We help everyday people bring forward stories in the public interest.
We help whistleblowers and sources create change by publishing first-person stories that speak truth to power.
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A RESOURCE FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS AND SOURCES
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Help for sources behind the scenes, long before a story goes public
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Document safety, media strategy, interview prep, logistics, legal advice
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A network of journalists, attorneys, therapists, digital and personal safety/security ensure a story is told safely, in the right way, and at the right time
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Link individual narratives to larger social campaigns and cultural moments
A MEDIA OUTLET FOR VETTED CITIZEN JOURNALISM
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Publish fact-checked, vetted first-person essays by whistleblowers or sources
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Protect sources, provide legal publication review
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Leverage traditional media for maximum impact, amplifying personal stories to create real-world change
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If you are an individual with a story to share, visit our Submit a Story page.
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WHO WE ARE
FOUNDER & CEO
Ariella Steinhorn
Ariella is the Founder and CEO of this new media company that helps people bring forward stories about power.
In 2018, Ariella co-founded Simone, an organization that connected workers with employment lawyers. In past lives, Ariella was the youngest communications hire at Uber, and then went on to lead policy, corporate, and internal communications at subsidiaries of Ford Motor Company and WeWork. In college, Ariella interned as a speechwriter for Attorney General Eric Holder, and grew up training as a dancer with the Washington Ballet.
Ariella has guided hundreds of people through the process of bringing their story forward in the press, and has broken non-disclosure agreements herself to change culture through stories. If you have a story to share, you can reach her at ariella@lioness.co.