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

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Laura sits down with the incredible Vera Milan Gervais—TEDx speaker, multi-time business founder, award-winning entrepreneur, and mom of two grown kids. Together, they dive into the real and raw journey of building businesses while raising tiny humans, challenging expectations, and redefining what it means to be a woman, mother, and entrepreneur. V...

What would you do differently if you had to start your business from scratch today? After a full decade in entrepreneurship, Laura’s looking back—with honesty, a little tough love, and plenty of clarity. In this episode, she’s sharing the biggest shifts that changed the game for her: from boundaries and burnout, to authenticity and community. Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting into somethi...

In this episode, Laura welcomes back a very special guest, Amanda Cahill. Amanda is a corporate executive, investor, and bestselling author of Redefining You , and this time she’s back to share what’s changed (spoiler: a lot) since her last appearance on This Mother Means Business . In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Amanda and I dive into what it really looks like to redefine your...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , host Laura Sinclair breaks down how to make business events actually work for your business —even if you're introverted, tired, or have no clue where to start. After attending seven events in one month (spoiler: don’t do that), Laura shares the real reason she shows up in rooms, how she decides which events are worth attending, and the exact str...

Is Pinterest still relevant in 2025? Spoiler alert: Absolutely. In this episode, Laura sits down with Elaine Timms , Pinterest strategist and founder of Elaine Timms Creative, to break down why Pinterest is not just for recipes and wedding inspo anymore . From evergreen content to search-based visibility, Elaine shares how service-based entrepreneurs (yes, even if you're not “Pinteresty”) can...

In this solo episode, Laura Sinclair gets real about a platform she’s been loving lately: Threads . If you’ve been wondering whether Threads is worth your time as a business owner or content creator, this episode is your green light to explore it more intentionally. Laura breaks down how she’s using Threads to build community, boost podcast downloads, make genuine connections, and even land speaki...

Laura sits down with Dani Kagan—mom, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Mave & Chez —to dive deep into the real, raw, and inspiring journey of building a business while raising a family. Dani opens up about everything from naming her brand after her grandmothers to the unglamorous (but very real) parts of running a company. We’re talking community, courage, asking for help, Dragon’s Den... and al...

In this solo episode, Laura Sinclair opens up about one of the most common questions she gets from entrepreneurs: Where should I be investing in my business? Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to six figures and beyond, Laura shares her honest take on how to make smart, intentional investments that actually move the needle. She covers everything from mentorship and networking to when it’s...

In this episode, Laura Sinclair sits down with financial expert and founder of WMS Bookkeeping, Anora Weste , to tackle the topic that makes many entrepreneurs squirm: money. Together, they strip away the shame and confusion around business finances, offering actionable tips for understanding your numbers, saving for taxes, and creating sustainable financial systems—whether you’re making $5K or sc...

We’re officially halfway through the year, and I’m coming in hot with a fresh new intro, a major update on the future of This Mother Means Business , and some behind-the-scenes real talk on what this year has actually looked like—business-wise and personally. This episode is part catch-up, part celebration, part invitation. I’m pulling back the curtain on the evolution of this podcast and platform...

Running a product-based business isn’t for the faint of heart—and in this episode, Laura sits down with Heather Hird , a product business strategist who knows what it really takes to make it work. We talk all about the real behind-the-scenes of growing a product brand—how to find your true customer, why community matters more than ad spend, and why tracking your sales is non-negotiable if you want...

In this solo episode, I dive deep into a topic that every mom entrepreneur can relate to— time management that actually works . I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of how I radically shifted the way I structure my week to create more focus, flow, and freedom. From breaking up with traditional time blocking to fully embracing theme days , I unpack the system that's brought me (and my clients) se...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Laura reconnects with her high school friend Bethany Marshall—now a marketing manager at Adidas and a certified life coach. Bethany opens up about her journey from corporate life and motherhood to discovering a deeper calling and building something of her own. They dive into what it means to feel unfulfilled even when everything looks good on paper , how ou...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , I’m giving you a real-time, behind-the-scenes look at how I’m setting up my business to thrive without me constantly at the wheel during the summer months. If you're craving more lake days, poolside hangs, and unplugged time with your kids—but still want to keep the momentum in your business—this one’s for you. I’m sharing the exact strategies I...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura is joined by the incredible Rebecca Stanisic—writer, speaker, digital strategist, and fellow entrepreneurial mom. We dive into the beautiful chaos of motherhood and what it really looks like to build a business that evolves alongside your life. Rebecca shares how her business has grown and shifted through different seasons of parenting, and why...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , I dive into a DM that hit close to home. A community member shared something that, honestly, I hear way too often: "I don’t think I like my business anymore." If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or wondered if you secretly resent your own business, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what might really be going on beneath those fe...

In this inspiring episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair sits down with Traci Channer , founder and CEO of The Decided Collection , a pajama brand designed especially for tween girls. What began as a passion project inspired by her daughter quickly evolved into a full-blown business. Traci shares how she went from working in corporate America to becoming a first-time entrepreneur—a...

If you’ve ever looked at someone else’s business or life and thought, “Why can’t I keep up?”—this episode is for you. I’m diving deep into the myth that we should all be moving at the same pace, achieving the same things, and operating with the same capacity, regardless of the season of life we’re in. Spoiler: We shouldn't , and that’s more than okay. After a conversation with a fellow mama a...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with Shelagh Cummins, founder of Road to Seven , to talk about a topic that hits home for so many women entrepreneurs — pricing. They explore the mindset blocks, fears, and financial hesitations that often hold women back from charging what they’re worth, and how this impacts long-term business growth and financial empowerment. If you...

I’m sitting down for a late-night solo episode—something I don’t normally do, but I had a download I couldn’t ignore. Today I’m diving into a powerful (and often overlooked) business skill that’s been showing up everywhere in my life, in my mastermind, and in conversations with clients: self-trust . This episode is a love letter to the part of you that already knows what to do—but is constantly be...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura talks with Lisa Resnick, founder of Dandelion Inc., about building community for women in business. They explore the loneliness many entrepreneurs feel, the importance of collaboration over competition, and how confidence plays a bigger role than education in taking action. Lisa shares how listening to her members shaped Dandelion Inc. and how...

Ever felt like throwing your laptop out the window, quitting your business, and escaping to a Wi-Fi-free cabin in the woods? Yeah, me too. In this episode of This Mother Means Business , I’m getting real with you—no strategy, no fluff, just truth. If you're emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and questioning everything about your business, this one's for you. You're not broken, you&ap...

In this powerful episode of This Mother Means Business , host Laura Sinclair sits down with Lesley Turner, an intuitive counselor and somatic practitioner, to explore how tuning into your body and intuition can transform your business—and your life. Lesley opens up about her personal evolution from working as a naturopath to becoming a guide for emotional healing and spiritual growth. Together, sh...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura shares an unexpected but powerful business lesson she learned during a drop-in workout at a high-intensity gym packed wall-to-wall with people and pulsing to Pitbull. (Yeah, really.) What looked like a successful business model on the surface — high volume, low touch, maximum profit — felt completely out of alignment with how she believes in se...

In this episode of This Mother Means Business , host Laura Sinclair chats with Taylor Mobley—digital organization specialist, content creator, and fellow mompreneur—about the real-life chaos of juggling motherhood and business.  Taylor opens up about her journey into entrepreneurship, how she built systems to stay on top of her business and parenting, and why embracing digital tools can be a total...