The UK Planner Podcast

Ash and Ari have left their cosy home and have discovered Phantom Peak during their Burning Blimp festival. Ash believes that it's a hidden gem for planning at, while Ari thinks it's a fun day out that she will mark in her planner afterwards. Either way, they discuss why they recommend the place and their different ways to log going to a fictional town that is interactive. The pair will be doing another episode after Hallowed Peak to check in with how they have been recording their time at Phantom Peak in their planners. If you also attend, then let us know via Instagram or comment below.Click here to find out more about Phantom PeakThis episode is not sponsored. Jonas, please don't take down our podcast with the power of your 12-pack and milk-like eyes.

Ash and Ari interview the first guest of Series Two, Joanne from Josephine Bow. Discussing the origins of the shop name and why foil is a key element in Josephine Bow's designs. Is it even a Josephine Bow item if it doesn't have foil? Plus, about the subscription that she launched this year (which you can check out here)Also, Ash grabs the opportunity to have an advent chat. Joanne shares her advice as well as how she comes up with her ideas. Ari asks about dream themes, and the answer thrilled the pair so much they agreed off mic that if Joanne ever went ahead with it, they would order 5. Also mentioned was Joanne's other business that she runs with Oakley Crystal Cruches, which you can check out here!We hope that if you don't know Josephine Bow already, you will check out the shop's Instagram hereJosephine Bow is partnering with Bethplansxo for an online workshop as part of "Create with SWPC":UK customers can buy tickets hereInternational customers (excluding EU) can buy tickets here----------⁠You can stay up to date with this podcast over on Instagram

Ari and Ash recorded their experience of Miso Paper's pop-up event in London after having 3 days of chatting, planning and attending workshops.Ash attended Judy Kuo's PET Tape Magic: Background Layer, Blend, & Create workshop.Plus, Ash and Ari both attended TheCoffeeMonsterzco's workshop.⁠You can share your thoughts and stay up to date with this podcast over on Instagram.⁠

Ari and Ash are back, and they are ready for another series of planner-related chatter!! They get into an intense discussion about what counts as washi, as Ash decides that this year they are setting themselves a challenge.Plus, they exchange views on the etiquette of shops/brands responding to comments.You can stay up to date with this podcast over on Instagram

It's the final episode of Series One, and Holly describes what it was like to have her website crash as people tried to get tickets to SWPC 2025.Ash and Holly discuss Catherine, who we lost this year and is sorely missed. Then, ideas for table gifts are discussed for those who plan to do some this year.Check out Holly's event ⁠SWPC⁠ ⁠Holly's shop, Cressida Rose PlannersCheck out the UK Planner Podcast's Instagram

The UK Planner Podcast is hitting your feed with a double feature!! It's the last episode of Series One, and Holly has been invited into the co-hosting chair to chat about how her 2025 planner is going. Plus, the day this episode is being released is Holly's wedding day! So, it's fitting that she spoke about how she plans to capture her wedding and tells us about her journey with wedding planners (this is a planner podcast, so obviously, we're not talking the person kind).They get sidetracked and find themselves chatting about Epcot, and Ash introduces Holly to PlanYourTruth's YouTube videos.Check out Holly's event SWPC Holly's shop, Cressida Rose Planners

You might know our guest this week from her Instagram and YouTube channel; on the PR teams of many shops over the years (currently for Plannerface and Josephine Bow), one-third of the team that ran the planner event PlanPlanPlan in 2019 or perhaps soon for being one-half of a team behind something else... Ash revealed they like to call Beth the Taylor Swift of the planner community due to her versatility with the different planners she has had over the years, plus her willingness to spread herself across the planner community in as many ways as possible. You may have even seen her behind Josephine Bow's stall at some events. Most importantly, she uses all the above to connect with people; she told us many stories of making planner friends on and off the microphone. It's hard not to notice how much insight she has of the planning community, both past and present. Whether she is taking you on the highs and lows of her week while planning on YouTube, cheering you on in the comments or making a 5-minute catch-up feel like a 2-hour coffee with a friend. Like Taylor, she isn't afraid to collaborate, and we can't wait to hear more about her next era. Follow Beth on Instagram Find her on YouTube

Ash and Ari discuss how different their spreads would be if they portrayed their dream life instead of reality. Also, they break down what they liked about the advents they got in 2024... mainly purchased by Ash. Shops of advents discussed: Scribble By Starlight's 24 day advent Cute Stickers Only's Kawaii Cafe Advent Josephine Bow's two advents Stickii Club's three advents Whisporia's bookish advent

In this episode, Ash and Ari are back after a short autumn break to chat about all things end-of-year. They unpack their Black Friday sale experiences and why Ari strategically avoids Instagram during sale periods. Plus, who else feels that undeniable itch to start 2025 planners or journals before the new year even arrives?

Back in September Ash and Ari attended the SWPC in person event for 2024. They discuss what they loved and what they thought could of been done differently. This episode includes some of the voices of those who went, thank you to everyone who let us interview you!! It was amazing to meet listeners and those who wanted to know more about this podcast.

In this episode, Sarah and Ash chat about the upcoming SWPC Planner Party, Sarah’s Shop  Scribbles By Starlight and her Youtube Channel, Messy & Beautiful. What the etiquette should be when you have a bad experience with an event or product when it comes to small businesses. We hear all the details about the 2024 Advent collection, which Ash is especially excited about as they only saw the 2023 advent reveal video after the closing. Sarah shares about why visibility is important for her shop and her goals for Scribbles By Starlight over the next few years. Messy & Beautiful Youtube Channel Scribbles By Starlight Shop Scribbles By Starlight Instagram

Holly talks about planner events past and the future SWPC in person event happening on the 14th and 15th of September 2024!!! We are so excited to get more details about the big announcement from this past week and more. Holly tells us about the origins of her shop, Cressida Rose Planners. We can't wait to see Zebra at SWPC 2024 and hope to see you there! SWPC Website Cressida Rose Planners

In this episode you discover why the future of glue sticks might just be square!! Ash chats to Joyce who radiates her passion for her product, Quadrigloo, the UK's first ever fully square glue stick! They chat about why the shape of the glue stick is such a game changer, the importance of a company having values from the start and the importance of ensuring that your product is universal. Joyce is proof of what happens when you decide to follow a dream and do a hard reset on a classic piece of stationery. Telling us why the only limit is what you can dream up!! At the moment Quadrigloo is set to launch it's first glue stick later this summer!! You can follow their progress by checking out their Instagram or find out more on the Quadrigloo website

Ash and Ari are back from Manchester for Stationeryfest, Plannerfest & Journalfest!!! They discuss what they loved and what they thought could be improved for next year. Attendees contribute their thoughts to the podcast, thank you to everyone who let Ash interview them. WE LOVED MEETING SO MANY LISTENERS!! If you want to make sure you are up to date with all things Plannerfest, make sure to follow them on Instagram If you would like to send us a voice clip for a future episode or anything else email us at: ⁠ukplannerpodcast@gmail.com⁠ We are so thankful for all who listen to the podcast, if you would like to follow us on Instagram we are ⁠⁠@ukplannerpodcast

In this exciting episode Ari and Ash discuss going to their very first planner meet in the heart of London! They share their experience of discovering the vibrant world of pen enthusiasts, plus what it felt like to meeting some new fellow planning aficionados who know all the best shops (good luck with that no spend). So whether you're a seasoned planner or just curious about the planner meet-up scene, this episode has not much info but plenty of opinions!! Also our first ever After show with Ari!! If you would like to send us a voice clip for a future episode or anything else email us at: ukplannerpodcast@gmail.com We are so thankful for all who listen to the podcast, if you would like to follow us on Instagram we are ⁠@ukplannerpodcast

Join Ripley and Ash as they dive into a rainbow of topics, from their shared queer, non-binary and neurodiverse experiences to the complexities of genuine corporate allyship during Pride (why companies shouldn't just change their logos and book a spot in the pride parade and call that being an ally). Ripley chats about why doing things with themselves in mind, is at the heart of their business and gaming channel. Additionally, they discuss how various Patreon communities have become gateways to supportive and engaging mini-communities. **At the time of recording Ripley was going by a different name (Kat), so throughout the episode, they will be be referred to as "Kat".** You can find Ripley on Instagram here Their shop is KCR Stationary and their newest ETSY shop You can follow The UK Planner podcast on Instagram HERE

Ash and Ari didn’t get around to filling this description, but thankfully they have honed their memory spread skills… they chat about whether it's best to try to back plan in a Hobonichi Cousin, snacking while planning and the pros and cons of not posting certain spreads.

On the 29th of June, Manchester will be filled with even more amazing people than usual because people from across Europe will be coming as ticket holders for StationaryFest, JournalFest or PlannerFest. Returning to Manchester Central we are excited to talk about bringing people together who love stationary, planning and journaling. We chat to the organiser of this event Bex, who explains why it was so important for her to have an event that has something for everyone. Click here for the event's website and to see if there are tickets still available. Also check out the Instagram for StationaryFest or PlannerFest or JournalFest You can find Bex on Instagram here If you fancy following us on Instagram click here

In this episode Ash and Ari chat about going to see the Lion King and how they represent this in their planners. The pros of paper planning and digital planning, which do you use? Plus do you use damaged stickers or do they go to the planner graveyard? We are so thankful for all who listen to the podcast, if you would like to follow us on Instagram we are @ukplannerpodcast If you would like to send us a voice note on Spotify it may feature in a future episode!

Ari and Ash chat about keeping up your planner away from the safety of home!! They also touch on the planner events this summer!! ⁠The Scotland's planner meet⁠ in Glasgow 31.08.24 - 01.09.24 ⁠The South West Planner Club planner party ⁠in Taunton 14-15.09.24 ⁠⁠Plannerfest⁠⁠⁠ in Manchester 29.06.24 (If you would like to hear a podcast episode about the event we highly recommend ⁠this episode⁠ of the Coffee and Sunshine Podcast) If you would like to follow us on Instagram -⁠ @ukplannerpodcast