Episode: Leading through Whiplash: How to Stay Grounded in Uncertain Times (with Alex Love)

"Whiplash. That’s how it feels to lead a nonprofit right now. One moment, you’re planning the next bold initiative rooted in equity, community, and care. The next, a policy shifts or a grant disappears, and you’re left spinning.

In this episode, host Glennda Testone sits down with executive coach and DEI consultant Alex Love to talk about how nonprofit leaders can find steadiness in a moment that feels anything but steady. It’s not just about managing staff or programs — it’s about caring for your people, yourself, and the mission, all while navigating fear, uncertainty, and change.

Alex knows what it’s like to weather massive shifts, both personally and professionally. From growing up in a richly diverse military town to leading DEI initiatives in high-pressure media environments, Alex brings lived experience, clarity, and compassion to this conversation.

We are reminded that while leaders often feel they must hold it all together, it’s okay to name what’s hard. In fact, acknowledging the hard stuff—openly and with vulnerability—may be one of the most important things a leader can do right now.

This episode is a balm for nonprofit leaders who feel isolated or overwhelmed. With grace and humor, Alex offers tangible ways to create space for your team to process big emotions, stay connected to the mission, and move forward with integrity.

As Alex puts it: “We are in this together. We are gonna figure it out. And we’re gonna do what we can where we are.”

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