Life in Progress

Frustrated with ghost postings, interviews that go nowhere, and low-paying jobs? Discover why side gigs and owning your hustle can reclaim your time, energy, and worth in today’s job market.

Microaggressions can show up in subtle ways — at work, in friendships, in everyday life. This post explores how women of all backgrounds can stand together, support one another, and make sisterhood louder than division. Learn how awareness, empathy, and grace can turn small moments into powerful acts of change.

Chasing dreams shouldn’t leave you broke. This post dives into the reality of pursuing education, ambition, and stability while struggling to stay afloat. Learn how the Broke Girl Fund and the Planned Mess community were created to support women facing financial challenges—no credit checks, no judgment, just real help and real stories.

Discover the Broke Girl Fund by Planned Mess—a community-driven initiative supporting women through financial hardships, unexpected emergencies, and everyday life challenges. Learn how your purchases and participation in our inclusive community can make a real impact while enjoying our empowering merch and resources.

Life in your twenties is messy, chaotic, and full of surprises but embracing the chaos can actually boost your creativity, confidence, and happiness. Discover 20 real-life lessons from a 28-year-old queen about thriving in your “organized chaos,” plus how Planned Mess journals, planners, and cozy merch can help you plan, reflect, and join a supportive community of women embracing their mess.

Stress hits. Deadlines pile up. Your inbox is a horror show. And somehow, your dog just knocked over your "healthier-ish" smoothie. Chaos...

Welcome to Broke $urvival, a raw and relatable blog series by Planned Mess sharing real stories about surviving life’s most broke and vulnerable moments. From overdraft struggles to comeback wins, this series reminds us that being broke isn’t failure—it’s part of the journey. Share your story (anonymously or not) at plannedmessco@outlook.com and join a community built on honesty, resilience, and real-life growth.