The Plan on Purpose Podcast
By Charise Harris
The Plan on Purpose Podcast Jun 23, 2021
How to Make The Goal The Plan with Laken Edwards | Plan with Laken
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.
From Passion to Purpose with Adrian Ross | Journal Jot and Jive
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.
- Visit the Journal Jot and Jive website to learn more about her story
- Follow Adrian on Facebook, Instagram, and her YouTube channel for creative journaling inspiration
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RePost: Love is Love Celebrating and sharing stories with Robyn| Crafty Planner Queen
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.
Check out her beautiful collage spreads on her Instagram Page.
Visit her YouTube Channel for some Plan with Me videos, and browse her Etsy Shop for some planner goodies.
Don't forget to leave a review for your chance to get a shout-out on the next episode.
One Is A Very Magical Number with Xaulanda Lewis | Indy and Ivy Ink
Check out here store Indy and Ivy Ink. The shop is named after her two little girls who love to create and craft as well. The shop is dedicated to the woman on the go that has many hats to wear throughout her busy day. She thrives on making really unique stickers and accessories for your planner needs.
Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
How to See Life Through Your Own Lens with Azzari Jarrett
Purchase her products on and view her photography azzarijarrett.com
Watch her document her story on Instagram and Facebook
Do What Works For You with Iesha Ward | PlannerGurlsRock
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.
Follow her story on Instagram
Check out her YouTube Channel for planner decor inspiration
Finding Your Balance with Nita Patterson | NeatlyPlanned
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.
Follow her on Instagram for creative and functional spread ideas
Check out her YouTube Channel for her "plan with me" inspiration.
Planner Girls Can Do All The Things with Brittney Meadows | Hearts and A Plan
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.
Check out her super cute planner spreads on Instagram.
Watch her planner videos on YouTube.
Don't forget to take a look at her beauty channel on YouTube for all the amazing reviews.
When Crafting is Your 9 to 5 with D.I.Y. Expert A.V. Perkins | A.V. Does What
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.
Follow her on Instagram
Check out her website for D.I.Y inspiration and University of Dope. avdoeswhat.com
Subscribe to her YouTube Channel
Changing The Face of Crochet with Toni Lipsey | TL Yarn Crafts
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.
Check out her tips, tricks, and yarn reviews on YouTube.
Visit her website tlyarncrafts.com to see some of her amazing designs.
Visit her blog tlycblog.com for education and free designs.
Follow her on Instagram and Facebook for crochet inspiration.
Starting Scared: 3 Things I've Learned as a Storyteller
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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Planning for Your Current Season with Julie | Julie's Plans
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.
Follow Julie on Instagram
Watch her amazing and inspirational YouTube videos.
Check out her blog.
Taking the Leap, Five Years and Counting with Bess | Lights, Planner Action
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.
Visit Lights Planner Action to check out the amazing inserts
Follow her on Instagram @lightsplanneraction
Check out her Facebook Page and join the group
Visit her YouTube Channel
How Planning Together Builds Community with Darian | Darian Plans
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.
Follow Darian on Instagram
Catch me among the many guests on the #planningtogether series on YouTube
The Beauty in Planning with Merli Estime | Papier.Belle
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.
Follow her on Instagram @papier.belle YouTube and Facebook
Planning for Your Next Shift with Elaine Michelle
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.
Visit www.elainemichelle.com
Follow her story and become her bestie on Instagram @elainemichelleofficial
Check out her budgeting planning and lifestyle tips on YouTube
Visit her Etsy Shop and grab some dope stickers
The Art of Showing Up with Tatiana Muse Wells | The Stationary Muse
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.
Check out TheStationeryMuse.com
Follow her on Instagram @StationeryMuse and on Facebook
Are you thinking of starting a stationery business? Follow her on YouTube
Bible Journaling: A Creative Path to Seeing Me, How Gods See Me with LaQuisha Hall | Confident Canvas
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.
Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Visit laquishahall.com
Plan Your Holiday: Discovering New Traditions with Momma Tru
Plan Your Holiday: Tell Your Story Your Way with Ali Edwards
Check out her products on her website. www.aliedwards.com/
Read her blog for your December Daily Inspiration.
Follow Her on Instagram www.instagram.com/aliedwards/
Watch her amazing process videos and flip throughs on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/AliEdwardsDesignInc
Join her Facebook Group for more storytelling inspiration.
Plan Your Holiday: A Creative Conversation with Kenya and Jasmin
Follow Jasmin to see how she is journaling her Christmas. @Jazzuptheplan
Follow Kenya to see how she is documenting her Christmas. @Kenyadoll_Plans
I'm Thankful in the Midst of My Mess
Follow me on IG to see more of the #30daysofgratitide journaling challenge. @planonpurpose
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Pracitising Self Love with Nia | Self Love Tool Chest
Follow the Self Love Tool Chest on Instagram @selflovetoolchest
Visit her website to check out her products www.selflovetoolchest.com/
Born for Such a Time As This with Kenya | Kenyadoll_Plans
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.
Check out her bright and beautiful spreads on her Instagram.
Watch all things Kenya on her YouTube Channel.
Writing the Plan with Keisha from The Paper Planner Essentials Magazine
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.
Check out her beautiful spreads on Instagram and her YouTube Channel
Catch the next issue of the Paper Planner Essentials Magazine
Follow the magazine on Instagram
Sewing Generational Wealth with Chonte from Dae and Moo Co.
Check out Chonte on Instagram
Visit her website for your chance to order one of her bags.
Planning a Debt Free Life with ShayBudgets and Mr. Budgets
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 the Honesty for Me with @PlannersandWine and @QueenFancyPlans
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.
Craft, Plan and Heal with Robin the Crafty Planner Queen
Check out her beautiful collage spreads on her Instagram Page.
Visit her YouTube Channel for some Plan with Me videos, and browse her Etsy Shop for some planner goodies.
Don't forget to leave a review for your chance to get a shout out on the next episode.
5 Ways to Dismantle and Reset Your 2020 Goals
When I moved my vision board from a large poster board on the wall to my half-letter planner, I had no idea that it would change the way I saw them. The act of dismantling my vision board was a physical representation of how I saw my goals, or so I thought. In this P.O.P. Topic episode, I will share 5 ways you can use a project like this to help you reset your 2020 goals.
All Things Digital Planning with Holly from Holly Pixels
Check out her shop at Hollypixels.com
Find Digital Planner inspirations on her Instagram page.
Check her YouTube Channel for some dope design info.
Using Bible Journaling to Document Your Spiritual Journey with Kelly from Print Pray Slay
Check out her spreads on her Instagram and visit printprayslay.com to view her bible journaling kits.
Let’s Talk Journaling with Pascha | Posh Plans
@poshplans
@planonpurpose
Celebrate Your Journey, Your Way with Jasmin | Jazz Up The Plan
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.
Check out all her lovely rainbow spreads on her beautiful Planner Instagram.
Letting Your Energy Guide Your Craft with Erica from The Jewel Box
Are you ready for all of the positive vibes? Erica shares her journey with her crafty businesses from jeweled cell phone cases to changing the lives of women with the Jewel Box. She inspires women with her confidence, her honesty, and the tenacity she displays while going after her dreams. This episode is for anyone who is looking to move forward both in business and in life with peace and grace in whatever you do.
Check Erica and Lili out on Instagram
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Separating Brand Owners/Creators from their Brands:Cancel Culture in the Planner Community
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.
Erin Condren helps to plan graduation protest
The Journey to Planner and Creative Peace with Candice from Candi's Creations
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.
Check out her beautiful spreads on her planner Instagram.
Planning for Business Success Part Two with Vivian from Notiq
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Planning to Take a Stand: Black Lives Matter
Planning for Business Success Part One with Vivian from NOTIQ
Visit her website NOTIQ
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5 Ways to Plan When You Work From Home
When Loving to Plan is Your Business with Amber Carter from Vintage Lilac Paper
Amber Carter is using her love of all things planning to support her family with her Etsy Shop, Vintage Lilac Paper. She shares her journey as an entrepreneur who does what she can to keep her family first and stay true to herself while doing what she loves. Follow her on Instagram @VintageLilacPlans and visit her Etsy Shop.
Planning for your Mental Health with Pascha Shepard from PoshPlans
Have you ever wondered how your planner could help you manage your mental health? Since 2014 Pascha Shepard has been doing just that. Taking the time to track her mood, acknowledge tough days and keep up with positive affirmations, she has built a following with a key message... you are not alone. Pascha shares her journey with planning, wellness and how she keeps taking charge of her mental health helped her. Follow me on Instagram @planonpurpose and share some tips on how you use your planner to manage your mental health.
Follow Pascha on Instagram @poshplans.