About Grit & Grace Nation
About Us
Equipping Young Ladies to Lead with Courage, Compassion, and Conviction
Grit & Grace Nation is a 501(c)(3) leadership organization dedicated to preparing the next generation of female world changers. Through mentorship, curriculum, and community, we develop confident, purpose-driven leaders grounded in faith, family, and freedom.
From middle school through college and beyond, Grit & Grace girls grow into leaders who impact their schools, communities, and the world.
About Us
Equipping Young Ladies to Lead with Courage, Compassion, and Conviction
Grit & Grace Nation is a 501(c)(3) leadership organization dedicated to preparing the next generation of female world changers. Through mentorship, curriculum, and community, we develop confident, purpose-driven leaders grounded in faith, family, and freedom.
From middle school through college and beyond, Grit & Grace girls grow into leaders who impact their schools, communities, and the world.
Why Parents Choose Grit & Grace Nation
“I have seen a gentleness begin to form within my daughter because of the girls and women she has the opportunity to be around with Grit & Grace. I think every 16 year old struggles with some sort of imposter syndrome or maybe not being authentic to who they are or who they want to become. In many ways because of Grit & Grace I think Olive is beginning to see more of who she is and is able to marry that with who she wants to become. I’m thinking Grit & Grace will be able to teach our whole family the core values of exactly what it stands for.“
— Josh Eggers, Grit & Grace Dad
Our Mission
Grit & Grace Nation equips girls everywhere with courage and the essential tools to navigate life successfully and excel in leadership.
Grit & Grace seeks to build up young ladies to become confident and compassionate leaders who are equipped to be all they were created to be, with the courage to overcome challenges and stand firm in their convictions, no matter what life brings.
Our Values
At Grit & Grace, we define leadership through two powerful traits:
- Grit: the resiliency to never give up
- Grace: the poise and elegance with which you do it
The young ladies of Grit & Grace lead with:
- Courage: to stand strong in every season
- Self-Respect: to honor their own worth and set the standard
- Selfless Compassion: to serve others with heart
- Graceful Confidence: to lead with humility and strength
- Patriotic Spirit: to cherish freedom and protect what matters most
These values are at the core of everything we teach and model, from curriculum to mentorship to community.
Programs
Empowering Young Ladies to Lead with Grit and Grace, Wherever They Are
Grit & Grace Nation offers a multi-layered leadership development experience designed to reach girls in every season of life, from middle school through early adulthood. Each program is built on the same foundation of mentorship, values-based training, and measurable personal growth.
Leadership Academy
A 9-month virtual program for middle and high school girls, focused on building confidence, emotional intelligence, and leadership presence through our proprietary curriculum, live mentorship, and guided reflection.
Local Chapter Experience
Monthly, in-person gatherings for girls ages 8–18 to practice leadership skills, build positive friendships, and serve their local communities — all while having FUN. Chapters are led by trained volunteers and align with the Academy curriculum.
Coming Soon: G&G Young Professionals
Support for post–high school young women through mentorship, internships, and career preparation rooted in identity, purpose, and principled leadership.
Community Service
In partnership with PBR, Grit & Grace travels to cities across the country to spotlight girls who are making a difference through service projects, bold ideas, or everyday acts of compassion. Selected girls are honored at PBR events and celebrated for showing what grit and grace look like in action.
Generations of Grit & Grace
A cross-generational weekend experience for girls and their female mentors. The conference features keynote speakers, small group breakouts, worship, and unforgettable bonding moments.
History
From One Woman’s Vision to a Nationwide Movement
Grit & Grace was founded by 15-time Emmy-winning journalist and national TV host Fanchon Stinger. After decades of sharing stories from around the world, Fanchon felt called to shape the next generation.
In 2021, she launched Grit & Grace Nation at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas. What began as a bold scholarship contest quickly grew into a full-scale leadership development movement.
Since then, Grit & Grace has launched:
- A nationwide Leadership Academy with a proprietary curriculum
- 10+ local chapters from Arkansas to Colorado to Palm Desert
- An annual $10,000 scholarship and ambassador contest
- The Generations of Grit & Grace Conference
- Support for young professionals after high school
And we’re just getting started.
Meet Fanchon Stinger
Fanchon Stinger is a 15-time Emmy Award–winning journalist, national TV host, and inspirational speaker.
After decades of sharing stories as a trusted journalist, Fanchon saw a different kind of story unfolding: one of crisis among young girls, marked by rising anxiety, isolation, and confusion. In response, she launched Grit & Grace Nation: a bold movement to equip girls with courage, confidence, and character through mentorship, leadership training, and values that last.
Today, Fanchon leads the Grit & Grace Leadership Academy, mentors girls across the country, and continues to create positive media that uplifts the next generation. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and a deep commitment to helping young women become all they were created to be.
Our Team
Behind every strong leader is a strong community.
Our team includes experienced professionals, dedicated volunteers, national speakers, and local mentors, all united by one goal: to equip the next generation of girls to thrive in all areas of life.
We are parents, coaches, executives, educators, and leaders who believe in the power of mentorship and the lasting impact of values-based leadership.