LEARN, BUILD, SCALE —LED BY ENTREPRENEURS WHO'VE DONE IT.

GRITS is a community for connecting, learning, and growing your business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, you'll find the knowledge, support, and real-world insights you need to succeed.

Our members are founders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, creators, and side hustlers.

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Built by Girls In The South for Entrepreneurs Worldwide

GRITS, founded by entrepreneurs Sevetri Wilson Taylor and Sheena Allen, is a community built for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. While the name—Girls Raised In The South—honors the founders’ Southern roots, the mission and reach of GRITS go far beyond regional boundaries.

Sevetri and Sheena bring decades of combined experience, having successfully built both bootstrapped and venture-backed companies. Together, they’ve raised over $55M in capital, generated millions in revenue, and gained invaluable lessons from their entrepreneurial journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Having mentored countless entrepreneurs and shared their expertise on international stages, the duo launched GRITS to bring their knowledge to an even broader audience. From the Rich Lessons podcast and curated courses to executive coaching and more, GRITS is designed to empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

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A community of resources and opportunities.

Live Learning

Participate in live, weekly sessions led by Sevetri and Sheena. These interactive classes not only provide expert guidance but also allow you to connect and collaborate with fellow participants.

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Curated, Self-Pace Courses

Find the perfect course for your journey—whether you're building foundations as a first-time founder or scaling as an entrepreneur. Learn at your own pace!

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Free Game and Rich Lessons

The Rich Lessons podcast with Sevetri and Sheena, powered by GRITS, brings real talk and valuable lessons on business, life, and more to fuel your journey.

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Executive Coaching

Participate in live, weekly sessions led by Sevetri and Sheena. These interactive classes not only provide expert guidance but also allow you to connect and collaborate with fellow participants.

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Exclusive Events

We recognize the importance of in-person connections. Meet and network with diverse, like-minded founders and side-hustlers from the GRITS community at our exclusive events.

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Newsletters

Our exclusive newsletter includes insider tips, valuable resources, and opportunities you won’t find on our social media or public pages. Curated to support your growth and success.