The Business Mum Compass: Helping new mum entrepreneurs beat impostor syndrome, build confidence and grow with purpose.

Marie Carrillon
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Ever caught yourself thinking, “Who am I to do this?”, right when you’re about to show up or grow your business? This is the podcast for mums and women in business who are ready to move through impostor syndrome, self-doubt and the fear of being seen so they can confidently build a business with purpose and sell their knowledge online. Hosted by Marie, a French-Australian entrepreneur, this podcast shares real conversations, practical strategies and behind-the-scenes insights on building a business in the messy middle of motherhood ,where confidence doesn’t come first and growth happens in real time. You’ll learn how to: • Overcome impostor syndrome and limiting beliefs as a woman in business • Show up online with confidence and clarity • Turn your knowledge, skills, and ideas into income Because building a business isn’t only about making money, it’s about creating something meaningful, aligned with your purpose and designed to support your life as a mum in business. Through solo episodes and interviews with inspiring founders, you’ll walk away with the tools and mindset shifts to show up consistently, attract clients and build a business that actually fits your life as a mum. Because building a business isn’t about being fearless, it’s about showing up anyway. You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to begin. 👉 If you’re ready to show up online and start building your business, hit play on the latest episode now. 🎙️

  1. 7 hrs ago

    #EP100 - 100 Episodes In: The Truth About Building Something From Nothing as a Mum Entrepreneur

    What does it really take to build a business while raising a family as a mum entrepreneur? After 100 podcast episodes, countless conversations with founders, and more moments of self-doubt than I can count, I've realised success isn't about having all the answers—it's about continuing to show up when you don't. In this special milestone episode, I'm sharing my honest reflections of a mother in business and mum entrepreneur on what building this podcast has taught me. The lessons that changed the way I approach business, motherhood, confidence, and growth. If you're in the trenches of building your business, wondering whether it's all worth it, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll discover:✨ Why you need to push the door instead of waiting for someone to open it for you as a mother in business ✨ Why showing up consistently matters more than feeling motivated or ready. ✨ How to trust yourself, even when fear and impostor syndrome are telling you to stop This isn't just a celebration of 100 episodes. It's an honest conversation about what it really looks like to build something from nothing—and the reminders I needed to hear just as much as I hope you do. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to share it with another mum entrepreneur who needs the reminder that she's closer than she thinks. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs, mum in business and women in business who start their business and want to build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

    #EP100 - 100 Episodes In: The Truth About Building Something From Nothing as a Mum Entrepreneur

  2. 8 July

    #EP99 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Can’t Stop Comparing Themselves (Nervous System Explained)

    What if your comparison problem isn’t about confidence—but your nervous system trying to keep you safe? This is a quick voice note from Marie on The Business Mum Compass Podcast, sharing a simple but powerful reframe for mum entrepreneurs who find themselves stuck in comparison, self-doubt, or overthinking while building their business. In this short episode, Marie explains why comparison isn’t just a mindset issue, but often a nervous system response that gets triggered when you see others ahead of you in business. Instead of inspiration, your system can interpret it as threat—leading to shutdown, procrastination, and loss of momentum. In this voice note, you’ll learn: Why comparison is often a nervous system response, not a confidence problemHow it can quietly affect your consistency, motivation, and clarityA simple reframe to help you come back to your own lane and stay grounded If you’ve been feeling behind or constantly comparing yourself while building your business, this short episode will help you reset and refocus. Press play and come back to your path. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

    #EP99 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Can’t Stop Comparing Themselves (Nervous System Explained)

  3. 6 July

    #EP98 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Struggle With Comparison (It’s Actually a Nervous System Response)

    What if your comparison problem isn’t about confidence but your nervous system trying to keep you safe? In this episode, Marie explores why comparison is one of the most common struggles for mum entrepreneurs and why it often has nothing to do with mindset or confidence. Instead, comparison is often a nervous system response. When you see others ahead of you, your brain can interpret it as threat rather than inspiration, leading to shutdown, overthinking, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why comparison is often a nervous system response, not a mindset flawHow social media can trigger shutdown and self-doubt without you realising itWhat to do to regulate, refocus, and stay in your own lane as a mum entrepreneur Marie also shares a powerful reminder that your journey cannot be compared to someone else’s timeline, you’re building your own path, at your own pace. If comparison has been affecting your confidence, consistency, or clarity in business, this episode will help you reframe it and move forward with more calm and focus. Press play and come back to your own lane, Mum in business. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

  4. 2 July

    #EP97 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Struggle With Consistency (It’s Actually Decision Fatigue)

    What if your consistency problem isn’t about discipline but about decision fatigue? This is a quick voice note from Marie on The Business Mum Compass Podcast, sharing a powerful reframe for mum entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed, inconsistent, or like they “can’t stay on track” in their business. In this short episode, Marie explains how constant daily micro-decisions—around family, life admin, and emotional load—can drain your mental capacity before you even start your work. What looks like procrastination or lack of discipline is often actually cognitive overload. In this voice note, you’ll learn: Why inconsistency is often linked to decision fatigue, not lack of discipline as a mum entrepreneurHow mental overload shows up as procrastination, scrolling, and avoidanceHow to start designing your business around energy and simplicity instead of willpower as a mum entrepreneur If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or frustrated with yourself, this episode will help you see things differently—and with more self-compassion. Press play and reset your perspective. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + LEARN MORE ABOUT NOURISHING BUBS: https://www.nourishingbubs.com/ + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

    #EP97 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Struggle With Consistency (It’s Actually Decision Fatigue)

  5. 29 June

    #EP 96 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Think They Lack Discipline (When It’s Actually Decision Fatigue)

    What if you don’t actually have a discipline problem… but a decision fatigue problem you’ve never named? In today’s episode, Marie is unpacking why so many mum entrepreneurs building a business with purpose often feel inconsistent, unmotivated, or “behind” and why the real issue has nothing to do with discipline, and everything to do with mental load, cognitive overload, and the invisible decisions draining you before you even touch your business. And underneath it all? The quiet layer of impostor syndrome that makes you question whether you’re even cut out for this, when in reality, you’re just exhausted. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why constant micro-decisions throughout the day drain your ability to focus and execute in your business as a mum entrepreneur ✅ How cognitive depletion shows up as procrastination, scrolling, and inconsistency (not laziness) ✅ How to design your business around energy and systems, not willpower or motivation Press play to learn why your inconsistency as mum entrepreneurs isn’t a discipline issue but a decision fatigue problem hiding in your daily mental load. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

    #EP 96 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Think They Lack Discipline (When It’s Actually Decision Fatigue)

  6. 24 June

    #EP95 - Impostor Syndrome for Mum Entrepreneurs & Mother in Business | Trust Your Expertise Now

    If you've ever felt like you're not experienced enough, confident enough as a mum entrepreneur or ready enough to put yourself out there, this episode is for you. Marie sits down with Olivia Bates, founder of Nourishing Bubbs, women entrepreneur and business owner to discuss the realities of growing a business while overcoming imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the fear of being visible online. Olivia shares how she learned to trust her expertise, show up authentically, and build a supportive community around her brand. In this short note, you will: • Learn how to start showing up online before you feel completely ready as a mum entrepreneur • Discover how authenticity and visibility can help build trust, confidence, and a loyal community. Note to My Younger Self "Trust yourself more. You know more than you think you do, and confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until you feel ready." Tune in now and take the first step toward showing up with confidence in your business and sharing the message only you can bring + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + LEARN MORE ABOUT NOURISHING BUBS: https://www.nourishingbubs.com/ + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

    #EP95 - Impostor Syndrome for Mum Entrepreneurs & Mother in Business | Trust Your Expertise Now

  7. 22 June

    #EP94 - Mum Entrepreneur & Imposter Syndrome | Show Up Before You Feel Ready

    If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re experienced enough, visible enough, or confident enough to grow your online business, this conversation will resonate deeply. In this episode, Marie is joined by Olivia Bates, founder of Nourishing Bubbs, a brand helping parents take the stress out of starting solids by making baby nutrition simpler, safer, and more empowering. Marie sits down with Olivia Bates, founder of Nourishing Bubbs, to explore what really happens when mum entrepreneurs start showing up online before they feel ready. Discover the mindset shifts, visibility strategies, and confidence-building tactics that work when imposter syndrome tries to hold you back and why waiting to feel "ready" might be costing you. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to start showing up online even when you don’t feel ready yetHow imposter syndrome shows up for expert mum entrepreneurs and how to move through itHow visibility and authenticity help you build trust, confidence, and a loyal community If you’re sitting on an idea, a message, or a business you know could help others—but you’ve been hesitating to be seen—this episode will give you the push you need. Press play and step into visibility. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + LEARN MORE ABOUT NOURISHING BUBS: https://www.nourishingbubs.com/ + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

    #EP94 - Mum Entrepreneur & Imposter Syndrome | Show Up Before You Feel Ready

  8. 17 June

    #EP93 - The 42% Rule: Why Mum Entrepreneurs Need Nervous System Healing, Not Less Work

    What if burnout isn’t about doing less… but about finally understanding the 42% rule your nervous system has been trying to tell you all along? In this episode of The Business Mum Compass, we unpack the connection between burnout, nervous system regulation, rest, and recovery and why so many mum entrepreneurs are running on survival mode without real recovery built into their lives. Today you will learn: What the 42% rule for burnout actually means and why recovery is more than just sleep for mum entrepreneursHow chronic stress impacts your nervous system, energy, focus, and emotional capacity as a mum entrepreneurSimple ways to integrate rest, movement, mindful recovery, and nervous system support into your everyday routine without guilt If you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or constantly “on,” this episode will help you rethink burnout, recovery, and what sustainable success truly looks like. Hit play and share this episode with another mum entrepreneur who needs this reminder today. SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

    #EP93 - The 42% Rule: Why Mum Entrepreneurs Need Nervous System Healing, Not Less Work
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Ever caught yourself thinking, “Who am I to do this?”, right when you’re about to show up or grow your business? This is the podcast for mums and women in business who are ready to move through impostor syndrome, self-doubt and the fear of being seen so they can confidently build a business with purpose and sell their knowledge online. Hosted by Marie, a French-Australian entrepreneur, this podcast shares real conversations, practical strategies and behind-the-scenes insights on building a business in the messy middle of motherhood ,where confidence doesn’t come first and growth happens in real time. You’ll learn how to: • Overcome impostor syndrome and limiting beliefs as a woman in business • Show up online with confidence and clarity • Turn your knowledge, skills, and ideas into income Because building a business isn’t only about making money, it’s about creating something meaningful, aligned with your purpose and designed to support your life as a mum in business. Through solo episodes and interviews with inspiring founders, you’ll walk away with the tools and mindset shifts to show up consistently, attract clients and build a business that actually fits your life as a mum. Because building a business isn’t about being fearless, it’s about showing up anyway. You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to begin. 👉 If you’re ready to show up online and start building your business, hit play on the latest episode now. 🎙️

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