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MLK, bold moves, and what’s next for you.
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Hey Reader, As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy this week, I’m thinking about the kind of courage it takes to act in alignment with your values—even when the path ahead is uncertain. Dr. King didn’t know exactly how every march, every speech, or every risk would unfold. But he moved anyway. He reminds us that aligned action—especially the kind that pushes against the status quo—isn't always loud or polished. Sometimes it’s the quiet decision to start that email, submit that pitch, or speak up in that meeting. I’ve been asking myself: What bold move would I make if I trusted that clarity would meet me on the other side? And if you’re wrestling with your own version of that question, I want you to know this: ✨ You don’t have to feel ready to be ready. You just have to be real. This week, I’m taking one small but meaningful action that brings me closer to the impact I want to make. I hope you will, too. In courage, |
'Tine Zekis | Founder & CEO, Getting Black Women Paid
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