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 moms 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. You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to begin. 👉 If you’re ready to beat self doubt and start building your business, hit play on the latest episode now. 🎙️

  1. 4d ago

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

  2. Sep 10

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

  3. Sep 7

    #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

  4. Sep 4

    #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

  5. Sep 1

    #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 + 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.

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

  6. Aug 26

    #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 + 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.

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

  7. Aug 24

    #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)

  8. Aug 19

    #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.
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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 moms 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. You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to begin. 👉 If you’re ready to beat self doubt and start building your business, hit play on the latest episode now. 🎙️

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