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07/13/2021

10 female CEOs that are leading the business world in 2021

Need a little inspiration? These very successful women have risen to the top of their companies!

What do Bumble, YouTube and Oracle have in common? They’re all led by some of this generation’s most talented female CEOs. Here’s how they got their start in the game and fought their way to the top of their companies.

07/09/2021

Join or Renew Membership - Momentum

The Momentum Alumnae Program (MAP) is comprised of Momentum graduates who work to advocate for women’s leadership in the state of Alabama. To date, Momentum alumnae represent over 70 business, non-profit, and public service entities.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, Momentum is sustained via alumnae membership dues, Honor Roll memberships, corporate donations, and grants. Truly, the continuation of the Momentum program is only made possible through MAP financial support.*

Follow the link below to learn more about the benefits of MAP membership, and thank you for giving back to help support Momentum's mission.

Join or Renew Membership Momentum Alumnae Program (MAP) is comprised of Momentum graduates who work to advocate for women’s leadership in the state of Alabama. To date, Momentum alumnae (nearly 350 executive women) represent over 70 business, non-profit and public service entities. As a 501(c)(3) ...

07/01/2021

Co-mentoring Through the Decades - Momentum

Think mentoring is limited to meeting with someone a few times to help direct your path through your career? Think again. Many of Momentum's mentoring matches have developed meaningful relationships and are still connected beyond the dedicated time period set by the program. This article on the Momentum blog shares more about what mentors and mentees are saying about the program. Is it time for you to sign up?

Each Executive and Upward class is split into co-mentoring groups, which consist of a diverse selection of women leaders in Birmingham. If you are interested in finding a mentor, Momentum has a free matching program. Some of our groups have been connected for over a decade. Tricia Kirk, Katherine Bl...

06/29/2021

Join one of the most powerful women's networks in Alabama—apply by Aug. 31

Are you beginning a career and aspiring to become a leader? Returning to the workforce after an extended absence?

The Momentum Upward Early Career Program may just be the ticket to advancing your leadership skills!

Get the answers to your questions about Upward and learn what the program entails in this recent article published by Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media. Applications are due August 31.

🚀If you're a woman at the early stage of your career, you need to know about Momentum's Upward Program. 👀⬇️

06/23/2021

The Historic Red Ore Express: New, free historic audio tour launches

The Historic Red Ore Express launched a walking audio tour this week to tell the story of Birmingham—how it was founded and how it quickly became one of the country's largest producers of iron and steel. This tour will not only tell you about places and timelines but will also share about the people who made Birmingham from workers to artists to educators and civil rights leaders.

For more information, check out their page— Historic Red Ore Express.

06/18/2021

Juneteenth is now an official federal holiday

"Juneteenth is officially a federal holiday. On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law commemorating June 19, which marks the true end of slavery in the U.S., as a federal holiday."

May each of us take a moment to reflect on the importance of this day, and celebrate complete freedom for our country.

Juneteenth is officially a federal holiday. On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law commemorating June 19, which marks the true end of slavery in the U.S., as a federal holiday. "This is a day of profound weight and profound power," Biden said at the signing ceremony, calling it a da...

06/17/2021

Dr. Cheri Canon is a 2020 Woman of Impact

Dr. Cheri Canon, Professor and Chair, Department of Radiology, UAB School of Medicine, past President of the Momentum Board of Directors, Class 5 Alumna and Momentum Trailblazer Level Honor Roll Donor, is very active with Momentum, in our local community as well as on the national stage. She is an advocate of diversity and has a passion for leading others. Kudos to her for also being named a 2020 Yellowhammer News Woman of Impact.

Thank you Dr. Canon for all you have done for Momentum! We are so grateful for all that you do. Read on in the Yellowhammer News to learn more about her passions.

Dr. Cheri Canon is much more than an award-winning doctor specializing in diagnostic radiology at the University of Alabama at

06/15/2021

May Showers Bring Summer Flowers - Momentum

"Observing this past month of May where we celebrated Mental Health Awareness, it is vital to reflect on the general state of wellness impacted by the pandemic and quarantine. We do not want to labor into another disparaging article about the statistical impacts that sudden loss, sustained periods of doubt and uncertainty, and isolation (among other effects) have had on our health outlook. Instead, we want to encourage you to remember the incredible obstacles we have overcome through the course of quarantine 2020, as we return to a semblance of what our life was before."

Read on in our most recent blog post below:

Reflect on May's Mental Health month with us, and read about our inspiring collective resilience over the past year and a half, as we enter a new

06/11/2021

Unsung Heroes | Portico Eastern Shore

Sheryl Kimerling, Trailblazer Level Honor Roll Supporter and Momentum Class 2 Alumna, has been a community advocate for a very long time. We want to recognize her support for Momentum and also for her work in the community.

This past article from Portico highlights where Sheryl and her husband, Jon, have been actively making a difference.

Thank you for your example and your generosity, Sheryl!

Portico Eastern Shore Magazine covers unique and interesting stories about interesting people around the Eastern Shore of Alabama including Fairhope, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Orange Beach, & Gulf Shores. We are a lifestyle publication available at local retailers such as Page & Palette, Barnes & Noble,...

06/09/2021

Focus on Physical Health: Disparities in Healthcare

Momentum CEO, April Benetollo, meets Dr. Amber Clark, the Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She shares her inspiring career journey and the vital work she does to combat health disparities in our state and community.

Don't miss our podcast, Momentum Matters with Dr. Clark! View on Youtube or on your favorite podcast platform.

Momentum CEO, April Benetollo, meets Dr. Amber Clark, the Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Alabama at Birming...

06/02/2021

The female CEOs on this year's Fortune 500 just broke three all-time records

The eagerly awaited Fortune 500 list is out, and this year there are exciting changes for women in the business world. There are some important firsts to celebrate:
⭐ TWO black women as CEOs on the list for the first time
⭐ highest-ranking business ever run by a female (#4)
⭐ a woman leads a major Wall Street Bank for the first time
⭐ 41 companies report women CEOs—the most ever

As noted in 'The Broadsheet', a Fortune magazine newsletter by Kristen Bellstrom, "I would be remiss not to mention that the list of female Fortune 500 CEOs is a lagging indicator. These are women who have spent decades honing their careers, all to prepare themselves to step onto this final rung in the corporate ladder. The titans now running Fortune 500 companies were once women early in their careers; they no doubt struggled with the same challenges that will be familiar to many of you—including the need to care for children or other family members while also excelling at work."

📈 Remember these 'titans' and their success when the going gets tough. Keep setting smart goals to accomplish your dreams!

From the highest-ranking female CEO to new representation for Black women on the list.