Reilly Brooke Stith was born on November 13, 1990 in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2009, she graduated from the Professional Children's School, and continued her education at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Reilly concentrated on African American Studies with a minor in Drama, and received a B.A. from New York University in 2013. She is also the creator of inspirational podcast and platform Bosses Start Somewhere.