Ep. 143 - Designing "Spicy Brains": A planner that Empowers Women to Balance their Passions and Life with founder Lis Montoya
In this week's episode Katerina is joined by the creator of the "Spicy Brains" planner Lis Montoya. Lis shares how her personal experiences with mental health, ADHD, and her many hobbies led her to design a planner that empowers women to stay organized and feel accomplished. She opens up about her therapeutic journey, discovering how to better cope with her emotions and how these insights influenced the creation of her planner.
Lis explains the thought process behind the playful name "Spicy Brains" and how her vibrant personality is infused into the planner's design. From adding color and mood-tracking features to collaborating with an artist for unique coloring pages, Lis's planner is a tool that goes beyond simple organization. It's designed to help women prioritize tasks, reflect on their experiences, and track their moods, all while making the process enjoyable.
Together they also explore the entrepreneurial side of launching a physical product—sourcing materials, ensuring quality, marketing, and pricing. Lis discusses how she brought her vision to life, the challenges she faced, and the satisfaction of seeing her idea become a reality.
Key Takeaways:
Empowerment Through Organization: Lis's planner is designed to help women feel empowered by staying organized and managing their priorities effectively.
Creativity in Design: The "Spicy Brains" planner includes mood trackers, color, and artist-designed coloring pages to make planning enjoyable and reflective.
Balancing Multiple Passions: Lis’s diverse interests highlight the importance of a planner that can support women in juggling various hobbies, work, and personal growth.
Practical Advice for Launching a Product: Lis provides insights into the process of bringing a physical product to market, including manufacturing, quality control, and pricing strategies.
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