FOUNDER'S JOURNEY

COMPLETED/WORKED FOR:

Honda PACT Program
Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
North American Festival of Speed
Ferrari Challenge
Redline
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.

3/7/2024: Fox5: "Girlie Garage Provides Workshop Covering Automotive Safety, Maintenance"

2/15/2024: Canvas Rebel: Meet Talena Handley

5/20/2023: "The nationwide epidemic of catalytic converter thefts, explained."

5/18/2023: SHEisSEMA Spotlight

5/16/2023: Bold Journey: Meet Talena Handley

10/25/2022: Women Shine at 2021 SEMA Show

10/7/2022: San Diego Union Tribune "Drive Safely & Avoid Overpaying"

10/7/2022: San Diego Union Tribune "3 Things I Learned About Cars"

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