The Plan on Purpose Podcast (Charise Harris)

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

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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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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! 

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, Pray, Slay to encourage others to do the same, creating beautiful and expressive kits. Whether you are new to Bible Journaling or you are working on Bible number four, Kelly's journey is sure to inspire you. Check out her spreads on her Instagram and visit printprayslay.com to view her bible journaling kits.

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 out these 5 tips. 

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.

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Check out her website for D.I.Y inspiration and University of Dope. avdoeswhat.com 

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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.  

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Check out her YouTube Channel for her "plan with me" inspiration. 

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.

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.

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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 

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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.

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.

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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 

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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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   

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 

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. 

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 Tool Chest was born. Join us as we talk through how she battled depression and found her way back after her recovery to create this brand that inspires so many to start their own journey.  Follow the Self Love Tool Chest on Instagram @selflovetoolchest Visit her website to check out her products https://www.selflovetoolchest.com/

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 successful brands while using her faith as a guide to transition from industry to industry with grace.   Visit her website NOTIQ Follow her on Instagram 

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.

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 

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.

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 take plenty of notes in your favorite planner or on your favorite screen protector as Holly goes from paper crafting to selling her art for all the Digital Planner lovers.  Check out her shop at Hollypixels.com Find Digital Planner inspirations on her Instagram page.   Check her YouTube Channel for some dope design info.

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 tired, we are angry and we are not here for it. Do better.

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. 

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 her business. Find the links below. Visit her website NOTIQ Follow her on Instagram

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. 

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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 beverage and break out your pen and paper for this episode. Head over to Instagram and share your journal stack. @poshplans @planonpurpose

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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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. 

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 

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. 

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Check out her YouTube Channel for planner decor inspiration 

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.

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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.

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ShayBudgets Instagram 

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Mr. Budgets Instagram 

Mr. Budgets YouTube

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 episode, Chonte shares the story of her business, her life as a busy mom of 3, and how this hobby has grown through the generations from her grandmother, the seamstress, down to her daughter. Check out Chonte on Instagram  Visit her website for your chance to order one of her bags. 

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 expect. In the midst of all this craziness, I have been able to use this project to help me see and appreciate the good in my life. Join me as I  talk about how I am learning to be thankful this season.  Follow me on IG to see more of the #30daysofgratitide journaling challenge. @planonpurpose  Like, share, and subscribe. Don't forget to leave a review. 

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.

Planners and Wine Podcast 

Planners and Wine Podcast Instagram 

Fancy Plans and Things Radio

Fancy Plans and Things Radio Instagram 

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 

Erin Condren Apology  

Tonia Misvaer, Erin Condren CEO, Instagram Video  

Tonia Misvaer Blog Statement 

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.

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.

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Catch me among the many guests on the #planningtogether series on YouTube 

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.