When Crafting is Your 9 to 5 with D.I.Y. Expert A.V. Perkins | A.V. Does What

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.