In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura shares Lesson 8 from her “10 Lessons in 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series — and it’s one that hits home for many of us. This one’s called “No Ego, Amigo” — a reminder that while confidence is necessary in business, ego can quietly sabotage your success if you let it. Laura breaks down how ego doesn’t always look like arrogance; it often hides behind overworking, perfectionism, and control. Through real stories from her 10-year journey — from delaying delegation to chasing validation — she explains how letting go of ego creates space for growth, ease, and better leadership. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Introduction: 10 years, 10 lessons, and why “No Ego, Amigo” matters 01:00 – Ego isn’t arrogance: how it hides as overworking, perfectionism, and control 02:25 – The subtle ways ego shows up in entrepreneurship 03:00 – Delaying delegation: how Laura learned the hard way that letting go brings growth 04:48 – Why refusing help keeps you stuck in admin mode instead of CEO mode 06:30 – When ego stops you from course correcting and costs you time (and peace) 07:11 – Vulnerability vs. polish: how showing your human side builds connection 08:40 – The importance of receiving feedback without defense 09:15 – Chasing validation instead of values: saying no to misaligned opportunities 09:37 – Reflection after 10 years: ego as a liability, not an edge 11:00 – Three reflection questions to keep your ego in check 12:00 – Freedom on the other side of letting go Tickets for This Mother Means Business LIVE - Presented by CIBC Business Banking on April 1st, 2026 are available now! Get yours here: https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/tmmb-2026 Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok
