Planner Girl Chatter

Wrapping up the discussion with Julie Garza, she gives advice to all the aspiring planner pr (promotional) gals on joining teams, interacting with the community, and how she steps away. The hosts also try to get insider details on Go Wild, the wave of popularity of planners, and all things Happy Planner. You can find Julie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/julies_plans/ This episode is part 2 of 2! Show Highlights YouTube Changes Replying to comments What family thinks Self obligations Julie’s past aspirations Advice for those that want to PR Planner Shops Using what you are buying Go Wild Update The Popularity of Planners Defending stickers to unbelievers Buying all the Happy Planners Happy Planner Stickers Super Bowl predictions

If you’ve been around the community for a while you’ll probably recognize this weeks guest Julie Garza. One of the OG PR gals in the community, pulls back the curtain on everything from who she’s PR’ing for now, to how she navigates representing her self and the small businesses she represents. If you aren’t already following Julie, you can find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/julies_plans/ This episode is part 1 of 2! Show Highlights Facebook Jail Current Planner Lineup Finding Balance In The Planner World To comment or not to comment. Julie’s First EC Seeing our community influence the world. Current PR journal Why she PR’s Hole, Jail, Whore TN Sizes Printable’s advice Planner Meetups Go Wild 5 Things You didn’t know Community Friendships Menions Erin Condren - https://www.erincondren.com/ Foxy Fix - https://www.foxyfix.com/ Happy Planner - http://www.meandmybigideas.com/create365-thehappyplanner/ Florence Antoniette - https://www.instagram.com/livelifeandcreate/ Annie Plans Printables - https

The second half of the live episode recorded from the new Planner Girl Chatter Community, the ladies answer chat questions. From meetups to hoarding stickers, and even our plans for retirement, we cover a lot of ground! Also we ask for item after item from from Kristen Damian. Show Highlights What planner everyone is using! Crafty men Jamie disappoints the room Should we adopt Colleen? KAD Q&A A planner meetup abroad Colleen has a special request How did the community grow? What meetups are for Colleen Jamie’s hoard at meetups Kristin tells us what to do with our stuff Sticker organization Current Obsessions Our perspective on subscriptions Stephanie’s technology Planning for retirement Will there be a Podcast Patreon Eric uses Instagram for good Mentions Aaron Draplin - https://www.instagram.com/draplin/ Tim Holtz - https://www.instagram.com/tim_holtz/ Dan Bishop - https://www.instagram.com/karaspenco/ Brad Dowdy - https://www.instagram.com/penaddict/ Creativation - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags

Since the start of Planner Girl Chatter Stephanie has wanted to do a live podcast and take questions. We recorded our first online event in the new Planner Girl Chatter community! Inventing 2 new games, answering all the questions, and welcome several surprise guests that are Planner Famous to us! This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode. Show Highlights Jamie’s new game is a disaster Colleen’s night out takes an shitty turn Questions for our mystery guest. Colleen get’s advice from our guests Who’s going to Go Wild? What was our favorite meetup ever? Secret planner crushes revealed Who do you wish was on the podcast A new game is born Surprise arrive to the livestream Mystery Guest Revealed Mentions Pumpkin Paper Company - https://www.instagram.com/pumpkinpaperco/ Go Wild - https://www.instagram.com/wildforplanners/ Brave Girls Symposium - https://www.instagram.com/bravegirlsclub/ IF:Gathering - https://www.instagram.com/ifgathering/ West Coast Planners - https://www.instagram.com/thewestcoastplanners/ Wandering P

After putting together planner meetups for nearly 2 years the hosts pull back the curtain and share the good, the bad, and the ugly of Planning Planner Meetups. Plus, we share a bit about our first event of the year A Planners New Year! Show Highlights How events get planned Our team weaknesses A Planner New Year Swag VS Swapping Are we maturing? Happy Mail Mafia The beginning of Tucson Planner Gals Stephanie starts up the West Side Meetup Birth of Arizona Planner Girls Accidental admins don’t need no agenda Jamie’s agenda Allowing OG’s to step up A few words of caution Who deserves community Why we do this The community that shows up Logistics of a meetup Finding a Location Covering the costs Keeping with in budget Sometimes an $85 lunch buffet isn’t the answer Timing is everything Taking the time Coffee Socials Asking for feedback Enjoy yourself if you choose to start a meetup! Mentions PenGems - https://www.pengems.com/ Websters Pages - http://websterspages.com/ Plan It Pattie - https://www.instagram.com/p

Part two of our interview with Cindy Guentert-Baldo. The continuation of our conversation Cindy shares some lettering tips, do’s and dont's of getting started lettering, and what 2018 holds for her. Also, if you are new to all things Llama Loves Lettering we finally ask (at the end) for her to share how she got started. Show Highlights Connecting with Cindy’s world Who influences her content Don’t be a dick Sharing how you feel with out ruining the day Why the language? https://youtu.be/MkDFoa_zLtY Choosing to be uncensored Curated content vs real world Plan as you go - Month! Things to avoid when starting lettering Size to start practicing lettering Tip for better penmanship Alphabet worksheets When to practice lettering Cindy’s origin story 2018 Plans The irony of being planner famous Cindy’s sponsorship considerations Why we share, and what we hope for. Mentions Cindy’s Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cindyguentertbaldo Micron Pens - https://www.pigmamicron.com/

Our very first two part episode features Cindy Guentert-Baldo a lettering artist and fellow planner enthusiast. Part 1 is not for the faint of heart. Warning: This conversation has nothing to do with lettering. We chat about her planners, internet people, the planner community, and murder… see this one’s all over the place. Part 2 has the on topic advice and detail on Cindy and her lettering journey. We left all this goodness in because it was too good to leave out. Show Highlights A moist welcome to the new year. Cindy’s current planner lineup Don’t trust Arizona people. Jamie’s lettering recommendation from her SIL A few parenting moments Meeting people of the internet What we see happens at events and meetups Banana’s and Kadadict Murder in Northern California Cindy’s Special Cocktail Mentions Llama Lettering - https://youtu.be/Dxo5NHn1vdk Plancation
 - https://arizonaplannergirls.com/plancation-2017/ Scribbles That Matter - https://www.amazon.com/Scribbles-That-Matter-version-Notebook/dp/B01N63VX52 Day De

The spirit of adventure is alive in our guest this week. Ali Baxley joins Colleen, Jamie and Stephanie to share her love for cheese, travel, bujo and stamping. She shares a few travel tips and talks about her 2018 plans. You can follow Ali on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aliplans/ Show Highlights: For the love of cheese Ali’s Current Bullet Journal Jamie’s confession Wine & Cheese Chilling with Bill Nye Road Trip Planning Flat people Something we noticed with EC Jamie & Colleen discover we’re missing out on Buckies Hawaii or Bust Voulenteering at the First Go Wild
Heading to Austin Being a younger planner The other Colleen Ali’s Fav Shop Kanani & Tiffany Ali’s Winter Travels Birthday Food in DC New York Planner Addicts Meetup Carving time away for planner friends. Collen’s plan to visit Field Notes HQ Show Mentions: Molskine - https://us.moleskine.com/en/ Leuchtturm Notebook - https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/notebooks/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkN7o_42s2AIV1LXACh3IEASJEAAYAiAAEgIYovD_BwE Antigoine

Seems like an easy topic to discuss right? Be careful what you wish for! Each Planner Girl Chatter host has a completely different take on how to get started planning. Make sure you head over to our facebook page and tell us what planner you are most like. Also, we have an exciting announcement for 2018! Show Highlights: Podcast Comments How our personality types influence how we plan. The 6 part planning series Planning by the seat of your pants Monthly trackers Budgeting Systems Tracking details All you need to plan Mistakes we’ve made in planning. How the community can help you. Staged Photos vs Actual Planners in use Our favorite shops An exciting new years announcement Mentions: 
Personality Test - https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types Inkwell Press - http://go.inkwellpress.com/setupvideo1 LIsa Turkhurst - https://thebestyes.com/ Kit Life Planners - https://kitlife.net/ Jamie’s Current Favorite Shops: The Planner Society - https://www.scarletlime.com/plannersociety15.html Fox and Pip - https:

Episode 28 - Jeane Frizell takes the podcast by storm with a ton of advice on using a Travelers Notebook. As a mixed media artist, and a long term Bullet Journal user she shares her wealth of knowldge. Also, she shares some family secrets too. Plus, we think she might have created the next new trend. Show Highlights: Growing up in Peoria The invention of Washi Tape Mixed media to bullet journaling and back again. Unique Happy Planner Layouts Buying from the artist Jeane’s anti haul list The greatest paperclip trick ever Using a BuJo Daily Inserts that work What to do with your finished planner Colleen has an idea about bad days Jeane reminds us pie is all we need Balancing the positive and negative Peoria Football VS NAU Football The Joy Journal’s not so secret nick name. The birth of a new text on text art form What we share & love on Instagram 2018 Plan Mentions: Le Petite Market - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LePetiteMarket Santoni - https://www.etsy.com/shop/sanatifactoryhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/sanatif

What we are thankful for that we said no to. The hosts reflect on something we didn’t want to do that led us to the place we are in our lives today. With a new planner season upon us, it was a good time to take an inventory of where we’ve been, so we can be thankful for our lives today. Enjoy Show Highlights A shift in priorties In-between the choice and life today Meeting people where they are at Colleen get’s off the bus Mind Body Connection Glorification of busy Stephanie pauses for family Work life balance is bullshit Women supporting each other Spicy adulting

The hosts managed to land an interview with Shirley Lewis the admin for not only the St. John’s Planner community, but also the SENIOR admin for the Quirky Heart community. We chat about a pretty broad range of topics, but ultimately bring it back to two things we all find important creativity, and community. You can follow Shirley at - https://www.instagram.com/shirleylewplans/ Show Highlights St. John’s Planner Community The local reception of our hobby What people think we do Shirley’s current planner B/S/T Tips 2 items on Shirley’s Anti-Haul List A diatribe on pets goes badly For the love of KAD Meeting online friends IRL When Colleen & Shirley met Interaction we look forward to at Planner Events Being a Senior Admin Cool planner friends An activity gone awry in Nashville Why we won’t be using Shirley to book our travel Taking the time to be creative Paint & Sip or Life Art? De-stashing St. John’s style The deserted planner island question Mentions Jena Molingano - https://www.instagram.com/planwi

No one can argue that the Happy Planner is one (if not the) most popular planner available today. Jamie & Stephanie sit down with Elizabeth & Desiree Arizona’s most dedicated Happy Planner babes to chat about all things Happy Planner. Show Highlights The public face of Happy Planner I’ve tried all the planners this year, all paths lead to happy planner. Desiree breaks down how she has used her Happy Planners this year. Elizabeth shares her 2017 Franken Planner Journey We debate the use of a Mini Happy Planner. Elizabeth reveals why she is the black sheep of her family. Jeanine is amazing. Desiree’s Michaels discovery Planner girls enabling Jamie Elizabeth’s 4 planner 2018 lineup The million dollar easy bet Stephanie’s 2 size 3 planer plan Desiree’s 2 planners for 2018 GSM Revealed Jamie’s Planner Girl Plan Jane Wild’s custom planners Franken Planner Explained Our must have items this season What we love the most Mentions The Happy Planner - http://www.meandmybigideas.com/create365-thehappyplanner/ Eli

Do you have a running log of things you will never buy that you keep completely secret from your planner friends? Or do you see new trends and immediately think…nope, don't need that. We pull back the curtain and share our lists on this weeks Anti-Haul episode. Yep, buckle up, this one’s a wild ride. Show Highlights: The Joy Journal Random Happy Planner Fact Shirley Lewis KAD Week Spread The Rules Everyone threatens Jamie’s TPS stash Round 1 Colleen’s casual cup downer Jamie’s sacrilegious statement Stephanie page damaging confession Round 2 Stephanie brings up something we all agree on. Colleen rings us out, its a real disk move she pulls. Mickey would be unhappy with Jamie. The Mall Santa Clause - This will ruin your children. Round 3 Jamie & Stephanie make a stand on TN Sizes Colleen get’s dehydrated or is she iconic? Round 4 Stephanie refuses to give chores a face. Colleen points out a major flaw in a big trend. Jamie dare’s ask the question, is that doodle good enough? Round 5 A rant about clip art.

Your 3 hosts headed to Seattle for S’Mores Memories put on by the West Coast Planners. In this recap episode you’ll hear about the adventure the ladies had in Seattle, and the Planner event held there. Show Highlights Navigating Seattle The First Starbucks Stephanie’s 3rd PSL Market Creeper The Pig Our Visit to the Gum Wall Stephanies’s Truffle The Hike To “The Rostary” Seattle Convention Center Bathrooms Jamie’s Coffee Princess Moment The Best Table To Sit At Our Night Time Communicating Favorite Moments Boundaries & Lines Final Day In Seattle Mentions West Coast Planners - https://www.instagram.com/thewestcoastplanners/ Emily Ley - https://www.emilyley.com/ Mari Mundo - https://www.instagram.com/mariplansalist/ Florence Antoinette - https://www.instagram.com/livelifeandcreate Cindy Guentert-Baldo - https://www.instagram.com/llamaletters/ Sparkle Smith - https://www.instagram.com/sparkle__creations/ Frank Hearts You - https://www.instagram.com/frankheartsyoutoo/ Will Walo Co - https://www.instagram.com/w

Colleen interviews Jamie & Stephanie about their experience at Pinners Conference. This second annual event showcases all the most popular projects trending on Pinterest. Sharing the VIP weekend the ladies spill all the details of their inspirational weekend with planner friends. Show Highlights VIP Night The Cowboys Swagalicious goodness Mamas Cold Brew Wine Make & Takes at VIP Night Classes upon classes Team Happy Planner Shopping Bath Bombs - No One Died The Buffet Saturday Highlights Our Fav Moments Next Years Pinners Plan Mentions Pinners Conference - https://www.pinnersconference.com/ Tandy Leather - https://www.tandyleather.com/ Happy Planner - http://www.meandmybigideas.com/create365-thehappyplanner/

Jamie & Stephanie re-cap their weekend at the TPS Crop. Get all the details on what they did, what goodies they picked up, and who they met. This is a detailed overshare of everything they did. Show Highlights: What Is The Planner Society The Pumpkin Spice Latte Round 2 The TPS Projects on Friday Swag Drop Our Favorite Swap Goodies Stephanie issues an official apology Games We Lost Projects We Didn’t Complete Downtown Disney Adventure The Swap We Forgot To Discuss People We Saw & Met Jamie’s Planner Twin Planning For Next Year

Beyond stickers, wash, and the planner itself there are lots of goodies that you can use to make your planner decorating easier. This episode we each picked out 5 items we that we always have with us to plan. Products Mentioned Stephanie: 1. Erin Condren Covers - All of them 2. Scotch Laminator 3. Washi Card - From Design Pandemonium 4. Tweezers 5. Undu Colleen 1. Raskog 2. Tim Holtz - Non Stick Serrated Snip Scissors 3. Recollections Travel Washi 4. Faber Castell - Pitt Pen 5. Erin Condren Mini Snap In Book Marks Jamie 1. Xyron Sticker Maker 2. Pen Gems Pens 3. Pen Blade 4. We R Memory Keepers Planner Punch 5. Fiskars Large Paper Cutters Everyone Should Have 1. Prima Planner Glue Stick 2. Tombow Permanent Glue Runner

Arizona is still 100 degrees but your hosts are ready for it to be fall. This episode they recap their visit to Flagstaff last month. The ladies share the planner events they are excited to attend this fall. Also they dive into the fall kits they’ve been seeing out in the shops. Show Highlights Flagstaff Meetup Practical Paper Co Rose Gold Coils - DIPPED! Fall in Arizona Getting a TPS Crop Ticket Pinners Conference S’Mores Memories Sticker Organization Fall Kits

The most technical episode yet (with 5 whole minutes of research). Jamie sits down with Mary Beth Crawford to chat about their shared love for quality paper and Mary Beth’s very specific pen requirements. This light hearted episode talks all about how we feel about the quality of pen and paper that goes into our planner, while also laughing at the level of detail & thought we put into these details. Show Highlights Best Ramen in Tempe Our College Kids & Their Planners Mary Beth’s 1st Special Order Jamie’s 1st Awareness of Paper Weight Grey Pens & Blue Black Ink Planner Paper Comparison Shadowing & GSM How France Made Mary Beth a Pen Snob B6 - The New Hotness A Custom TN Request Next Year’s Planners The Inkwell Press Launch Mary Beth’s Rule Of Stickers PSL Day! Shops Mentioned: https://inkwellpress.com/ https://www.erincondren.com/ https://fieldnotesbrand.com/ https://www.jetpens.com/ You can follow Mary Beth on Social Media at Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDawsonSisters/ Instagram - h