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In 2001, a group of dynamic, high-level leaders convened to discuss a means to elevate the professional potential of women throughout the State of Alabama. Momentum has been changing the landscape of possibilities for aspiring executive women ever since, developing their leadership skills and increasing their numbers, effectiveness and visibility. In turn, these women shape policy in their organiz
ations and communities, impacting hundreds of women in their workplace and local networks. Some take their seats on corporate and nonprofit boards. Some run for public office. Momentum identifies top-level candidates, and through our 9-month curriculum we address the unique challenges facing women in leadership positions. Through skills-based training and mentoring, Momentum helps build the capabilities of emerging Alabama women leaders.
Mentors, yes—mentors—are 6x more likely to be promoted compared to their co-workers according to a recent report in pushfar.com. Sharing your time and talent with another person is definitely not a one sided relationship. Mentors have wonderful takeaways, too!
Learn more about our successful mentoring program on our website: https://momentumleaders.org/mentors/
Do you have a bias you're trying to overcome? Astonishingly almost 90% of men and women hold a bias against women! In this webinar, gain valuable insight from Delphine Carter, owner of Boulo Solutions as well as speaker, strategic thought leader, entrepreneur, Forbes business council member, and an advocate for women.
Catch the webinar now on our YouTube channel! 📺 ⏬
Did you know that close to 90 percent of men and women hold some sort of bias against women? In this webinar, discover how to determine if you have a bias a...
We're thrilled to have some amazing women from North Alabama in the Momentum network! Our Huntsville classes recently enjoyed some social time together. We're so excited for our executive classes to kick off a great year! 🙌
We're celebrating hard work and achievements today! Happy Labor Day from the Momentum team! 💪🇺🇸
Congratulations to Jessica Averett on her promotion to Director of Finance at Southern Nuclear! Keep on flexing those impressive leadership skills! 🙌 Jessica is Executive Class 20 Alumna.
👋 Have you met Altec Inc.'s Regional Human Resources Manager Jordan Lemen? We love hearing feedback from our participants to see how our programs made a difference in their lives. “The most impactful part of Momentum was the other women going through the program alongside me,” Jordan shared about her fellow classmates in Executive Class 20. Check out the whole interview in our recent blog post below. ⏬
Jordan Lemen graduated from Momentum’s 20th Executive Leadership class this May. She serves as the Regional Human Resources Manager at Altec, where she has worked for the past 14 years. While she was excited to embark on her journey in Momentum, she was also unsure what to expect. Jordan shared th...
📣 Ladies, LAST CALL for UPWARD applications! Get a jumpstart on your career trajectory by participating in our women's early career leadership program. You'll benefit from carefully cultivated programming, join our extensive network of women leaders, and so much more. Classes start in February 2024 and conclude in October.
Apply here: https://momentumleaders.org/early-career-leadership/upward/
🎙️ The latest Momentum Matters podcast is ready for listening, and you're going to love this one on one with this inspirational leader! 🎧
In this podcast, Executive Career Coach and Leadership Development Speaker Lenetra King, FACHE, shares her background and current mission with Momentum CEO April Benetollo. Lenetra is the founder and CEO of her company, Watch Me EXCEL, whose mission is to help organizations to engage, promote, and retain exceptional talent. Her organization's primary focus is to serve leaders in underrepresented communities.
Listen in below or catch it on your favorite podcast platform!
In this Momentum Matters podcast, Executive Career Coach and Leadership Development Speaker Lenetra King, FACHE, shares her background and current mission wi...
Congratulations to Class 10's Anne Marie Seibel on her appointment to Chair of the American Bar Association Litigation Section for 2023-2024! She will be a tremendous asset in this role for sure. Anne Marie is also a Momentum Executive Class 10 Alumna. Way to go, Anne Marie!
Join us in celebrating the incredible achievement of Anne Marie Seibel, as she assumes the esteemed role of Chair of the American Bar Association Litigation Section for 2023-2024. Her passion for trial law demonstrates her resolute commitment to both her clients and the legal profession. We are looking forward to your success in this well-deserved role!
Explore additional details about this appointment and Anne Marie's contributions, here: https://bit.ly/3OTLcCY
Tomorrow, August 26, is Women's Equality Day. How do you think our nation and state rank in gender equality? Near the top? Think again. According to Wallethub, the U.S. is not even in the top 10. In fact, we rank 43rd, just after Columbia. The state of Alabama doesn't represent well either, ranking at average or well below average in every area studied.
Many people have the perception that gender equality is something that was established decades ago, but in fact we have a long way to go before parity is achieved. How can we get to that milestone? With widespread support of advocates who speak up, companies who make a commitment to change, and with programs that give women the tools they need to stand on equal footing. Momentum remains committed to our mission of advancing equality for women in leadership. Together we WILL make a difference.
Interested in seeing all the rankings? Click here: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-women-equality/5835
Announcing the women of Momentum's HUNTSVILLE Executive Class TWO! 🚀 We are thrilled to welcome a new class of women leaders in North Alabama to our growing network. Each of these promising women are proven leaders in their industries, and will no doubt continue to make a tremendous impact to business, culture, and politics throughout their careers. Welcome to Momentum, ladies!
Click here to see the roster:
https://momentumleaders.org/2023/08/23/announcing-huntsville-executive-leadership-class-2/
🚨LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! 🚨
Attention all early career women! We're now accepting applications for our Upward Program that leverages Momentum’s expertise and alumnae network to develop the next generation of talented leadership. Applications are accepted through August for our class beginning in February 2024.
Each Upward class is divided into two cohorts. The first is for high-potential individual contributors with less than five years of experience, the second is for emerging leaders with approximately five-fifteen years of experience.
Learn program details such as sample topics, time commitment, and cost on our website at https://momentumleaders.org/early-career-leadership/upward/.
👋 Can we ask a favor? Would you PLEASE VOTE FOR MOMENTUM to help us win a $5000 Future Forward Fund grant from the Penny Foundation Inc?
We will use this funding to add 20 women to our mentoring program. Studies have shown that women who lack mentoring also face a significant barrier to career success. As Andrea McCaskey mentioned in this clip, we are on a mission to change that!
Momentum offers mentor matching as a free service to our community. Studies show that successful mentoring relationships lead to greater success on a personal and professional level. Mentoring women is especially important in order to see more women in leadership roles.
We appreciate your time and your VOTE! Winners will be announced Friday, August 25.
✅ VOTE HERE: https://pennyfoundation.org/future-forward-grant-cycle/
Who's Who in Law according to the latest from the Birmingham Business Journal? Several noteworthy members of our alumnae network, that's who!
Congratulations to these women on this well deserved honor:
Jennifer Buettner Bates - Executive Class 6, Birmingham Bar Association
Augusta Dowd - Executive Class 7, White Arnold & Dowd
Nicole King - Executive Class 18, City of Birmingham Government
Janine Smith - Executive Class 9, Janine Smith Law Firm LLC
The BBJ's annual Who’s Who in Law feature puts the spotlight on key leaders to know in the legal arena.
Three recent graduates of Momentum Leaders in Medicine at UAB Class 2 have been promoted to new positions! Congratulations to UAB Medicine's Faye Williams, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Brooke Vining-Associate VP, Perioperative Services, and Kimberly Payne, VP, Clinical Operations!
📣 🌟 Announcing Executive Class 21! 🌟 📣
Thirty-five women have been selected to join our newest class in Birmingham—the most diverse group ever! The class will follow a nine-month program of personal and professional development, led by experts from around the country. The curriculum is a combination of soft skills and business skills required of leaders, presented through the female lens.
Their opening retreat weekend is this September! See the complete list of impressive women leaders listed in Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media. ⬇
⭐LOCAL LEADERS: See the list of incredible women 👇
📣 Please join us in welcoming our newest Momentum team member—Lindsey Setzer! She will be filling the role of event manager, and brings with her a seasoned background of event planning, business development, and client relationship.
✨ Lindsey is very active in the community and is currently President Elect for the board of CAHABA (Central Alabama Hospitality, Attractions, and Business Association). She's a self proclaimed local restaurant aficionado, so if you see her out and about be sure to meet her!
Learn more about her here: https://momentumleaders.org/people/lindsey-setzer/
Life is a series of moments, what will you do with yours? Malaika Simmons, performance mindset coach, corporate trainer, TEDx speaker, and author can help you figure that out. As a result of hearing her speak, audiences are encouraged to dig deeper to find their authentic voice, given tools to unleash dormant abilities and give themselves permission to play bigger and achieve more in less time than they ever thought possible. It’s called a Momentous Life.
👉 Catch our webinar with the inspirational Malaika Simmons now on our YouTube channel! 👈
Our webinars are offered free of charge on a monthly basis thanks to our generous sponsors! See a complete list of them on our website.
Life is a series of moments, What will you do with yours? Malaika Simmons, performance mindset coach, corporate trainer, TEDx speaker, and author can help yo...
At Momentum, we always love to see women from our network in the Birmingham Business Journal's Women to Watch article, and this year is no exception! For the 2023 edition, congratulations to Jessica Black, Class 20, Necole Ezell, Class 18, Heather Mitchell, Class 18, and Katrina Watson, Class 20! We know each one of you will continue to show exemplary leadership through all you do! 🎉
These women are poised to make a difference at their companies and around the city of Birmingham.
🚨 August Webinar Alert: "Carry As You Climb" with Thought Leader and Life Coach Delphine Carter of Boulo Solutions 💻
➡️ Did you know that close to 90 percent of men and women hold some sort of bias against women? Join us to discover how to determine if you have a bias and how overcoming that bias with behavior shifts can help us all reach our career goals.
Did you also know that Momentum offers a free webinar every month featuring women leaders who share on their areas of expertise? Get the details and register here: https://momentumleaders.org/upcoming-events/
This is a free event thanks to our amazing sponsors: https://momentumleaders.org/2022-2023-corporate-partners/
Birmingham's Top Women for 2023 have been announced! According to the Birmingham Business Journal, "These annual awards highlight women who have established themselves as key leaders in their companies or organizations and have reached career pinnacles. They are also helping shape the community while growing a company." Shout out to these fabulous Momentum women who are being recognized:
Melanie Lewis of Encompass Health, Executive Class 17
Carol Phillips of Warren Averett, LLC Executive Class 17
Anne Marie Seibel of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Executive Class 10
DeLynn Zell of Bridgeworth Wealth Management, Momentum Luminary Women member
Congratulations to each of these impressive women leaders!
The BBJ's Top Birmingham Women Awards honor women who have risen to the pinnacle of their industries or fields and who have long and tangible track records of results and impact.
🙌The Birmingham Business Journal's Power 60 list of honorees has been published and with it, the names of several Momentum women leaders! Congratulations to Bobbie Knight, Executive Class 1, Cathy Sloss Jones, 2022 Woman of Impact Honoree, and Dawn Bulgarella, Momentum in Medicine at UAB Advisory Board Member.
The journal also lists Lauren Bates Hyde, CFA, Upward 1, and Wendy Padilla-Madden, Executive Class 10, as Emerging Leaders. Keep up the Momentum, ladies—kudos!
All are influencing Birmingham’s economy in their own way and are people you should know if you are aiming to do business in the Magic City.
Attention all early career women! We're now accepting applications for our Upward Program that leverages Momentum’s expertise and alumnae network to develop the next generation of talented leadership. Applications are accepted through August for our class beginning in February 2024.
Each Upward class is divided into two cohorts. The first is for high-potential individual contributors with less than five years of experience, the second is for emerging leaders with approximately five-fifteen years of experience.
Learn program details such as sample topics, time commitment, and cost on our website at
https://momentumleaders.org/early-career-leadership/upward/.
➡️ Attention all early career women! We're now accepting applications for our Upward Program that leverages Momentum’s expertise and alumnae network to develop the next generation of talented leadership. Applications are accepted through August for our class beginning in February 2024.
Each Upward class is divided into two cohorts. The first is for high-potential individual contributors with less than five years of experience, the second is for emerging leaders with approximately five-fifteen years of experience.
Learn program details such as sample topics, time commitment, and cost on our website at
https://momentumleaders.org/early-career-leadership/upward/.
Class 1's Bobbie Knight has been named to the Alabama Power Board of Directors. She currently serves as the President of Miles College , and is also retired from Alabama Power after 38 years of service in various executive and leadership positions. Bobbie has previously served on the board, and no doubt they are glad to have her experience and insight again. Congratulations!
The Miles College president will play a key role for the energy provider.
🤩 The results from the Period Product Drive hosted by the Momentum Upward Community Engagement Committee are in! Did you see those impressive numbers? This was the second collaboration with Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank, and we increased donated menstrual pads by 174% comparative to the October 2022 drive! We plan to host this drive again in October and would love to double these numbers with our donations.
Thank you to all who participated. Many women and children will benefit from your generosity. 💙
Women empowering other women is more than just a saying. Studies have shown that women with close female friends in their network are more likely to land jobs with higher pay and greater authority. How do you develop those relationships? Momentum Intern Serene Almehmi shared on a recent blog. Read on below. ⬇️
Why Women Should Bring Other Women Along on their Paths to Success There is an unfortunate stereotype that women do not support other women along their paths to success. Women are encouraged to compete with each other in the business world due to the scarcity of jobs at the top in an already male-do...
Congratulations to Executive Class 19's Kim Beck who was recently inducted into the first class of the Secretary Rodney E Slater Leadership Society! The Honorable Rodney E. Slater was the Secretary of Transportation under President Bill Clinton and chair of CLI board. Way to keep expanding your leadership repertoire!
Dawn Bulgarella, CEO of the UAB Health System and CEO of the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance, and Brenda Carlisle, CEO of UAB Medicine, have been recognized on Becker's Hospital Review’s list of 177 Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs To Know, 2023.
Both of these extraordinary women also have Momentum connections—Brenda is a graduate of Executive Class 6, and Dawn not only serves on our Momentum in Medicine at UAB Advisory Board, but is also on our Luminary Women Advisory Board.
Congratulations to you both, and thank you for your exemplary leadership in the community!
Both the CEO of UAB Health System and the CEO of UAB Hospital have been identified as key female leaders in the health care space, among 175 others.
Executive Class 2's Myla Calhoun is the newest member of Prosper's Board of Directors. Prosper works to align the region and accelerate progress towards a shared vision for transformational inclusive economic growth. Myla is the vice president of AlabamaPower's Birmingham Division, and will help provide an overall focus and vision to the organization. Her extensive experience will be a fabulous addition to the board, no doubt!
Read the details in this Birmingham Business Journal article: https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2023/07/18/alabama-power-executive-joins-board-for-prosper.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=ae&utm_content=BB&j=32132019&senddate=2023-07-19
Calling all early career women! We're accepting applications for our 2024 Upward Program. If you (or someone you know) are a high potential woman with 5 or less years in the workforce or are an emerging leader with 15+ years of experience, one of our Upward cohorts is for you. The link below shares aspects of the program as well as gives testimonials from individuals who've participated. Applications are accepted until August 31. Check it out!
Thanks, Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media for sharing our program!
🚀 CAREER UPGRADE: Join Alabama's most powerful women's network with Momentum Upward + grow your life + career. Apply by Aug. 31. 🤩
🎙️🌪️ Don't miss this inspiring episode of Momentum Matters! CEO April Benetollo sits down with CBS42 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Gann, a trailblazer in a male-dominated field. Ashley shares her journey from engineering to meteorology, covering historic weather events, and advocating for workplace equity. Tune in now to hear her incredible story!
Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5cJkkvqGsPw
Throughout our TWENTY YEARS of women's leadership programs, we have been able to share career building and team leading skills. Bella Tylicki has been able to participate in our mentoring programs and also our Upward program. Our latest blog post shares a little of her story. ⬇️
Bella Tylicki’s story is similar to many other women in the Momentum network. Once she experienced what Momentum was all about, she began to see impactful opportunities for herself – opportunities to develop her network, grow her skillsets, and become a better leader. Since 2019, she has attende...
What a wonderful event within the Protective Life community! Our friends at Protective not only generously sponsor our programs and so many others, but also work hard to make a difference within the company. Protective Life, thank you for making a difference around you!
📣 Calling all mentors, mentees, and those interested in the Momentum Mentoring Program. Don't miss our Mentor Mixer TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 19 from 4:30-6:30 at Monday Night Brewing.
Join us to learn more about the program, share experiences, and network with Momentum Alumnae and the Momentum Team. All are welcome!
Please register if you can make it: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejtqt3y3ba1aeee8&oseq=&c=&ch=
📣 Calling all early-career women! Take your leadership potential to new heights with Momentum's Upward program. Harnessing their expertise and alumnae network, this program is designed to cultivate the next generation of talented leaders. Applications are open until August for the class starting in February. Join either the high-potential individual contributor cohort or the emerging leaders cohort based on your experience level. Don't miss this opportunity to propel your career forward.
👉 Applications are due by August 31! Apply through the link below.
EARLY CAREER LEADERSHIP Upward Early-Career Program Momentum’s Upward program is targeted to early-career women. The program leverages Momentum’s expertise and alumnae network to develop the next generation of talented leadership. We accept applications through August of the current year for the...
Unlock the potential of your life's moments with Malaika Simmons, an inspiring performance mindset coach, TEDx speaker, and author. She is also the Founder and CEO of Momentology Media. Join our free webinar on July 27th and discover how to find your authentic voice, unleash dormant abilities, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. Learn to lead a designed life, communicate effectively, and drive success in your career and personal growth. Don't miss this opportunity to redefine what's possible for you. Sign up now!
👉 Register here: https://momentumleaders.org/upcoming-events/
Our webinars are offered free of charge thanks to our generous sponsors.
Celebrating twenty years of empowering women in leadership, Momentum continues to make an impact. With a commitment to developing women's potential and fostering inclusive leadership, Momentum remains at the forefront of cultivating strong and influential female leaders. Crystal Maxena, MBA shares her journey and highlights the transformative power of Momentum's leadership programs.
Crystal is an alumna of Executive Class 19 and works as an Accounting Supervisor for Momentum sponsor Vulcan Materials Company.
Read more about Crystal's experience on our blog. ⬇
Crystal Maxena is no stranger to Momentum. It’s been one year since her graduation from our Executive Leadership Program, and almost three years since her graduation from our Upward Early-Career Program. Crystal experienced the Upward class during a particularly challenging time: at the onset of C...
At Momentum, we try our very best to continue our mission even if circumstances change. Our next Upward Class is in the application stage—Are you applying? Apps are due August 31! For more information: https://momentumleaders.org/early-career-leadership/upward/
Thank you for the testimonial, Chelsea Brewton!
Did you miss our June Webinar with Salaam Green, Author & Speaker, Literary Healing Arts? It's now available on our YouTube Channel. Salaam shares 7 ways to work your truth, resist the myths of imposter syndrome, and embrace your BIG BRAVE power of belonging. The world doesn’t tell you where you belong, you tell the world where you belong. Click below to hop to it!
The world doesn’t tell you where you belong, you tell the world where you belong. Listen in to hear 7 ways to work your truth, resist the myths of imposter s...
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