

FOUNDER'S JOURNEY
COMPLETED/WORKED FOR:
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Honda PACT Program
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Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
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North American Festival of Speed
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Ferrari Challenge
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Redline
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Porsche of San Diego
I began with a love of taking things apart and putting them back together. Sometimes there was a screw or two left over, but that’s why we start young right?!
Whether I was tinkering on motorcycles with dad, or restoring Model-T’s and Karmann ghias with grandpa, learning how things worked was cool.
I successfully completed the Honda PACT program in 2008. In 2009 became and automotive mechanic and worked in various racing series (Rolex, F430 Challenge, Redline) from 2008-2010. After travelling through Europe, I came back to work at Porsche (not as a mechanic) but was still able to appreciate the machines and participate in club events.
Today, I love to work on my Hondas, my 07 GSXR 750, and my 1946 Willy’s Jeep. It brings me joy to teach other women about their vehicles so they feel empowered and confident.
10/25/2022: Women Shine at 2021 SEMA Show
10/7/2022: San Diego Union Tribune Article
10/6/2022: Meet Talena Handley with Canvas Rebel
9/10/2022: SEMA Announced Girlie Garage Founder as 35 Under 35
8/10/2022: Guest Speaker at Warren Walker School for Young Entrepreneurs
7/15/2022: Girlie Garage wins San Diego Chamber of Commerce Award
3/7/2022: Ask The Expert with Rusto Garage
9/27/2021: Inspiring Conversations with SD Voyager Magazine
8/31/2021: Girlie Garage accepted to City SAIL program
7/27/2021: 10 min Podcast with Fresh Brewed Tech - Tacos & Tech
6/22/2021: Accepted to REC Innovation Lab
4/23/2021: Burbon Friday YouTube Interview
4/13/2021: Connect All at the Jacob's Center Announces 13 New Members for its Fourth Cohort
10/12/2020: San Diego Business Journal - Startup San Diego Launches Incubator For Early-Stage Cos.
10/9/2020: Union Tribune - San Diego Startup Month
10/8/2020: LinkedIn Announcement - San Diego Startup Month Companies Chosen
10/7/2020: Aztec For Life - Winner Profile