From Our Founder
A long time lover of planners and organization, I've always believed that planning isn't just about keeping track of a to-do list – it's about creating a life you love.
As a young girl, I wandered the aisles of my local stores, searching for the perfect planner and pen combination to kick off a new year. That love only grew stronger over time, and as a college student, I felt compelled to create my own planners that were as beautiful as they were functional – planning tools that went beyond managing schedules but inspired a lifestyle.
Porter & Monrow started from the ground up, built on countless late nights, iced coffee-fueled mornings, and an unwavering belief that putting pen to paper is the catalyst to what you desire in life. Today, I'm still that girl who loves a good morning routine and believes in the power of planning to live a well-balanced life.
Our Story
Porter & Monrow was reborn in 2024, but our journey began long before that. Back in 2017, we started with a simple yet ambitious goal: to create planning tools that do more than manage schedules–to empower women to achieve their goals and live intentionally.
At Porter & Monrow, our planners are thoughtfully designed to go beyond the conventional to-do list, offering space for intentional goal-setting, productivity enhancement, and keeping your days on track.
We're a proud black-owned and woman-owned business, and building a community is at the center of what we do. Whether you're navigating your career, embracing the chaos of motherhood, or chasing your dreams you've held close for years, Porter & Monrow is here to support you in a way that feels stylish and intentional.
Community Outreach
At Porter & Monrow, our mission extends beyond beautifully designed planners — it’s about planting the seeds of possibility in the next generation. One of the most meaningful parts of our journey is the work we’re doing right here in our community, especially with young girls in the Metro Detroit area.
We believe that when young women learn to embrace planning, goal-setting, and time management early on, they’re equipped with tools that empower them to dream bigger and stay organized on the path to their future. Through our initiatives, we provide planners and workshops to high school girls, introducing them to the life-changing practice of writing down their goals and creating actionable steps to achieve them.
These sessions go beyond just filling in dates on a calendar — they’re about showing these young women that their ambitions are valid, their goals are within reach, and their time is valuable. Our hope is to spark confidence, cultivate leadership skills, and inspire intentional living from an early age.
This is more than a program; it’s a growing movement to empower future leaders, dreamers, and doers — one page at a time.