Head-On Strategies

10/03/2026

Homeownership is one of the most dynamic tools a person can use to build a strong and stable future. However, it is a tool that far too many women are unjustly denied access. From the gender pay gap and its impact on credit profiles, to uneven childcare responsibilities that consume time and financial resources, to higher rates of mortgage denials despite superior payment performance, the hurdles keeping women from homeownership are high.

This October, I'm grabbing my hammer, strapping on my tool belt, and joining Habitat Chicago's Women Build alongside hundreds of determined women to knock these barriers down. Together, we will help our fellow women become homeowners with Habitat Chicago, a nonprofit committed to championing healthy neighborhoods by investing in resident priorities, building quality homes, and supporting homeownership.

You can make a difference by helping me reach my fundraising goal and prove that there's nothing a group of committed women can't do.

Change happens one person at a time. I appreciate any support you can give - big, small, or somewhere in between.

Thanks,
Brandi

https://my.habitatchicago.org/WomenBuild2026/BrandiHead?fbclid=IwVERDUAUtaRBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnNX3bpzswU5Ah9QqxmNuvewMRvNDg9Yc25PTAU2EYdGMwwiK2rl9Lny8GLm_aem_Tq4VUQONrDYvWNpNDsYZkA

Let's make affordable homeownership accessible to more women, unlocking life-changing opportunities! Join us today in creating lasting impact. 

06/02/2026

02/21/2026

Toxic leaders pose significant risk--and are a huge liability--to your organization. I'm not sure how many CEOs realize this. A repost...

SNL Evil Boss courtesy of SNL and NBC

07/14/2025

🎉 Recharged after the Nasdaq Milestone Momentum Summit here in Chicago!

🎤 Keynote address • Panels & founder chats • Interactive time capsule 🎗️ Alumni pinning, oath + scarf • Evening networking vibes

Feeling energized, inspired, and ready to bring this momentum into my strategic projects.

Were you there? What moment resonated most for you?

05/12/2025

How Tariffs Are Crushing Small Businesses: ‘Nobody in Power Seems to Care’

Owners are laying off staff and tapping personal savings, hoping to hold out until a trade deal with China; an $8,752 fee on a $5,649 orderThe owner of a San Francisco card-game company cashed in his money-market funds. The founder of a tent maker is …

05/10/2025

We celebrate small businesses everyday but HAPPY SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!

03/20/2025

New Blog from Head-On Strategies! "How Small Business Owners Can Navigate Major Challenges in 2025"

Running a small business has never been easy but in 2025, the new administration brings new challenges that require strategic planning, financial resilience, and adaptability. From rising costs to changing regulations, small business owners must stay ahead of the curve to thrive. Here are the biggest concerns for entrepreneurs this year, and how to tackle them head on.

Read more and join the conversation here.

Running a small business has never been easy but in 2025, the new administration brings new challenges that require strategic planning, financial resilience, and adaptability. From rising costs to changing regulations, small business owners must stay ahead of the curve to thrive. Here are the bigges

03/17/2025

The fight is now. The CDFI Fund is under attack. If this stands, small businesses, homeowners, and entire communities will be cut off from the capital they need to survive and thrive. We cannot let that happen.   The March 14th executive order threatens to dismantle one of the most powerful tools ...

03/17/2025

Nonprofits may have reason to be optimistic about fundraising this year, but it is likely going to depend on the economy.

Of people who plan to give in 2025, 79% expect to give the same or more. This is the highest percentage since 2021.

See more trends about individual donors: https://blog.candid.org/post/5-takeaways-planned-charitable-giving-individual-donors/