In this episode of This Mother Means Business , host Laura Sinclair continues her “10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series with a powerful reflection on the emotional side of business. Laura opens up about what it really means when your work is personal — but how you can choose not to take it personally. From crying over canceled gym memberships to navigating client transitions in her coaching business, Laura shares what she’s learned about separating identity from feedback, finding peace in rejection, and showing up with emotional maturity as an entrepreneur. If you’ve ever felt hurt when a client moved on, a project didn’t land, or your hard work wasn’t appreciated, this episode will give you a fresh perspective (and probably a few deep sighs of relief). In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Welcome back & Lesson 3 intro 01:00 – The emotional side of entrepreneurship 02:30 – The difference between “personal” and “taking it personally” 03:45 – When clients cancel: lessons from the early gym days 05:15 – Members vs. friends: learning boundaries in business 06:40 – Applying the lesson to her coaching business 08:00 – The mindset shift: staying objective 08:45 – Example: feedback from her team 10:30 – You can’t please everyone (and that’s okay) 11:15 – Emotional freedom in business 12:00 – Closing reflections & takeaway Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok
