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New#118 - Personal Goals Before Business Goals: Let Your Life Have a Say FirstNovember 14, 2026 · 18 min
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Pattern Shift is for creatives building a business on their own terms. I'm Saskia de Feijter — creative business & life coach, Bullet Journal Practitioner, and host. Each episode, we work on what actually moves things forward: your direction, your structure, or getting your work out into the world.

Episodes 120

  1. #118 - Personal Goals Before Business Goals: Let Your Life Have a Say First

    18 minSeason 7 · Episode 118

    Send us Fan MailSupport the show☆ other ways to SUPPORT THE SHOW ☆If you appreciate the free content and the work we put into this podcast, consider showing your support in a way that feels right to you. This …

  2. #117 - A Funeral for Six Chairs: How to Find Your Values

    18 minSeason 7 · Episode 117

    Send us Fan MailSix mint-green leather chairs shouldn’t be able to break your heart, and yet there I am, parked next to a skip, feeling like I’m holding a tiny funeral. That moment becomes the doorway into …

  3. #116 - The Invisible Start: Stop Comparing Your Beginning to Their Middle

    30 minSeason 7 · Episode 116

    Send us Fan MailI’m back recording after a break, and I’m talking honestly about why starting again can feel so hard. I share what helps me begin when ADHD, overwhelm, and perfectionism make the first step feel …

  4. #115 - Stop Treating Your Website Like Your Magnum Opus

    24 minSeason 6 · Episode 115

    Send us Fan MailWe talk about how high standards and perfectionism can freeze momentum, especially when you are building something big like a new website. We share a practical way to choose a deadline, define a …

  5. #114 - No Script, No Filter

    39 minSeason 6 · Episode 114

    Send us Fan MailWe trade perfection for a real-time chat about how our brains and bodies shape creative work, from travel calm to the need for negative space away from screens. Along the way we unpack …

  6. #113 - The honest truth about what's waiting on the other side of that free call button

    15 minSeason 6 · Episode 113

    Send us Fan MailYou’ve seen the button. “Book a free discovery call.” And something about it feels a little prickly — like clicking it means you’re walking into a lion’s den with no way out. I used to feel …

  7. #112 - AI for Creatives: Where to Use It and Where to Stop

    26 min

    Send us Fan MailSupport the show☆ other ways to SUPPORT THE SHOW ☆If you appreciate the free content and the work we put into this podcast, consider showing your support in a way that feels right to you. This …

  8. #111 - Building From the Roots Up: PDA, Curiosity, and Running a Business Your Way

    26 minSeason 7 · Episode 111

    Send us Fan MailI'm getting personal in this episode of Pattern Shift — recorded from my brand new praktijk in Rotterdam. I trace why I bootstrapped from 300 euros, refused investors, never built a …

  9. #110 - Your Audience Didn’t Ignore You; They Just Didn’t Hear You Yet

    32 minSeason 7 · Episode 110

    Send us Fan MailWe share a clear, kinder way to do marketing: repeat your message with integrity so the right people can finally hear it. From the mere exposure effect to mini campaigns across platforms, we …

  10. #109 - Using Intentions as your Creative Compass for 2026

    26 minSeason 6 · Episode 109

    Send us Fan MailIn this cozy year-end episode, I guide you through a gentle intention-setting practice inspired by wishes shared inside the Business Circle. This isn’t about goals or productivity — it’s about …

  11. #108 - Branding Isn’t A Logo; It’s How People Decide To Choose You

    41 minSeason 6 · Episode 108

    Send us Fan MailAm I my brand? And does branding even matter when I’m a tiny, one-person creative business?In this episode, I untangle the belief that branding is mostly fonts, logos, and pretty photos, and I …

  12. #107 - Planning Doesn’t Kill Creativity — It Protects It

    38 minSeason 6 · Episode 107

    Send us Fan Mail- How I separate ideas from tasks, plan by energy, and keep marketing simple - Planning doesn’t have to kill creativity. In this episode, I share how I plan with a neurodivergent, creative …

  13. #106 - Why Smart, Creative People Avoid Coaching — and Why They Shouldn’t

    33 minSeason 6 · Episode 106

    Send us Fan MailI’ve noticed that many smart, creative people avoid coaching because they think it’s only for people who are lost, unsure or corporate CEO's. In this episode of Pattern Shift, I challenge …

  14. #105 - New Season, New Chapter: Weaving a Creative Ecosystem at Ja, Wol

    34 minSeason 6 · Episode 105

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYSeason 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 …

  15. #104 - BuJo by the Sea – A 6-Week Summer Journal Challenge

    6 minSeason 5 · Episode 104

    Send us Fan MailClarity, 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 …

  16. #103 - "Freedom Within the Structure: How I Use My Bullet Journal in Business"

    38 minSeason 5 · Episode 103

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYIn 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 …

  17. #102 - "Paper, Pen, and Possibility: My Bullet Journal Journey"

    39 minSeason 5 · Episode 102

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYIn 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 …

  18. #101 - “My Deepest, Darkest Limiting Belief: I Can’t Help Others if My Business Isn’t Thriving”

    15 minSeason 5 · Episode 101

    Send us Fan MailIn 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 …

  19. #100 - This is how one person, a mic, and a messy creative mind made it to 100 episodes 🥳

    48 minSeason 5 · Episode 100

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYIt’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 …

  20. #99 - Launch - Sharing your work with connection, not pressure

    26 minSeason 5 · Episode 99

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYIn 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 …

  21. #98 - Organize – Making Space for What Matters

    13 minSeason 5 · Episode 98

    Send us Fan MailSupport the show☆ other ways to SUPPORT THE SHOW ☆If you appreciate the free content and the work we put into this podcast, consider showing your support in a way that feels right to you. This …

  22. #97 - Wayfinding – Rediscovering Your Why – How to reconnect with your purpose when your business starts to drift

    25 minSeason 5 · Episode 97

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYWhen 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 …

  23. #96 - Big Life Changes, Small Business Shifts

    18 minSeason 5 · Episode 96

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYWhen 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 …

  24. #95 - Road Trip Diaries: Weaving Linen, Slow Marketing & Crafting a Brand

    1 h 10 minSeason 5 · Episode 95

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, recorded on the go, I take you through a fiber-filled weekend, exploring the world of weaving with linen, learning about its rich history, and navigating the craft of slow …

  25. #94 - Navigate Around the Creeps - Why Your Business Needs an Email List More Than Ever

    39 minSeason 5 · Episode 94

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYSocial media keeps shifting, but email? It’s still one of the most reliable ways to connect with your audience—without fighting algorithms or creepy tech billionaires. In this episode, I …

  26. #93 - How to Use the Business Model Canvas to Grow Your Creative Business

    20 minSeason 5 · Episode 93

    Send us Fan MailThe Business Model Canvas is a creative, visual tool that helps makers and indie business owners gain clarity and structure in their business. In this episode, I explore how yarn dyers, pattern …

  27. #92 - Scaling up Without losing your Creative Spark - ‘Handwerkbeurs Edition'

    42 minSeason 5 · Episode 92

    Send us Fan MailTextile crafting is not just a creative outlet; it’s a growing industry filled with passionate entrepreneurs navigating sustainability and market challenges. From unique yarn offerings to …

  28. #91 - A Year in Business and Craft; my Tools for Reflection

    37 minSeason 5 · Episode 91

    Send us Fan MailSUMMARYHi friends! I’m wrapping up the year with a heartfelt reflection on growth, creativity, and intentional living. I share how tools like Bullet Journaling and the Year Compass help me …

  29. #90 - Show Yourself: Elevating Your Brand with Professional Photography

    39 minSeason 5 · Episode 90

    Send us Fan MailDOWNLOAD the Photoshoot Checklist HERE!! SUMMARYIn this episode, I’m diving into why professional photos are a must-have for your business, how to prepare for a successful photo shoot, and how …

  30. #89 - Is the Fiber Advent Craze Worth It for Small Businesses?

    23 minSeason 5 · Episode 89

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the enchanting yet complex world of fiber advent calendars. These holiday treasures bring joy and nostalgia to makers, but they also pose challenges for small fiber …

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