Sacred Business Stories with Jacqueline (MamaJ) Hollows

In Episode 05 of Sacred Business Stories, Jacqueline (MamaJ) Hollows shares her journey from IT project management to working in prisons and supporting social entrepreneurs, highlighting how following intuitive guidance led her to create meaningful work aligned with her deepest purpose. With remarkable vulnerability, she reveals how an unexpected spiritual experience in a park transformed her path and taught her powerful lessons about trust, connection, and the courage to follow her heart even without knowing where it would lead.Through authentic storytelling, MamaJ illuminates how openness to inner guidance—rather than rigid planning—creates greater fulfillment and impact. Her approach to facing fear, embracing resistance as growth, and finding meaning in simple human connections offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs seeking to build businesses that honor their intuitive wisdom while creating sustainable success.Show Notes:[00:00] - MamaJ's Business Journey* Transition from IT project management to social enterprise* Following an unexpected calling to work with people in recovery* How her niche found her rather than her deliberately choosing it[04:00] - The Sacred Business Approach* Definition of sacred business as following intuitive guidance* Embracing the unknown rather than rigid planning* Allowing purpose to unfold organically[08:00] - The Prison Experience* Overcoming fear to work in a completely unfamiliar environment* Story of meeting the man who wanted to "see the chicks" (baby birds)* How confronting her own judgments transformed her approach[14:00] - Working with Fear and Resistance* Overcoming extreme fear of public speaking* Viewing resistance as an opportunity for growth* Finding ways to move through fear rather than avoid it[22:00] - Learning to Trust the Process* Following the feeling rather than having all the answers* Learning to recognize insights even without spiritual background* The wisdom of learning goals versus fixed goals[30:00] - Authentic Connection* Keeping communication simple and authentic* Building genuine connections one person at a time* Focusing on impact rather than metrics[37:00] - Impact Beyond What We See* Story of the "press-up guy" whose life was transformed* Understanding we often don't see the full impact of our work* Trusting the process even without visible resultsKey Quotes:"My experience is your niche finds you. You follow the nudges of life, and your niche finds you." - MamaJShare This Quote"Resistance is just showing you there's an area for growth here. It's not a sign [to] don't do that." - MamaJShare This Quote"I don't believe you're ever given anything that you can't do and that you can't learn from. And when you just move through the resistance, actually the other side is beautiful." - MamaJShare This QuoteResources Mentioned:* Book: "Wing of an Angel" by Jacqueline Hollows* Book: "And Death Came Third" (about public speaking fear)* The Three Principles teaching approachWhere to Find MamaJ:* Website: www.jbhollows.co.uk* Substack: Jacqueline (MamaJ) HollowsIf MamaJ's approach to intuitive business and following your heart resonates with you, we invite you to join us in The Sacred Business Network. As MamaJ shared, finding your own path and trusting your inner guidance can transform your entrepreneurial journey. Our network provides monthly Connection Circles, embodiment practices, and opportunities to form genuine relationships with other heart-centered business owners who understand that everything is connected.Ready to find your Sacred Business connections? Join the Sacred Business Network.Thank you Kyle Shepard, Lazarus, Sue Reid, Josh Woll, Diane Lane, and many others for tuning into Episode 05 of Sacred Business Stories with Jacqueline (MamaJ) Hollows, and your hosts, Phil Powis ❤️⚡️ and Carolina Wilke.If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Jay Fiset on building business from relationship and Elena Brower about balance in sacred work.P.S. You can read all previous editions of the newsletter here, and you can upgrade your subscription here.Carolina and I are ready to support you in creating a business that aligns with your heart's calling. 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