Torya Blanchard was born in Detroit and grew up on the Northwest side. After graduation from Redford High (now closed), she began her studies at Michigan Technological University with an intent on becoming an engineer. After one year at Michigan Tech she took a year off to live in Paris as an au pair.  She finished her studies at Wayne State University in French Education. After teaching for 5 years at a local charter school, Torya decided to cash in her 401K, quit her job, and open up the first Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes, a walk up stand at 2 John R in downtown Detroit.  A year later she opened the second, sit-down version Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes in the Park Shelton (next to the DIA).

Torya currently resides in Detroit with her husband Richard, their two puli dogs Harry and Rambo, and her ever expanding vintage film poster collection.