Layla was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Every summer until college, she volunteered at her local library where she developed her love for reading and discovered her passion for working with children. She attended Rhodes College where she majored in Biology and minored in Religious Studies. While at Rhodes, she created a Wellness Curriculum for elementary students that focused on teaching students wellness techniques. Following college, she went to medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis which further confirmed her passion for pediatrics. While Layla loves Memphis, she is excited to venture outside of her hometown to Nashville.

In her free time, Layla enjoys spending time with her four sisters and her two cats. She loves reading, drinking coffee, and going for outdoor runs.