The Plan on Purpose Podcast

Laken Edwards started her journey with goal planning like most of us planner lovers, looking for a place to share her planning experience. After a year of sharing her hobby online, she knew that she had developed a love for planning beyond the colorful stickers and pens. Now, her online community, Goals with Laken, helps those who have the idea to accomplish their goals but need a little accountability. Join us for this week's episode as we talk tips and tricks for goal planning and all the things in between. 

Adrian Ross, also known as A. Renee, has been writing in her journal since she was a child. She continued this tradition as an adult to help her process what she calls: the great, the good, and the not so good, turning the hobby into a life-changing business. Listen to this week's Plan on Purpose Podcast Interview to find out how A. Renee turned her passion for writing into a purpose-filled business that helps women write their stories in their own words.

If you are ready for authentic joy, laughter, and some real conversation, then this is the episode for you. Robin, the Queen of the “Collage Spreads,” shares her story and gives us a glimpse not just into life as a creative entrepreneur, but as a black woman and mental health professional. She isn’t afraid to talk about her experiences in the planner community,  and she does so with infectious laughter.  

If you follow Iesha Ward on Instagram, chances are you've seen her sticky note quotes, positive affirmations, and her beautiful planner collection.  As she has grown from using a colorful aesthetic to a more simple and functional approach to planning, she has also learned to use her love of stationery to help her manage her mental health. Join us for this week's episode are we chat about how she stays grounded through tough seasons and while still finding the time to encourage others and stand up for what she believes in. 

Nita Patterson is known in the planner world as @neatlyplanned. As a veteran member of The Happy Planner Squad, she uses her planner to manage all the things from her time with God to the family schedule to her career and side hustle. Join us for an amazing conversation where we explore what it's like to find balance, using your faith and her creativity to help guide her to a place where she can find balance.  

Brittney Meadows started her planner journey in December 2018 as an established beauty influencer on YouTube. As she began to grow, so did her love for using her planner to organize her new life. In this episode, we discuss how Brittney went from art teacher to planner babe. She inspires us by chasing after the life she loves and planning all the things in the process. 

As a native New Yorker A.V. has always loved the art scene of her hometown and that love led her to a 10-year career in the film industry as a set decorator.

After experiencing the sudden death of her father, she channeled all of the crafty lessons he taught her into creating AvDoesWhat.com. No better way to keep his memory alive than developing an entire site dedicated to what they did best, make stuff.  “A.V. Does What!?” began as a traditional Do-It-Yourself blog but quickly grew into a lifestyle platform including upcycled crafts, tasty recipes, and pop culture.

Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about how A.V using her skills to change the face of D.I.Y.

Toni Lipsey started her journey as a crafter when her mother taught her to crochet. Years later she returned to this hobby as a way to relax and take some control over the stress in all the changes in her life. Listen to this week’s episode to find out how this hobby brought Toni from crocheting to distress, to quitting her job and turning TL Yarn Crafts into a brand beyond her imagination.

I started The Plan on Purpose Podcast with the thought that I would tell the story of creatives in the planner community and show a side that goes beyond the photos and videos. Is it now a community of planner lovers,  journalers, and creators of all types that show up to relate to one another every week. This week, I tell the story of how the podcast started and how starting scared has helped me grow in an uncomfortable space. 

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Life seems to happen at once all around us, and we find ourselves struggling to put things together in the chaos. That's where Julie was when she started planning. Today she uses her brand and her love of this hobby to inspire others, no matter what season they find themselves facing. Join us for this episode as we talk with Julie about how she's sharing her life and her brand with others as the queen of sarcasm, one post at a time. 

When you combine hard work and a positive attitude with skills and a love for creating, you get Bess Wightman and all of her funny reels. Behind the videos, Bess has been running Lights PLanner Action since 2016. Her fun and functional planners helped her leave her job and start this journey with thoughts that she describes as  "scary and exciting." Join us for this week's episode to learn more about why she wouldn't change this experience, even on her worst day. 

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When Darian started the Planning Together series on YouTube, she was looking for a way to connect people who just so happen to love planning. Her path to collaboration has helped her meet new people, learn new things, and rediscover what it means to use her gifts to serve others. Join us on this week’s episode as we discover what it really means to build an inclusive community during a time when exclusivity feels like an unfortunate norm.

Merli, who affectionately calls everyone “Fwens”, is a Makeup Artist, Cyclist, and decorative planner babe. She is an activist for black lives, a voice for youth in foster care, and she loves to see everyone win. In this episode, we discuss how becoming a planner babe and has helped her turn friends into family and keep her grounded during dark times.

2021 started attempting to be the annoying baby sister of 2020 and we are already over it. So what do you do when you constantly need to shift in the midst of what seems like chaos? Elaine Michelle had this happen to her when she lost her job in the middle of the pandemic. Join us as we discuss how she used this time, her faith, and her budgeting skills to shift during this tough season.

Tatiana started her entrepreneurial journey like a lot of entrepreneurs, wondering if there was more to her story than what she saw. Luckily for all of The Stationery Muse fans, she kept showing up specifically to provide value and she built a solid brand. Join us as we discuss the many facets of her story and how she is crushing the goals in her business. If you're thinking about how to set goals for your business, this is the episode for you. 

It’s here! Season 2 of the Plan on Purpose Podcast. This season you can expect to hear more amazing stories from some fun and dynamic people in the planning and creative community.  

 
This week’s episode features LaQuisha Hall from Confident Canvas. LaQuisha is sharing the journey that brought her from facing childhood trauma to creating the beautiful pages she shares with her Bible Journaling. She is honest, unapologetic, and most of all confident in bringing an inclusive and welcoming message to the Bible Journaling community.

Listen to this episode to learn about how she uses creative journaling as therapy for traumatic experiences, a tool to grow with God, and a place to create the things she wants to see in the world.

This is a time littered with many uncertainties, but that doesn't stop Kenya Patterson from shooting her shot. It landed her a spot on the Happy Planner Squad. She joins us this week to share and inspire us with her wisdom. Listen to this episode to see how faith guides her in accomplishing her goals. 

Keisha started planning as a way to keep up with forgotten family events and appointments. What she didn’t know is how her hobby would turn into a resource for all those who love to plan just as much as she does. Join us for this episode as we walk with Keisha on her path from being featured in a scrapbooking magazine, to creating her own platform with the Paper Planner Essentials magazine.

If you are budgeting in the planner community, then you may have heard of Shay McMillian. All across the internet, she and her husband are known as Shay and Mr. Budgets. This duo shares their financial journey through Shay’s YouTube Channel, and today they are sharing their story behind that journey. In this episode, find out how this amazing couple is working together to crush their goals and live their dreams of being debt-free. Check Shay's Etsy Shop for all things budget planning.

It's Part Three of the Black Girl Magic Podcast Weekend! This episode features Megan and Myra from the Planners and Wine Podcast and Queen from Fancy Plans and Things Radio. This three-part series is full of laughs, funny stories, and honest conversations about everyday life. They chat with Charise about how they document their lives in their journals and planners and also how the planner community has impacted their friendships.  Listen to Part One on the Planners and Wine Podcast and Part Two on Fancy Plans and Things Radio.

Jasmin is well known for her colorful rainbow spreads in her Happy Planner and loves sharing this with the world. Her love for all things bright and happy led her to a spot on the 2020 Happy Planner Squad. Join us in this episode as we discuss the up and downs of her journey. She is using her platform to inspire more planner lovers to be happy and celebrate themselves, even when it's uncomfortable.

Introducing P.O.P. Topics, a new show format for all my listeners. We are chatting about what’s going on in the planner community, and I can’t wait to hear from you. This week we discuss how cancel culture is showing up in the planner community thanks to the backlash of horrible displays of privilege, rushed apologies, and blanket P.R. statements. Check the links below for the full story on how cancel culture hit Erin Condren. Head over to Instagram to finish the conversation. 

Planning is a journey that we all have been on, and it's unique for each one of us. In this episode, Candice shares her story with us that includes dealing fomo, finding shops that represent and celebrate the uniqueness of her skin and finding her voice with her creativity. I know I can relate, and I hope you can too.