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Hey there, it's your host Saskia, and I'm back with another episode of Pattern Shift. Today, I'm excited to share some valuable insights from fellow creative entrepreneurs about how they approach their businesses during the summer months. Summer is often seen as a time to relax and take a break, but how does that translate into the world of business? Let's dive in and hear what some of our guests have to say.

https://www.patternshift.com (link to specific page on website, but keep this url as the ‘word’ above the link)

Summer allows me to work outdoors and brings a different rhythm to my artistic practice." - Natasa Heydra

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• Natasa Heydra's Art Portfolio www.heynatasa.com
• Anna Bauer’s Work & Website https://annabauer.se
• Hanna Lisa's Online Yarn Shop https://making-stories.com
• Petchy's Branding Services https://petchy.no
• Pilar’s Yarn and Craft shop https://cabezadealfiler.cl

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Hey there, welcome to this awesome episode of our podcast! Today, we've got a burning question to tackle: "Is the Ja, Wol Business Circle program the right fit for you?" If you're thinking of joining the next cohort in September, we've got something super cool for you – two fantastic businesses that have been through the program will spill the beans on their experiences!

So, let's meet our rockstar guests – Grace Whowell and Mariken Koning, both program alumni with totally different stories to share. Grace is a seasoned pro in the needle craft industry, and Mariken is just getting her entrepreneurial journey started. Though the program isn't tailored for startups, it lays a solid foundation for newcomers.

If you're serious about leveling up your business, you can't miss this episode! Seats are limited for the September cohort, and we've got some sweet early bird price discounts waiting for you. So, if you're ready to rock your entrepreneurial journey, let's dive in and unlock those secrets of success together! Let's go! 🚀

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• "The Ja, Wol program helped me to stay grounded and helped me to avoid becoming paralysed by the pursuit of perfection." - Grace
• "The program helped me to gain clarity on my goals and stay motivated." - Mariken
• "The Ja, Wol program is a great investment for anyone in the textile fiber industry who is looking to take their business to the next level." - Grace

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The big question on this episode is; How do we bend time our way? Can we make more of it so we can get out of overwhelm and stress. I’ve invited my friend and coach Kim Witten because she’s the perfect partner for a hilarious but insightful journey through linguistics and philosophy. Which are all fancy words for we have a lot of fun figuring out an the issue of never having enough time and how to deal with it. 

In this episode Kim and I give you a three step process for getting out of the thick of it. So you can reach out of the overwhelm storm and grabbing onto something practical and steady. 
By managing energy and being intentional about how we use our time. We discuss the importance of pausing, assessing, and setting rituals to get into the mindset of bending time to our needs. 

I share how I optimised my day by discovering my natural circadian rhythm and finding what energises me. Kim emphasises the importance of managing energy over time and gives examples of how she rearranged her day to align with her energetic peak. 

We do metaphors like no other but they all lead to pretty solid insights. So hang on for a fun ride.

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"If we manage our energy, the time part just takes care of itself." - Kim Witten

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Ready to conquer that overwhelming clutter and skyrocket your small business productivity? Join me, Saskia de Feijter, as I reveal the secret to unlocking your mental clarity and focus through decluttering your workspace. Say goodbye to the myth that creative chaos fuels inspiration and discover how tidying up can actually boost your motivation and creativity.   

In this PatternShift episode, we dive into the life-changing Konmari philosophy and William Morris's quote as powerful tools to declutter and maintain an organised workspace. Be prepared to transform your mindset for business success, and learn the importance of looking beyond physical tasks and nurturing a supportive environment. Don't miss out on these actionable tips and expert insights that can elevate your business to new heights!

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"Mindset is an important factor in achieving a clutter-free workspace and creating healthy work habits."

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Are you taking yourself seriously as a business owner, do you set boundaries, are you being professional,

It’s time to start owning the tasks that come with running your business, to stop feeling icky around business terms and accepting what you need to know about your needs and applying business strategies in order to balance and grow your personal and business life.

How business-y do you need to be?

In this episode, I'm talking to designer, maker, and teacher Cal Patch who's specialising in drafting your own patterns. Cal shares her journey from teaching for free to becoming an entrepreneur and how she still really doesn't use business terms, although she really IS an entrepreneur. 

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"We kind of organically flow into this business and pick some things up along the way.” -Cal Patch; Author, Designer, Teacher

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As you might have heard in the last episode I did with my friend Zoe Edwards, A Smaller Life is evolving into a podcast that is similar but a bit different. I was always talking to and with crafters and business owners in the field, from now on I will focus more on providing business owners in the needlecraft industry with practical business insights and actionable tips to help you get out of the pull of the day-to-day swamp. 

It will however still be interesting for crafters to see behind the curtains of businesses like yours. And I'm hoping that both crafters and business owners will send me voice messages ☞ and emails with their ideas and questions. So I can make my episodes even more to the point and helpful. 

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In this episode, podcast hosts Zoe Edwards of Check Your Thread and myself discuss how we approach our podcasts and how we make it work for our businesses. We talk about how we’ve shifted our focus over time and how our podcasts have evolved along with our businesses. We also discuss advertising and how it may or may not fit into our podcast and business models. And… there’s a big change a-commin’. I will reveal all in this episode.

https://www.asmallerlife.com/61

• “I love that usually you're in somebody's ears or you are with somebody and there's not a lot of other people around. So it's really personal.” - Saskia
• “I feel that would not be a good fit for my podcast. I feel that a lot of what I say is, maybe we don't need to buy so much stuff or we need to be more selective.” - Zoe
• “You can go in all guns blazing and it's just one thing and then life happens and shifts happen.” - Zoe
• "It's always going to be a podcast as the focus, but I'm excited to add other elements." - Zoe
• "It's a balance between being authentic and also being able to support yourself." - Saskia

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On this episode of A Smaller Life, Pilar and Saskia discuss several key aspects of running a creative business. They emphasize the importance of having a clear vision for your business, delegating tasks to others, and finding support from peers. They also address the fear of being copied by competitors and suggest owning your brand as the best way to combat this. Finally, they highlight the importance of having a strong sense of purpose and working towards it with passion and dedication.

https://www.asmallerlife.com/60

• "I wake up every morning with a drive. To take the next step and come closer to the vision and work on my mission." - Saskia
• "It's good to have that communication with the team and to let them know what the purpose, the vision, and where we are going to." - Pilar
• "By emphasising what makes your business unique and special, you can stand out from the competition and maintain your identity." - Pilar and Saskia

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In this episode we’re flipping things around. Kathleen Kettles, one of the most enthusiastic members of the Ja, Wol community and a podcaster herself is interviewing me.

Her podcast ‘In conversation with Kathleen’ is all about how her guests define success. I was invited and I loved the atmosphere of this conversation so much that I wanted to share it with you as well.

The main topic is my motto, “Progress over Perfection”, and we'll be discussing the importance of embracing imperfection and focusing on progress rather than perfection.

It's easy to get caught up in striving for the perfect everything in all areas of our life, But it can it can lead to anxiety, self-doubt, and inaction. We'll be exploring ways to take action towards our goals, even if it means making mistakes along the way.  We'll discuss the value of surrounding ourselves with a supportive community, celebrating our accomplishments, and being proud of how far we've come, even if the journey was difficult.

Additionally, we'll dive into the impact that we can have on others by sharing our knowledge and experiences and being open to learning from them as well.

I get a little bit more personal in this one, so I hope you like that. Grab your yarn, your needles or your dog or your laundry or whatever you wanna do, and enjoy our talk.

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• "Success to me is when my teenager or when my teenagers share their feelings with me as a parent, because that makes it possible for me to support them in the best way that I can."

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