In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura welcomes back Carly Ottaway —author of Coming Home , creator of The Mirror Effect , and founder of Web of Words . They dive into the vulnerable journey of writing a memoir-style book, the concept of your “favorite self,” how motherhood acts as a mirror , and the power of accountability in finally finishing big creative projects. Expect real talk on identity, authenticity, entrepreneurship, and raising daughters who see what’s possible. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Welcome Back + Why Carly’s Return Matters 00:31 – Who Carly Is Now: Author, Creator, Founder 01:35 – Previously on TMMB: Fire, Rebuild, Resilience 03:46 – Laura’s Early Read of Coming Home 05:15 – Deciding to Write the (Very Honest) Book 06:25 – From Dream to Draft: Coaching, Community, Momentum 09:55 – Stop the Excuses: The Moment She Committed 10:50 – Skin in the Game: Investment, Deadlines, Public Promises 15:15 – Introducing the “Favorite Self” Framework 19:54 – Journaling + Prompts to Meet Your Favorite Self 23:11 – Motherhood as a Mirror: The Origin of The Mirror Effect 37:28 – Closing Gratitude + Invitation to Share Takeaways Carly's Links: Website: http://www.carlyottaway.com Web Of Words: https://webofwords.ca/ Order Coming Home: https://www.amazon.ca/Coming-Home-Path-Favourite-Permission/dp/1069218308/ref=sr_1_[%E2%80%A6]rmission+to+do+it+your+way%2Cdigital-text%2C152&sr=1-1-catcorr Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok
