Momentum Leaders

Saturday’s graduation was a historic moment, a movement of Momentum’s mission the advancement of women leaders. There were 25 women to graduate from our inaugural Momentum Works class. Here are some of the statements from the graduates… ✨ “The last 6 months have been a breath of fresh air!”   ✨ “Thanks so much for the love and support!! The Momentum Works program was absolutely AMAZING!! I am honored to make history as a member of the FIRST inaugural cohort!! I also enjoyed the graduation ceremony and I look forward to a reunion with everyone at the Leadership Symposium in November."   ✨ "I greatly appreciate Momentum Leaders!! You have changed my life!!”   We want to send a special thank you to author Joyce E. Brooks and Roz Huston, as well as Momentum Works facilitators Kathy Boswell, Tonya Hill-Allen, SHRM-SCP, and Dr. Stephanie Yates.   Lastly, we also want to thank our partners, BCRI and Bucarrui Akles (Glamorous Party Rentals) and Amber Jones (Balloon Artist). Congratulations, graduates! 🎉

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Small Business Award Winners have been announced, and we're proud to say Huntsville Executive Class 1's Veronica Cram, MBA, MAcc of InSight Strategic Solutions has been crowned the Small Business Champion of the Year. 💫 See the list of Huntsville area businesses that have been selected below. Way to go, Veronica!

Our friends at the Birmingham Business Alliance are hosting a Leadership Exchange trip--we're passing along the details: ⬇️ "Our Leadership Exchange trip, taking place at the booming Raleigh, NC Sept. 29 through Oct.1, is designed to propel YOU to the forefront of innovation for the Magic City. Learn from the BEST as we explore Raleigh's success stories - The Research Triangle Park, Durham Bulls Baseball Club, LS Spark, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, BridgeClub (AC Events) and more! Imagine being able to bring those winning strategies back to Birmingham! Leadership Exchange will equip you with the knowledge and connections to implement game-changing solutions that will fuel our city's future." More information is available here: https://lnkd.in/gdY2tqjR

Congratulations are in order for Birmingham Upward Class 1's Lee Thrash O'Neil for being named a University of Alabama at Birmingham VIP for Q3 2024! Lee also serves as Chair of the Upward Alumnae Council. Have a moment? Read about this accolade, here: https://lnkd.in/eYMuYbDk

Check out the Birmingham Executive Class 22 spotlight in Bham Now! Learn a little more about this diverse class representing 35 different organizations in the Magic City. Every year, we are impressed by the incredible women who participate in our programs and this class will no doubt be the same. Welcome to Momentum, ladies! Read on here: https://lnkd.in/gFsfcVTF

Momentum Upward Class 6 session featuring speaker Mildred Black, MBA, SHRM-SCP🌟 In her session, "Culture Influencers: Maximize Your Positive Impact," Mildred emphasized the critical role each of us plays in shaping workplace culture. Are you committed to being a culture influencer and maximizing our positive impact in our communities and workplaces? Together, we can uplift each other and drive meaningful change! 💪✨ #MomentumLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #CultureInfluencers 

Momentum is proud to announce our 3rd Executive Leadership class in Huntsville, Alabama! 🚀 Women from various industries, backgrounds, and civic experiences in the Rocket City area make up this class of professional women seeking to advance their leadership skills. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to help women unlock their potential, focusing on leadership skills, work-life management, and personal growth. Sessions are facilitated by experts and occur monthly over nine months, addressing the unique challenges women face in industries like aerospace, defense, and technology. This holistic approach aims to empower women leaders to thrive in their careers and contribute significantly to their fields. Huntsville Program manager Amy Gandy emphasizes the importance of women's participation in the workforce as Huntsville experiences rapid economic growth. "The future success of our community will depend heavily on our ability to develop women leaders from within," she said. Our mission aims to do just that! See the class roster, here: https://lnkd.in/guqAX6yj

We at Momentum want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Corporate Partners! Your unwavering support is vital to our mission of advancing women in leadership and fostering equitable workplaces. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we thrive on collaboration with the community, and your investments enable us to create impactful programs that empower women leaders. Together, we are making strides toward a more inclusive and prosperous future. Thank you for believing in our vision and for your commitment to leadership development. If you’re interested in exploring corporate partnership opportunities, please reach out to our Director of Development, Katie Hannah. Together, we can continue to make a difference!🌟 Protective Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, America's Thrift Stores, Alabama Power Company, Regions Bank, Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company, EBSCO Industries, Inc., Encompass Health, Vulcan Materials Company, Altec, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, Oakworth Capital Bank, Milo's Tea Company, Inc., Wells Fargo, RxBenefits, Inc., UAB Medicine, AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, Balch & Bingham LLP, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Children's of Alabama, Harbert Management Corporation, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC, Spire, VIVA HEALTH, Huntsville Hospital, Industrial Properties of the South, Turner Construction Company, The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Foundation, Warren Averett, The City of Birmingham, Community Foundation for a Greater Birmingham, The Hugh Kaul Foundation Read more: https://lnkd.in/gr2mGmZB

📣 Introducing Momentum's newest Birmingham Executive Class 22! This exceptional group of women leaders represents a diverse array of industries, roles, and demographic backgrounds. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, these leaders are ready to embark on a transformative journey, leveraging their unique experiences to foster innovation and collaboration, and to gain new leadership skills to bring to their careers and communities. We are excited to support their development and witness the impact they will make in their communities and beyond. See the class list in the Birmingham Business Journal, here: https://lnkd.in/gudUtm-z

Momentum is proud to host Danielle Smith at our upcoming Community Workshop in Huntsville! Danielle is a Life and Leadership coach, and the owner of Vocaré Coaching. She helps professionals discover and live from their truest identity. During this workshop, we’ll introduce highly effective tools to radically enhance clarity within yourself and externally with those you live and work alongside. These tools will help you get to the heart of your challenges quicker, while also allowing you to create, communicate, and collaborate with greater ease and impact. Seating is limited, register today: https://lnkd.in/g--xtVh2 Interested in attending with your team? Contact Katie Hannah at [email protected] for more information.