Dear Friends,
We are at a moment in history where moral clarity, creativity, and thinking systemically are no longer optional—they're essential. For non-profit leaders and socially conscious business owners, the stakes have never been higher. As Trump and his administration push forward harmful policies, we must resist, protect, and lead with courage. Our employees, customers, and communities are counting on us to stand firm against authoritarian overreach and systemic injustice.
At Massive Change, we are doubling down. We are equipping leaders like you with the tools, strategies, and unwavering support needed to navigate this critical time. Life will not become easier in the next few years, but we can get smarter.
Shaking the System: A Free Executive Briefing for Non-Profit Leadership Teams
If you are a leader or board member of a non-profit, Virginia is now offering Shaking the System, a free executive briefing for your leadership team. This is not a public event or a webinar. This is a discussion with your leadership team, facilitated by Virginia, to update them on three essential mindset shifts for dealing with the ever-evolving threat of systemic oppression. Learn more and apply here.
The System Shaker’s Playbook: Expanding the Definition of Authoritarianism
January’s edition of Virginia’s System Shaker’s Playbook delves into the hidden ways authoritarian dynamics show up in our economic structures, cultural norms, and technologies. Understanding these systems is the first step toward dismantling them. If you’re ready to expand your perspective and act decisively, this playbook is for you.
The New Resistance Roundtable: A Call to Action for Business Leaders
Justin is spearheading our New Resistance Roundtables, a series of virtual forums for business leaders who are committed to using their brands, resources, and talents to fight the Trump administration’s policies and propaganda. These roundtables provide a space for serious, unfiltered discussion on how we, as business leaders, can resist authoritarianism with moral clarity, intelligence, and solidarity. Topics include:
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Taking a public stand in defense of marginalized communities.
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Leveraging business influence to push back against authoritarian policies.
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Embedding justice and equity into business operations beyond mere rhetoric.
The first virtual Roundtable takes place on February 11th at 10 AM Central. Register here.
If you are ready to answer the call of leading systemic change, we have your back. Whether you're a non-profit leader, a corporate executive, or a small business owner, if you are driven by love, justice, and moral clarity, let’s talk so we can learn more about how to support you.
In solidarity,
Virginia & Justin
We are excited to debut our new intro deck! A special thanks to Javiera and her team at MotionRocket for the amazing job! This new deck covers all aspects of who we are and what we do, including:
- The urgent need to confront systemic oppression.
- Principles of Systemic Liberation and why they matter.
- How we coach and equip Systems Shakers to lead bold change.
- Overview of our programs like Becoming Indomable™, Intersectional Leadership™, and Liberation Labs
Designed and facilitated by Dr. Virginia Lacayo, this program combines Dr. Lacayo’s 25+ years of activism and fieldwork with her deep knowledge of mindset coaching, systems thinking, and equity-based practices. The 20-week program equips participants with the tools and skills to thrive in complexity, creating a more mentally healthy, resilient, and sustainable approach to leadership and activism.
“We need in every bay and community a group of angelic troublemakers.”
- Bayard Rustin
