Grief, Growth & the Greater Why: Building a Business That Heals with MJ Renshaw

In this soul-stirring episode of the HONEST Series, I sit down with MJ, founder of The Being Method, to explore the raw, real and revolutionary ways that motherhood shapes our businesses - and how systems, sensitivity and self-trust can help us scale sustainably.

MJ shares her journey from dropping out of osteopathy school, walking away from a successful skincare brand and launching a breathwork certification business while navigating two back-to-back pregnancies.

Together, we share how grief has been a big part of the creation of our missions and unpack the power of nervous system safety, building businesses that honor our values and redefining success beyond the numbers.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that holds you - not just your income - this episode will land deeply.

On the show...

• MJ’s unconventional path to entrepreneurship and what she walked away from to build what she has now

• How motherhood clarified her values and fuelled her decision to build for freedom and flexibility

• Why systems and subscriptions created safety during postpartum (and how to think about them at each stage of growth)

• What it means to model success and self-love for your children while growing a business

• A candid look at failed launches, identity shifts and the messy middle of scaling

• The mindset MJ returns to when navigating guilt, growth and getting back up after setbacks

Key Takeaways:

• The “one product, one platform” approach MJ started with - and how she’s scaling differently now

• Behind the scenes of her DM-based sales funnel and how she uses automation without losing connection

• Her perspective on what creates safety in business (hint: it’s not certainty, it’s creativity)

• How MJ and her team use values-led marketing, team communication, and SOPs to run a multi-six-figure company, while keeping her working hours mum-friendly

• Reflections on grief, purpose, and creating impact through service-based business

Quotes to Remember:

“You can build a business that works with your nervous system - not against it.”
“I don’t want anyone else telling me when I can go to the zoo with my kids.”
“You have to be creative. You can have it all - but you have to design it that way.”
“Our kids don’t need perfection. They need to see us model possibility.”

MJ’s Book: How to Cry is out NOW

A must-read for anyone told they’re “too sensitive” or struggling to feel anything at all. MJ’s upcoming book explores the science and soul of emotion, crying, and the nervous system. Stay tuned on Instagram for the launch.

Connect with MJ:

Instagram: @beingmethodbreathwork
Website: www.thebeingmethod.com

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If there's one thing I took from this it's, your story is allowed to evolve, your business gets to feel good and your version of success is valid.