We’re Michelle and Martin Taupau, co-founders of Not Stationary, partners in business and in life, parents of four incredible kids, and proud “fur parents” to two of the most beautiful Labradors you’ll ever meet.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

On July 27th, 2024, during a long drive from Brisbane to Sydney, we were talking about our future goals and realised something was missing. I (Michelle), a high-performance coach, and Martin, an elite athlete, wanted a tool that went beyond standard planners—something more meaningful than just schedules and to-do lists. We were looking for something that could guide us from values to vision, blend mindset work with personal growth, and inspire us to become 1% better every day. But no matter where we looked, we couldn’t find it.

Out of nowhere, Martin said, “If we know what we want, why not create it ourselves?” We spent the next few hours trying to come up with a name, it felt hard! When we were coming into Port Maquarie in NSW, Martin suggested something with “stationery,” in the title and I instatntly reacted: “No hun, this isn’t just stationery; it’s about life, about never standing still. It’s Not Stationary!” He looked at me with a smie, and said “ther'e’s your name’, and in that moment our brand was born.

Building the Vision
We set out to create something that felt like a personal coach in your pocket. A tool that could help anyone—from busy professionals to elite athletes—navigate the journey from vision to action, while encouraging daily reflection, gratitude, and steady, incremental growth. Designing and producing the 2024 Performance Planner was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. We had a steep learning curve, from design and production to negotiations and logistics, and we had no idea if others would connect with it the way we did.

When the first shipment arrived in December 2024, it was a moment we’ll never forget. Holding the final product—a sleek, minimalist, and luxurious planner designed for real-world growth—confirmed that we’d created something special. And we were over the moon that people love our planners as much as we did!

ON A MISSION…
We’re on a mission to empower people everywhere to break free from feeling overwhelmed or stuck and start living with intention and purpose. Our planners are more than regular planners or journals; they’re a coach in your pocket supporting you while you gain clarity, set meaningful goals, and take consistent action.

As we grow, so does our impact, inspiring a community that values progress over perfection, and continuous improvement over stagnation. Together, we’re proving that life is never truly stationary—and that’s exactly how it should be.

Michelle & Martin x