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If you’ve been wondering what happened to Garage Girls Jewelry over the past year, you’re not alone. Truth is—we almost shut down for good. It wasn’t an easy decision to consider, but life threw some unexpected challenges my way, and for a while, I wasn’t sure if we could keep going. Some of you may have seen the story post I made about needing help and possibly shutting down on Oct 1st of 2024. So, what happened? Here’s the real story... 1. The Content Struggle Was Real 🎥 Running a brand in today’s world means constantly creating content, content, and...

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How does someone go from racing and turning wrenches and managing a Formula Drift team to creating an automotive-inspired jewelry brand? For me, it wasn’t just about cars—it was about identity, passion, and proving that women belong in the car world just as much as anyone else. Long Story Short: (I will elaborate in the next few blogs) Early automotive influences – How I got into the car scene, my first builds, and the moment I knew cars were more than just a hobby. The ups and downs of working in motorsports – My time managing Formula Drift teams, the...

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For years, I went back and forth on selling my Lexus IS300—the car that had been with me through so many milestones. I listed it twice before, just to “test the waters,” but every time, I backed out. It made me too sad to think about letting her go. But on the third time, I was committed. Before listing it, I did some market research—comparing prices, checking listings, and seeing what clean title, OEM 5-speed IS300s were going for. And honestly? They were nearly impossible to find. Even the clapped-out, salvage title, ragged-out versions were selling for over $9,000. So,...

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Street takeovers might seem thrilling, but they’re ruining car culture with police crackdowns, impounded cars, and event shutdowns. The good news? There are plenty of safer, legal ways to enjoy high-performance driving without risking lives or your car. Better Alternatives to Takeovers: 🏁 Track Days & Open Lapping – Push your car to the limit on a real track, no tickets or cops involved. 🔄 Legal Drift Nights – Want to slide? Hit up a drift event where you can go sideways without the risk of losing your license. ⏱ Autocross (AutoX) – Compete in timed precision racing in parking...

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After 16 years, I finally made the tough decision to sell my Lexus IS300—a car that had been with me through countless road trips, heartbreaks, late-night wrenching sessions, and some of the best moments in my life and automotive journey. Loosing everything, having to start over multiple times, packing everything I owned and driving across the country to start a new life, driving all over the country to have amazing experiences, sleeping in my car nights when I had no where to go, the security and comfort I felt when I had nothing and no one to cry to and would...

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