
What Busy Mom Entrepreneurs Actually Need to Know About Food with Hillary Ervin
Laura sits down with registered dietitian Hillary Ervin for a refreshingly honest conversation about nutrition, body image, motherhood, and the pressure women feel to “do it all perfectly.”Together, they reflect on their shared history i...
You’re Great at What You Do—So Why Aren’t You Getting More Clients?
In this episode, Laura is unpacking a frustrating reality many entrepreneurs face: being incredibly good at what you do… while still feeling like your income doesn’t reflect it.She explains why expertise alone is not what drives revenue,...
How to Get Found Online in the Age of AI with Monique Bryan
In this episode, Laura sits down with personal brand authority strategist Monique Bryan for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about AI, visibility, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the future of online business.Tog...
From 14 Hour Days and Struggle to Multi-Six Figures and Golfing Mid-Week: Learn from This Mom Entrepreneur Success Story
In this episode, Laura sits down with Leslie Robertson, owner of Prime Personal Training in Ottawa, Ontario. Leslie shares the evolution of her 14-year fitness business journey — from grinding through long days as a solo trainer, to navigating ...
When Success Gets Redefined: Motherhood, Cancer & Building a Business That Fits Your Life with Lianne Cawley
In this episode, Laura sits down with Lianne Cawley, founder of Chapter 35, a branding and graphic design studio based in Edmonton, Alberta. Lianne shares the deeply personal story of being diagnosed with leukemia while raising two young childr...
Why Most Business Coaching Programs Push Mindset and What You Likely Need Instead
In this episode, Laura challenges one of the most common narratives in the online business world: that mindset work alone is enough to build a successful business. While personal growth, confidence, and belief absolutely matter, Laura explains ...
Why Women Entrepreneurs Need To Protect Themselves, Not Just Their Business with Aimee Schalles of Jointly
In this episode, Laura sits down with Aimee Schalles, co-founder of Jointly, to talk about one of the most important — and often avoided — conversations in relationships: legal protection.From prenups to cohabitation agreements, this con...
A Mom Entrepreneurs Realistic Guide to Building a Real Business on 20-Hours a Week or Less
In this episode, Laura breaks down one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that more hours equals more success.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have enough time to build your business — especially as a mom — this conversat...
Ambition, Mom Guilt, Making Money and Being Yourself with Cat and Nat
On today’s episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Cat & Nat (Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer) — best friends, business partners, and the voices behind one of the most honest (and hilarious) takes on motherhood onli...
What I Would Do if I Got my Hands On Your Business (and How You Can Audit Yourself)
In this episode, Laura pulls back the curtain on what she actually looks at when she steps into a client’s business.If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you’re working hard but not seeing the results you want, this conversation will gi...
How to Simplify (and Pivot!) Your Business as a Mom Entrepreneur with Laura Schoenfeld
In this episode, Laura is joined by fellow business mentor Laura Schoenfeld for a conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, online business, and what it really looks like to pivot when your business no longer fits. They talk about the ev...
What I'm Doing To Avoid Burn Out as a Mom Entrepreneur in A Growth Season
This episode is a real, honest look behind the scenes of a growth season—what it actually takes, what gets stretched, and what happens when you realize you’ve pushed past your normal capacity.After coming off the high (and heaviness) of ...
Declutter Made Doable with Megan Golightly of GoSimplified
In this episode, Laura is joined by Megan Golightly, founder of Go Simplified, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about decluttering, organization, and the psychology behind why we hold onto things. Together, they explore the emotiona...
Behind the Scenes of This Mother Means Business Live (a Personal Update)
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 t...
The Journey to Honest Motherhood in Life and Business with Libby Ward
In this episode, Laura sits down with content creator, maternal wellness advocate, and author Libby Ward to talk about what it really looks like to be honest about motherhood—both online and behind the scenes. They explore the pressure women fe...
The CEO Moves Required to Go from $100K to $500K+ Annually
In this episode, Laura dives into what it really takes to grow your business beyond the six-figure mark. This isn’t about mindset fluff or surface-level strategy—it’s about the practical, often uncomfortable shifts required to step int...
Why Saying No as a Mom-CEO Is Your Secret to Success (And How to Do It Gracefully) with Erin Bury CEO of Willful
In this episode, Laura sits down with Erin Bury, co-founder and CEO of Willful, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, boundaries, and building a business that supports the life you actually want. <...