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

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