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. 1 day ago

    #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 + 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.

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

  2. 5 days ago

    #EP113- Mom Entrepreneur, You Don’t Need Another Business Idea. You Need to Make One Work.

    If you’ve had three business ideas this week, changed your offer twice this month, or caught yourself thinking, “Maybe I should just do something else…” — this episode is for you. As a mum entrepreneur, it’s easy to question whether you’re building the right business — especially when you’re trying to grow a business around school runs, motherhood and the mental load. But sometimes, you don’t need another business idea. You need to stay with the one you have long enough to make it work. In this episode, we talk about why moms in business, business moms can feel the urge to start again when things get difficult, and how comparison, self-doubt and impatience can make you question your purpose. I’ll share my own experience of building The Business Mum Compass — changing the name, refining the positioning, evolving the business and opening a podcast studio — without throwing everything away and starting from scratch. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why starting something new can feel easier than staying with your current businessHow comparison and self-doubt can make you question your purpose as a mum entrepreneurHow to know whether you genuinely need to pivot or simply need to give your business more time, testing and visibility Because evolving your business isn’t the same as starting over. Maybe you don’t need a new beginning. Maybe you need to stay long enough to see what this beginning can become. You got this mom entrepreneur :) + 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.

    #EP113- Mom Entrepreneur, You Don’t Need Another Business Idea. You Need to Make One Work.

  3. 26 Aug

    #EP112 - When Business Feels Too Much for Mom Entrepreneurs — Do This: The Jules Method

    Feeling overwhelmed by business and motherhood? In this practical mini episode, Jules takes you through The Jules Method — a simple approach to regulating your nervous system when life and business feel like too much. You’ll learn practical ways to manage nervous system regulation, overwhelm, stress and emotional load so you can feel calmer, think more clearly and show up with more confidence in your business. Perfect for mum entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs navigating motherhood, business, self-doubt and the mental load. + 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 + 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.

    #EP112 - When Business Feels Too Much for Mom Entrepreneurs — Do This: The Jules Method

  4. 24 Aug

    #EP111 - Why You Can’t Show Up in Business As A Mom Entrepreneur (And It’s Not Because You Lack Confidence)

    As a mum entrepreneur, you can know exactly what you need to do in your business and still struggle to do it. You might call it procrastination. You might blame a lack of confidence, discipline or consistency. Or you might think you’re experiencing impostor syndrome. But what if your nervous system is actually playing a much bigger role? In this episode of The Business Mum Compass, I’m joined by Jules Barry, founder of The Jules Method, to explore the connection between your nervous system, self-doubt, impostor syndrome and the way you show up in business. We talk about what happens when ambitious mums are operating in survival mode, why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable, and how regulating your nervous system can help you reconnect with your confidence, energy and purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why impostor syndrome and self-doubt may be a nervous system response, not a personal flaw.How to recognise when you’re operating in survival mode and how it can affect your confidence, visibility and business as a mom entrepreneurSimple ways to regulate your nervous system so you can show up with more consistency, energy and ease as a mum entrepreneur If you’re a mum entrepreneur building a business around motherhood, questioning yourself, struggling to show up online or wondering whether you’re really meant to be doing this, this conversation will remind you that your ambition, your business and your purpose matter too. Because sometimes the problem isn’t that you need to try harder. You need to feel safe enough to show up. + 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 Reach out to Jules via 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.

    #EP111 - Why You Can’t Show Up in Business As A Mom Entrepreneur (And It’s Not Because You Lack Confidence)

  5. 19 Aug

    #EP110 - Mum Entrepreneur, Are You Feeling Behind? This Is Your Reminder.

    You’re Not Failing. You’re Overwhelmed.This episode is a little different.It’s a voice note. No polished script. No pretending I have it all figured out. Just an honest conversation about what it feels like when, as a mum entrepreneur, you suddenly feel like you’re failing at everything. Over the last few days, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed. My business isn’t growing the way I want it to, my house is a mess, I missed an appointment, and I found myself questioning whether I was actually doing a good enough job at all. And I know I’m not the only mom entrepreneur or woman in business who has felt this way. Sometimes, one difficult week can trigger impostor syndrome and make us question everything we’re building. But feeling like a failure doesn’t mean you are failing. In this voice note, I share what helped me step out of the spiral, regulate my nervous system and look underneath the surface to understand what was really going on as a mom in business and mom entrepreneur. You’re not just building a business. You’re doing it alongside motherhood, family responsibilities, the mental load and everything else that needs your attention. And sometimes what feels like failure is actually overwhelm, exhaustion or a lack of clarity. 🎧 Listen to Episode 109If this voice note resonates with you, go back to Episode 109, the episode just before this one. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other moms entrepreneur 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.

    #EP110 - Mum Entrepreneur, Are You Feeling Behind? This Is Your Reminder.

  6. 17 Aug

    #EP109 - Feeling Like a Failure? The Mom Entrepreneurs Reality No One Talks About

    You are a mum entrepreneur, mum in business - Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything feels like it’s going wrong? Your business isn’t growing as quickly as you hoped. The house is a mess. You’re forgetting appointments. Your to-do list keeps getting longer and suddenly, instead of thinking “I’m having a difficult week,” you’re thinking “I’m failing at everything.” Yep. I’ve been there. In this episode. I’m getting really honest about what happens when the pressure of motherhood, business and mental load all collide and how easy it is to mistake overwhelm for failure. In this episode, you’ll discover:Why feeling like a failure doesn’t mean you’re actually failing — and how to separate facts from the story your overwhelmed brain is telling you.How to regulate your nervous system before trying to solve everything — because you don’t need to make big decisions from a dysregulated state.How clarity, planning and simple systems can reduce overwhelm — and why sometimes you don’t need more motivation, you need better support and structure. Because being a mum entrepreneur means you’re not just building a business. You’re building it between school runs, appointments, laundry, mental load, family life and everything else that needs you. So if you are a mum in business and you've been feeling like you’re failing lately, this episode is your reminder: You might not be failing. You might just be overwhelmed. And those two things can feel remarkably similar. THE 4 R's Method: REGULATE — get out of the spiral. REALITY CHECK — feelings aren't facts. REVEAL — what's actually underneath the feeling? REORGANISE — create the plan/system/support you actually need. + If you like this episode, please give the show a review. It will help me so much to grow and help other moms entrepreneur find their way to the pod. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + If you want practical tips, inspiration, and strategies to grow your business, join my newsletter via the show notes and get exclusive content to help you show up online confidently. + 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.

    #EP109 - Feeling Like a Failure? The Mom Entrepreneurs Reality No One Talks About

  7. 12 Aug

    #EP108- Trust Yourself: Why You Need to Aim Higher Than You Think As A Mum Entrepreneur

    What would happen if you stopped second-guessing yourself and actually trusted that you’re capable of more? In this short voice note to her younger self, Jess Watman shares a powerful reminder for every mum entrepreneur: you already have more skills, experience and capability than you give yourself credit for. When we’re building a business, it’s easy to focus on what we don’t know, compare ourselves to women who seem further ahead, or convince ourselves that our dreams are simply too big. But what if the next step isn’t another course, another strategy or another qualification? What if it’s simply learning to trust yourself? If you’ve been playing small, questioning whether you’re capable, or waiting for someone else to validate your next move, this episode is your reminder: Trust yourself. Trust what you know. And aim for the stars. SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + If you want practical tips, inspiration, and strategies to grow your business, join my newsletter via the show notes and get exclusive content to help you show up online confidently. + 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.

    #EP108- Trust Yourself: Why You Need to Aim Higher Than You Think As A Mum Entrepreneur

  8. 10 Aug

    #EP107 - How to Step Into a CEO Identity Before You Feel Ready As A Mum Entrepreneur

    What if you don’t need more confidence to grow your business, you need to start seeing yourself differently? Jess Watman, CEO of Agents Sync, started building her business while still working full-time. She generated $250K in her business while employed and, in her first full year of going all in, grew the business to $1M in revenue. And yet, impostor syndrome didn’t magically disappear. In this episode, Jess and I explore the identity shift from employee to CEO and what it really takes to back yourself before you feel ready. We talk about impostor syndrome, self-doubt, visibility, delegation and the challenges mum entrepreneurs face when building a business while managing the demands of motherhood. In this episode, you’ll learn:How to shift from an employee mindset to a confident CEO identityWhy impostor syndrome can stay with you—even when your business is successfulHow delegation, support and building a team can help you grow without doing everything yourself If you’re a mum entrepreneur or a mum in business who knows you have valuable knowledge to share but still questions whether you’re qualified, ready or confident enough to put yourself out there, this episode is for you. You don’t have to feel ready to start acting like the CEO your business needs you to become. SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + FOLLOW Jess Watman and Agents Sync https://agentsync.com.au/ + If you want practical tips, inspiration, and strategies to grow your business, join my newsletter via the show notes and get exclusive content to help you show up online confidently. + 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.

    #EP107 - How to Step Into a CEO Identity Before You Feel Ready As A Mum Entrepreneur
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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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