This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Episod

• Business Strategy for Female Business Owners Who Refuse to Think Smaller 02.07.2026 4min

  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 desire to shrink because motherhood changed their days. Laura Sinclair introduces This Mother Means Business, a podcast for female business owners who are done choosing between meaningful work and present motherhood. It’s not about hustling harder or wantin...
• Coming Together for Sustainable Business Growth: Meet My New Business Partner 29.06.2026 52min

  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 Inspire Design Studio, Team Retreats Canada, and Inspire Experiences. Together, they pull back the curtain on the evolution of their partnership, the success of This Mother Means Business Live, and the vision behind North Eleven. From navigating business partner...
• Family Business, Founder Pressure, and the Motherhood Behind It All with Ally Mamalinder 25.06.2026 35min

  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 recognized superfood brands. Alexandra shares her journey from a corporate career in luxury hospitality to leading the company her father founded more than 25 years ago. Together, they dive into entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood, imposter syndrome, succession plannin...
• What to Do When Working Harder in Your Business Stops Working 22.06.2026 17min

  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 episode, Laura explores a frustrating reality many entrepreneurs eventually face: the moment when working harder stops producing better results. She breaks down why hustle can only take your business so far, how to recognize when your effort has shifted from buildin...
• The Money Conversation Every Entrepreneur Needs to Have with Veronica Diaz & Ana Rebro 18.06.2026 49min

  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 feel around business finances — from getting funding and understanding financial statements to separating personal and business finances and building a business with long-term value. This conversation is honest, empowering, and full of practical insigh...
• How to Scale to Six Figures as an Entrepreneur Mother Without Working More Hours 15.06.2026 15min

  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 the most fixable, and the exact shifts that need to happen in order to grow beyond the “working harder for more money” cycle. From pricing and offer structure to lead generation and visibility, this episode is packed with practical strategy and honest mindset...
• When Seven Moms Start a Business Pour Tous Happens 11.06.2026 35min

  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 turned into a growing consumer brand built by seven women with diverse professional backgrounds and 18 kids between them. Laura, Jennifer, and Erica dive into the realities of building a startup with friends, balancing motherhood alongside entrepreneur...
• You Started a Business for Freedom—So Why Are You More Overwhelmed Than Ever? 08.06.2026 16min

  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 inside their businesses. Laura unpacks the hidden patterns and business models that quietly steal entrepreneurs’ time, energy, and capacity, especially for women building businesses alongside motherhood and real life responsibilities. If you’ve ever found yo...
• What Busy Mom Entrepreneurs Actually Need to Know About Food with Hillary Ervin 04.06.2026 38min

  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 in the early online fitness industry, the harmful extremes many women were taught in the name of health, and how nutrition and wellness can look very different in a busy season of motherhood and entrepreneurship. This episode is full of practical, compassionat...
• You’re Great at What You Do—So Why Aren’t You Getting More Clients? 01.06.2026 15min

  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, the business systems many women are missing, and the key areas to focus on if you want your business to generate more consistent income. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why isn’t this working the way it should?” — this episode is for you. In this episode yo...
• How to Get Found Online in the Age of AI with Monique Bryan 28.05.2026 42min

  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. Together, they unpack how AI is changing the way people discover brands and businesses online, why traditional marketing strategies are evolving, and what entrepreneurs need to do now to stay visible in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Monique also shares h...
• From 14 Hour Days and Struggle to Multi-Six Figures and Golfing Mid-Week: Learn from This Mom Entrepreneur Success Story 25.05.2026 40min

  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 motherhood, COVID, burnout, staffing challenges, and ultimately rebuilding her business in a more sustainable and aligned way. Together, they talk about what it really looks like to shift from overwhelmed operator to empowered CEO, the mindset challenge...
• When Success Gets Redefined: Motherhood, Cancer & Building a Business That Fits Your Life with Lianne Cawley 21.05.2026 33min

  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 children and running a growing business — and how the experience completely transformed the way she thinks about success, motherhood, boundaries, time, and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore what it looks like to rebuild a business from a place of align...
• Why Most Business Coaching Programs Push Mindset and What You Likely Need Instead 18.05.2026 19min

  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 they can’t replace solid business infrastructure. She breaks down the difference between feeling good in your business and actually building a business that functions sustainably, profitably, and predictably. From offer clarity and pricing to client...
• Why Women Entrepreneurs Need To Protect Themselves, Not Just Their Business with Aimee Schalles of Jointly 14.05.2026 27min

  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 conversation breaks down why these discussions feel so uncomfortable, how to reframe them, and why they’re essential for protecting yourself — especially as a woman navigating modern relationships, finances, and family life. In this episode you will...
• A Mom Entrepreneurs Realistic Guide to Building a Real Business on 20-Hours a Week or Less 11.05.2026 24min

  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 conversation will completely reframe how you think about your schedule, your offers, and your growth. Laura walks through how to design a business that actually fits into a 20-hour work week, without sacrificing profitability or momentum. In this episode you will hea...
• Ambition, Mom Guilt, Making Money and Being Yourself with Cat and Nat 07.05.2026 38min

  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 online. They dive into what it really looks like to build a business as a mom, let go of perfection, navigate guilt, and create success without overthinking every move. This conversation is equal parts refreshing, validating, and packed with real-life persp...
• What I Would Do if I Got my Hands On Your Business (and How You Can Audit Yourself) 04.05.2026 23min

  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 give you a completely different lens. From time and delegation to offers, visibility, and systems, Laura walks through the eight key areas she audits — and how small gaps in these areas can quietly cost you time, energy, and money. This is the kind of episode that wil...
• How to Simplify (and Pivot!) Your Business as a Mom Entrepreneur with Laura Schoenfeld 30.04.2026 39min

  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 evolution of the online space, using AI without losing your voice, what a business actually needs to work, and why sometimes the most aligned next step is letting go of something successful to build something better. In this episode you will ...
• What I'm Doing To Avoid Burn Out as a Mom Entrepreneur in A Growth Season 27.04.2026 18min

  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 hosting This Mother Means Business Live, Laura shares what it felt like to be out of alignment with the very boundaries she teaches—and more importantly, how she’s actively resetting. If you’ve been in a season that feels overwhelming, chaotic, or just “not l...