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#68 - Creatively Navigating Storms: Managing Small Business Stress
22 september 2023 · 37 min
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Ever been left picking up the pieces after chaos struck your business? Listen in as I, Saskia, share firsthand experiences of weathering the unpredictable storms of podcasting and running a business. From managing a bustling yarn shop to juggling multiple newsletters and a thriving community, I'm here to reveal the systems and strategies I've devised to navigate these hectic waters with calm and grace.
Through tales of forgotten yarn orders and unexpected business hurdles, we'll uncover the true importance of being present and how it factored into my journey of business growth and mastering time management. Learn how I reshaped my business approach after an incident at my yarn shop, and how thoughtful planning and system-building can create much-needed breathing space in any business environment. Plus, hear about my unique work routine and my upcoming adventure - a trip to a business hippie summer camp near Brighton!
Finally, let's delve into managing stress in a supportive business environment and the secrets to staying afloat in times of crisis. We'll explore why understanding our strengths and weaknesses is a worthy investment of time and money, and how immersing ourselves in our subject matter can help us find focus and energy in times of chaos. On that note, I'll share some handy tools and tips that have helped me manage time and prepare for unexpected events. Join me as we embrace the art of mindful business management and hopefully learn how to face challenging moments with grace and resilience.
FULL SHOW-NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.ja-wol.com/blogs/podcast
BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
"Chaos may be inevitable, but how we respond to it is within our control."
LINKS
Notion
Bullet Journal Method
Use my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODE (affiliate link)
DOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERE
CONNECT WITH SASKIA
website https://www.patternshift.fm
community https://community.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.com
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#67 - Striking the Perfect Balance: Business and Personal Life in the Summer Season
1 september 2023 · 50 min
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Take Notes for Next Season
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.
FULL SHOW-NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.patternshift.com (link to specific page on website, but keep this url as the ‘word’ above the link)
BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
Summer allows me to work outdoors and brings a different rhythm to my artistic practice." - Natasa Heydra
LINKS
Reframing Marketing by Simon Batchelor
JWC Membership
Use my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODE (affiliate link)
DOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERE
CONNECT WITH {guest}
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
CONNECT WITH SASKIA
website https://www.patternshift.fm
community https://community.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.com
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#66 - Level Up Your Business: Insights from Program Alumni
21 juli 2023 · 44 min
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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! 🚀
FULL SHOW-NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.patternshift.com
BEST QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
"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
LINKS
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DOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERE
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
Find Grace and her business Beyond Measure here
CONNECT WITH SASKIA
website https://www.patternshift.fm
community https://community.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.com
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#65 - Bending Time: How to Manage Energy for Productivity with Kim Witten
7 juli 2023 · 46 min
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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.
FULL SHOW-NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.patternshift.com
BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
"If we manage our energy, the time part just takes care of itself." - Kim Witten
LINKS
Use my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODE
DOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERE
Book by Matthew Walker, “Why We Sleep”
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34466963-why-we-sleep
CONNECT WITH KIM WITTEN
Kim's website
CONNECT WITH SASKIA
website www.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.com
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#64 - Transform Your Small Business Mindset with the Power of Decluttering
23 juni 2023 · 28 min
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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!
FULL SHOWNOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
www.patternshift.fm
BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
"Mindset is an important factor in achieving a clutter-free workspace and creating healthy work habits."
LINKS
Use my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODE
DOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERECONNECT WITH SASKIA
website www.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.comSupport the show
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#63 - Taking yourself seriously as a business owner, with Cal Patch
9 juni 2023 · 51 min
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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.
FULL SHOW-NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.patternshift.com
BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
"We kind of organically flow into this business and pick some things up along the way.” -Cal Patch; Author, Designer, Teacher
CONNECT WITH CAL PATCH
website www.calpatch.com
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website www.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.comLINKS
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#62 - A Smaller Life is now: PATTERN SHIFT
26 mei 2023 · 4 min
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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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#61 - “Our podcast evolution: How Zoe and Saskia support their business and listeners + BIG NEWS”
12 mei 2023 · 34 min
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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.
FULL SHOW NOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.asmallerlife.com/61
BEST QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
“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
LINKS
Use my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODE
UnsplashDOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERE
CONNECT WITH ZOE
www.checkyourthread.com
CONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOL
website www.asmallerlife.com community https://community.ja-wol.come-mail info@ja-wol.com
SUBSCRIBE TO A SMALLER LIFE
GET MAIL HERE!
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#60 - Pilar Letelier of Cabeza de Alfiler - Overcoming the fear of Copy Cats, using the Power of Branding and Peer Support
5 mei 2023 · 55 min
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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.
FULL SHOWNOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.asmallerlife.com/60
BEST QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
"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
LINKS
Use my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODE
DOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERE
CONNECT WITH PILAR
https://cabezadealfiler.cl
CONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOL
website www.asmallerlife.com community https://community.ja-wol.come-mail info@ja-wol.com
SUBSCRIBE TO A SMALLER LIFE
GET MAIL HERE!
JOIN THE BUSINESS CIRCLE WAITING LIST
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#59 - "The Art of Deliberate Choice: Crafting a more Sustainable Wardrobe with a Philosophical Mindset"
21 april 2023 · 39 min
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#58 - ‘In Conversation with Kathleen’ Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Success: A Journey of Mindfulness and Crafting
7 april 2023 · 36 min
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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.
FULL SHOWNOTES WITH TAKEAWAYS
https://www.asmallerlife.com/
BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
"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."
LINKS
In Conversation with Kathleen Podcast
Use my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODE
DOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERECONNECT WITH KATHLEEN
In Conversation with Kathleen op Apple Podcasts
CONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOL
website www.asmallerlife.com
community https://community.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.comSUBSCRIBE TO A SMALLER LIFE
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#57 - Maaike van Geijn's Rocket Launch: insights from a successful beginning knitwear designer
24 maart 2023 · 56 min
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In this podcast episode upcoming knitwear designer Maaike van Geijn, shares her ideas, processes, hiccups, and successes as a designer like how her first three designs were immediately published by Laine Magazine, Kate Davies and la Bien Aimée. We’re discussing topics such as her daily routine, submitting patterns to magazines, designing for multiple sizes, pattern writing, and the importance of testing. She also talks about the impact of working with a publisher and her plans for the future. The unique perspective of a beginner designer and some valuable insights and advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the needle craft industry, an episode jam-packed with answers to questions you’ve had for ages.
FULL SHOWNOTES
https://www.asmallerlife.com/blogs/podcast/57
BEST QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
"It all starts with yarn for me, the texture and the colours of the yarn. Then I start sketching and trying out ideas. All my designs came from swatching. It's like sketching, a slow process."
Maaike van Geijn, knitwear designer
" If you have to make only one decision as an upcoming business... collect people that are interested in your work and direct them to a space that is yours, like a website or an email list, you want to connect with them directly. And once you have a new pattern or product, send it to your friends so they can buy it with one click of the button. .”
Saskia de Feijter, small business mentor
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Anything that comes up in the conversation, other businesses, blogposts, episodes
Maaike’s three published patterns:
Kate Davies' project "My Place" - 00:16:09
Laine’s "52 Weeks of Easy Knits" - 00:17:09
Neons & Neutrals: A Knitwear Collection Curated by Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée
Maaike’s designs on Ravelry
More links in the full show-notes https://www.asmallerlife.com/blogs/podcast/57.
CONNECT WITH MAAIKE
Instagram @Breielaar
Maaike van Geijn on RavelryCONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, W…
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#56 - Pockets and Planet: a conversation about inclusivity and denim innovation with Marshall Conley
10 maart 2023 · 42 min
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In this episode of A Smaller Life, Marshall Conley of Slø Jeans, joins the show to discuss how this sustainable fashion brand started. The values and steps they had to make before they could start selling inclusive and sustainable jeans. Marshall discusses the challenges of starting a sustainable fashion brand and the importance of creating a positive impact in the fashion industry. He emphasizes the role of education and awareness in driving sustainable fashion forward and encourages listeners to think more critically about their clothing choices. He also shares some tips for small businesses looking to incorporate sustainability into their practices and explains the way they used social media and how they build a brand using ‘community’. In addition to discussing sustainability, Marshall highlights Slø Jeans' commitment to inclusivity, with a range of sizes and styles available for all body types. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for listeners interested in sustainable fashion and highlights the importance of creating a more sustainable and inclusive fashion brand.
FULL SHOWNOTES
https://www.asmallerlife.com/blog/podcast/56
BEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
"We're about creating real, inclusive fashion that everybody can wear." - Marshal Cohen
"Sustainable fashion isn't just a trend, it's a necessity for the future of our planet." - Marshall Conley
"Inclusivity is at the core of Slø Jeans because fashion should be for everyone, not just a select few." - Marshall Conley
"Pockets are essential for functionality and practicality in fashion. It's important to prioritize practical design." - Marshall Conley
"We want people to feel comfortable and confident in their jeans, and that means having pockets that actually work for them." - Marshal Cohen
CONNECT WITH SLØ JEANS
Website
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slojeans/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Slojeans/
Website: https://slojeans.com/
Tick Tok: https://www.tiktok.…
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#55 - Leigh Metcalf @ Top Stitch Makers on starting a business with no formal business education and pivoting from sewing studio to online community
24 februari 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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In this episode, Saskia and Leigh Metcalf, founder of Top Stitch Makers Social Community, discuss the importance of building a safe and valuable space for garment sewers.
Leigh shares her journey of finding her ideal customer, reaching them through various channels, and how she puts aside the financial treadmill of retail to focus on what really matters to her customers.
They also talk about the importance of having a community of like-minded people, the value of community in newsletters, and the benefits of sharing knowledge and insights with each other instead of competing. Additionally, they touch on the conflict between values about stuff and business, the importance of choosing the things that give you energy, and the benefits of having a team.
If you're a business owner, especially in retail, looking to build a community and prioritize what matters most to your customers, this episode is for you.
MAIN TAKE-AWAYS
When discussing lease terms for your shop or studio, ask if you can sub-let, so you can get out early if you have to.
THE MOST BASIC BUSINESS PLAN consist of anwering these three questions 1. What are you going to do? 2. How are you going to do it? 3. How are you going to pay for it to start off with? (because not everyone wants to read a 50 page plan…)
LIFE LESSON: When you get cold feet: Just look at the step in front of you.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
Go HERE if you want to attend the workshop Leigh's teaching in the Ja, Wol Community. (If you don't have a creditcard, you can go HERE)FULL SHOW-NOTES & TAKE-AWAYS https://www.asmallerlife.com
CONNECT WITH LEIGH https://www.topstitchatl.com/
CONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOL
website www.asmallerlife.com
community https://community.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.com
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#54 - Gillian Caughey @ Fearless Financials on how to be brave and fearless about your finances
10 februari 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
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In this amazing episode full of gold nuggets, you’ll hear from Gillian Caughey
Gillian is the founder of Fearless Financials, an accountancy business that offers life centered accounting for folks that dare to be themselves in business. They love to work with creatives businesses and help them achieve their financial goals.
I was quite nervous about this interview as I am about a smart as a pebble when it comes to
accounting and bookkeeping but Gillian was kind and hilarious and was able to explain so many things in such a good way.
In what might be my favorite episode so far, Gillian and me talk about
The difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant.
Money is not just about money.
How to choose the right accountant?
How to work smarter and not harder.
Transparency in working together with your accountant
Setting aside money for taxes.
Your accountant should be part of your team
Bookkeeping components and tasks.
MAIN TAKEAWAYS & LINKS in the SHOWNOTES
CONNECT TO GILLIAN @ FEARLESS FINANCIALS www.fearlessfinancials.co.uk
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#53 - Zoe Edwards helps me with the foundation for a more sustainable sewing practice
27 januari 2023 · 50 min
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Zoe Edwards joins us again! This time, we covered sustainable sewing and lots of things in between. I've asked Zoe to help me while I'm still quite new to sewing, to get a good foundation to a more sustainable sewing practice. From learning how to choose patterns to fit your body so you will get the most wear out of them -always the most sustainable option after not getting or making anything at all- and discussing different fabrics, you’ll learn a lot in this episode!
MAIN TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE on the show-notes page (link below)
LINKS
Sewing Patterns for Bigger Bodies, shared by Zoe:
Cashmerette - https://www.cashmerette.com/collections/cashmerette-patterns
Muna and Broad - https://www.munaandbroad.com/collections/patterns
GOTS Certification - stands for Global Organic Textile Standards, Learn More at https://global-standard.org/QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE
“Every company has its own “sample size”-- its own set of proportions that they work to. Some of them.. they’re not gunna fit so well to your body and you’re gunna have to do a bit of work to make it fit. So always, always, always measure yourself before you start a new project.” They’re just numbers. They don’t mean anything.
CONNECT WITH ZOE
Her podcast: https://checkyourthread.com/
Her blog: https://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/
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#52 - Kim Witten: Yarn Over-thinking, create succes with the help of coaching, mentoring and craft
13 januari 2023 · 53 min
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My coach, Kim Witten, teaches us the difference between coaching, mentoring and therapy. Then, we move on to topics such as the struggle we creatives have balancing structure and freedom (for our craft), and also have an enlightening conversation about “imposter syndrome”. Kim shares a comforting perspective and cites the two psychologists who coined the term in the 1970’s.
Enjoy this incredible conversation with Kim Witten, transformational coach, for the first episode of A Smaller Life in the new year.
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#51 - New Year's Shortie Episode - taking a pledge
30 december 2022 · 29 min
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In this episode I talk about the Ja Wol Community pledge that has been spontaneously started by our member Kathleen.
I jumped on her idea and we had a zoom call together and made it happen.
In the episode I share my personal pledge and invite you to join us to see how you can make the curating and creating of your wardrobe in 2023 fun and meaningful.
A new way of curating and creating our clothes.
Start your journey to a more intentional closet TODAY!
WE KEEP IT FUN!
Because that is the only way that we can keep the change part of our lives and ELIMINATE FAST FASHION!
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MAIN TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Setting up boundaries and 'rules' can be freeing
Connecting to others that are going through the same process is super valuable, you'll get so many unexpected insights
A nailpolish swap is a great idea!
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#50 - Milestones: Maya @ Knit With Attitude goes Big + A Smaller Life's 50th Episode
16 december 2022 · 59 min
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May Lin Bang (Maya) joins us from Knit With Attitude in High Street London, but not before we do a little celebrating for our 50th episode! Tune in to hear shout outs and interesting stats in the first 10 minutes, and then get cozy for our 50 minute conversation.
Maya is an inspiration who has run a successful ecological yarn shop as an immigrant for more than 10 years. She had an online shop before that was really a thing. She tells us about how she deals with our unconventional industry in an unconventional way, from funding, to management and more, never giving up her values and core principles. It was a joy to hear from her, and you can find her at www.knitwithattitude.com
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MAIN TAKEAWAYS & QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE on our full show notes page
CONNECT WITH Maya
www.knitwithattitude.com
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#49 - Reporting from the Faroe Islands Gudrun & Gudrun & Snaeldan Spinnery
2 december 2022 · 56 min
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In this cinematic, on-the-road episode, you’ll hear all about the wool and shepherding industry in the Faroese Islands or Faroes (Føroyar). You’ll get to hear a spinning machine, special background music from the feat-of-modern-egineering underwater tunnels, reports from the traveler’s log in the ferry cabin, and spontaneous interviews with shop owners and workers. You’re going to love it!
Featuring Johanna from the Snealdan Spinnery and CEO Guðrun Rógvadóttir from Guðrun & Guðrun hand-knit wool fashion brand.
Find more info and pictures from my travels on the episode website.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Google Results: Floortje Naar Het Einde Van Het Wereld
CONNECT WITH [GUEST]
https://snaldan.fo/
https://www.gudrungudrun.com/
https://www.navia.fo
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#48- Elizabeth Joy of Conscious Style explaining conscious and sustainability lingo
18 november 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Elizabeth Joy of Conscious Style.
Elizabeth is a content creator that cares about fashion and style in a conscious way. We talk about green washing, the use of wording and descriptions in the field of conscious fashion and educating through podcasts and other channels.
Elizabeth Joy
MAIN TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Big Brands often co-opt words used in the small, sustainable, earth-loving, crafting community and uses them to make money / green-washing
“Ethical Fashion” is one of those terms
“Circular Fashion” is a system that doesn’t produce waste and the items have no real “end-of-life”
Items can be reused, recycled, upcycled, or sent back / repaired, etc
Ex: Thousand Fell Sneakers - US https://www.thousandfell.com/
Ex: MUD Jeans - NL https://mudjeans.nl/
QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE
“When you search a term like, ‘ethical fashion’, a term like ‘sustainable fashion’... you see the Google ads of brands that are totally not sustainable. It’s really frustrating, right? They have the money, they have the budget to sort of, green-wash their way into sustainability, which… it feels like we’re up against a lot but, yeah. I just really think it’s important to educate; try to educate as many people who will listen and who are curious.”
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
What Elizabeth’s Wearing - Jewelry / Clothing Swap Service https://www.swapsociety.co/
(a European equivalent? https://www.thenuwardrobe.com/)
What Saskia’s Wearing https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/
Ethical / Sustainable Shoe Brand in the U.S. - Nisolo https://nisolo.com/ See also:
https://nisolo.com/blogs/stride-sustainability/the-lowest-wage-in-our-supply-chain
Thousand Fell Sneakers https://www.thousandfell.com/
MUD Jeans NL https://mudjeans.nl/
Book: The Day The World Stops Shopping https://www.jbmackinnon.com/the-day-the-world-stops-shopping
CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH
Her website https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/
Her podcast https://www.cons…
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#47- Janne de Hoop @ Hollands Wol Collectief on turning local wool into product
4 november 2022 · 45 min
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Before The Holland Wool Collective came along, tons of wool was going to waste. There was a gap between people who had wool, people who processed it into a usable product, and wholesalers or designers who needed the material.
Farmers in the Netherlands needed more options as far as who to send their wool to; there wasn’t anyone gathering that material to send it to be processed it into usable medium– like felt or yarn. At least, not until Janne de Hoop and her partner Mirthe Snoek came along.
Within a week of launching their website, they had received at least 30 calls from sheep farmers with wool to get rid of. Still in the early stages, Janne from the Hollands Wol Colletief gives us a sneak-peek into what goes on behind the scenes in this start-up cooperative that utilizes what, in the past, was going to waste. What a joy to have her with us!
We talk about taxes, balancing work life and personal life, launching a company with a friend, and figuring things out as you go.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
https://www.hollandswolcollectief.nl/
Martin Oosthoek Landschapsbeheer - Rotterdam Shepard -
https://www.maoosthoek.nl/
CONNECT WITH JANNE & MIRTHE
https://www.hollandswolcollectief.nl/
https://www.instagram.com/hollandswolcollectief/
https://www.facebook.com/hollandswolcollectief
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#46 - Alice Karolina @ The Ethical Move on Ethical Marketing
21 oktober 2022 · 58 min
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We welcome Alice from The Ethical Move this week on A Smaller Life!
Alice owns a branding firm, and she runs an online community (with the help of dedicated others) that's focused on ethical branding / marketing.
How do we attract customers without using lead magnets?
How can we appeal to our customers without manipulating them?
These are the kind of questions they ask at https://www.theethicalmove.org/
Main Takeaways
current marketing strategies are often deeply manipulating
industry advice that is given is often based on tricking people into buying things
consumerism is not sustainable, not ethical, and it's just straight up harmful in many ways
more take-aways in the shownotes on the website.
"...and that is really where the community is strongest, like the community is really meant to hold that space where we work on our ethical marketing pursuits, because they will last a lifetime. This is a great un-learning and a great re-creating of what we want things to be, you know? Like if we don't use lead magnets, what do we do? If we don't use the typical selling strategies, what are strategies that work, that work more, let’s say cyclically or in a natural connection? What about relationship? I just think branding goes a lot deeper than we think."– Alice Karolina, The Ethical Move
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#45 - Connecting the dots, planning & strategy in your craft business
7 oktober 2022 · 37 min
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In this episode I talk about the role of strategy in your small business and how you don't have to change all that much to make better use of the time and effort you are already investing in communication, marketing, branding and all those other 'icky' business words.
Hopefully you'll get some information about how thinking things through just a little bit more, can make a big difference in how you present yourself as a business.
MAIN TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE are on the podcast page HERE.
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#44 - Melody Hoffmann of B Mandarines on Where Personal and Professional Identity Meet
23 september 2022 · 55 min
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Melody Hoffman, the knitting pattern designer behind B Mandarines. She's a soft spoken nature loving, foraging business owner. She doesn't like the word branding as she feels completely connected to what she does. It's not a brand, it's her.
Listen to Melody talk about how her values, her choices shape her work.
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#43 - How to Start a Business When You Don't Know Where to Start - Summer Shortie Episode
9 september 2022 · 9 min
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On my summer break I answer listeners' questions and share some of my personal strategies and tips in short & compact episodes. Short, sweet and simple but elegant and packed with value if it's something you were looking for.
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#42 - 28 Hours a Week - Summer Shortie Episode
26 augustus 2022 · 14 min
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On my summer break I answer listeners' questions and share some of my personal strategies and tips in short & compact episodes. Short, sweet and simple but elegant and packed with value if it's something you were looking for.
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#41 - How to Start a Knitting Circle - Summer Shortie Episode
12 augustus 2022 · 9 min
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#40 - Less Overwhelm - Summer Shortie Episode
29 juli 2022 · 9 min
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#39 - How to leave social and stay in touch with friends - Summer Shortie Episode
15 juli 2022 · 14 min
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note: there is a bit of Dutch in the beginning but I translate right after!
On my summer break I answer listeners' questions and share some of my personal strategies and tips in short & compact episodes. Short, sweet and simple but elegant and packed with value if it's something you were looking for.
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SHORTY EPISODE #39
Lotte shared with me that she'd love to leave social media but she's scared she'd miss staying in touch with her international friends. I share my (business) strategy for leaving Instagram and circle back to Lotte's private situation and offer some ideas for her.I used Pastbook (no ad) to make my instagram photo books.
The Dutch social media platform I was struggling to find the name of is (or was) Hyves.
The ad-free and safe community platform I use for my business and for the people that live on our block is Mighty Networks (affiliate link; if you end up using this link, I get a thank you from MN)
Hardcore fan of Bullet Journalling in the way it was intended by Ryder Carrol; Purpose Powered Productivity. (no ad)Ask your questions, share your ideas and just say 'Hi!' through the 'record a message' button in the show notes on my website www.asmallerlife.com.
Have an awesome summer,
Saskiaps Never call a lady 'shortie', the title is about the length of the episode. I just wanted make this extra clear.
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#38 - The Spectacular End of Season Episode
1 juli 2022 · 29 min
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This is a fun one. Sharing facts, fun tit bits, percentages and numbers about YOU the listener and me te host. And giving you a wonderful collage of the best quotes of the season.
This made me choke up. Seriously. I'm proud of making this show with the help of Ali and you, the listener. I have to be messy and leave the old perfectionist in me behind or I'll never do it. Episode after episode I overcome fears and grow. While I make mistakes, lots of them. But it's ok. No one is perfect and we don't need to be.
I love making this podcast and hanging out with those amazing guests so I can share their stories with you.
You can quote me on that one!!
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#37 - Hanna Lisa Haferkamp @ Making Stories sharing honestly about transparency, customer expectation and navigating inclusivity
17 juni 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
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FULL SHOWNOTES
https://www.asmallerlife.comBEST QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE
"I fucking refuse to aim low. Making a profit in this industry, it needs to be possible. We're gonna make this possible!" – Hanna Lisa HaferkampLINKS
The yarn shop in Berlin mentioned is Wollen Berlin
Book: Priya Parker - The Art of Gathering
JOIN The Building Better Businesses Circle aka the BBBC !
Antigone Yarn is back!CONNECT WITH HANNA LISA HAFERKAMP
www.makingstories.comCONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOL
website www.asmallerlife.com
community https://community.ja-wol.com
e-mail info@ja-wol.com
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#36 - Lia Weitzel -our reporter down under- answers 'Can you incorporate trends in a conscious wardrobe?'
3 juni 2022 · 47 min
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Lia, our Reporter Down Undah.
The topic we focussed on this time is 🥁 TRENDS IN KNITTING and how trend find their place into your conscious wardrobe.
We talk about following designers and trends in the knitting space and about test knitting.
Lia has focussed on just knitting for herself for a year, filling the gaps in her wardrobe and as is now ready to knit for others again she is really enjoying it.
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Australian Yarn Weights
https://yarnsforall.com.au/yarn-weights/
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#35 - Half Way There (#MMM + 2022)
20 mei 2022 · 42 min
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In my podcast A Smaller Life, I talk to makers and business owners in my industry (and sometimes beyond) about making conscious choices and growing your brand by actually going smaller.
This episode I'm giving you Half Way There insight on the Me Made May Pledge I took. Letting you know what's going on, if I'm any good at keeping the pledge. If I have learned something so far? Do I have regrets?
"I SASKIA, PLEDGE TO WEAR ONLY HANDMADE CLOTHES (by me or someone else) AND A FEW ITEMS FROM SUSTAINABLE BRANDS THAT ARE GOOD TO MAN, ANIMAL & EARTH."
And as we are approaching the half way point of 2022, I look back at what I've been up to so far in my business after the great pivot of 2021. Letting you in on all the goings on.
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#34 - Zoe Edwards from the Check your Thread podcast on Me Made May
6 mei 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
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In my podcast A Smaller Life, I talk to makers and business owners in my industry (and sometimes beyond) about making conscious choices and growing your brand by actually going smaller.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Zoe Edwards who you might know from her blog
So Zo, What do you Know or her more recent endeavor, the Check your Thread Podcast. And if that doesn't ring a bell... the famous creator & maker hastag #memademay is the brainchild of Zoe!
read more in the SHOWNOTES.
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#33 - 'Hart op de Tong' pt 4. Over stoppen met social media als bedrijf. Zijn we gek of best wel slim bezig?
22 april 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
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'Hart op de tong' is a series of talks in Dutch. When you see this title or this picture, you'll know that it's a Dutch Episode.
Vandaag hebben we het over social media. En dan met name het stoppen met social media. Ik ben al zover, Sophia bijna. We praten over het proces wat daaraan vooraf gaat, waarom we de beslissing namen, de angsten van het weggaan en de angsten van het blijven, de resultaten na 4 maanden en allemaal leuk en aardig... maar hoe doe je dat als je een bedrijf hebt. Hoe kun je social media mijden als bedrijf. Ben je dan niet goed bij je hoofd? Of best wel slim bezig?
GENOEMD IN ONS GESPREK:
'Digital Minimalism' - Cal Newport
'Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now' - Jaron Lanier (personal note: the book is good, this man knows things, but his website is horrid... as a branding expert, this is going to haunt me. Is it intentional? Does he not care? Are people not taking him seriously because of that horrible website? Does he not care...? Anyway. end of my note)
'the Social Dilemma' documentary
Een van mijn Kindness Economy bijbels over branding (wat niet hetzelfde is als marketing, maar in ons gesprek moest ik even een punt maken...'): 'Brand the Change' - Anne MiltenburgSOPHIA'S NIEUWSBRIEF? MELD JE HIER AAN
JA, WOL / A SMALLER LIFE MAILS? MELD JE HIER AANIk wil heel graag transcripties aanbieden, zodra de community groeit en er geld vrijkomt zal ik hierin investeren.
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#32 - 4 Fundamental Steps For Starting Small Businesses
8 april 2022 · 37 min
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In this solo episode I share my 4 Fundamental Steps For Starting Small Businesses.
Last week, in a very energetic mood, I asked my mailing list subscribers "What can I do for you right now? How can I help? And I was bracing myself for a whole week of full service and connecting. Being generous as a business is important and it can really help you to figure out what people need.
I did get a number responses but not enough to keep me occupied for a whole week. So I decided to answer the most asked question in this episode of the podcast and make good use of what I just learned.
"What steps do I take first when I want to start my small business?"
I know what it feels like when you are a (starting) solo-preneur. So much uncertainty. So many questions. It can get pretty scary and it makes you stop in your tracks. While your mind is in overdrive, you are not moving forward.
After 16 years of running a small business and starting dozens of side hustles, I know a thing or two of what is truly important and what fluff you can leave to the side. Because we don't have time for crap shizzle. Am I right?
In line with the generous and energetic mood I was in, I've also made a free download for all of you who are curious or want to start their small business soon.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
I mention the Dutch chamber of commerce and the Dutch 'Kleine Ondernemersregeling Inkomstenbelasting' in the podcast.
www.fiverr.com is a great place to let other people take over things you don't want to or can't do yourself.
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#31 - Petchy on Branding for Value Based Small Businesses
25 maart 2022 · 45 min
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Solveig Petch aka Petchy a brand strategist and identity designer. Amongst other things we cover that money isn't dirty, that female (identifying) business owners tent to want to work from a caring position sometimes forgetting the selling and money bits. We talk about stealing original ideas and having a generous outlook on things. Making money as a purpose driven brand and sustaining our own lives and having some money left to do good in the world.This episode is particularly interesting for creative small business owners but if you are a crafter by hobby or passion, this will give you some insights in the 'behind the scenes' of some of your favorite yarn and fabric shops and what things they deal with to offer you their amazing products.
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#30 - Sarah from Swanky Emu Knits on Size Inclusive Knitting
11 maart 2022 · 46 min
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Sarah Krentz knitting pattern designer @ Swanky Emu Knits. Sarah says; " Everyone deserves to wear something that is both tailored to their shape and that makes them look and feel amazing."
Sarah creates size-inclusive instructions to ensure her patterns work effortlessly for absolutely every body size and shape, no matter what. No need to learn pattern grading to knit a perfectly-fitting garment every time.
This means, following a pattern without breaking your brain and a project that fits!
I. Love. It.
She explains how she developed a way to give the math she used to knit to fit to her and her wife's body to other knitters. She now also teaches this spreadsheet pattern technique to other designers.
Want to know more, listen to the episode wherever you listen to your podcasts or here on this page and find out where that name came from...
Sarah mentions she learned better pattern layouts from https://erineendesigns.com/.
This is where you’ll find Sarah
Website: www.swankyemuknits.com
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#29 - My Conscious Wardrobe Plan
25 februari 2022 · 39 min
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In my podcast A Smaller Life, I talk to makers and business owners in my industry (and sometimes beyond) about making conscious choices and growing your brand by actually going smaller.
In this episode I'm sharing my Conscious Wardrobe Plan and welcome you in my thought process and share my philosophy.
How I went from overwhelm to building my (plus size) wardrobe to last, in a way that matches my values and that I believe should be considered 'normal'. I talk about what and how and when I buy and when I make things myself.
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#28 - Floor Flurij, Een Jaar Lang Breien uit Stash
11 februari 2022 · 40 min
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A Smaller Life is a bi-lingual podcast. This episode is in Dutch. If you are a (native) English speaker and want to talk about your journey in crafting your own conscious wardrobe, let me know; I'd be happy to talk to you so we can share a similar interview with our English speaking audience!
In mijn podcast 'A Smaller Life' ga ik op onderzoek uit hoe ik mijn bedrijf klein en relevant kan houden. Ik praat met makers en professionals uit 'mijn' scene; de handwerkwereld, om erachter te komen hoe we door bewust klein te blijven groots kunnen leven. Minder en bewuster hebben en kopen, dat is goed voor mens, dier en milieu. Maar hoe blijf je als kleine ondernemer in een niche markt dan nog meedraaien?
Vandaag praat ik met Floor Flurij.
Floor is een actief lid van de Ja, Wol Community - onze online groep waar we als makers elkaar inspireren en stimuleren om onze eigen garderobes op basis van bewuste keuzes te maken. Floor schrijft in de community artikelen over haar Stash Management en omdat ik regelmatig feedback krijg dat mensen graag lid zouden worden maar er niet veel tijd voor hebben, nodigde ik haar uit om haar ervaring te delen. Want extra tijd heb je niet nodig, sterker nog, er ontstaat extra tijd door bewustere keuzes te maken.
Floor heeft een vol leven als arts in opleiding, heeft een partner en twee honden en speelt het toch voor elkaar om haar bewuste levensstijl door te trekken naar haar hobby én op een mind-volle en bewuste manier haar garderobe te maken.
Zou jij eigenlijk wel aan willen sluiten en je proces willen delen (de basis is breien, maar er is ook een spingroep en een naaigroep) maar twijfel je... luister dan naar Floor's ervaringen. Wil je een kijkje nemen en proberen of het iets voor jou is, meld je HIER aan.
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# 27 - 10 tips to Make Time to Make
28 januari 2022 · 26 min
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In my podcast A Smaller Life, I talk to makers and business owners in my industry (and sometimes beyond) about making conscious choices and growing your brand by actually going smaller.
In this episode, you’ll hear from ME! As I messed up my planning I had to go out of my comfort zone and record a solo show. I didn't want to just be babbling so I decided I'd give you something very valuable; 10 Tips to Make Time to Make, because I know all of us makers AND sellers can really use more time to make!!
I've made the 10 tips into a one pager, easy to print and use as a resource.
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#26 - 'Hart op de Tong' pt.3 - Waar zijn de wolwinkels & Zijn we verwend?
14 januari 2022 · 50 min
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'Hart op de tong' is a series of talks in Dutch. When you see this title or this picture, you'll know that it's a Dutch Episode.
In mijn podcast 'A Smaller Life', ga ik op onderzoek uit hoe ik mijn bedrijf relevant kan houden in deze tijd én in mijn eigen leven.
In de serie ‘Hart op de tong’ praat ik met Sophia Smeekens van Studio Escargot / @studioescargot over hoe het eigenlijk gaat bij ons in de textiel wereld.
Omdat we van transparant en eerlijk houden en omdat we niet bang zijn een andere mening te hebben startten we deze serie en noemden we het ‘hart op de tong’. Niet ge-edit rauw en eerlijk.
We zijn geen socioloog, bedrijfskundige, econoom of psycholoog dus ik gooi er even een disclaimer in, je luistert naar de gedachten en ideeën van twee hartstochtelijke makers, we zijn geen experts in alles waar we een mening over hebben. We hopen dat je ons geklets informatief en vermakelijk vind.
We praten dit keer over het verdwijnen van de wolwinkels. Waarom is het toch zo moeilijk om open te blijven. De laatste wolwinkel in centrum Rotterdam gaat ook dicht zag ik in november van vorig jaar. Ik sprak erover met Sophia en we zoeken samen uit, hoe zit dat toch?
Veel vermoedens tijdens het gesprek en weinig feiten dus pin ons niet teveel vast op onze gedachtenspinsels. ;-)
LINKS & INFO
de wolwinkel in kwestie is nog steeds op zoek naar een nieuwe locatie (dd 13-01-22)
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#25 - Grace Whowell of Beyond Measure on lasting and beautiful tools
31 december 2021 · 55 min
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Grace Whowell of Beyond Measure, a shop that's all about beautiful, handmade tools and accessories for needle crafting. Grace talks about how she started her business and about her plans for the coming years. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
This is where you’ll find Beyond Measure
Website: https://shopbeyondmeasure.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_measure_uk/All brands and names mentioned by Grace can be found on her website.
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#24 - 'Hart op de Tong' pt.2 - Minder Kopen
17 december 2021 · 55 min
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'Hart op de tong' is a series of talks in Dutch. When you see this title or this picture, you'll know that it's a Dutch Episode.
In mijn podcast 'A Smaller Life', ga ik op onderzoek uit hoe ik mijn bedrijf relevant kan houden in deze tijd én in mijn eigen leven.
In de serie ‘Hart op de tong’ praat ik met Sophia Smeekens van Studio Escargot / @studioescargot over hoe het eigenlijk gaat bij ons in de textiel wereld. Zij met haar handgemaakte poppen van gerecyclede materialen, ik met mijn digitale diensten en hang naar connectie. Beide met een andere achtergrond vanuit een andere stad. Maar ook allebei met hart voor de zaak.
Omdat we van transparant en eerlijk houden en omdat we niet bang zijn een andere mening te hebben startten we deze serie en noemden we het ‘hart op de tong’. Niet ge-edit rauw en eerlijk.
We praten dit keer over minder kopen, of zoals in mijn geval, een heel jaar niks kopen! Waarom ik dat besloot, of me dat gelukt is en de gedachtenkronkels die zich afspelen in Sophia's hoofd voordat ze een dek tarotkaarten aanschaft hoor je in deze aflevering.
LINKS
My No Spend Year - Ted TalkClara Parkes - A Stash Of Ones Own (book)
Schaap en Draak - advent kalenders voor spinnen
We zijn geen socioloog, bedrijfskundige, econoom of psycholoog dus ik gooi er even een disclaimer in, je luistert naar de gedachten en ideeën van twee hartstochtelijke makers, we zijn geen experts in alles waar we een mening over hebben. We hopen dat je ons geklets informatief en vermakelijk vind.
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#23 - Clara Parkes on all things wool industry & community
3 december 2021 · 59 min
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In this episode, you’ll hear from le Grande Dame of Wool, Clara Parkes.
Clare is a New Your Times bestselling author, speaker and wool advocate.
Oh m'gosh I had so much fun talking to Clara Parkes, our first conversation 'in sound' was awesome. Le Grand Dame of Wool has a way of talking about serious issues in such a fun way. This talk was recorded and shared with the Ja, Wol community in the late summer of 2021 but I'm so happy to share it with all of you now. We talk about trade offs, compromises we make as conscious knitters, how the industry is build and how we can keep it going and our heart's work; eating chips on you tube.
If you are interested in serious information, packed in a bunch of laughter, this is your episode. It was wonderful to expand our Insta DM relationship to a visible and audible conversation.
I hope you'll love it as much as I did.
Enjoy!
Shownotes:
Allan Savory - TED talk on reverse desertification
Mary Portas - the Kindness Economy Podcast, episode with Sebastian Pole co-founder of Pukka tea
Priya Parker - the Art of Gathering book, website hereThis is where you’ll find Clara's work
Website: www.claraparkes.com
Instagram: @claraparkes
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#22 - 'Hart op de Tong' deel 1. - Greenwashing
19 november 2021 · 58 min
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In de serie ‘Hart op de tong’ praat ik met Sophia Smeekens van Studio Escargot / @studioescargot over hoe het eigenlijk gaat bij ons in de textiel wereld. We zijn geen socioloog, bedrijfskundige, econoom of psycholoog dus ik gooi er even een disclaimer in, je luistert naar de gedachten en ideeën van twee hartstochtelijke makers, we zijn geen experts in alles waar we een mening over hebben. We hopen dat je ons geklets informatief en vermakelijk vind.
'Hart op de tong' is a series of talks in Dutch. When you see this title or this picture, you'll know that it's a Dutch Episode.
In mijn podcast 'A Smaller Life', ga ik op onderzoek uit hoe ik mijn bedrijf relevant kan houden in deze tijd én in mijn eigen leven.
In de serie ‘Hart op de tong’ praat ik met Sophia Smeekens van Studio Escargot / @studioescargot over hoe het eigenlijk gaat bij ons in de textiel wereld. Zij met haar handgemaakte poppen van gerecyclede materialen, ik met mijn digitale diensten en hang naar connectie. Beide met een andere achtergrond vanuit een andere stad. Maar ook allebei met hart voor de zaak.
Omdat we van transparant en eerlijk houden en omdat we niet bang zijn een andere mening te hebben startten we deze serie en noemden we het ‘hart op de tong’. Niet ge-edit rauw en eerlijk.
We zijn geen socioloog, bedrijfskundige, econoom of psycholoog dus ik gooi er even een disclaimer in, je luistert naar de gedachten en ideeën van twee hartstochtelijke makers, we zijn geen experts in alles waar we een mening over hebben. We hopen dat je ons geklets informatief en vermakelijk vind.
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#21 - Tom of Holland on his career in visible mending
5 november 2021 · 1 uur
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#20 - Julia (Jules) Billings @ Woollenflower on natural yarn dyeing and sustaining your business
17 juni 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
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In my podcast A Smaller Life, I talk to makers and business owners in my industry (and sometimes beyond) about making conscious choices and growing your brand by actually going smaller.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Julia (Jules) Billings and her business Woollenflower.
Jules is a yarn dyer with an expertise in natural dyeing, she teaches dyeing and knitting techniques and makes re-used tweed pouches. She's such a positive force. I talk to her about the process of natural yarn dyeing and how it can be done with respect for the environment. We chat about the dip in sales caused by the lockdowns and look ahead at what's coming.This is where you’ll find….
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#19 - Floor, Tama en Maaike talk about their experience as a member of the Conscious Knitting Club
3 juni 2021 · 1 uur
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In this episode I welcome Floor, Tama en Maaike who have been active founding members of the Conscious Knitting Club.
We talk about what made them decide to join, how the club is structured, what the value has been to them and how much time they invest.
This interview was such a great experience for me because these women really proved to me that what I had envisioned for the club has become a reality. Connecting to other knitters and getting to a deeper level of consciousness about what and why and how we knit.
I hope you'll enjoy this episode and if you want to become a member of the club, we'd love to have you, just go HERE and scroll down to see the special membership plans.
In my podcast A Smaller Life, I talk to makers and business owners in my industry (and sometimes beyond) about making conscious choices and growing your brand by actually going smaller.
Please share the episode and the podcast as I rely on you, my Wollies, to expand our community. Spreading the word is all done organically without paid advertising.
Please rate, review and subscribe. It only takes a couple of minutes but means the world to me. Do it on apple podcast by clicking the subscribe button, scroll down and rate by tapping a star and review by clicking 'write a review'. It helps to spread the word!!
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