Hi Reader,

There are moments when the ground beneath us moves, and we’re reminded just how fragile progress can feel.

It’s happening right now. Executive orders that make it harder to fund equity work. Policies that threaten entire communities. People in power making decisions that will ripple through our schools, our businesses, our nonprofits, our daily lives.

It’s a lot. And yet.

The values that brought us here—the commitment to equity, to justice, to building something bigger than ourselves—those don’t shift just because policies do.

So what do we do when the structures around us feel unstable? We lead differently.

1. Focus on what won’t change. Your mission. Your purpose. The impact you’re here to make. Hold tight to those.
2. Reimagine what progress looks like. When one door closes, find another. When funding dries up, get creative. The path may change, but the destination doesn’t have to.
3. Invest in relationships over policies. Legislation shifts, but people remain. The right allies, funders, and partners will weather the storm with you.

This is how movements survive. This is how they grow. And if you need a roadmap for how to lead through policy shifts, I put together a full framework on leading through uncertainty, with with real examples and actionable steps you can use right now. Premium subscribers can access it here.​

What’s at risk right now isn’t just budgets or programs. It’s our belief in what’s possible. And that? That’s non-negotiable.

With you,

Ify

P.S.: What’s one relationship you can strengthen this month—one that will outlast a policy or administration? Reply and let me know. I’d love to hear.

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