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.  Visit Laken's website for more info on her planning community Follow her on Instagram and Facebook Check out her YouTube channel for planning inspiration and vlogs 

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  Don't forget to stop by The Plan on Purpose Instagram Page and leave a comment about this week's episode. Visit Planonpurposepod.com and sign up for the email list to keep up with all Podcast Information.  

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.

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 story is one that can inspire you to find all your magic on your journey.   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.

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 stories and many others and transforms them into beautiful art and products for storytellers. Listen to this episode to hear the incredible story of how she started on this path and how she is bringing Black culture to crafting. Purchase her products on and view her photography azzarijarrett.com  Watch her document her story on Instagram and Facebook

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 

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. 

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.

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 

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.

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.

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 

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 

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 YouTubeand Facebook

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 

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 

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 

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 and how they have helped us stay excited about this season. Of course, we had to include our love of all things planning and creating. Let's get into it!

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 scrapbooking business. Join us as we discuss her relationship with telling stories, how she encourages others to speak, and of course, her favorite ways to document the Holiday season including December Daily.  Check out her products on her website.  https://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.

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 matter where we are in the world. This week Jasmin and Kenya join me for a creative conversation about our favorite Christmas traditions, sharing family fun secrets, and of course, giving tips on how you can make your holiday creative.  Follow Jasmin to see how she is journaling her Christmas. @Jazzuptheplan  Follow Kenya to see how she is documenting her Christmas.  @Kenyadoll_Plans