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The Plan on Purpose Podcast

by Charise Harris

My name is Charise I am a storyteller. I love meeting and interviewing people who love planning and journaling. This podcast will introduce you to the stories of planner lovers who live to plan and create just as much as you do. Follow their journeys', learn the latest tips and tricks, and get to know some of the people who live behind the pretty planner pics and plan with me videos. Who knows, you might just find a new creative bestie.

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Episodes

  1. 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…

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  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. One Is A Very Magical Number with Xaulanda Lewis | Indy and Ivy Ink

    Walking into Micheal's stores and seeing Indy and Ivy Ink products on the shelf was such an amazing moment for Xaulanda. She showed her daughters what it looks like when you work hard and don't give up. In this episode, she shares her story as a planner girl, a mom, and a solo business owner. Her...

  5. How to See Life Through Your Own Lens with Azzari Jarrett

    There are many ways we can choose to see our lives as they change. Those of us who document and memory keep get to explore life through our own stories. Photographer Azzari Jarrett chose to look at her life through her entered motherhood hood through her children's stories. Now, she takes those...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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…

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  11. 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…

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  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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…

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  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. Plan Your Holiday: Discovering New Traditions with Momma Tru

    The Plan Your Holiday Series ends with a conversation I have been waiting to have with of my favorite people, my mother, Tru Jones. We have become experts at taking on the challenges that come with being apart during the holidays. We wanted to share our experience with discovering new traditions...

  20. Plan Your Holiday: Tell Your Story Your Way with Ali Edwards

    I believe that our stories connect us in such a way that it helps us look past what we believe we can see and puts us in the space to feel and be present. I am happy to say that this week's guest feels the same way. Ali Edwards shares with us her creative storytelling techniques through her...

  21. Plan Your Holiday: A Creative Conversation with Kenya and Jasmin

    The Plan on Purpose Podcast presents, Plan Your Holiday, a three-part series where we discuss traditions, and creative ideas that will help you plan, document, and journal your Holiday. This season is different for all of us for so many reasons. We are all trying to find ways to celebrate no…

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  22. I'm Thankful in the Midst of My Mess

    This episode is another #poptopic inspired by my #30daysofgratitude challenge. There is so much happening right now. We have a country responding to recent events with chaos, lives are still being turned upside down thanks to Covid, and we are gearing up for the Holidays not knowing what to…

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  23. Pracitising Self Love with Nia | Self Love Tool Chest

    Today's episode is all about self-love! Nia is an illustrator who creates motivational and encouraging products to help people practice loving themselves. She has not always been in a place to create these things, but she felt a need to create things that she that meant more to her, and Self Love...

  24. 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...

  25. 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...

  26. Sewing Generational Wealth with Chonte from Dae and Moo Co.

    If you have seen a well-made planner bag with a dope pattern in these planner streets chances are it was made by Chonte Simmons. She is the owner of Dae and Moo Co, a business she named after her two oldest daughters after she restarted a hobby she originally learned in high school. In this...

  27. 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...

  28. 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…

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  29. Craft, Plan and Heal with Robin the 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...

  30. 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...

  31. All Things Digital Planning with Holly from Holly Pixels

    Are you planning all the things with your stickers, your washi tape, and favorite Apple Pencil sleeve? If you answered yes then you're just like Holly and she's all about planning on screen. She shares her crafting story and tells us all about the business of Digital Planning. Choose your pen and...

  32. Using Bible Journaling to Document Your Spiritual Journey with Kelly from Print Pray Slay

    Bible Journaling has been a great way to express your faith, praise, and worship God, and dive deeper into your word. It's safe to say there are plenty of people who love to color in their Bibles. Kelly is using her Bible and her planners to document her spiritual journey. She started Print…

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  33. Let’s Talk Journaling with Pascha | Posh Plans

    Join Charise and Pascha as they open up about how journaling has impacted their lives. They talk about their individual journaling styles and even share some tips and tricks on how you can help make journaling a habit that promotes positive mental health and well being. Grab your favorite…

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  34. 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...

  35. 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...

  36. 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...

  37. 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…

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  38. Planning for Business Success Part Two with Vivian from Notiq

    We are back with Planning for Business Success part two, with Vivian from NOTIQ. In part one, she touched on her personal story and let us know how she got into planning. She's back to give us the secrets to her success. I'll give you a hint; they are all in one book. Don't forget to check out…

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  39. Planning to Take a Stand: Black Lives Matter

    It’s been a tough week for a lot of us in the Black Community. George Floyd was the tipping point on a scale weighed down by a long history of racism and injustice. Brands in the planner community have been responding to the outrage in a way that reads both tone deaf and insensitive. We are…

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  40. Planning for Business Success Part One with Vivian from NOTIQ

    If you've been on Instagram in the planning community at all then you know that Vivian and her brand NOTIQ have taken over. She offers cruelty-free luxury planners that she describes as "Organized Elegance." In part one of Planning for Business Success, Vivian tells us how she started her many...

  41. 5 Ways to Plan When You Work From Home

    This week's episode is all about getting things done...in your home. I worked from home for 2 years before COVID-19 and I have a few things to share that will help you stay focused, healthy and productive during this time. Working remote is not always easy so grab your favorite beverage and check...

  42. 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...

  43. 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…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

My name is Charise I am a storyteller. I love meeting and interviewing people who love planning and journaling. This podcast will introduce you to the stories of planner lovers who live to plan and create just as much as you do. Follow their journeys', learn the latest tips and tricks, and get to know some of the people who live behind the pretty planner pics and plan with me videos. Who knows, you might just find a new creative bestie.

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My name is Charise I am a storyteller. I love meeting and interviewing people who love planning and journaling. This podcast will introduce you to the stories of planner lovers who live to plan and create just as much as you do. Follow their journeys', learn the latest tips and tricks, and get to...

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