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July 25, 2019

Word Love: 13 thought-provoking podcasts

July 25, 2019/ Jess van Roekel
Word Love: 13 thought-provoking podcasts

Podcasts to stretch the mind and delight the soul.

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Podcasts, Motherhood, Business, Spirituality, Musings
January 21, 2019

Listen: My word for 2019

January 21, 2019/ Jess van Roekel
Listen: My word for 2019

My word for 2019 is Listen. It gives me goosebumps to write that down because I know this word will be transformational for me.

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Musings
November 02, 2018

Notes from a self-employed mum: Craving connection

November 02, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Notes from a self-employed mum: Craving connection

Dear self-employed mums: consider this an open call for connection. I’d love to exchange notes.

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November 02, 2018/ Jess van Roekel/ 8 Comments
Motherhood, Freelance Life
Musings
August 22, 2018

What is a changemaker?

August 22, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
What is a changemaker?

Whatever their job title, changemakers are driven by a desire to serve and make an impact.

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Copywriting
changemakers, impactful business, values, mission, Musings
August 08, 2018

Ghostwriting: Not as creepy as it sounds

August 08, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Ghostwriting: Not as creepy as it sounds

Ghostwriting requires me to step into someone else’s shoes, look at life through their eyes, and write in a way that’s true to who they are and what they believe.

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Musings
August 05, 2018

Dear self-deprecation: I’m breaking up with you

August 05, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Dear self-deprecation: I’m breaking up with you

Why I’m ready to stop playing small.

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Copywriting, Mindset
self-deprecation, Musings
July 08, 2018

Revisiting my word for the year: Flow

July 08, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Revisiting my word for the year: Flow

The lesson life keeps serving up to me is: let the hard days be hard days. And flow anyway.

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Motherhood, Freelance Life
Flow, intentions, goal setting, emotional agility, Musings
March 25, 2018

The healing power of writing for yourself

March 25, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
The healing power of writing for yourself

I believe that writing for yourself falls into the same camp as eating well and exercising – it’s a form of self-care.

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Musings
March 24, 2018

Coming to terms with change as a new(ish) mother

March 24, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Coming to terms with change as a new(ish) mother

Thoughts on motherhood, identity, and coming to terms with change.

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March 24, 2018/ Jess van Roekel/ 2 Comments
Motherhood
Musings
February 12, 2018

Flow: My word for 2018

February 12, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Flow: My word for 2018

I didn’t intend to pick a word for 2018, but this word kept popping into my mind, demanding to be heard. So, I listened. Here’s why I’m choosing to flow.

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Freelance Life
Flow, Musings, slow business
January 29, 2018

What I learned from taking maternity leave as a freelancer

January 29, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
What I learned from taking maternity leave as a freelancer

I'm dipping my toes back into the world of copywriting. And slowly learning to blend business with motherhood. But first, here's a reflection on what I learned from taking six months of maternity leave as a freelancer.

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Freelance Life
maternity leave, motherhood, Musings
June 08, 2017

What is your business blogging personality type?

June 08, 2017/ Jess van Roekel
What is your business blogging personality type?

Are you an influencer, personal brand, relationship builder, problem solver, industry leader or corporate?

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June 08, 2017/ Jess van Roekel/ 2 Comments
Copywriting, Blogging
business blogging, tone of voice, branding, Musings
May 26, 2017

The slow business movement: choosing health over hustle

May 26, 2017/ Jess van Roekel
The slow business movement: choosing health over hustle

As I adjust to the pace of pregnancy, I'm embracing the 'slow business movement' and all it stands for. Here are my thoughts on stepping back, taking it slow, and prioritising health over hustle. 

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May 26, 2017/ Jess van Roekel/ 4 Comments
Freelance Life
slow business, health over hustle, creative process, Musings
November 21, 2016

The moment I discovered I could be a writer

November 21, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
The moment I discovered I could be a writer

When I was 14, I won a radio competition that changed my life - and made me realise that pursuing a writing career wasn't a pipedream, but a perfectly realistic goal. 

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Copywriting
Musings
August 04, 2016

A day in the life of a freelance copywriter

August 04, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
A day in the life of a freelance copywriter

For those of you curious about what it's like to be a freelance copywriter, here's a glimpse into how I spend my working days. 

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Copywriting, Freelance Life
Routine, Musings
July 14, 2016

How learning French made me a better writer

July 14, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
How learning French made me a better writer

Studying French prompted me to delve deeper into the structure of my own language, and therefore helped me become a better writer and editor.

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Copywriting
Learning, French, Musings

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