A Life-Changing Experience: How the Momentum Leadership Program Empowers Alabama Women to Rise
At Momentum Leaders, we believe that leadership is not simply a title—it’s a journey. That journey becomes transformational when women are equipped not only with tools and training but with a supportive network that fosters personal and professional growth. No one articulates this better than Dr. Tiffany Stubbs, an Upward alum, who reflected on her time in the program by saying:
“The Momentum Leadership Program was truly a life-changing experience for me. The incredible network of women, the powerful curriculum, and the wealth of shared wisdom and experiences gave me the confidence I needed to grow both personally and professionally. I’m deeply grateful for this transformative journey.”
Dr. Stubbs’ experience is one echoed by hundreds of Alabama women who have participated in Momentum’s programs.
More Than a Program—A Turning Point
What makes Momentum’s programs unique is not just the leadership curriculum, though it is thoughtfully developed, research-driven, and results-focused. It’s the intentionality behind every connection, every mentor pairing, every coaching session, and every cohort discussion.
Participants like Dr. Stubbs find that they are not simply being taught how to lead—they are empowered to lead as who they are. That distinction is key. Women often face unique barriers to leadership, including internal doubts shaped by systemic challenges and inherited narratives. Momentum’s program addresses both the external and internal roadblocks by focusing on authenticity, resilience, confidence, and community.
Building Confidence Through Community
One of the most powerful aspects of the program, as Dr. Stubbs highlights, is the network. The Momentum community is made up of executive women, emerging leaders, and trailblazers who come from a range of industries across Alabama.What started as a small network now boasts over 1,000 program alumnae and over 11,000 subscribers from diverse backgrounds, industries, and geographic locations.
Participants learn from one another’s experiences and perspectives. They celebrate each other’s wins, support each other through challenges, and inspire each other to think bigger. Many alumnae say this network is the single most valuable takeaway from the program—and one that lasts far beyond graduation day.
Transforming the Landscape of Leadership in Alabama
Momentum isn’t just developing individual leaders. It’s changing the face of leadership in Alabama. By investing in women, Momentum is closing the leadership gap—one cohort at a time. Alumnae go on to launch initiatives, lead organizations, mentor others, and contribute to a more equitable professional landscape.
Programs like Momentum’s are essential in a state where women remain underrepresented in executive roles and decision-making positions. The ripple effect of one woman’s growth extends to her workplace, her family, her community, and beyond.
The Momentum Continues
For those considering applying to Momentum’s programs or encouraging someone else to take that step, Dr. Stubbs’ words offer a glimpse into what’s possible. Confidence. Connection. Transformation.
Momentum isn’t just about the moment you walk across the stage at graduation. It’s about the momentum you carry forward—into boardrooms, classrooms, communities, and causes. It’s about women lifting each other higher and redefining what leadership looks like in Alabama.
And for many, like Dr. Stubbs, it all begins with one powerful, life-changing journey.
