kellofaplan named to 2026 INC 5000 List
Kellofaplan Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 as Paper
Planning and Creative Journaling Continue to Thrive
FORT WORTH, Texas — August 11, 2026 — Kellofaplan, a planner and stationery brand known for making paper planning both beautiful and practical, has been named to the 2026 Inc.
5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 3701.
Founded in 2015 by longtime planner enthusiast and former teacher Heather Kell, Kellofaplan began with a simple idea: planning should do more than organize a schedule. Planning should help people create lives they are excited to live.
Since then, Kellofaplan has grown into a nationally recognized brand offering planners, sticker books, journals, stationery, creative accessories, workshops, and educational content for a passionate community of paper planners, journalers, memory keepers, and crafters.
“Our customers have shown us that paper planning is about so much more than writing down appointments,” said Heather Kell, founder and CEO of Kellofaplan. “It can be creative, calming, practical, expressive, and deeply personal. We are incredibly honored that a company built around that belief has become one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.”
Kellofaplan is known for its “pretty but practical” approach, blending decorative elements with tools that help customers manage busy schedules, family responsibilities, goals, finances, wellness, faith, and everyday routines.
The brand’s growth comes at a time when many people are returning to analog hobbies as a way to reduce screen time and reconnect with hands-on creativity. Paper planning, journaling, scrapbooking, and memory keeping offer consumers a tangible alternative to digital productivity while also providing space for reflection and self-expression.
“Opening a planner can feel like a fresh start,” Kell said. “Sometimes decorating the page is the invitation that gets someone to sit down, look at their life, and decide what matters that week. The creativity brings them in, but the intentionality is what makes the practice so meaningful.”
Kellofaplan has also helped foster an online community where customers share planner pages, creative techniques, product ideas, personal milestones, and encouragement. Kell credits that community with playing a central role in the brand’s continued growth.
“This recognition belongs to our customers and community, too,” Kell said. “Every order, shared planner spread, comment, recommendation, and moment of support helped build this company. We would not be here without them.”
The Inc. 5000 recognizes the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States based on revenue growth over a three-year period. Kellofaplan’s inclusion provides further evidence that paper planning and creative analog hobbies remain vibrant, relevant, and commercially strong.The company plans to continue launching thoughtfully designed collections, expanding its educational resources, and creating new opportunities for its community to connect through planning, journaling, and creativity.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still, ” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S. based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons
About kellofaplan
Kellofaplan is a woman-owned planner and stationery company dedicated to helping people plan a life they love. Founded in 2015 by former educator Heather Kell, the company creates thoughtfully designed paper planners, journals, stickers, and planning accessories that blend beautiful design with practical function. Built on the belief that paper still has a powerful place in a digital world, Kellofaplan serves a passionate community of planners, creators, and memory keepers across the globe. Through innovative products, educational content, and a commitment to encouraging intentional living, Kellofaplan empowers customers to organize their days,celebrate life's moments, and pursue their goals with confidence.
Learn more at www.kellofaplan.com and follow @kellofaplan on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube,Facebook, and Pinterest.
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