Natalie and Brittnie share their struggles with traditional planning methods, particularly in the context of managing family life with ADHD. They explain how the "Capture the Chaos" planner has revolutionized their routines, helping them stay organized and increase productivity. They also emphasize the important role of community support in staying consistent with the planner, the advantages of scheduling and time blocking, and how these strategies have positively affected their lives. Looking ahead to the 2025 planner, they share their experiences with ADHD and motherhood, providing listeners with insight into the planner’s transformative impact.

Key Topics:

1. Organization and Time Management with ADHD:

   • Natalie and Brittnie discuss their struggles with conventional planners, which often failed to capture the complexity of their lives, especially with ADHD in the mix.
   • They share their journey from sticky notes and multiple notebooks to finding a system that works for them.

2. Discovering the Capture the Chaos Planner:

   • Natalie recounts how she discovered Brittnie’s planner through a podcast, followed her journey on social media, and was drawn in by an effective email marketing campaign.

3. Planner Usage and Accountability:

   • Both women share their ups and downs with maintaining a planner routine, especially during chaotic times, and the importance of community support for accountability.

4. Scheduling, Time Blocking, and Productivity:

   • They delve into the benefits of scheduling and time blocking, emphasizing how these techniques have helped them create a balance between family and work life.

5. Impact of the Planner and Upcoming 2025 Version:

   • The conversation shifts to the positive impact of the planner on their daily lives, their excitement for the 2025 version, and the new features that will be included.

6. ADHD, Motherhood, and the Planner’s Role:

   • Natalie and Brittnie reflect on how the planner has not only helped them manage their businesses but also brought structure and calm into their family lives.

If you're a mom or a creative business owner struggling with ADHD and looking for a planning system that truly understands your needs, the Capture the Chaos planner might be your answer. Stay tuned for the release of the 2025 planner and consider joining our community to start your journey toward better organization and productivity!

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2025 Planner Reveal: September 9th

2025 Planner Launch: October 8th

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Go behind the scenes of Brittnie's content planning process, sharing the tools, strategies, and systems she uses to stay organized and ahead of the game. Whether you're a creative entrepreneur or a busy mom managing a small business, you'll find valuable insights in her approach to content creation and planning.

Key Highlights:

1. Brittnie's Content Planning Toolkit:

   • Brittnie shares her go-to tools for content planning, including her phone calendar, Capture the Chaos planner, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Canva, Flow Desk, Pinterest, and Google for research.
   • She discusses her exploration of online task management systems like Meiser Task, Notable, Airtable, Trello, and Asana, noting that she's still on the hunt for the perfect long-term solution.

2. Strategizing for Sales and Promotions:

   • Planning content with sales, promotions, and events in mind is crucial. Brittnie explains how she aligns her content calendar with key dates, such as promoting mini sessions during the fall and timing her planner launches.

3. Content Strategy for Special Events:

   • Using her upcoming "reveal day" as an example, Brittnie outlines her multi-platform approach to event-driven content, including email, social media, and YouTube. She emphasizes the need to start planning content well in advance and shares her focus on promoting her email list and the 2025 planner, rather than blogging specifically about the reveal day.

4. Content Creation and Niching:

   • Brittnie dives into her content creation process, from managing ideas in a Google sheet to organizing them into categories like podcasts, YouTube, blogs, and freebies. She stresses the importance of having a clear purpose and call to action for each piece of content.
   • The episode also touches on the power of niching in marketing and messaging, which Brittnie plans to explore further in a future episode.

5. Repurposing Content Across Platforms:

   • Brittnie discusses her plans to repurpose podcast content for email, YouTube, and potentially her blog. She shares her thoughts on whether YouTube is the right platform for her and how routines fit into her content strategy as one of her key pillars.

6. Content Organization and Planning Strategy:

   • Using Google Sheets and Pinterest for keyword research, along with her Capture the Chaos planner, Brittnie breaks down her content planning process. She organizes her planner into four columns—Inspire, Educate, Behind the Scenes, and Promote—and details how she applies this system across various platforms like podcasts, email, and social media.
   • Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of Brittnie's free printable content planning pages and mini-course on using the planner to maximize their content strategy.

7. Instagram Content Planning:

   • Brittnie shares her content planning approach for Instagram, emphasizing the importance of preparation, organization, and consistency. She offers insights into her upcoming email series on content planning and invites listeners to sign up for her email list to access additional resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your content strategy, this process provides a roadmap for success in managing content across multiple platforms.

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Save the dates

2025 Planner Reveal: September 9th

2025 Planner Launch: October 8th

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In the latest episode of The Organized Creative, Brittnie opens up about her recent struggles with the economy and her business. She's shifting the focus of her podcast to help creative business owners and busy moms find balance through productivity tips, time management strategies, and emotional connections. Brittnie shares her personal challenges with anxiety, depression, and juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of routines and time management. She also discusses her ADHD and its impact on her creativity and productivity. Brittnie reveals plans for the 2025 Capture the Chaos Planner and encourages fellow business owners to prioritize well-being and seek balance in their lives.

Key Takeaways

Brittnie discusses her decision to change the direction of her podcast, focusing more on helping creative business owners and moms find balance in life through productivity and time management.

She opens up about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of self-care and mental health.

Brittnie shares her discovery of having ADHD and how it influences her creativity and productivity, offering tips for managing it effectively.

Brittnie reveals her plans for the 2025 Capture the Chaos Planner, with key dates for the planner reveal on September 9th and the launch on October 8th

She emphasizes the importance of trimming unnecessary tasks and focusing on what brings joy, encouraging others to do the same.

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Save the dates

2025 Planner Reveal: September 9th

2025 Planner Launch: October 8th

Listen to more episodes of the The Organized Creative Podcast!

Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google