AC member Teirra Scott is a dynamic educator, mentor, and serial entrepreneur whose work centers on empowerment, education, and holistic growth. As the Founder and Executive Director of Goddess Mentoring Inc., she’s been transforming the lives of young girls and women since 2016 through mentorship, leadership development, and personal growth initiatives.
Raised in Chicago’s North Lawndale and Austin communities, Teirra’s commitment to uplifting urban youth runs deep. Her programs through Goddess Mentoring focus on self-development, leadership, community service, financial literacy, and wellness, providing a safe, nurturing space where young women can thrive. Her ultimate vision is to establish community centers that serve as safe havens for black and brown children and families — places where education, wellness, and self-discovery are woven together.
Teirra is a proud Howard University alumna who also earned master’s degrees from Dominican University and DePaul University, where she completed a program in Educational Leadership with a Principal Endorsement. Her background includes serving as a Chicago Public Schools teacher and as the Managing Director of Teacher Leadership Development at Teach for America. Both are experiences that have strengthened her ability to guide, teach, and inspire others to lead with confidence.
Teirra’s entrepreneurial spirit extends far beyond education. As the founder of CuuuTeee Dance Fitness, she promotes health, self-love, and joy through high-energy dance sessions that encourage participants to celebrate their bodies, build confidence, and connect through movement. Her infectious enthusiasm and focus on empowerment have caught the city’s attention — she was recently featured on WGN’s Daytime Chicago, where she and several of her students showcased a lively routine to promote the CuuuTeee Dance Fitness experience. The segment highlighted how Teirra’s classes are about more than burning calories — they’re about building community, confidence, and joy. Whether she’s leading a classroom, a workshop, or a fitness studio, Teirra’s message remains constant: empowerment starts from within.
Since joining the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Cohort (EAC), Teirra has achieved major milestones, including a $50K+ increase in revenue and enhanced strategic direction for her nonprofit. “The accelerator provided invaluable opportunities to connect with experienced nonprofit leaders and fellow entrepreneurs, fostering a community where I could learn and grow,” she says. “The mentorship from Brian Jenkins helped me refine my leadership skills and navigate the complexities of nonprofit management with greater confidence.”
Through EAC, Teirra has sharpened her expertise in strategic planning, fundraising, and team management, equipping her to scale both her nonprofit and her fitness brand. Her journey reflects Entrenuity’s mission to empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs who build businesses that inspire and uplift their communities.
Teirra Scott continues to flourish as a leader, visionary, and mentor — helping others grow in confidence, strength, and purpose, one movement at a time.