#EP103 - What Most Mum Entrepreneurs Underestimate About Building a Business

#EP103 - What Most Mum Entrepreneurs Underestimate About Building a Business

What if the success you admire in other business owners is built on sacrifices and hard work that no one ever sees? In this short note, Marie and Bella ( EP 102's guest) reflects on what people underestimate most about building a business from scratch: the late nights, the early mornings, and the sacrifices made behind closed doors. She shares why she started her business while working full-time, how her dream of becoming a present mum shaped her entrepreneurial journey, and how spotting a simple problem with her cavoodle, Bambi, sparked an idea that changed everything. This episode will remind every mum entrepreneur and mum in business that building a business isn't about finding the perfect time or having it all figured out—it's about being willing to take action on an idea that aligns with the life you want to create. If you've been waiting for the right moment to start your business or questioning whether the hard work is worth it, this episode will remind you that every successful business begins with an idea, a sacrifice, and the courage to start. Hit play and share this episode with another mum entrepreneur who needs this reminder today. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + 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.

#EP102 - The Truth No One Tells Mum Entrepreneurs About Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business

What if the reason you're stuck as a mum in business isn't a lack of confidence, but the belief that you need confidence before you begin? In this episode, Marie sits down with Bella Moro, founder of My Cavoodle, who turned $10,000 in savings into a multi-million-dollar business while navigating motherhood, self-doubt, and the pressure of leading a fast-growing company. Bella shares the identity shifts, guilt, and lessons that came with becoming both a mum and a CEO, and why waiting to feel ready can keep women from building the life and business they truly want. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL: ✨ Learn why confidence is built through action, not before it. ✨ Discover how motherhood can become a strength in business rather than a limitation. ✨ Gain the mindset shifts to navigate impostor syndrome and trust yourself through uncertainty as mum entrepreneurs If you've been doubting yourself, waiting to feel more confident as a mum entrepreneur or questioning whether you can build a business and be present as a mum, this episode will remind you that confidence is created through action and that motherhood doesn't have to limit your ambition. Hit play and share this EP with another mum entrepreneur who needs this reminder today. SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + FOLLOW My Cavoodle Website: www.mycavoodle.com.au [http://www.mycavoodle.com.au/] instgram - @mycavoodle.com.au [http://mycavoodle.com.au/] - https://www.instagram.com/mycavoodle.com.au/ [https://www.instagram.com/mycavoodle.com.au/] facebook - @mycavoodle.com.au [http://mycavoodle.com.au/] - https://www.facebook.com/p/Mycavoodlecomau-100094669761055/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Mycavoodlecomau-100094669761055/] + 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.

#EP101 - Three Things I'd Tell Myself Before Starting My Business As A Mum Entrepreneur

What would you tell the version of yourself who was too scared to begin? If I could go back to the woman who was dreaming of starting a podcast, building a business, and creating a life on her own terms, I'd tell her so much more than "keep going." After 100 episodes, I've realised the biggest lessons weren't about podcasting at all. They were about courage, resilience, and learning to trust myself before anyone else did. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✨ Why you need to push the door instead of waiting for permission. ✨ Why showing up consistently is what creates momentum, even when progress feels slow. ✨ Why trusting yourself is the most important investment you'll ever make. Whether you're just starting your business as a mother in business or mum entrepreneur or you're feeling stuck along the way, I hope this episode reminds you that you don't have to feel ready to build something extraordinary. Sometimes, all it takes is one more step forward. 🤍 + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + 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.

#EP100 - 100 Episodes In: The Truth About Building Something From Nothing as a Mum Entrepreneur

What does it really take to build a business while raising a family as a mum entrepreneur? After 100 podcast episodes, countless conversations with founders, and more moments of self-doubt than I can count, I've realised success isn't about having all the answers—it's about continuing to show up when you don't. In this special milestone episode, I'm sharing my honest reflections of a mother in business and mum entrepreneur on what building this podcast has taught me. The lessons that changed the way I approach business, motherhood, confidence, and growth. If you're in the trenches of building your business, wondering whether it's all worth it, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✨ Why you need to push the door instead of waiting for someone to open it for you as a mother in business ✨ Why showing up consistently matters more than feeling motivated or ready. ✨ How to trust yourself, even when fear and impostor syndrome are telling you to stop This isn't just a celebration of 100 episodes. It's an honest conversation about what it really looks like to build something from nothing—and the reminders I needed to hear just as much as I hope you do. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to share it with another mum entrepreneur who needs the reminder that she's closer than she thinks. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + 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.

#EP99 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Can’t Stop Comparing Themselves (Nervous System Explained)

What if your comparison problem isn’t about confidence—but your nervous system trying to keep you safe? This is a quick voice note from Marie on The Business Mum Compass Podcast, sharing a simple but powerful reframe for mum entrepreneurs who find themselves stuck in comparison, self-doubt, or overthinking while building their business. In this short episode, Marie explains why comparison isn’t just a mindset issue, but often a nervous system response that gets triggered when you see others ahead of you in business. Instead of inspiration, your system can interpret it as threat—leading to shutdown, procrastination, and loss of momentum. In this voice note, you’ll learn: * Why comparison is often a nervous system response, not a confidence problem * How it can quietly affect your consistency, motivation, and clarity * A simple reframe to help you come back to your own lane and stay grounded If you’ve been feeling behind or constantly comparing yourself while building your business, this short episode will help you reset and refocus. Press play and come back to your path. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + 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 [https://tr.ee/UTZxeAyVwX] 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.