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SUMMARY

Season 2 kicks off with a fresh perspective: I’m reflecting on how my work has evolved from selling yarn to coaching creative business owners—and how all the different parts of my ecosystem now align. This episode introduces the Business Clarity Quiz, YouTube expansion, and what’s next for the Pattern Shift podcast.

FULL SHOW NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS + LINKS

🔗 patternshift.fm [https://www.patternshift.fm?utm_source=chatgpt.com]



BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE

“I’m not starting over—I’m building on everything I’ve already made. It’s all part of the weave.”



🔗 LINKS

 * Ja, Wol Website – Explore the Ecosystem [https://www.ja-wol.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com]
   
   
 * Take the Quiz – What’s Your Path? [https://8pdnswikuav.typeform.com/to/Y035CakB]
   
   
 * The Ja, Wol Community [https://community.ja-wol.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]
   
   
 * Work with Me [https://ck5q7eug81g1rf30-7341605.shopifypreview.com/]
   
   

CONNECT WITH SASKIA

 * Website: ja-wol.com [https://www.ja-wol.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com]
   
   
 * Instagram: @ja_wol_rotterdam [https://www.instagram.com/ja_wol_rotterdam?utm_source=chatgpt.com]
   
   
 * YouTube: Ja, Wol on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pattern-shift]
   
   

 You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

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#105 - New Season, New Chapter: Weaving a Creative Ecosystem at Ja, Wol

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Clarity, confidence, and calm… one bullet at a time.

Summer tends to shake things up — especially if you’ve got kids at home, your routine is out the window, or you’re simply craving a break from the usual hustle. That’s why I’m hosting a gentle 6-week journaling challenge, right inside the Ja, Wol Community.

BuJo by the Sea is a relaxed, Bullet Journal–inspired journey.
Each day, from July 19 to August 30, you’ll get one simple prompt to help you:

 * Set an intention
 * Reflect on a mindful journaling question
 * Choose one priority
 * Log what happens with the original Bullet Journal bullets (• – ○ =)

You don’t need anything fancy. Just a notebook, a pen, and a few minutes a day.
This is a lovely way to experiment with the practice if you’re new to Bullet Journaling — or to return to it with fresh eyes if you’ve drifted away.

You can join for free — in our own Ja, Wol Community private BuJo by the Sea space.
👉 Click here to join us [https://jawol.myflodesk.com/bujobythesea]

Let’s move slowly together this summer.
I’ll be there, journaling right alongside you.

☀️ Saskia
Certified Bullet Journal Trainer & Slow Business Coach

This summer, I'm hosting a playful and peaceful journaling challenge. I've called BuJo By The Sea. 

This is for you. You'll get six weeks of gentle prompts plus a cozy space to share and reflect with fellow creatives in the Ja, Wol Community – if you choose so– you can also get these prompts just in your email box. It starts July 19th, and you can sign up through jawol.myflodesk.com/bujobythesea [https://jawol.myflodesk.com/bujobythesea] 



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#104 - BuJo by the Sea – A 6-Week Summer Journal Challenge

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SUMMARY

In this episode, I share how I uses the Bullet Journal Method to run my creative business with more clarity, focus, and freedom. I explains how daily logs, weekly spreads, and project collections help me stay grounded, intentional, and flexible—without pressure or perfectionism. If you're curious about using your journal to support your business, this episode offers my honest perspective. 

FULL SHOW NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS + LINKS

🔗 patternshift.fm [https://www.ja-wol.com/blogs/podcast/103]

BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE:

“This is not a system for doing more. In fact, it's quite the opposite.”



🔗 BUJO BY THE SEA - FREE SUMMER CHALLENGE - SIGN UP HERE [https://jawol.myflodesk.com/bujobythesea]



🔗 Bullet Journal for creative businesses - WORKSHOP [https://www.ja-wol.com/pages/bullet-journaling]

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🔗 Ja, Wol Community – Join the Conversation [https://community.ja-wol.com/]

CONNECT WITH SASKIA

Creative business coach, Certified Bullet Journal Trainer, and host of Pattern Shift. Explore my workshops, community, and coaching programs via the links above or visit my website www.ja-wol.com [https://www.ja-wol.com] 



 You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

This summer, I'm hosting a playful and peaceful journaling challenge. I've called BuJo By The Sea. 

This is for you. You'll get six weeks of gentle prompts plus a cozy space to share and reflect with fellow creatives in the Ja, Wol Community – if you choose so– you can also get these prompts just in your email box. It starts July 19th, and you can sign up through jawol.myflodesk.com/bujobythesea [https://jawol.myflodesk.com/bujobythesea] 



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#103 - "Freedom Within the Structure: How I Use My Bullet Journal in Business"

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SUMMARY

In this mostly unscripted episode, I share how Bullet Journaling helped me move from burnout to clarity. Before it became a tool in my business, it was a lifeline in my personal life. This is not a tutorial—it’s a story of how I found my footing again, and why I still use this method today. And I announce an exciting challenge I'm working on! 



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BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE

“The bullet journal method is about mindful productivity. It’s about reflecting, looking back so that you are able to move forward in a way that’s more…intentional.”



 You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

This episode was sponsored by Ja, Wol. I promote my own services and products in my podcast rather than working with sponsors. I will share the odd-discount for things I fully support and use.

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#102 - "Paper, Pen, and Possibility: My Bullet Journal Journey"

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In this super honest solo episode, I unpack a limiting belief that’s followed me for years: “I can’t help others with their business if mine isn’t thriving.” As I deepen my coaching journey and reflect on what true success means, I’m realizing how deeply ingrained this belief is—and how untrue it actually is. I share the honest behind-the-scenes of my work, money mindset, slow growth, and how I’m redefining success to align with values over volume. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “far enough” to help others, this episode is for you.

FULL SHOW-NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS + LINKS

patternshift.fm [https://www.ja-wol.com/blogs/podcast/101] 

BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE

“Thriving doesn’t always look like a massive income. It looks like helping people, making an impact, and doing work that aligns with your soul.”

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#101 - “My Deepest, Darkest Limiting Belief: I Can’t Help Others if My Business Isn’t Thriving”

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SUMMARY

It’s a special one—episode 100! In this celebratory and cozy episode, I take you behind the scenes of how Pattern Shift came to be, how it has evolved, and what I’ve learned over five years of podcasting. From awkward beginnings and unexpected pivots to heartfelt listener stories and slow growth reflections, this episode is full of gratitude, reflection, and a few eclairs.

If you’ve ever wondered how a small podcast like this gets made—and what keeps it going—this one’s for you.

FULL SHOW NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS + LINKS: patternshift.fm [https://www.ja-wol.com/blogs/podcast/99]

BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE

“I wanted to make a podcast that actually helps people… and I felt like interviews with famous knitters is great and entertaining and also can be very helpful… but there were already podcasts doing that.” 

⚡︎

You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching, when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience this at low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

This episode was sponsored by Ja, Wol. I promote my own services and products in my podcast rather than working with sponsors. I will share the odd-discount for things I fully support and use.

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 You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

This episode was sponsored by Ja, Wol. I promote my own services and products in my podcast rather than working with sponsors. I will share the odd-discount for things I fully support and use.

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#100 - This is how one person, a mic, and a messy creative mind made it to 100 episodes  🥳

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SUMMARY

In this episode, we dive into the final step of the Ja, Wol framework—Launch. Sharing your work with the world can feel scary, vulnerable, and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Launching isn’t about hype or hustle; it’s about connection and care. I talk about why launching feels so hard (especially for neurodivergent brains), how to rethink launching as a slow rhythm instead of a one-time event, and ways to share your work more gently and joyfully. If you’ve been holding back on putting your work into the world, this episode is your invitation to rethink how launching can feel.

FULL SHOW NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS + LINKS: patternshift.fm [https://www.ja-wol.com/blogs/podcast/99]

BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE “Launching is how we bridge the gap between our purpose and our people.”

⚡︎

You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

This episode was sponsored by Ja, Wol. I promote my own services and products in my podcast rather than working with sponsors. I will share the odd-discount for things I fully support and use.

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 You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

This episode was sponsored by Ja, Wol. I promote my own services and products in my podcast rather than working with sponsors. I will share the odd-discount for things I fully support and use.

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#99 - Launch - Sharing your work with connection, not pressure

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#98- Organize – Making Space for What Matters

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SUMMARY

When your business starts to feel off, it’s often a sign that you’ve drifted from your “why.” In this thoughtful and gently playful episode, I talk about reconnecting with your purpose—what lights you up, what matters to you, and why you started in the first place.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in the daily swirl or just getting started with your business, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and get back in touch with what makes your work feel meaningful. This is the first in a special series based on my Wayfind–Organise–Launch framework.

FULL SHOW NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS + LINKS
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BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE

“Your why isn’t a mission statement—it’s something you live, not laminate.”

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 You know me as a guide, mentor and teacher, but I've also set off on a new adventure, coaching. Coaching gets a bad rep sometimes, but when it's done right, it can be really transformational. As part of my coaching education, I'll soon need to do real coaching sessions. And it could be a really great opportunity for you to experience it at no or low cost. If you've ever been curious about working with me in this way, now's the time. Just send me an email: info@ja-wol.com

This episode was sponsored by Ja, Wol. I promote my own services and products in my podcast rather than working with sponsors. I will share the odd-discount for things I fully support and use.

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#97 - Wayfinding – Rediscovering Your Why – How to reconnect with your purpose when your business starts to drift

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SUMMARY

When big life changes come along—like, say, getting a new puppy—our business rhythm often needs to shift too. In this warm and reflective episode, I talk about how I’m preparing for a new season that will require more flexibility and care.

I share what went into the decision to welcome a Finnish Lapphund puppy into our home, and how I’ve been mentally and practically adjusting my business in advance. From revisiting my priorities to simplifying email strategies, I’m choosing sustainability over hustle, and presence over perfection. This episode is the beginning of a new podcast series that I’ll be recording in advance so I can step back this summer, while still showing up for my community and clients with intention.

It’s a gentle reminder that you can run a business in alignment with your life, not in competition with it.

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BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE

“Not growing is not the same as shrinking. Keeping things status quo is fine—although very hard for me, I have to admit.”

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#96 -  Big Life Changes, Small Business Shifts

Hi, my name is SASKIA. I’ve got over a decade of experience in running a small business in the needle craft industry. Selling, pattern and product design, teaching and running a needle craft school. As a small business owner you’re in charge of EVERYTHING branding, marketing, selling, promoting and cleaning the loo. I’m educated in marketing and photography and learned to do everything else ON THE JOB.I’m obsessed with the healing magic of crafting and the power of community.And I’m determined to lift our scene up for the world to notice so they can step away from FAST FASHION.In A SMALLER LIFE we learn from experts in the needle craft, textile and creative industry - big names and small - about what it’s ACTUALLY like to run a small business. Emotional talks with SELLERS about wins and woes, product and design, conscious decision making in branding and communication. Why we do it, how we do it and what we need to become the future of fashion without BURNING THE HELL OUT. A SMALLER LIFE fights apathy in apparel and aims to inspire YOU to look at your wardrobe differently. Where do you buy, how do you use your clothes and can you make some of it yourself? DREAMING BIG about a world where we rely on value based businesses, the KINDNESS ECONOMY and where we can fully say; FUCK FAST FASHION!

Saskia de Feijter

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