What if the key to fixing our broken politics isn't just electing the right leaders—but helping them thrive once they're in office? In this talk, Layla Zaidane shares inspiring stories of Gen Z and millennial elected officials breaking through gridlock to deliver actual results. With memes and real-life stories, including a lawmaker balancing floor votes with fatherhood and a trailblazer rewriting campaign finance laws for working parents, Layla explores the systemic barriers young leaders face and what is possible once those barriers are removed. Packed with optimism and actionable solutions, this talk will leave you with a renewed sense of hope and belief in the power of the rising generation to shape a better future for democracy.#Leadership #Politics #GenZ #Millennials Layla Zaidane is the President & CEO of Future Caucus, the largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers in the U.S., working with over 1,800 Gen Z and millennial leaders in Congress and state legislatures to bridge divides and shape future-focused policies. A nationally recognized expert on youth engagement, Layla has been featured in Forbes, People Magazine, and The New York Times. Prior to Future Caucus, she led advocacy efforts at Generation Progress and managed campaigns like It's On Us with the White House. A Georgetown University graduate, Layla is a Fellow of the Civil Society Fellowship and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx