Perfectionism in the Workplace
Did you know that 92% of people are affected by perfectionism? Perfectionism impacts how we lead, work, and relate to one another. To learn more about this...
Perfectionism in the Workplace
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Meet Sharon Lovoy!
Meet Sharon Lovoy!
Sharon Lovoy will be leading a session at our 2022 Momentum Conference called "The Swiss Army Knife of Conflict Resolution– The Skills To Make A Difference." The...
5 Birmingham Leaders You Need To Know
5 Birmingham Leaders You Need To Know
The history of Black History Month goes back over 100 years ago to 1915 when historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Mooreland started the Association for...
The Future of Work and Women
The Future of Work and Women
In the ever-evolving business world, it is important for women to ask themselves, “How can my skills today be leveraged in a completely different business vertical?”...
May Showers Bring Summer Flowers
May Showers Bring Summer Flowers
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...
Defining Intersectionality
Defining Intersectionality
The Case for Intersectionality Intersectionality has been a commonplace phrase in the feminist realm since Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term in 1989. Essentially, it...
The Kids are Alright
The Kids are Alright
In July 2020, Harvard Business Researchers surveyed a group of 2,500 working parents to assess the importance of the (declining) childcare industry in...
Be S.M.A.R.T.
Be S.M.A.R.T.
What are your goals for your career? For your life? We like to use the S.M.A.R.T. method to break down large goals into smaller pieces. As you check off each...
Gender Wage Gap: Fact or Fiction?
Gender Wage Gap: Fact or Fiction?
"Women earn less because they take time off for motherhood." The census data collected by the National Women's Law Center in 2019 calculated that women lose an...
Breaking Down Focus 2021 – What Comes Next?
Breaking Down Focus 2021 – What Comes Next?
We are still on cloud nine from last Wednesday, March 31st, presenting the Momentum Conference, Focus 2021. Our goal: to combat the physical and psychological toll...
ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT: BRITTNEY SMITH
ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT: BRITTNEY SMITH
One of the greatest things about Momentum is the powerful alumnae network. Periodically we interview these amazing women about their experience in our program....
Persistence Through the Decades
Persistence Through the Decades
Finding a good time to interview 98 year old Harriet Cloud, grandmother of Upward 2020 alumna Chelsea Brewton , was challenging because her schedule was completely...