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Tonya Tate – Founder
- Big Dreamer + Deep Thinker. A solid blend of optimistic grounded by the realities of doing business today.
- Views entrepreneurship as a calling for the benefit of the others – family, customers, peers, employees, partners, and the community.
- Passionate about everyday people learning about and exploring the opportunities available in the internet age. It’s not just for tech-savy or well-connected gazillionaires.
- Woman of deep faith in Christ which informs how I move about the world.
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BBA in Information Systems
MBA in Marketing
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20+ years working at a Fortune 500 transportation company. 10+ years Retail experience covering books, apparel, home goods, jewelry, gifts, and fabrics.
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Produce multiple popup retail stores.
Developed and launched several consumer goods brands in the personal care and fashion accessory categories.