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

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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. #EP90 - How Mum Entrepreneurs Break Free From Impostor Syndrome and Start Building With Purpose (Even Before They Feel Ready)

    2h ago

    #EP90 - How Mum Entrepreneurs Break Free From Impostor Syndrome and Start Building With Purpose (Even Before They Feel Ready)

    Are you a mum entrepreneur, woman in business, or aspiring founder constantly waiting for permission before showing up online, starting your business, or taking the next big step? Welcome to The Business Mum Compass Podcast, the podcast helping mum entrepreneurs, mums in business and women in business overcome impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and the fear of being seen online so they can confidently build a purpose-driven business and sell their knowledge online. In this episode, Marie opens up about the hidden habit so many mum entrepreneurs struggle with: waiting for permission. Waiting for validation before launching the business, showing up online, calling yourself an expert, or trusting your own voice. Through a raw and personal conversation, Marie shares why so many women stay stuck in self-doubt and how to finally start taking action without needing outside approval first. By listening to this episode, you will learn how to: Understand why mum entrepreneurs often wait for permission and external validation before taking actionBuild self-trust and confidence even when impostor syndrome and self-doubt are telling you to stay smallStart showing up online, growing your business, and moving forward before you feel fully ready Press play to discover how to stop waiting for permission, overcome impostor syndrome as a mum entrepreneur, and finally trust yourself enough to build the purposeful business and life you truly want. 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.

    25 min
  2. #EP89 -"Ironically, Having Children Made Me Successful" | Mum Entrepreneur Lessons on Focus, Purpose & Growth

    5d ago

    #EP89 -"Ironically, Having Children Made Me Successful" | Mum Entrepreneur Lessons on Focus, Purpose & Growth

    Do you feel like becoming a mum means putting your ambitions on hold? Many mum entrepreneurs struggle with impostor syndrome and question whether they can truly build something meaningful while raising children. In this short note from my live podcast episode ( EP88) we explore how motherhood can completely shift your identity, focus and purpose in business. Instead of slowing her down, becoming a mother gave Margarita Nazarenko clarity, directionand the confidence to build with intention. We dive into the real mindset shift that happens when you stop saying yes to everything and start prioritising what actually moves your business forward. For many women in business, especially mum entrepreneurs, this is where impostor syndrome shows up but also where growth begins. What you will learn: ✨ How to move through impostor syndrome and trust your skills as a mum entrepreneur building a business. ✨ Discover how motherhood can sharpen your sense of purpose and help you focus on what truly grows your business and impact. If you’re a mum in business or navigating your own journey with purpose and self-doubt, listen to this short note or listen to the full episode ( EP88). And if you found value in this conversation, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more women like you find the show. 💛 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.

    3 min
  3. #EP88 - From Mum Mode to CEO Mode: Building Businesses, Confidence and Purpose While Raising Children

    Jun 1

    #EP88 - From Mum Mode to CEO Mode: Building Businesses, Confidence and Purpose While Raising Children

    Can you build a successful business without putting your ambition on hold when you become a mum? In this special live episode, Marie sits down with three inspiring founders and mum entrepreneurs who have built thriving businesses, strong personal brands, and lasting impact while navigating motherhood. Meet the Speakers ✨ Tessa Black – General Manager and Co-owner of Beetl Skincare, sharing her journey from corporate leadership to scaling a purpose-driven brand. ✨ Margarita Nazarenko – Author, podcast host, and confidence expert with a community of over 2 million followers, helping women redefine identity, ambition, and self-worth. ✨ Leigh Dole – Founder of Blow Bar Co Australia, who grew a single salon into a multi-location business while raising five children. In this episode you will: ✔ Learn how successful mum entrepreneurs overcome impostor syndrome and self-doubt. ✔ Discover how to build a business with purpose while raising a family. ✔ Gain practical insights on confidence, leadership, and sustainable growth as a mum entrepreneur Hit play now and discover what it really takes to go from Mum Mode to CEO Mode. + 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.

    54 min
  4. #EP87 - $3.2M Business Built: Mum Entrepreneurs Share How They Moved Past Self-Doubt

    May 25

    #EP87 - $3.2M Business Built: Mum Entrepreneurs Share How They Moved Past Self-Doubt

    Are you a mum entrepreneur, ambitious mum in business, or aspiring founder struggling with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, or the pressure of building something meaningful before feeling fully ready? In this episode, Marie sits down with Alexis and Jodine, founders of SORTD, to talk about overcoming impostor syndrome, building confidence as female founders, and taking action before feeling ready. From startup pressure and investor pitching to purpose-driven entrepreneurship and self-belief, this conversation is a must-listen for every mum entrepreneur navigating fear, visibility and growth while building a business with purpose. By listening to this episode, you will learn how to: Overcome impostor syndrome as a mum entrepreneur and stop waiting to feel “qualified” before taking actionBuild confidence as a mum founder through action, resilience, and self-beliefNavigate startup pressure, investor pitching, and business growth while staying connected to your purpose Press play to discover how Alexis and Jodine built a $3.2M business before they felt ready and learn how mum entrepreneurs can overcome self-doubt, build with purpose, and confidently show up for the business they truly want to create. SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram SORTD website + 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.

    40 min
  5. #EP86 -The Advice I Wish I Heard as a Mum Entrepreneur Struggling With Low Engagement & Impostor Syndrome

    May 20

    #EP86 -The Advice I Wish I Heard as a Mum Entrepreneur Struggling With Low Engagement & Impostor Syndrome

    Is low engagement proof you’re not good enough—or just part of building visibility as mum entrepreneurs? If you’re showing up online while battling impostor syndrome, low engagement can feel like confirmation that you don’t belong in business. This short note reframes what’s really happening when your content feels like it’s going unseen as mum entrepreneurs. You’ll learn why engagement lags behind consistency, how impostor syndrome distorts your perception of progress, and why repetition is what actually builds trust and momentum over time. Press play to hear the advice every mum entrepreneur needs when low engagement starts messing with their confidence. + The through line is community: we don’t do 2026 alone. We set the table, take off the mask, and learn how to overcome impostor syndrome, move through self-doubt, and show up online with confidence. If you’re in Sydney, come sit with us on May 28th at the Bonnibel Hotel. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/from-mum-mode-to-ceo-mode-how-women-build-empires-while-raising-children? And if you’re not local, don’t worry—I’ll be creating more moments throughout 2026 for us to connect, both in person and virtually. But remember, you always have a seat at the Business Mum Compass table. + 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.

    2 min
  6. #EP85 - 10 Minutes to Rethink & Improve Visibility as a Mum Entrepreneur Experiencing Impostor Syndrome

    May 18

    #EP85 - 10 Minutes to Rethink & Improve Visibility as a Mum Entrepreneur Experiencing Impostor Syndrome

    Why does your content feel like it’s failing—even when you’re showing up consistently? As a mum entrepreneur, mum in business, low engagement can feel deeply personal, triggering self-doubt and impostor syndrome, making you question your value. But the real issue isn’t your content, it’s that your audience hasn’t seen you enough yet. Without understanding how visibility and trust actually work, it’s easy to give up too soon. In this episode you will: Understand why low engagement is about lack of exposure—not lack of valueLearn how consistency builds trust faster than trying to be perfect or different every dayDiscover a simple, repeatable content system to help you stay visible, memorable, and trusted Press play to shift your mindset around content, stay consistent with confidence, and finally start showing up in a way that gets you seen and remembered. + The throughline is community: we don’t do 2026 alone. We set the table, take off the mask, and learn how to overcome impostor syndrome, move through self-doubt, and show up online with confidence. If you’re in Sydney, come sit with us on May 28th at the Bonnibel Hotel. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/from-mum-mode-to-ceo-mode-how-women-build-empires-while-raising-children? And if you’re not local, don’t worry—I’ll be creating more moments throughout 2026 for us to connect, both in person and virtually. But remember, you always have a seat at the Business Mum Compass table. + 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.

    8 min
  7. #EP84 - The Simple Purpose Shift Every Mum Entrepreneur Needs to Ditch Impostor Syndrome and Move Forward

    May 16

    #EP84 - The Simple Purpose Shift Every Mum Entrepreneur Needs to Ditch Impostor Syndrome and Move Forward

    What if the reason you’re not moving forward in your business isn’t a lack of strategy… but a lack of a higher standard for how you show up? In this final episode of The Businessman Compass 7-day challenge, we explore the identity shift every mum entrepreneur needs to break free from imposter syndrome. Instead of waiting for readiness or motivation, you’ll learn how to step into future-self thinking where action is guided by who you are becoming, not how you feel in the moment. This shift is what turns overthinking into momentum and hesitation into consistent progress. By listening to this episode, you will learn how to: Shift from “Am I ready?” thinking into “What would the future version of me do?” as a mum in businessAnchor into a higher identity that naturally drives more confident and decisive action in your businessBuild consistent momentum by upgrading your standards instead of relying on motivation or perfect timing Press play to learn how to shift your identity, move like your future self, and create unstoppable momentum in your business starting today. + The through line is community: we don’t do 2026 alone. We set the table, take off the mask, and learn how to overcome impostor syndrome, move through self-doubt, and show up online with confidence. If you’re in Sydney, come sit with us on May 28th at the Bonnibel Hotel. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/from-mum-mode-to-ceo-mode-how-women-build-empires-while-raising-children? And if you’re not local, don’t worry—I’ll be creating more moments throughout 2026 for us to connect, both in person and virtually. But remember, you always have a seat at the Business Mum Compass table. + 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.

    4 min
  8. #EP83 - How a Mum Entrepreneur Can Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Build Confidence Through Action

    May 15

    #EP83 - How a Mum Entrepreneur Can Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Build Confidence Through Action

    Are you waiting to feel confident before you show up… or is that exact waiting the reason confidence never arrives? Welcome to The 7-Day Confident Mum Entrepreneur Challenge, this 7 days will help mum entrepreneurs, business mums, mums in business and women in business overcome impostor syndrome, the fear of showing up online and self doubt so they can build confidence and sell their knowledge online. In this episode, we break down why confidence isn’t something you think your way into—it’s something you build. For mum entrepreneurs and mum in business stuck in imposter syndrome, theshift happens when you stop waiting for certainty. By listening to this episode, you will learn how to: Understand why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck in imposter syndrome longerRewire your confidence through action, repetition, and real-world evidence instead of overthinkingBuild momentum in your business by using small, consistent actions to strengthen belief and identity as a mum entrepreneur Press play to learn how to stop waiting for confidence and start building it through action that actually moves your business forward. + The through line is community: we don’t do 2026 alone. We set the table, take off the mask, and learn how to overcome impostor syndrome, move through self-doubt, and show up online with confidence. If you’re in Sydney, come sit with us on May 28th at the Bonnibel Hotel. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/from-mum-mode-to-ceo-mode-how-women-build-empires-while-raising-children? And if you’re not local, don’t worry—I’ll be creating more moments throughout 2026 for us to connect, both in person and virtually. But remember, you always have a seat at the Business Mum Compass table. + 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.

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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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