Beyond the Hustle: Mom Entrepreneur Growth with Erin Sisko

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On This Mother Means Business podcast, host Laura Sinclair welcomes Erin Sisko, founder of The Elleiance Network, to talk about what it really takes for Canadian women entrepreneurs to succeed.

Erin’s journey from banking to leading one of the fastest-growing female entrepreneur communities in Canada is proof that women are rewriting the rules of business. More than chasing hustle, today’s Canadian women entrepreneurs are leading with connection, collaboration, and purpose.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Building Community: Why Connection Matters

For Canadian women entrepreneurs, building a network isn’t just about exchanging business cards, it’s about meaningful relationships. Erin highlights how The Elleiance Network was born to support women who wanted more than surface-level networking.

Through Elleiance mastermind groups, members gain:

  • Mentorship and accountability

  • Opportunities for collaboration and referrals

  • A safe space to balance motherhood and business goals

This shift from competition to collaboration is what sets The Elleiance Network apart as a true business mastermind for women in Canada.

Overcoming Challenges in Business and Motherhood

Erin candidly shares the challenges Canadian women entrepreneurs face: from accessing funding to navigating family responsibilities. She reminds us that while the barriers are real, they’re not insurmountable.

Networks like Elleiance provide business mentorship in Canada and create supportive ecosystems where women can thrive. According to BDC research, women-led businesses often outperform yet remain underfunded, highlighting why supportive communities are essential.

Ambition + Support: The Growth Formula

Ambition fuels big dreams, but support turns them into reality. Erin explains that Canadian women entrepreneurs who join masterminds are not only setting bold goals but also achieving them with the backing of peers who understand the journey.

These mastermind groups for entrepreneurs foster collaboration, accountability, and celebration of wins, making business growth more attainable and less isolating.

Breaking Barriers with Capital: The Business Impact Award

One of the biggest barriers for Canadian women entrepreneurs is funding. To address this, The Elleiance Network launched the Capital Elle Business Impact Award and applications and nominations are now open!

This award provides both financial support and vital business services like marketing, coaching, and accounting, helping women who may have been overlooked by traditional systems. It’s a powerful reminder that financial empowerment is key to scaling women-led businesses.

Mindset Shifts for Success

Erin also emphasizes mindset. For Canadian women entrepreneurs, “acting as if” (believing in success before it materializes) is a game-changer. Combined with trusting intuition, it empowers women to take bold steps even in uncertain times.

As Harvard Business Review notes, strong networks paired with confidence help female founders create sustainable growth.

Final Takeaway: Lessons from the Podcast

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Erin Sisko shares why success for Canadian women entrepreneurs goes far beyond hustle, it’s about having the right support system and community around you.

Her story highlights that when women lean into collaboration, they open doors to opportunities that solo effort rarely achieves. The key to growth isn’t just strategy or ambition, but the people they surround themselves with.

If you’re ready to stop building alone and start scaling with a network that has your back, now is the time.

Join The Elleiance Network today and connect with Canadian women entrepreneurs who are rewriting the future of business in Canada.

🎧 Listen + Connect

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