I’m Tanya, The Startup Girl. Fueled by a profound fascination with the entrepreneurial spirit, our mission is singular yet impactful: to bring to light the personal narratives and driving passions of business owners and entrepreneurs. As a Senior Advisor at Apex Business Advisors, I leverage my vast experience in business brokering and strategic planning to guide entrepreneurs through the complexities of buying, selling, and merging businesses. Balancing my professional life with a vibrant family life, I share a blended family of seven children with my husband, Kevin. Our love for traveling enriches our lives immensely. After living in NYC for a couple of years, we now split our time between KS, the East Coast in NY and DC/Alexandria, as well as in State College, PA, where we have family. This blend of personal and professional duties, coupled with our dynamic lifestyle, showcases my ability to handle complex situations with grace and efficiency. My entrepreneurial journey is marked by the creation of Brick Street Furniture Co + Wine Lounge in 2017, a venture that combined a bakery, restaurant/bar, and furniture/home decor shop in a unique business model. This project stands as a testament to my innovative thinking, showcasing my love for the startup planning phase and attention to detail. The transformation of the building purchased for Brick Street and the realization of this grand idea are my proudest accomplishments. More about this venture can be found on the TSG page.