THE ARMOR I NEVER HAD

My life was forged in fire. From my first memories, I learned what it meant to fight—through abuse, homelessness, and silent battles with my own mind. I know the feeling of being in a darkness so complete, I was sure the light will never find me again.

I have rebuilt my life from the ground up more times than I can count, often with no one by my side.

But fire doesn't just destroy. It reveals what is unbreakable.

THREE TRUTHS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

In my journey to heal, I discovered three profound truths:

My Faith Became My Anchor
In my deepest moments, when the darkness felt absolute, my faith in God was the constant that reminded me I was never truly alone.

Hurt People Hurt People
Looking back at my past, I realized the only way to turn my pain into power was to help other people. This ignited a mission: to meet a hard world not with more hardness, but with radical love and kindness. To absorb the pain and reflect back grace. It's something I live by and try to show to everyone around me. Always lead with love.

The Open Road Became My Therapy
The roar of my motorcycle engine became my peace. On the open road, I found physical proof of the strength I was building within. The forward momentum, the control—it was empowering. Tangible proof that I was steering my own direction.

WHY THROTTLE BABES EXISTS

I started looking for apparel that represented this new identity—something as fearless and strong as the women I saw on their bikes. Something edgy, but not crude. Bold, but not vulgar. I wanted edge, but I wanted it to be uplifting and inspiring.

For me, being a rebel doesn’t mean we tear the world down; instead, we build our own. Our definition of "edgy" isn't about negativity or shock value—it's about the unapologetic confidence to walk your own path. It's a strength that inspires, with boundaries that command respect. We design for the woman who leads with her own brand of fierce grace.

When I couldn't find tees with slogans and designs that represented this, I decided to create it.

In that moment, Throttle Babes was born. It's for the women who know what it means to fight and for the ones who want to change the world. The leaders, the go-getters, the women who push through barriers unapologetically. Women that create their path.

OUR MISSION: NOBODY FIGHTS ALONE

This is more than a clothing brand. It is a movement.

Every "You Are Loved" tee sold supports local charities helping those facing abuse, homelessness, mental illness, and PTSD. I never want anyone to go through what I went through alone. I want this brand to be the vehicle to help drive change and spread hope and love.

Together with people like you, we will build a community of strong women who build each other up and give back to those still fighting in the dark. It's a declaration that no matter how deep someones scars are, they can rise up, overcome, and be strong.

This is the armor for our journey.

Welcome to the uprising. Welcome to Throttle Babes.

With love always,
Sophia, Founder of Throttle Babes