The UK Planner Podcast
The UK Planner Podcast
Ash Gibbs
We chat about journals/planning, planner events and life in general
Planning around Phantom Peak
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.
Sep 19, 2025
31 min
Josephine Bow, Just One More Bow
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
Sep 7, 2025
59 min
Miso Paper Pop Up
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.⁠
Aug 23, 2025
57 min
Welcome back!
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
Aug 9, 2025
29 min
Series One Finale Part 2: SWPC breaks the internet!
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
May 11, 2025
28 min
Series One Finale Part 1: Wedding planners, 2025 planners and Epcot?
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
May 10, 2025
40 min
Episode Sixteen - YouTube, PR and Event Planning Bethplansxo’s version
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
Jan 26, 2025
50 min
Episode Fifteen - All aboard the struggle bus (advent 2024 breakdown)
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
Jan 19, 2025
26 min
Episode Fourteen - Confessions of a super shopper
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?
Dec 22, 2024
34 min
Episode Thirteen - SWPC event 2024
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.
Oct 27, 2024
1 hr 30 min
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