Plan Simple with Mia Moran

Have you ever felt “off track”? In this episode, I share why that story keeps us stuck and how tuning into the season you’re in—whether it’s fall, a time of healing, or a family transition—can help you feel grounded, productive, and aligned again.

If you want to join me for a pause and a reset, sign up at https://plansimple.com/reset

“I am transforming lives, and I'm transforming businesses.”

–Andre Toro

I love a story about a woman who changes her mind, because a lot of us wish we could do what someone else is doing. Portrait photographer Andre Toro made the big switch to follow her passion, and I can’t wait for you to hear her story.

Andre is the amazing soul behind my 50th birthday photo shoot (you can see some of her work in the inaugural issue of Pause Magazine. Before she launched her photography business, she studied Electrical Engineering in Venezuela, got an MBA at MIT, and worked in the tech industry.

How do you make that kind of pivot work? I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation.

We talk about: 

• The concussion that changed her life and set her on the path to her photography business
• Giving herself time to build her brand, adjusting their family budget during her growth, and how doing great for the industry wasn’t enough to replace what she had been doing
• Recognizing the skills she brought to something she had never done before, and the identity crisis when she first made the change
• Outsourcing all the non-kid, non-photography things and running a lean business
• Creating a high-touch, luxury business and becoming an aspirational brand
• How she sets and meets goals — and what happens when something falls through or health issues arise

ABOUT ANDRE

Andre Toro is a portrait photographer specializing in family photos and headshots. She’s a passionate soul, obsessed with human connection and emotive storytelling. Andre studied portrait photography at Photographic Center Northwest in Seattle and started a side hustle. After an epic concussion, Andre decided to follow her passion and started her full-time photo portrait business. Andre is a Venezuelan mom of 2 beautiful girls, married to her love-at-first-sight husband.

LINKS

• https://www.andretorophotography.com/about
• https://www.instagram.com/andretorophotography/?hl=en
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreina-andre-toro-54a23918/

MENTIONED LINKS

• https://plansimple.com/magazine

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.

Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life. 

Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• OUTSOURCE SOMETHING. Andre’s belief is that if it’s not client facing, it shouldn’t be you, and at home, anything not kid related outsource. What can you outsource at home or at work? Make a list of possibilities. Pick one to outsource now.
• SET A QUOTA. Set a monthly quota for yourself. Then break it down to see how you can meet it. What can you do if something falls through? What are the other routes to your quota?
• YOU CAN DO IT. Feeling a little uncertain because you’ve never done “this” before? Make a list of all the things you’ve done — skills, experience, strengths. How do those apply to the thing you want to do? I bet you are more ready than you think.

“Everything in nature needs a pause to help you recalibrate, pull your energy back, remind yourself. That’s where our power becomes even more potent — when we’re able to step back and remember.”

–Kendra Woods

Your human design reminds you: this is who I am. This is how my energy is designed to operate.

I love that way of looking at it. If you haven’t explored Human Design or have your report lost on your drive somewhere, take a listen to this conversation with Kendra Woods, who is a breakthrough mentor for sole-led entrepreneurial women who specializes in Human Design.

We dig into shame and struggle of feeling like you should be further along or moving faster — and why you’re doing fine. We really look at the ways we are always becoming and how Human Design helps us navigate different transitions and seasons.

We talk about: 

• How everything needs a pause to reflect and recalibrate — you can’t just keep moving on to the next thing
• Human design helping us remember who we are — because we forget sometimes when we’re in the middle of everything
• Taking back our own power and knowing how we best make decisions —  we don’t all do it the same way and your HD authority can help
• Trust your own timing — don’t bogged down in what other people’s timeline looks like
• As we evolve and grow our businesses do too
• Remembering that you are the breakthrough

ABOUT KENDRA

Kendra Woods is a Soul-Led Breakthrough Mentor and the founder of Soulful Success by Design, where success is measured not by hustle, but by alignment, embodiment, and truth. She supports visionary women entrepreneurs in breaking through inner limitations, reclaiming their power, and building businesses rooted in soul and self-trust.

Through her unique blend of Human Design, Somatic Coaching, NLP, EFT, Hypnosis, and intuitive guidance, Kendra helps women transcend conditioned ways of being and step into their next evolution—with clarity, courage, and confidence.

With a background in Business Administration (BBA + MBA) and over a decade in corporate leadership, Kendra bridges grounded business strategy with soul-aligned energetics. Her mission is to help women return home to themselves and build lives and businesses that feel like sacred self-expression.

She is the author of Mind Boss Habits: 12 Steps to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Action, The 7-Step Morning Manifestation Guide, and a contributing author in the Amazon bestselling book Girl Get Up and Win. Kendra’s work has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Bella Magazine, and numerous podcasts and summits.

LINKS

• Breaking Free: 7 Mindset Traps and How To Overcome Them https://kendra-woods.mykajabi.com/breakingfree
•  www.kendrakaywoods.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulsuccessbydesign/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendra.woods.756

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.

Even though we want big change, it’s really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect.

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• LEARN ABOUT YOUR HUMAN DESIGN. If you don’t have your chart, get it done! If you have it, but it felt confusing, go find what your type and authority are and then learn about those. 
• RECLAIM DECISION MAKING POWER. Once you learn more about how you best make decisions, use that the next time you have to make a decision. It might mean sleeping on it or having somebody ask you questions or feeling into your body. It’s different for each design.
• SCHEDULE AN END OF WEEK PAUSE. Set aside a few minutes to reflect on what you did over the past week. Ask: What went well? What didn't go well? What have you learned from both? Who have you become? How will that inform what you do next week?

“Self worth is not something that's earned. It's something that is remembered.”  –Tannaz Hosseinpour

Individualism and isolation are doing a number on us. Relationship specialist Tannaz Hosseinpour helps us see why things aren’t working — and what we can do about it.

We all want to belong, even us introverts who need time alone. We want the village we were promised, but to be able to make the most of it, we need to be able to receive it.

Tannaz and I explore both how the collective can support us and what we need as individuals to thrive.

We talk about: 

• How prioritizing individualism over collectivism and masculine energy over feminine leads to problems
• Why we need connection to energy bigger than ourselves and learning to feel safe receiving
• The impact of COVID and our resultant sense of safety on relationships now
• Having an internal anchor to ground yourself
• How to set boundaries with others and ourselves
• 5 different kinds of intimacy we crave

ABOUT TANNAZ

Tannaz Hosseinpour is a relationship coach and registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who helps individuals build emotionally secure relationships, starting with the one they have with themselves. She blends nervous system regulation, psychodynamic insights, somatic modalities and belief reprogramming to help clients break free from limiting patterns and feel safe in love, purpose, and self-expression.

LINKS

• https://minutesongrowth.com/about/
• https://www.instagram.com/minutesongrowth
• www.facebook.com/MinutesOnGrowth
• https://www.tiktok.com/@minutesongrowth

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.

Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life. 

Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• SMALL STEPS TO FEELING SAFE WITH PEOPLE. Post-Covid, a lot of us don’t feel safe in public or large groups, and we may not even realize it. Taking small steps to spend time with people can make a difference. Try getting together with one or two people. Breathe through discomfort. Remind yourself you are safe. Try a small group.
• SET A BOUNDARY. Instead of getting angry at somebody else when you feel hurt, express your “I” statement about how you feel and what you would like. Enforce the boundary. If the other person does not respond, choose the change your actions.
• TAKE A BREAK. Next time you find yourself in an argument or going around and around in circles of not understanding, take a break. Give yourself at least 20 minutes to re regulate. Come back to the conversation when all parties have had a chance to do that.

“Divorce is mostly about money.”

–Gabriella Martinelli

Married? Do you know where your money is? I’m really excited to talk with Gabriella Martinelli, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, about what we need to know about our finances and protecting ourselves before or during a divorce.

Even if you don’t think you are headed in that direction, you can protect yourself, because if you don’t know where the money is or don’t have access to the accounts, and something happens, you’re stuck.

Divorce is often messy — a mix of emotions, laws that aren’t clear, and financial confusion. Getting clarity around the money can help you make choices from a better place.

We talk about: 

• Why so many women don’t know about money — and why it’s a problem
• Financial and nonfinancial contributions to the family
• Fear about not having enough money and trust about money going both ways 
• Protecting your business early and keeping business expenses separate from household expenses
• Questions you should be asking and how you can start to find information
• Why you should hire a CDFA before an attorney if you are moving toward divorce

ABOUT GABRIELLA

Gabriella E. Martinelli is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and founder of Ever After Wealth®. With 21 years of experience in divorce finance, including 16 working alongside top attorneys, Gabriella helps individuals and professionals navigate the financial complexities of divorce with clarity and confidence. She makes complex financial topics easy to understand, offering real-world strategies that empower listeners to take control of their financial future.

LINKS

• https://www.everafterwealth.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everafterwealth/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/everafterwealth

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. 

Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. 

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• GET A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR FAMILY FINANCIAL PICTURE. What accounts do you have? What investments? What debt? Are your names on those accounts? Ask questions. Collect information. Ask for more access. It’s not only useful in case of divorce, but also in case something happens to your spouse and you need to do more than you are doing financially.
• DIG DEEPER. Gabriella offers some ideas about using tax returns, credit reports, and other documents to start to gather information on your own if you feel you can’t ask questions or don’t trust the answers.
• PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS. While protecting your business may take multiple changes, the first step you can take is to talk to an attorney about protecting your business as your livelihood in case, separate from other assets. From there you can make decisions about what you need to do.

“How do we create emotional safety and help each other regulate these emotions?”

–Tarah Kerwin

Do you keep having the same fights over and over? Do you feel like your partner is just trying to set you off? I’m really excited to talk with relationship counselor Tarah Kerwin about relationship renovation.

We dive into how childhood trauma (big and little) affects our relationships. Even if you think you didn’t experience trauma, Tarah shows us how different experiences can affect how we react to our partners, who tend to trigger us the most.

Many of us are in a transition period, perhaps becoming empty nesters or one person retiring, or stepping more into ourselves as responsibilities for others change. How does this shape our relationship? How can we make decisions based on clarity instead of anger or frustration or fear?

We talk about: 

• How childhood trauma shows up later and how kids can reflect back our trauma
• The three Ps for relationships — predict, plan, prepare
• Codewords to stop overwhelm and resentment
• Tara Brach’s RAIN technique
• Developing emotional safety go through transitions together and making decisions from a place of clarity
• Creating a time to prioritize your relationship

ABOUT TARAH

Tarah Kerwin, along with her husband EJ, is dedicated to transforming couples’ lives through meaningful connection and support. They’ve built not one but two companies, with their second, Relationship Renovation Coaching Consulting and Media, offering coaching sessions to couples worldwide through the innovative Relationship Renovation @ Home Program. Their goal is to provide real tools for couples to thrive, no matter where they are.

The company also features a world-renowned podcast that dives into everything you want to know about relationships, helping listeners navigate the complexities of love and connection. Tarah’s passion lies in helping couples experience less suffering and more growth.

Tarah’s journey into the field began with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2004. After beginning her career as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California, she moved to Arizona in 2010. It was there that she and EJ founded Relationship Renovation Counseling Practice, which set the foundation for their collaborative work.

LINKS

• https://relationshiprenovation.com/

MENTIONED RESOURCES

• https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. 

Sometimes action gets a bad rap. You can be kind to yourself. You can practice being AND doing, but for change to happen you have to take steps. The way we take care of ourselves is making the steps doable and focusing on one thing at a time. We take time to integrate the change and then move on to the next one. Pick a Doable Change that resonates with you the most to start from. 

Here are three Doable changes that we chose from this conversation. 

• MAKE A CODE WORD. Create a code word that means, “I’m overwhelmed and starting to get resentful” or out of your zone of tolerance. Discuss what you need to do when you use your code word. If your partner chooses one too, respect their needs when they use it.
• SCHEDULE TIME TO FOCUS ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP. Even if you are in couples therapy or counseling, schedule time outside to focus on your relationship. Have time regularly where you are together and focused on each other.
• PREDICT, PLAN, PREPARE. At the beginning of the day, stop and think about what’s going to happen. What is likely to make you angry, defensive, hurt, or otherwise challenged? How could that situation be better? Prepare to handle the situation in a way that is less triggering.

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal update—I'm heading into surgery—and how I planned for real time off. From setting up my business to letting myself receive help, I talk about what it means for me to rest, heal, and still feel held. Whether you’re navigating a big life moment or heading into summer vacation, I hope this helps you plan your time off with more intention and care.

“Your brand is going to evolve. Your business is going to evolve.”

–Barb Pritchard

Summer is a great time to update your brand, and I’m talking with Barb Pritchard, a brand strategist and intuitive designer about what that really looks like.

We talk about why you want to be consistent across platforms — but you brand is more than fonts and colors. You are a big piece of your brand and need to show up visually and in words.

And while you might want to redo your website and be done, your business and your brand are going to continue to evolve. This season is a great time to see what’s working and what’s not.

We talk about: 

• Oracle cards and following breadcrumbs — yes, intuition as a business guide
• How following formulas doesn’t feel natural — and what happens when you really show up as you
• Learning to talk naturally about what you do
• Thinking about how you want people to feel when they interact with your brand
• Why brand photos matter so much
• Changing one small thing at a time to see what resonates with your audience

ABOUT BARB

Barb Pritchard, the creative force behind Infinity Brand Design, is a visionary brand strategist and intuitive designer with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in an empathy-first approach, she empowers spiritual entrepreneurs and shapes transformative brands, aligning mission-focused businesses with their soul clients. Leveraging her vast experience with Fortune 100 & 500 companies, Barb fuels growth and authenticity in impactful, heart-centered ventures. As the driving spirit of Infinity Brand Design, Barb is also an acclaimed author, speaker, and advocate for living a purpose-filled life, finding joy in global exploration, cultural immersions, and nurturing connections.

LINKS

• https://www.infinitybrand.design/
• https://www.facebook.com/ImBarbPritchard
• https://www.instagram.com/infinitybranddesign
• https://www.pinterest.com/infinitybranddesign/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbpritchard/

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. 

Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. 

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• MAKE A SMALL CHANGE. If you aren’t getting the results you want, try changing a few words or one photo. See if you get a different reaction. Sometimes a tiny change can shift the effect dramatically.
• KNOW YOURSELF FIRST. Do you know: What lights you up? What do you want to do? What are you here for? What is your passion? The answers to these questions are essential for talking about yourself clearly.
• BOOK PHOTOS. Book a photographer for brand photos. Someone else can help show, visually, who you are. Even if you don’t like being in pictures, you’ll want good ones of you — headshots but also you in action at what you do.

“Planning isn’t about doing it all—it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be, one aligned action at a time.” —Mia Moran

Planning doesn’t have to feel rigid, overwhelming, or like it’s just one more thing to do. In today’s episode, Mia shares 10 powerful shifts you can make today—straight from the FLOW Planning System—that help you align your time, energy, and attention with what matters most.

These are small changes that make a big difference—whether or not you use the FLOW Planner.

From leading with the feminine to bringing magic into your weekly rhythm, this episode will inspire you to plan in a way that supports your health, your purpose, and your becoming.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why planning with the feminine first changes everything
• How to prioritize what matters—while still getting the have-to-dos done
• The difference between habits and projects (and why it matters)
• The power of seasonal planning and daily anchoring
• How reflection, intuition, and structure can work together

Resources Mentioned:

• Get the FLOW Planner + Course for $12
• Download the FREE Today Page

Connect with Mia:

• Instagram: @plansimple.co
• Website: plansimple.com

“Our gut health is connected to our hormones, our blood sugar and our metabolic health, and when we understand the science behind how our body works, we realize that feeling good during menopause isn't just about managing the estrogen and the progesterone. It's about figuring out these other pieces.”

–Tess Masters

Did you finally figure out how to eat for your body — and then it stopped working? Or you never figured it out and lately it’s just been bad? If you’re not feeling good in your body, it’s time to do something about it.

That’s why I’m so excited to talk with Tess Masters. She’s my health cheerleader and food guru. She’s helped me uplevel my food again and again.

Our food is a lot more nuanced than we think, but Tess can help you learn what works for you and how to make shifts when that stops.

We talk about: 

• How our bodies change as we age, over seasons, as our hormones and medications shift — and our food needs to change with that
• Protein and the problem with too much or not enough
• The changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause
• Paying attention to sleep and stress, noticing how your body reacts to different foods
• 60-day reset for a digestive reset, to go through two hormone cycles, and to turn new ideas into habits
• Finding balance, choosing to stick with foods that make you feel good, and not feeling left out

ABOUT TESS

Tess Masters is a wellness coach, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.

Through The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® health programs, Tess and her team of dietitians have helped over 30,000 people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies. The “Good, Better, or Best, Not Perfect” philosophy of the programs encourages participants to empower themselves in all parts of their lives to find a balance of self-care and fun!

Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Yahoo Living, the Today show, Fox, Home & Family, and many other media outlets.

As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with many brands, including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Silk, So Delicious, and many others.

Tess has a passion for sharing stories that inspire people to go after what they want. On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they conquer fear to take action on the things they’re dreaming about.

LINKS

• Free Master Class Menopause: 3 Secrets To Lose Weight and Reduce Symptoms The Delicious Way
• Skinny60® Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/
• The Blender Girl website: https://www.theblendergirl.com/
• The Decadent Detox Cleanses: https://www.thedecadentdetox.com/
• It Has to Be Me: https://ithastobeme.com/
• Facebook @theblendergirl
• Instagram @theblendergirl
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/

TESS ON PLANSIMPLE

• It Has to Be You with Tess Masters
• Empowered Food Choices with Tess Masters
• Eat to Thrive with Tess Masters
• The Skinny with Tess Masters
• Blend It with Tess Masters

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. 

Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. 

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• NOTICE HOW YOUR BODY FEELS. How does your body feel now, in this stage of life, in this season? What feels good? What is challenging? Simply track how you feel throughout the day for a week.
• PLAY DETECTIVE. What happens when you don’t have your usual smoothie? Or when you have a glass of wine with dinner (or don’t)? What happens when you’re on vacation and don’t eat any of your usual things? Paying attention to what you are eating and how your body reacts can give you clues to changes you might want to make.
• PAY ATTENTION TO PROTEIN. We all need protein, but in perimenopause or menopause, you might need more if you haven’t been getting enough. That said, too much or too much at once isn’t helpful. Notice if you are getting protein throughout the day. Pay attention to the kinds of protein you are eating.