This Mother Means Business | Business Growth Strategy, Sustainable Business Growth & Leadership for Female Business Owners

The best business advice in the world can still be the wrong advice for you. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to believe that if a successful expert recommends a strategy, morning routine, or marketing tactic, it's the blueprint we should follow. But what happens when it doesn't fit your life, your season, or your responsibilities? Too often, we assume we're the problem instead of q...

Why does building a successful business feel so much harder than everyone says it should? If you've been showing up consistently, following expert advice, investing in courses, and still feeling like you're pushing your business uphill, you're not alone. The problem may not be your work ethic—it may be the blueprint you've been following. Many entrepreneurs have been sold an un...

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...

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...

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. T...

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 dow...

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 bus...

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...

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 i...

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...

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...

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,...

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 entreprene...

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 wha...

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 entrep...

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...

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...

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-ho...

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 eve...

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 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 let...

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’...

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 emotional weight of clutter, the stress it creates, and how letting go can free up time, energy, and mental space in both life and business.   In this episode you w...

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...

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 feel to “get it right,” the impact of societal expectations, and why being radically honest with yourself is the starting point for everything—from parenting...