Momentum Matters
by Momentum Leaders
Intern Insights - Forging Your Own Path: Interview with Kasi…
About this podcast
Momentum Matters is the official podcast of Momentum, Alabama’s premier leadership organization advancing women in leadership. Hosted by April Benetollo, Katie Hannah, and Raven Holloway, this podcast raises awareness about the barriers women face on the path to leadership—and the skills, stories, and strategies that help move past them.
Each episode features courageous conversations with changemakers across industries, sharing insights on leadership, equity, purpose, and personal growth. Whether you're navigating your own leadership journey or working to build a more inclusive workplace, Momentum Matters offers inspiration and tools to lead with impact.
Tune in, turn it up, and lead with Momentum.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 53 episodes
- Intern Insights - Forging Your Own Path: Interview with Kasi Phillips at GTEC · 13 minIntern Insights - Forging Your Own Path: Interview with Kasi Phillips at GTEC In Episode 3 of our Intern Insights spin-off series, host Ria Sethi is joined by Kasi Phillips for…
- Intern Insights: Overcoming Fears Nobody Admits · 6 minNobody tells you that the moment right before you speak up is the exact moment your leadership actually starts. In this episode of Momentum Matters, we dive into takeaways from…
- How to Lead in the AI Era and What AI Can't Replace · 23 minIn this episode of Momentum Matters, we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and human resilience with Tacita Thompson. While tools like Claude, Gemini, and…
- Intern Insights: Success isn't What You Think · 6 minWhat does leadership look like beyond job titles, promotions, and congratulatory LinkedIn posts? In the kickoff episode of this special Momentum Matters fall mini-series, host…
- Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with America's Thrift CEO Chris Homewood · 39 minWhat does it take to lead an organization of 2,100 people without losing sight of the individual? In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetollo sits down with Chris…
- Reclaiming Physical Power with Anne Marie Chaker · 28 minEpisode Title: Reclaiming Physical Power with Anne Marie Chaker Episode Description: In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Taylor sits down with Anne Marie Chaker…
- The Purpose Gap in Hiring: How Leaders Can Improve Retention & Engagement | Charles Baughman · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 17In this episode of Momentum Matters, host Katie Hannah welcomes Charles Baughman, Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of Sales at ITAC Solutions. With more than 20 years…
- Overcoming Perfectionism and Building Trust with Vitale Buford Hardin · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 16In this episode of Momentum Matters, we sit down with executive facilitator Vitali Harden to explore how perfectionism impacts leadership, trust, and team culture—and what to do…
- Leading with Authenticity & Core Values with RamLea Partners · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 15In this episode of Momentum Matters, we sit down with Cristy LeAnne Swint and Ryan Walker Graham, founders of RamLea Partners and creators of Connection Growth Corporate…
- Revitalizing Birmingham: Cathy Sloss Jones on Leadership, Community & Legacy · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 14What does it take to transform a city—and build spaces that bring people together? In this episode of Momentum Matters, host Katie sits down with Cathy Sloss Jones, President and…
- The Power of Rest in Leadership with Ashley Sutton · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 13In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetollo welcomes Ashley Sutton for a meaningful conversation on rest, boundaries, and sustainable leadership. In a culture that…
- Finding Your Voice: Leadership, Confidence & Communication with Velera Wilson · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 12In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetollo welcomes Velera Wilson, leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker, for a powerful conversation on confidence…
- The Power of Resilience in Leadership with Magie Cook · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 11In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetollo welcomes Magie Cook, visionary entrepreneur, internationally recognized speaker, and keynote for the Momentum Leaders…
- Defining Your Legacy: Leadership, Living, and Being the Light with Andrea McCaskey Momentum Matters · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 10What does it mean to define your legacy while you’re still living it? In this episode of Momentum Matters, host Raven sits down with Andrea McCaskey, former statewide director of…
- Chief Encouragement Officer: Leading with Intentionality with Kathy Boswell · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 9In this inspiring episode of Momentum Matters, Raven Holloway sits down with Kathy Boswell, Chief Encouragement Officer and founder of B.Intentional. Kathy shares her unique…
- Making Peace with the Imposter to Live Courageously with Maureen Zappala · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 8In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetollo sits down with Maureen Zappala—former NASA propulsion engineer, award-winning speaker, and keynote for the upcoming…
- The Gathering Lab: On Building Meaningful Relationships with Janet King · 47 min · Season 4 Episode 7In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetello sits down with Janet King, founder of The Gathering Lab, for a powerful conversation about why meaningful relationships…
- Closing the Confidence Gap to Build Resilience with Kelli Thompson · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 6Closing the Confidence Gap—at work and beyond. In this episode of Momentum Matters, CEO/cohost April Benetollo sits down with Kelli Thompson—award-winning author of Closing the…
- Understanding Legacy, Leadership, and Influence with Tonya Hill Mitchell · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 5Legacy. Leadership. Influence. In this episode of Momentum Matters, cohost Raven Holloway sits down with Tonya Hill Mitchell—former HR executive, founder & executive director of…
- Self Leadership and Leadership Style with Kate McCombs, Ph.D. · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 4In this episode of Momentum Matters, host Katie Hannah sits down with Dr. Kate McCombs, professor of leadership at Samford University and alumna of Momentum’s Upward Class 4…







