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In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair sits down with Ashley Wyatt, founder of Monarch Design Co., to talk about rebuilding a business through the intense season of early motherhood. Ashley shares her journey from corporate design and wedding stationery to branding and web design, including the pivots that came with COVID, fertility challenges, two babies 22 months apart, a...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair explores why simplicity — not more effort or complexity — is often the missing ingredient for mom entrepreneurs. Drawing from real client examples, Laura breaks down how simplifying key areas of your business like marketing, delegation, offers, and systems can reduce burnout, increase clarity, and create more sustainable growth. If you...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair sits down with Lindsey Schmidt, founder of LS & Co-Conspirators, to unpack “the messy middle” — those in-between seasons of motherhood, entrepreneurship, identity shifts, and reinvention. Together, they explore why change feels so disorienting, what keeps us stuck, and how support systems (aka “co-conspirators”) can help you move t...

In this New Year–energy episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair shares how she sets herself up for a strong, sustainable year before diving into goals, plans, or productivity. This conversation is not about hustling harder or optimizing your to-do list — it’s about supporting yourself as a mom and business owner so your business stops running you . Drawing on lessons from past burno...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair sits down with Taylor Tieman , founder of Legalmiga , to talk about what it really looks like to build a modern law firm (and personal brand) that feels approachable—especially in a traditionally “buttoned-up” industry. They dig into why Threads has become a powerful networking platform, how Taylor balances credibility with personality...

This is Laura’s third annual “What Worked, What Didn’t, and What Blew Up in My Face” episode—and as always, it’s equal parts honest, reflective, and deeply personal. In this 2025 recap, Laura walks through a year defined by high highs and low lows , sharing the business decisions that created momentum, the moments that stretched her capacity, and the lessons she’s carrying forward into 2026. From...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with Lindsay Housman , founder of Hettas —a Canadian performance running shoe brand designed specifically for women. Lindsay shares how her own foot pain, the lack of women-centred research in sport, and watching girls drop out of athletics sparked the idea for Hettas. They talk about what it takes to build a capital-intensive, scienc...

If 2026 feels like a make-or-break year for your business, this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, Laura Sinclair shares three key behaviours to leave behind in 2025 if you want to build a sustainable, profitable, and visible business in 2026. Drawing from real conversations inside the Inner Circle, Laura breaks down where so many women are leaking energy—by not asking for what they ne...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with community-builder, advocate, and founder of Black Moms Connection, Tanya Hayles . Tanya shares how a simple Facebook group for Black moms turned into a global nonprofit serving tens of thousands of women, how she thinks about advocacy, funding, and impact, and why slow, values-led growth still matters. They dive into nonprofit vs...

In this solo episode, Laura pulls back the curtain and shares a personal update on what the last six months have really looked like behind the scenes. From unexpected pivots and major brand expansion to big shifts inside the Inner Circle and exciting news about This Mother Means Business Live 2026, Laura opens up about the wins, the challenges, and the direction the brand is moving in. If you’re b...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with author and business anthropologist Meghan French Dunbar to talk about her book “This Isn’t Working” and why our current work culture is leaving so many women burned out, anxious, and overwhelmed. They unpack what’s actually at the root of modern burnout, how leaders and companies can build human-first businesses, why defining “en...

2026 is coming in hot (and honestly, how?!), and the online business world is shifting in ways you can’t ignore — especially if you’re a mom running a business on an already overloaded calendar. In this episode, Laura breaks down the 5 major trends shaping 2026 and how small business owners can prepare without burning out, chasing shiny objects, or blowing up the foundations of their business.  Th...

In this episode, Laura chats with Canadian designer Heather Bolt , founder of Dotty , a Toronto-made clothing brand designing “real clothes for real bodies” for women in midlife. They cover local manufacturing , fit-first design (sleeves, tummy-friendly cuts, inclusive sizing), micro-influencer strategy , and the honest realities of motherhood and entrepreneurship . If you care about made-in-Canad...

In this empowering finale of the 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship series, Laura Sinclair closes out a decade of business and personal growth with one of her most powerful insights yet: you can do anything you want with your life. Laura reflects on how belief, community, and self-trust have shaped her entrepreneurial journey — from PR and marketing to coaching and building a platform fo...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Canadian time-management expert Jill Wright @ energyandhours — speaker, coach, and host of Grow Like a Mother. Together they unpack why traditional time-management advice often fails for moms, how to bring more flow and flexibility into your schedule, and what it really means to become the pilot of your time. From “time confetti”...

In lesson nine of 10 Lessons in 10 Years of Entrepreneurship, Laura Sinclair shares one of the most grounding—and freeing—truths in business: everything works… it’s just going to take longer than you want it to. In this solo episode, Laura breaks down why chasing “quick wins” often leaves entrepreneurs spinning their wheels, and how sustainable success actually comes from choosing your lane, stayi...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with psychologist, couples therapist, and author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to talk relationships: partners, in-laws, business dynamics, and the messy middle we all navigate. From setting expectations and boundaries to “repair” and seasons of push/pause, Tracy shares practical tools you can use at home and in entrepreneurship. In this episod...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura shares Lesson 8 from her “10 Lessons in 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series — and it’s one that hits home for many of us. This one’s called “No Ego, Amigo” — a reminder that while confidence is necessary in business, ego can quietly sabotage your success if you let it. Laura breaks down how ego doesn’t always look like arrogance; it often hide...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with emotional intelligence expert Hiba Tanvir to unpack what EQ really is, why it matters in entrepreneurship and motherhood, and how to build it. From “downstairs vs. upstairs brain” to the pause–paraphrase–pivot method, they explore practical tools for responding (not reacting), raising emotionally intelligent kids, and leading wit...

In this episode, Laura dives into one of the biggest truths of entrepreneurship — that success is built on relationships, not isolation. She shares how every pivotal moment in her 10-year journey — from her first clients to major collaborations — has come from the power of connection. Laura opens up about what it really means to nurture your network, align with the right people, and build genuine...

In this episode, Laura sits down with paid ads expert Britt Holmes (Founder, Merit Media) to demystify when to use ads, what must be in place first, and how to choose between Google, Meta, and LinkedIn without burning cash. If you’ve wondered whether ads are a quick fix (they’re not) or how to know you’re actually ready, this one’s for you.  In this episode you will hear: 00:31 Meet Britt Holmes o...

In this deeply honest episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair explores one of entrepreneurship’s most unexpected emotions — grief. While growth is often celebrated as exciting and empowering, it can also mean saying goodbye to familiar routines, relationships, and versions of ourselves. Laura shares personal stories from her 10-year journey — from leaving her corporate job to closin...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with NYC marketer and Agency 6B founder Vix Reitano to talk building a people-first business, why “business funds families,” and how moms’ intuition translates into bold strategy. We get practical on GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) , natural-language content, showing up in ChatGPT/Gemini searches, and the human touches that still...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , host Laura Sinclair shares one of the hardest lessons she’s learned in 10 years of entrepreneurship — how to stay off the emotional roller coaster and manage your energy through the highs and lows of running a business. Laura opens up about the power of maintaining neutral energy , how to avoid getting swept up in the highs or stuck in the lows, and...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , host Laura Sinclair sits down with multi-passionate entrepreneur Jenna Goodhand —owner of Cafézia Coffee, coach, community-builder, laughter-yoga leader, and proud neurodivergent creator—to talk about what it really takes to try bold ideas, “fail” forward, pivot, and keep showing up.  Their conversation explores ADHD and entrepreneurship, communicati...