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

Marie Carrillon
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Welcome! I’m Marie, a mum, entrepreneur and former corporate girl who left a successful career to build something of my own. The Business Mum Compass is the podcast for mum entrepreneurs, mom entrepreneurs and mums in business who are building something they believe in while navigating motherhood, impostor syndrome, self-doubt and the fear of being seen. Through honest solo episodes and conversations with women who’ve built businesses from the ground up, we talk about what entrepreneurship really looks like: how to build confidence, trust yourself, show up online, develop a stronger business mindset and keep going when you have no idea if it’s going to work. My mission is simple: to help more mothers believe they are capable of building something of their own — without waiting to feel ready, confident or qualified first. And The Business Mum Compass goes beyond the podcast. Through our live events for mums in business, we bring women together in real life to connect, learn from other founders and build the kind of community that makes entrepreneurship feel a little less lonely. If you’re building your business between school drop-offs, self-doubt and big dreams, you’re in the right place. New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 3 days ago

    #EP121 - Mum Entrepreneur, Think Your Business Is Moving Too Slowly? You Need To Listen To This

    What If Things Are Moving Faster Than You Think?What if you’re so focused on what hasn’t happened yet that you’re missing everything that is happening? In this episode, I’m talking about the power of belief, energy and momentum and why your mindset can change the way you show up, make decisions and create opportunities in your business. As a mum entrepreneur, it’s easy to constantly feel behind. But what if instead of asking “What’s missing?” you started asking “What’s already working?” In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your energy changes the way you show up in businessHow to believe in the process without pretending everything is perfectA simple way to start noticing progress and creating more momentum Whether you’re a mom entrepreneur, a mum in business, or exploring entrepreneurship for mums, this episode is your reminder that you might be closer than you think. 🎧 Listen now and start collecting the evidence that things really are moving. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram + The Business Mum Compass is the podcast for mum entrepreneurs and moms in business navigating the real side of entrepreneurship — from impostor syndrome and self-doubt to building confidence and showing up online. If you’re a mom entrepreneur building a business around motherhood, purpose and ambition, you’re in the right place.

    #EP121 - Mum Entrepreneur, Think Your Business Is Moving Too Slowly? You Need To Listen To This

  2. 5 Oct

    #EP120 - Mum Entrepreneurs, Why Building a Business Isn’t the Same as Becoming a CEO

    What does it really take to go from founder to CEO? In this episode, I'm joined by Vanessa Grey Lyndon, the founder and CEO of global beauty brand Vanessa Megan Skincare, who went from making skincare in her kitchen to building a successful beauty business. We unpack the identity shift behind building a successful business — from trusting your intuition to leading a team and stepping into a bigger version of yourself. If you're a Mom Entrepreneur, navigating impostor syndrome, or figuring out Entrepreneurship for Mum, this conversation is for you. You’ll learn: What it takes to step into a CEO mindsetHow to navigate impostor syndrome and trust yourselfWhat motherhood can teach you about leadership For Moms in Business, this is your reminder: you don’t need to feel ready before you start becoming the leader your business needs. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram + VANESSA MEGAN SKINCARE Website + The Business Mum Compass is the podcast for mum entrepreneurs and moms in business navigating the real side of entrepreneurship — from impostor syndrome and self-doubt to building confidence and showing up online. If you’re a mom entrepreneur building a business around motherhood, purpose and ambition, you’re in the right place.

    #EP120 - Mum Entrepreneurs, Why Building a Business Isn’t the Same as Becoming a CEO

  3. 28 Sept

    #EP119 - Entrepreneurship for mum: Why Mum Entrepreneurs Always Feel Like They’re Not Doing Enough & How to Overcome This

    Why Mum Entrepreneurs Always Feel Like They’re Not Doing Enough You worked all day. You still feel like you did nothing. Sound familiar? In this episode, we unpack: → Why your work feels invisible when you're juggling motherhood and business → Why being busy isn't the same as moving your business forward → How to redefine “enough” without sacrificing your ambition or purpose A reminder for every mum in business: you don't have to do everything to be making progress. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram + The Business Mum Compass is the podcast for mum entrepreneurs and moms in business navigating the real side of entrepreneurship — from impostor syndrome and self-doubt to building confidence and showing up online. If you’re a mom entrepreneur building a business around motherhood, purpose and ambition, you’re in the right place.

    #EP119 - Entrepreneurship for mum: Why Mum Entrepreneurs Always Feel Like They’re Not Doing Enough & How to Overcome This

  4. 21 Sept

    #EP118 -Why Building a Business After Kids Makes You Question Everything, Mum Entrepreneur

    Why Building a Business After Kids Makes You Question Everything As a Mum Entrepreneur What if you're not lost, you're just becoming someone new? In this episode, we talk about: → Why motherhood can completely change your definition of success → Why identity shifts can trigger impostor syndrome and self-doubt → How to build a business around the woman you are now — and your purpose Because you don't need to go back to who you were before kids. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram + The Business Mum Compass is the podcast for mum entrepreneurs and moms in business navigating the real side of entrepreneurship — from impostor syndrome and self-doubt to building confidence and showing up online. If you’re a mom entrepreneur building a business around motherhood, purpose and ambition, you’re in the right place.

    #EP118 -Why Building a Business After Kids Makes You Question Everything, Mum Entrepreneur

  5. 14 Sept

    #EP117 - Entrepreneurship for mum: Why You Don’t Trust Yourself As A Mom in Business Anymore & How to Get Your Confidence Back

    Why You Don’t Trust Yourself in Business Anymore — And How to Get Your Confidence Back Do you actually lack confidence or have you just stopped trusting yourself? In this episode, we unpack: → Why motherhood can quietly erode your self-trust → How impostor syndrome and self-doubt get louder when you seek external validation → How to rebuild confidence by learning to trust your own decisions For every mom entrepreneur who knows she’s capable… but doesn’t always feel it. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram + For mums navigating entrepreneurship for mums, this podcast is your honest guide to becoming a confident mom entrepreneur and building a business as a woman in moms in business. We tackle limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and the fear of being seen online so you can confidently sell your knowledge, grow your business and build it with purpose.

    #EP117 - Entrepreneurship for mum: Why You Don’t Trust Yourself As A Mom in Business Anymore & How to Get Your Confidence Back

  6. 10 Sept

    #EP116 - The Business You Start Isn’t The Business You’re Meant To Build As A Mum Entrepreneur

    What if the business you started isn’t the business you’re actually meant to build? We’re often sold the idea that successful entrepreneurs simply had the right idea from the beginning. But the reality is much messier and much more exciting. In this episode, I share three real examples: Sara Blakely, Emily Weiss and Arianna Huffington and how their businesses evolved from where they started. Because you don’t need the whole map.You need a compass to help navigate your entrepreneurship for mom. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your first business idea doesn’t have to be your final oneHow your audience, experience and life can reveal what your business needs to becomeWhy changing your definition of success doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it may be bringing you closer to your purpose Your business is allowed to evolve. So are you. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram Learn more about THE JULES METHOD & Reach out to Jules via Instagram + For mums navigating entrepreneurship for mums, this podcast is your honest guide to becoming a confident mom entrepreneur and building a business as a woman in moms in business. We tackle limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and the fear of being seen online so you can confidently sell your knowledge, grow your business and build it with purpose.

    #EP116 - The Business You Start Isn’t The Business You’re Meant To Build As A Mum Entrepreneur

  7. 7 Sept

    #EP115 - The Business You Start Is Not the Business You’re Meant to Build As A Mom Entrepreneur

    Mom in business, mom entrepreneur? What if the business you started isn’t the business you’re actually meant to build? We’ve been sold this very neat version of entrepreneurship: you have an idea → you launch → you succeed. But real businesses rarely work that way. As a mum entrepreneur, your business can evolve as you learn what your audience wants, discover what you’re good at, and — perhaps most importantly — realise that you have changed too. In this episode, we’re talking about why your first business idea doesn’t have to be your final one, and why changing your niche, offer, business model or definition of success isn’t necessarily failure. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you don’t find your perfect business idea — you discover it by buildingThe 3 signs it may be time to evolve your business and stop forcing your original planHow to recognise when your business no longer fits the life, priorities and purpose of the woman you’re becoming Because you’re allowed to change your mind. You’re allowed to outgrow the business you started. The goal isn’t to stay loyal to the first version of your dream.The goal is to build a business that fits the woman you’re becoming. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram + This podcast is for mum entrepreneur 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.

    #EP115 - The Business You Start Is Not the Business You’re Meant to Build As A Mom Entrepreneur

  8. 4 Sept

    #EP114 - Mom Entrepreneur, Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Make You Quit

    As a mom entrepreneur, it’s easy to question everything when your business isn’t moving as quickly as you hoped. Maybe you’re wondering if you need a new niche, a different offer, a new strategy… or even a completely different business. But sometimes what looks like a business problem is actually self-doubt, impatience or impostor syndrome talking. In this episode, I explore why we’re so tempted to start again when things get difficult, and how to recognise the difference between a purposeful pivot and simply escaping discomfort. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Recognise when you’re changing direction for the right reasons and when impostor syndrome, comparison or frustration is making the decision for you. ✨ Stop confusing slow progress with failure and give yourself permission as a mom entrepreneur to stay with an idea long enough to learn, test and grow it. ✨ Reconnect with your purpose — so you can make decisions from where you actually want to go, rather than constantly chasing what looks successful for someone else. Because building a business around motherhood was never supposed to mean having everything figured out. Sometimes you don’t need another idea. You need to trust yourself enough to give the one you already have a real chance. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other mom entrepreneurs find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST or message Marie on Instagram + For mums navigating entrepreneurship for mums, this podcast is your honest guide to becoming a confident mom entrepreneur and building a business as a woman in moms in business. We tackle limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and the fear of being seen online so you can confidently sell your knowledge, grow your business and build it with purpose.

    #EP114 - Mom Entrepreneur, Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Make You Quit
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Welcome! I’m Marie, a mum, entrepreneur and former corporate girl who left a successful career to build something of my own. The Business Mum Compass is the podcast for mum entrepreneurs, mom entrepreneurs and mums in business who are building something they believe in while navigating motherhood, impostor syndrome, self-doubt and the fear of being seen. Through honest solo episodes and conversations with women who’ve built businesses from the ground up, we talk about what entrepreneurship really looks like: how to build confidence, trust yourself, show up online, develop a stronger business mindset and keep going when you have no idea if it’s going to work. My mission is simple: to help more mothers believe they are capable of building something of their own — without waiting to feel ready, confident or qualified first. And The Business Mum Compass goes beyond the podcast. Through our live events for mums in business, we bring women together in real life to connect, learn from other founders and build the kind of community that makes entrepreneurship feel a little less lonely. If you’re building your business between school drop-offs, self-doubt and big dreams, you’re in the right place. New episodes every Tuesday.

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