CO•MENTUM strategies
We've got a world to change
& a beautiful life to live.
You can do both.
Does this sound familiar?
There's too much injustice happening and I don't even know where to start. I'll get involved on one issue and something else pops off. It's overwhelming.
I don't know how to rest or do anything fun without feeling like I'm betraying people who are suffering or the cause. But if I keep going like this, I'll burn out.
I feel like I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. I don't know how to get other people to care about justice and I can't keep doing this alone.
I've gone to protests, called my representatives, and even spoken at public meetings, but I have no results to show for my hard work. I don't know what to do next.
The world is on fire and I'm afraid that nothing I do really matters. I'm afraid I'll die before I see anything change, so what's the point?
I can't seem to focus on anything enough long enough to make a real impact. I'm given conflicting advice on what I should prioritize and it's exhausting.
Done a lot of trainings & workshops
Scattered my efforts across a lot of issues
Read endless articles & books to learn strategy
Shared petitions and posts, but saw no
real change
Doing advocacy work on my own
Let me guess, you've
tried these already?
Done a lot of trainings & workshops
Scattered my efforts across a lot of issues
Read endless articles & books to learn strategy
Shared petitions and posts, but saw no
real change
Self-care as a way to deal with oppression, but it feels hollow
Doing advocacy work mostly on my own
Talked to friends and family but it doesn't feel like enough
Self-care as a way to deal with oppression, but it feels hollow
IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU,
JOIN THE CLUB!
I hear from changemakers like you all the time, telling me they feel like they’ll never make a real impact, despite having taken every action they know how to…
But the truth is, they’re most likely focused on the wrong things—or trying to juggle too many at once.
The reason most other trainings, programs, tactics, and approaches leave you burned out and struggling to create lasting impact is because they fail to equip you with a holistic, sustainable strategy.
There are three critical skills that ensure movements are not only effective but last—no matter the issue, public opinion, or who’s in office. And 9 times out of 10, it’s the absence of one (or more) of these skills that’s the real reason for a lack of traction, impact, and momentum.
But I’ve got some good news for you…
Here's how you know you're burning the candle at both endS...
If you don't feel like you're making an impact and you're past the point of exhaustion, it's most likely because...
you don't know how to translate your vision into large-scale impactful solutions
you don't have a proven strategy you're following or guidance to build momentum without sacrificing your life dreams
you don't have the support of a community to help you carry the work or rest
you don't have accountability or support to stay on track and energized, and heal
you don't know how to translate your vision into large-scale impactful solutions
you don't have a proven strategy you're following or guidance to build momentum without sacrificing your life dreams
you don't have the support of a community to help you carry the work or rest
you don't have accountability or support to stay on track and energized, and heal
other changemakers Just like you
RICHARD MASSEY
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER IN MEMPHIS, TN
[The Strategy Studio] has helped me refine my abilities and put my ideas into motion. Alex oversaw a great program that helped me understand how to write legislation and leverage connection with elected officials. I'd highly recommend working with Alex and joining the Strategy Studio.
since graduating strategy studio, richard has proposed multiple pieces of climate justice legislation-and gotten sponsors!
HANNA MCCARTHY
PROJECT & OUTREACH COORDINATOR, MAYOR'S OFFICE
My favorite part of being a part of the [Strategy Studio] was getting to be in a group of justice-centered individuals working to make an impact in their community. I knew there was so much to learn on policy and advocacy from Alex, but was pleasantly surprised to learn how to do that through the lens of self care.
Hanna is now offering her talents in the local mayor's office & has presented policy solutions before the local county commission.
But the new wave of impact is here.
It's time to build a
just world with ease.
Building a sustainable movement—one that makes an impact for generations to come, inspires people to own their power, and prioritizes joy and wellbeing—can usher in the bold change our planet, our communities, and you deserve.
Because we are all worthy of the joy, health, safety, and FREEDOM we're fighting for, right?
our blueprint usheRs in a new era of possibility for you, so you can start feeling...
Alignment between your vision for justice + your personal dreams so that you can build a life and legacy you're proud of.
Energy + clarity around your direction and how to achieve your personal and impact goals faster.
Hope in the face of immense injustice, because you're part of a rich legacy of fighters and surrounded by committed leaders.
Confidence in your strategy to mobilize your community + translate passion into large-scale, systemic change.
Fulfillment + joy, knowing you’re making the impact you set out to without sacrificing your health and well-being.
introducing
the
Strategy Studio
a proven framework to help changemakers lead campaigns to change thousands of lives
The Strategy Studio transforms tired and isolated advocates into confident, community-focused experts, equipping you with the systems to amplify your leadership platform, nourish your joy, and develop the skills to change policy and build coalitions.
Over 12 weeks, I'm going to teach you exactly how to draft and pass policy, inspire an engaged coalition of leaders, and prioritize your well-being.
Whether you're part of an organization or just getting started solo, this program is for justice-centered leaders who are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start getting results for your community.
I'll give you the exact strategy to confidently lead your movement, create lasting change, and build a foundation to thrive in every part of your life.
Here's what you get Inside the strategy studio:
Done a lot of trainings & workshops
Fast-Tracked Policy Education that translates ideas into impactful solutions (Value: $9,997)
In this program, you will work alongside a group of justice-centered leaders to level up your skills & launch a high-impact campaign - so you're ready to meet any moment.
Coalition-Building Training and Resources to launch and maintain a diverse & engaged group of action takers (Value: $11,997)
Individual Review + Audit of your policy, strategy, & more with personalized feedback (Value: $4,997)
Well-Being and Healthy High Performance Coaching to craft a plan to create mental, emotional, and financial security (Value: $8,997)
A Highly Engaged Community of Leaders building movements across a range of issues (Value: $997)
Weekly Group Calls with Alex Hensley to learn my exact framework and implement it in your advocacy (Value: $15,997)
A-Z Toolkit for Launching an Issue Campaign to reduce the guesswork and ensure you have a tried-and-tested method to get results (Value: $2,497)
A Full Year of Access to All Materials, so you can revisit the strategies, templates, & resources anytime throughout your campaign launch (PRICELESS)
TOTAL VALUE OF THE PROGRAM: $55,479
(but we won't charge you near that much!)
PLUS ACCESS to bonus trainings + resources
What If i told you not actually that far from leading a movement?
After years of studying, observing, and leading movements, I’ve identified the key elements that separate effective, long-lasting movements from those that fizzle out before they can create real, sustainable change.
Who this course was created for:
ACTIVISTS
ORGANIZERS
You've voted, gone to protests, and maybe even public meetings, but you're ready to lead a collective effort for change.
You already know how to mobilize folks to take action, but want to scale your efforts with more ease and gain policy chops.
NON-PROFIT & GOVT. LEADERS
BIG-HEARTED EXECUTIVES
You're serving your community already but it's not translating to the large scale change you know your community needs. You just need the skills to make it happen.
You're in the corporate world who's got the executive experience to lead at scale, but you've got a community-centered mission bigger than profit margins.
Let's break it down
Dig in to the 12-week curriculum in the Strategy Studio, week by week.
MARISSA PITTMAN
SUSTAINABILITY + POLICY CONSULTANT
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
The Strategy Studio is a place of rest and strategic planning about how to champion policies you believe. It makes you consider the steps and write the plan for translating advocacy to legislative outcomes. The curriculum is carefully curated and has your growth in mind. Alex is an amazing coach and will help guide you along the way.
MARISSA BEGAN advocacy CONSULTING RIGHT AFTER WE WRAPPED AND SECURED HER FIRST CLIENT WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GROUP.
EMILIE BOWMAN
UNION ORGANIZER
IN MEMPHIS, TN
[The Strategy Studio] was an exciting opportunity for me because it's very easy to work hard and not accomplish anything. I was able to use Alex's teachings not only for high level legislative advocacy, but to introduce policy for smaller institutions. The self-care part of the course was so welcomed. I still use these lessons every morning.
since graduating strategy studio, EMILIE HAS CONTINUED TO Work on her policy campaign to fight for more equity for campus workers.
You ready to invest in your legacy?
SPOTS ARE LIMITED...
DON'T DELAY YOUR CALL TO LEAD.
JOIN TODAY FOR
$2,497
The full curriculum to launch your
campaign for policy change
12 weeks of live group
coaching with Alex Hensley
Personal audit of your
strategy + policy
A community of changemakers
7+ bonus trainings + masterclasses
Well-being framework + coaching
*MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE
NO SLIDING SCALE SPOTS AT THIS TIME*
other changemakers Just like you
frequently asked questions
If you're driven, passionate, and crave well-being while fighting for large-scale change and building the capacity of your community, then yes, Strategy Studio will be your jam! Whether you’re just starting out in activism or already an organizer or social change leader feeling at the end of your rope, we’re here to help you lead a high-impact policy campaign without burnout while living the life of your dreams. We’ve got the tools to help you thrive.
The biggest perk? Alex’s tried-and-true strategies from nearly a decade of advocacy, personalized to maximize your impact and build a life you love. You’ll get a full year of access to our community platform, including the Strategy Studio curriculum, a coaching call calendar, a supportive community, bonus trainings, and done-for-you templates.
Access begins immediately, so you can start learning before we even begin coaching calls.
The curriculum is self-paced, with Alex providing a recommended structure for fast results. All sessions are recorded for replay.
Successful policy advocacy isn’t rocket science—it’s about getting the right guidance and support. Alex's program is the first of it's kind (that we know of). Nowhere in the country will you find a program that teaches you how to draft policy and build a coalition and prioritize your well-being. Alex has passed more than a dozen laws (with no policy degree or prior experience), led in grassroots spaces and in the Executive branch of government, and has been trusted by some of the South's most impactful organizations and leaders. No matter what kind of leader you are or your experience—we’ve got you (& policy is kind of our thing).
Absolutely! Whether you're new to advocacy or feeling burned out, this course is designed to meet you right where you are. If you're unsure about what solution to pursue, we provide tools to help you brainstorm and identify the most impactful and winnable option. If you already have a vision, we’ll help you sharpen it and ensure you have the strategies in place to succeed. The program begins by prioritizing your well-being, energy, and mindset, because we know that well-being and joy aren't luxuries in this work, they're a necessity.
Our goal is to ensure you see real results from the program. If you attend at least 90% of the coaching calls, complete the lessons and assignments, but still find yourself struggling, we’ll review your work and offer you an additional 4 weeks of free coaching to make sure you leave with a solid action plan and the tools you need to succeed in your advocacy.
Since you gain instant access to all the trainings, we don’t provide refunds. However, we’re fully dedicated to your success from the moment you start. If you ever feel unsatisfied, please contact Alex, and we’ll do everything possible to support you. Your success is our top priority, and we’re committed to helping you thrive.
Learn how to draft and advance community-centered policy
Heal, manage stress, and prevent burnout through a well-being plan
Build your leadership platform through a coalition-building strategy
Develop messaging that moves people and inspires them to get involved
Navigate bureaucracy with confidence through insider-tested tactics
Power mapping templates identify target decision makers and community leaders
Create financial security through career + ethical wealth building masterclasses
Media engagement strategy to shift public opinion and mobilize advocates
A highly engaged community of changemakers working on array of issues
Personalized + expert guidance to multiply your impact and results
Ready to
build your movement?
If you’re ready to own your power and step calling to lead, then grab your spot in this cohort to unlock access to:
Hey y'all!
I'M ALEX & I'M PUMPED TO BE IN YOUR CORNER.
Let's go back to 2014 when my advocacy journey started. The murder of Mike Brown in Ferguson activated me and I knew I had to do my part to change the world (or at least my corner of it). Except I had no path to get there and went into a deep depression for several months.
I moved to a whole other city to learn how to organize—and despite my skepticism—took a chance in politics and government. I got the incredible opportunity work in our local Mayor's Office and learn how to draft policy, and I led the passage of 6 laws for social, economic, and environmental justice (with zero policy degree or prior experience btw).
It was truly my dream job. But I still didn't know how to take care of myself and do this work. I resigned with nothing lined up.
I realized that without a holistic system to lead high-impact campaigns and prioritize my well-being, I'd eventually end up sacrificing my health or my mission. And neither were an option.
So I started my own political and advocacy consulting business and, in 2023, made my well-being my top priority.
Little did I know, I would return to a place of excitement about advocacy, bring my skills to grassroots movements, invest more in my relationships, and build impact with ease.
Drafted & passed 6 ordinances after the murder of Tyre Nichols, in a fraction of the time it took to pass laws in the Mayor's Office
Landed Memphis Business Journal's 40<40
Led two major political campaigns for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Representative Justin J. Pearson
Healed from trauma and I'm healthier and stronger than ever
Flash forward to early 2024, and my best friend had a terminal illness and was getting worse. I was able to spend precious time with her at the end of her life—all while stepping back from advocacy, no qualms about it.
Now? After arguably one of the hardest seasons of my life, I'm working on my boldest policy yet, my health is still top priority, and the best part:
I'm doing advocacy on my terms—
and I'm more effective than ever.
This strategy works—and this is exactly what I will teach you how to do in the Strategy Studio.
Foundations
Week 1
Without a vision and a plan—it's just an idea with no traction. We kick off by grounding in a shared vision, agreements, and your solution. This is where your movement begins.
Week 2
Resilience
We’re crafting the personal well-being plan that will fuel your advocacy for the long haul. Together, we’ll zero in on decision makers you're targeting and how to get them where you want them—on your side.
Power & Data
Week 3
Policy advocacy is all about power—where it lies and the pillars of support we can pressure to shift power back to our communities. We'll also dig into the data to transform your passion into subject matter expertise.
Week 4
Policy & Messaging
We'll get down to business and translate your justice-centered solution into drafted legislation. You'll also learn how to craft messaging that moves people from the sidelines to taking action.
Coalition Building
Week 5
Policy advocacy is more than just passing legislation ...it's about building power. You'll map out a coalition of inspired leaders that will drive your campaign home to victory and a movement built to last.
Week 6
Diving Deep
Now that your well-being routine is set, it's time to double down. We'll plan for prioritizing you—no matter the political climate. You'll also learn how to bring your solution close to home through 1:1's.
Bureaucracy
Week 7
Everyone's least favorite part of advocacy, yet necessary. We'll crack the code on how to navigate the red tape with ease through tried and true tactics and keeping your coalition strong.
Week 8
Facilitation
Meetings, meetings, meetings! We'll talk about how to make the most of your meetings with decision makers, your team, and coalitions members (so you can have less on your calendar 😊 )
Collective
Week 9
Your well-being and movement isn't self-made, it's shaped by the support of others. We'll talk how to tap into collective care and the ways to make the media work for you.
Week 10
Abundance
Feel like you can't do good work and build wealth ethically (or at all)? Don't know how to mobilize the masses? If you want more abundance in your pocket books and your movement, you'll love these trainings!
Building
Week 11
We'll get into the nitty gritty of your options to pursue values-based career options like public service, entrepreneurship, & politics. Plus you'll discover how to bring some joy to justice work.
Week 12
Campaign Roadmap
It's time to take what you've learned and put it into motion to transform your life and thousands in your community. With our campaign roadmap, you'll be well on your way to launching your campaign.