This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Laura Sinclair
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"This Mother Means Business" is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, mom founders, and CEO moms juggling kids and startups. If you're a mom struggling to balance the motherload and business plans, this show is your lifeline. Host Laura Sinclair, a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing guru, and mother of two, dives deep into the nitty-gritty of building a thriving business while changing diapers, getting snacks, and dealing with the latest parenting drama. Weekly Episodes Tune in for a mix of: Expert Interviews: Gain insights and hear stories from successful mom founders who've been in your shoes.Solo Deep Dives: Laura shares her personal experiences and hard-won wisdom on topics like mom guilt, imposter syndrome, finding your people, and more.Practical Advice: Get actionable tips on everything from time management to marketing strategies.  This podcast doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Instead, it offers real talk, practical solutions, and a supportive community for moms who refuse to choose between their babies and their business dreams "This Mother Means Business" is your go-to resource for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join Laura and a community of like-minded moms as you redefine what's possible in both motherhood and business.

  1. 2D AGO

    How Emotional Intelligence Shapes Better Leaders, Parents, and Entrepreneurs with Hiba Tanvir

    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 with compassion in an AI-driven world. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Matters Now 00:31 – Meet Our Guest: Hiba Tanvir 01:23 – Hiba’s Work: EQ Strategist with Unconventional Tools 02:36 – What Is Emotional Intelligence? A Simple Definition 04:13 – “Emotions Are Not Fluff”: Reuniting Emotion + Intelligence 05:35 – The Four Pillars of EQ: Self/Social Awareness & Management 08:14 – Do the Inner Work Before You Lead Others 10:46 – In the Age of AI, EQ Is the Real Intelligence 12:48 – Empathy vs. Compassion (And Why Empathy Isn’t Enough) 16:41 – From Reacting to Responding: Where to Start 21:03 – Downstairs vs. Upstairs Brain: Name It to Tame It 23:23 – Coaching Kids (and Ourselves) Through Big Feelings 24:49 – Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children 27:51 – Boundaries, Safe Outlets, and Returning to Repair 29:10 – Modeling Vulnerability at Home 32:00 – The Invitation to Repair (Not Time-Out, Time-In) 34:45 – Why Lack of Repair Becomes Adult Shame 36:43 – Closing Gratitude & Next Episode Tease   Hiba's Links:  Website: https://www.htcompassion.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ht_compassion Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    38 min

  2. 5D AGO

    10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Seven - Relationships are Everything

    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 relationships that support both your business and your personal growth. This one’s a heartfelt reminder that your business will always grow at the speed of your relationships. In this episode you will hear: 00:12 – Lesson 7: We’re All in the Relationships Business 01:05 – Your Network Is Your Net Worth (If You Nurture It) 01:48 – Building Community vs. Building Alone 02:32 – Choosing Relationships That Align With Your Values 03:40 – Overcoming Fear and Finding Genuine Connection 04:53 – Playing the Long Game in Relationships 06:40 – Relationship-Driven Turning Points 07:17 – Why Building Alone Slows You Down 08:45 – Growing, Outgrowing, and Holding Boundaries 09:41 – Relationships as a Business Rocket Ship 10:50 – How to Be a Connector (Without Burning Out) 11:35 – The Shortcut to Success 12:03 – Reflection and Wrap-Up Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    14 min

  3. NOV 6

    Bringing All the Clicks To Your Site: What You Need to Know About Running Paid Ads with Britt Holmes

    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 of Merit Media 02:22 Britt’s background: global to founders 03:28 “Can I just run ads?” reality check 05:57 From organic-only to paid 06:59 Cost myths & agency pitfalls 10:12 DIY sites, landing pages, readiness 11:28 Perfection vs. progress 13:10 Pricing ads accessibly (no fluff) 19:50 Ads should make money 22:06 Sponsored vs. boosted vs. real ads 24:16 Google vs. Meta vs. LinkedIn 26:35 Authentic brand after corporate 30:28 There’s room for every style 30:59 Where to find Britt & Merit Media   Britt's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meritmediainc/ Website: https://www.meritmedia.com/   Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    33 min

  4. NOV 3

    10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Six - Sometimes Growth Feels Like Grief

    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 closing her gym — and reflects on how expansion often requires letting go. If you’re in a season of change, this one will remind you: you’re not broken, you’re evolving. In this episode you will hear:  00:02 – Lesson Six: Growth Feels Like Grief 02:25 – Leaving Corporate Life: When “Brave” Still Hurts 04:48 – Closing the Gym: Strategy Meets Emotion 07:03 – Reinvention and the Grief of Outgrowing What Once Fit 08:47 – Letting Go of Relationships That No Longer Align 09:24 – Reframing Loss: You’re Not Losing, You’re Clearing Space 10:56 – Humor and Humanity in the Middle of Change 11:47 – You’re Not Broken, You’re Evolving Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    14 min

  5. OCT 30

    Boundaries, Babies, and Better Ads with Vix Reitano

    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 move the needle. If you’re a founder juggling motherhood, marketing, and momentum, this one’s your playbook. In this episode you will hear: 00:14 – Welcome + why this convo finally happened 01:10 – Who is Vix Reitano? (Agency 6B, “Vix the Fix”) 02:23 – Year one of motherhood & finding yourself again 04:29 – “Business funds families” philosophy 05:34 – Why more money in the hands of moms matters 08:43 – Intuition, motherhood, and trusting your gut 12:35 – Building a business for the family you want 13:22 – From TV producer to full-funnel agency (and B2B is still people) 17:34 – We’re all in the people business 18:13 – GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and showing up in AI search 23:56 – Natural language > jargon (and a quick SEO rewind) 25:48 – Alt text, words-first content, and why “ugly ads” words 28:27 – How to show up in ChatGPT, Gemini, and beyond 31:28 – Old-school moves that still work (podcasts, guest posts, consistency) 32:45 – What changed after baby: boundaries, hours, rituals   Vix's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vixreitano/ Website: https://agency6b.com/ Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    37 min

  6. OCT 27

    10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Five - Skip The Rollercoaster

    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 why this practice has helped her stay grounded through a decade of growth, challenges, and self-discovery. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – The Hardest Lesson Yet 01:40 – Entrepreneurship Is a Roller Coaster 02:30 – Neutral Energy: What It Means and Why It Matters 03:50 – Managing the Highs Without Crashing 06:50 – Feeling the Lows Without Staying Stuck 08:40 – Healing and Triggers 09:40 – “This Is PR, Not ER” 10:50 – Protecting Your Energy Long-Term 11:30 – The Ongoing Practice of Neutrality Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    14 min

  7. OCT 23

    Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Success: ADHD, Pivots, Failure-as-Data & Community Building with Jenna Goodhand

    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, communicating needs on teams, why timing (not talent) often determines traction, and how practices like sober dance parties, “future memories” visualization, and money mindset work can fuel purpose-driven business growth. If you’re a mom entrepreneur or creator who refuses to “pick a lane,” this episode offers validation, practical takeaways, and a roadmap for building a business that fits you. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Meet Jenna Goodhand: The multi-passionate entrepreneur behind Cafézia Coffee 04:00 – The courage to try, fail, and try again 09:00 – Timing is everything: why the “right idea” sometimes needs to wait 13:00 – Permission to pivot: when to walk away and what to build next 17:00 – Neurodivergence and entrepreneurship 23:00 – Owning your strengths and asking for help 27:00 – Living authentically and saying “I don’t get it” 29:00 – Future memories, money mindset, and making space for what’s next 33:00 – Where to find Jenna and what’s next   Jenna's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafeziacoffee/ Website: https://cafezia.ca/ Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    37 min

  8. OCT 20

    10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Four - Always Tend To You

    In this week’s episode of This Mother Means Business, host Laura Sinclair continues her “10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series with one of her most honest reflections yet — the importance of taking care of yourself. Laura opens up about how years of putting her business first led to burnout, and how reprioritizing herself changed everything — from her energy and relationships to her ability to lead and grow sustainably. She dives into personal stories, therapy breakthroughs, and her simple “Core Four” non-negotiables that keep her grounded: sleep, good food, exercise, and connection. If you’ve ever struggled to balance ambition with your own wellbeing, this episode will remind you that your business should exist to serve your life — not the other way around. In this episode you will hear: 00:01 – Lesson Four: Take Care of Yourself 02:20 – Reordering Priorities: From Business First to Self First 04:43 – The Breaking Point: Survival Mode and Therapy Lessons 07:06 – Discovering the “Core Four” Basic Needs 09:22 – Reclaiming Space and Advocating for Yourself 11:38 – The Long Game of Entrepreneurship: Why You Need to Protect Your Energy Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

    15 min
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"This Mother Means Business" is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, mom founders, and CEO moms juggling kids and startups. If you're a mom struggling to balance the motherload and business plans, this show is your lifeline. Host Laura Sinclair, a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing guru, and mother of two, dives deep into the nitty-gritty of building a thriving business while changing diapers, getting snacks, and dealing with the latest parenting drama. Weekly Episodes Tune in for a mix of: Expert Interviews: Gain insights and hear stories from successful mom founders who've been in your shoes.Solo Deep Dives: Laura shares her personal experiences and hard-won wisdom on topics like mom guilt, imposter syndrome, finding your people, and more.Practical Advice: Get actionable tips on everything from time management to marketing strategies.  This podcast doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Instead, it offers real talk, practical solutions, and a supportive community for moms who refuse to choose between their babies and their business dreams "This Mother Means Business" is your go-to resource for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join Laura and a community of like-minded moms as you redefine what's possible in both motherhood and business.

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