In this episode, Laura sits down with Lianne Cawley, founder of Chapter 35, a branding and graphic design studio based in Edmonton, Alberta. Lianne shares the deeply personal story of being diagnosed with leukemia while raising two young children and running a growing business — and how the experience completely transformed the way she thinks about success, motherhood, boundaries, time, and entrepreneurship.

Together, they explore what it looks like to rebuild a business from a place of alignment rather than hustle, the realities of navigating entrepreneurship during a health crisis, and how redefining success can create a more meaningful and sustainable life.

In this episode you will hear:

00:09 — Introducing Lianne Cawley and Chapter 35

02:58 — Why Lianne loves working with women-led businesses

04:00 — The meaning behind the Chapter 35 rebrand

06:15 — Lianne’s leukemia diagnosis and navigating chemotherapy while running a business

09:23 — How cancer changed her definition of success

12:01 — Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and learning to prioritize time differently

16:44 — Finding perspective and clarity through trauma

17:24 — How cancer impacted family dynamics, relationships, and boundaries

19:07 — Why time became more valuable after her diagnosis

20:24 — The tangible changes Lianne made in her business after cancer

22:17 — Building deeper client relationships through branding intensives

23:55 — Boundaries, productivity systems, and protecting energy

26:25 — Learning to trust and empower her team during treatment

29:34 — What’s next for Chapter 35 and the future of the business

Lianne's Links:

Wesbite: www.chapter35.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapter35.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liannecharlene/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liannecharlene/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chapter-35-creative/

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In this episode, Laura challenges one of the most common narratives in the online business world: that mindset work alone is enough to build a successful business. While personal growth, confidence, and belief absolutely matter, Laura explains why they can’t replace solid business infrastructure. She breaks down the difference between feeling good in your business and actually building a business that functions sustainably, profitably, and predictably. From offer clarity and pricing to client pathways and revenue visibility, this episode is a direct and honest conversation about what truly moves the needle in business growth.

In this episode you will hear:

00:05 — Why mindset work alone is not a business strategy

01:32 — How the coaching industry over-focuses on internal work

03:12 — Why you may not be blocked, just under-infrastructured

04:38 — What mindset can and can’t do for your business

06:15 — What business infrastructure actually means

07:42 — The four pillars of a functioning business

10:08 — Why many coaching programs miss real strategy

12:04 — The difference between feeling better and building better

13:21 — Three practical moves to strengthen your infrastructure

15:06 — Why mindset should support strategy, not replace it

16:12 — How Ambition helps build real business structure

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In this episode, Laura sits down with Aimee Schalles, co-founder of Jointly, to talk about one of the most important — and often avoided — conversations in relationships: legal protection.

From prenups to cohabitation agreements, this conversation breaks down why these discussions feel so uncomfortable, how to reframe them, and why they’re essential for protecting yourself — especially as a woman navigating modern relationships, finances, and family life.

In this episode you will hear:

01:23 — What Jointly is and why it was created

03:52 — Why this matters: real-life examples of separation and lack of protection

05:12 — Why prenup conversations feel “sticky” (and the common misconceptions)

06:27 — Power dynamics, financial protection, and women’s autonomy

07:25 — The importance of recognizing unpaid labour and sacrifices

08:48 — The mindset barrier: why women hesitate to bring this up

09:54 — How to start the conversation in a healthy, collaborative way

11:31 — Cohabitation vs. prenup: what’s the difference

12:34 — Why AI isn’t the solution for legal agreements

14:45 — What makes an agreement enforceable

16:41 — When and how you can create or update agreements

17:25 — Aimee’s life as a mom, lawyer, and founder

19:20 — Setting boundaries and building a business that fits your life

21:32 — The inspiration behind Jointly’s business model

23:15 — The future vision for Jointly

Use code TMMB to receive 20% off Jointly prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.

Aimee's Links:

Website: jointly.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointly.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jointlysolutions/

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In this episode, Laura breaks down one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that more hours equals more success.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have enough time to build your business — especially as a mom — this conversation will completely reframe how you think about your schedule, your offers, and your growth. Laura walks through how to design a business that actually fits into a 20-hour work week, without sacrificing profitability or momentum.

In this episode you will hear:

00:07 — The myth of needing more time to be successful

01:11 — Why “more hours = more results” isn’t true

02:43 — What actually happens when you work more (and why it backfires)

04:38 — The real issue: your business isn’t designed for your life

06:17 — The reframe that changes everything (designing around your reality)

08:30 — Pillar 1: Revenue concentration (fewer offers, more impact)

11:34 — Why low-ticket/high-volume models don’t work in limited time

12:33 — Pillar 2: Protecting and structuring your time

14:45 — Pillar 3: Using constraints to make better decisions

16:39 — The constraint audit: getting honest about your time

18:32 — Breaking down your hours + what actually generates revenue

20:15 — Practical steps to start redesigning your business this week

21:45 — Final mindset shift: your time is enough (with the right model)

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On today’s episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with Cat & Nat (Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer) — best friends, business partners, and the voices behind one of the most honest (and hilarious) takes on motherhood online.

They dive into what it really looks like to build a business as a mom, let go of perfection, navigate guilt, and create success without overthinking every move. This conversation is equal parts refreshing, validating, and packed with real-life perspective on showing up, making money, and doing things your way.

In this episode you will hear:

00:02 — Meet Cat & Nat: from “accidental millionaires” to business owners

01:32 — Letting go of perfection in motherhood

04:54 — Coming back to yourself instead of trying to “have it all together”

05:54 — Confidence vs. overthinking: different ways of showing up

09:04 — Why you have to show up online (even when it feels cringey)

10:51 — Mom guilt, messy homes, and doing what actually matters

13:17 — Balancing ambition and motherhood (and why guilt shows up either way)

16:44 — Why “being a good mom” isn’t what you think

17:07 — Self-doubt, being self-taught, and redefining expertise

18:20 — How their business actually started (and evolved)

22:20 — Revenue streams, income realities, and how business shifts over time

24:05 — Why following trends won’t work (and what to do instead)

27:04 — Building a community vs. being an “influencer”

30:14 — What’s next for Cat & Nat (and embracing different seasons)

32:36 — Seasons of business: when to say yes vs. when to pull back

34:19 — Why older kids can need you more than babies

Cat & Nat's Links:

Podcast: https://catandnat.ca/podcast/

Cat & Nat on Tour: https://catandnat.ca/tour/

The Common Parent Website: https://www.thecommonparent.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catandnat

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In this episode, Laura pulls back the curtain on what she actually looks at when she steps into a client’s business.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you’re working hard but not seeing the results you want, this conversation will give you a completely different lens. From time and delegation to offers, visibility, and systems, Laura walks through the eight key areas she audits — and how small gaps in these areas can quietly cost you time, energy, and money.

This is the kind of episode that will have you taking notes… and seeing your business differently by the end.

In this episode you will hear:

00:08 – Why most business advice falls short (and when to run)

02:28 – The 8 key areas Laura audits in every business

03:30 – Time: where your hours are really going

04:51 – The 2-week time audit (and why it matters)

06:00 – Delegation & team: why you’re still doing everything

07:11 – Personal fulfillment as a business strategy

08:30 – Brand & vision: when it’s clear in your head but nowhere else

09:34 – Offers & revenue: where most businesses are leaking money

11:58 – Marketing & visibility: do you actually have a marketing problem?

14:17 – Customer experience: what people remember (and what you’re missing)

16:39 – Systems: the hidden chaos behind the scenes

18:00 – Why generic strategies only get you so far

19:03 – Laura’s “superpower” in business (and how to apply it)

20:00 – Invitation to go deeper inside Ambition Mastermind

21:25 – What transformation actually looks like for clients

business audit, business growth strategy, time management for entrepreneurs, delegation tips, offer suite review, marketing visibility, revenue leaks, business systems, client experience, entrepreneurial mothers, small business coaching, work smarter not harder, business mentorship, mom entrepreneur, CEO mindset

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In this episode, Laura is joined by fellow business mentor Laura Schoenfeld for a conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, online business, and what it really looks like to pivot when your business no longer fits. They talk about the evolution of the online space, using AI without losing your voice, what a business actually needs to work, and why sometimes the most aligned next step is letting go of something successful to build something better.

In this episode you will hear:

00:00 – Meet Laura Schoenfeld

01:10 – Laura’s background in business and nutrition

04:18 – Who she works with now

05:04 – What has changed in the online business space

08:55 – AI, content creation, and keeping your voice

11:42 – The minimum viable business model

15:58 – One offer or multiple offers?

17:54 – Where clients are actually finding her

19:58 – Why she’s pivoting her business again

22:12 – When an offer starts to feel too heavy

24:38 – Teaching clients how to think, not just what to do

28:16 – How motherhood shaped this decision

32:58 – You’re allowed to be selfish in business

35:38 – Where to find Laura and take her CEO quiz

Laura's Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.schoenfeld/

Website: https://www.lauraschoenfeld.com/

The Nourished CEO Podcast: https://lauraschoenfeldrd.com/podcast

Substack: https://lauraschoenfeld.substack.com/

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This episode is a real, honest look behind the scenes of a growth season—what it actually takes, what gets stretched, and what happens when you realize you’ve pushed past your normal capacity.

After coming off the high (and heaviness) of hosting This Mother Means Business Live, Laura shares what it felt like to be out of alignment with the very boundaries she teaches—and more importantly, how she’s actively resetting.

If you’ve been in a season that feels overwhelming, chaotic, or just “not like you,” this episode will help you come back to yourself and rebuild in a way that actually supports you.

In this episode you will hear:

00:08 Feeling like a hypocrite in a season of growth

02:21 Why getting back to “normal” matters

03:08 How Laura’s theme days usually work

04:47 Fridays, grief, and what changed after losing her horse

06:15 What dropped during this busy season

07:30 The first reset: blocking off her calendar

08:30 Re-establishing boundaries around calls and theme days

09:32 Reaching out to friends and rebuilding connection

10:05 Joining Pilates and prioritizing movement again

11:56 Grief, horses, and returning to what supports her

12:50 Identifying your real basic needs

13:20 Asking for accountability from your partner

13:47 If you’re not well, none of this works

14:20 Getting back to fun, self-care, and delegation

15:10 Let busy seasons be seasons

16:07 Don’t let burnout become your permanent state

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