Laila Alawa is the Founder and CEO of The Tempest, the fastest-growing media company changing the narrative of diverse millennial women in the world. The Tempest has helped connect millions of people with over a thousand female thought leaders on every issue. She recently presented on her work through a TEDx Talk around the disruption of media and the world. Prior to founding the company, Laila worked at the White House and Congress. Since founding The Tempest, Laila has been quoted in nationwide outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, and CNN Money as a disruptive force in media.