I Failed but I’m not a Failure. Lessons from My Latest Face Plant.

EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 21 MIN

I Failed but I’m not a Failure. Lessons from My Latest Face Plant.

from This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs · host Laura Sinclair

In this raw and honest episode, Laura opens up about a big behind-the-scenes decision: cancelling her 2025 retreat. Instead of brushing it under the rug, she’s sharing it all — the real story of what happened, what it taught her, and why she doesn’t actually see it as a failure. If you've ever had to pivot, cancel a launch, or walk away from something you love, this one will hit home.This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs navigating the messy middle, rethinking what success looks like, and learning to lead with integrity and self-trust. In this episode you will hear:01:34 — Welcome + Transparency in Business03:18 — The Backstory: Two Successful Retreats & Big Plans for 202505:05 — When Your Gut Starts Screaming07:22 — What Failure Actually Means in Business09:40 — The Reality of Red Tape: Working with a TICO Agent13:00 — A Timeline That Didn’t Work14:53 — It Was Becoming Heavy, Not Fun17:35 — The Sunk Cost & What She Lost (and Gained)20:40 — This Is NOT the End22:10 — The Trust Recession + Why Timing Matters25:30 — The Cost vs. Reward Misalignment28:55 — Reframing Failure as Feedback31:14 — Checking Your Ego at the Door33:20 — What She’s Learned (And What You Can, Too)36:02 — Looking Ahead: Events, Community & Connection38:09 — Final Thoughts: This Is LeadershipLooking for more support? The doors to the Ambition Mastermind are now open! Apply - https://www.laura-sinclair.com/ambition-mastermind Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram  • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

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