Tiea Whitaker, a native Washingtonian and recipient of the 2023 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award, is an accomplished empowerment coach, media personality, publicist, author, and event curator. She is the founder of Fashion Life & Tea Media, Shopaholic City, and the Ready, Set, Soar Empowerment Series. Dedicated to empowering individuals and enhancing small businesses and nonprofits, Tiea builds strategic partnerships and crafts growth and visibility strategies. Above all, Tiea cherishes spreading positivity and compassion, drawing inspiration from her mother, a resilient single parent, and the many formidable women around her. Tiea embodies the spirit of a true hustler, balancing multiple roles with grace and determination.