In 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 of experience in recruiting, talent strategy, and workforce development, Charles shares insights on what he calls the "purpose gap"—the disconnect between how organizations define a role and how employees ultimately experience it. Together, they explore why purpose has become a critical factor in employee engagement, ...
Jun 3
35 min
In 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 about it. Vitali shares her personal journey from high-achieving perfectionist to trust-centered leader, revealing how perfectionism is often rooted in fear—and how it shows up in subtle but powerful ways like overthinking, people-pleasing, burnout, and stalled innovation. Together, we unpack how leaders can let go of...
Apr 8
39 min
In 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 Coaching™. Cristy and Ryan share a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead with authenticity, align with core values, and bring the human element back into today’s workplace. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds in wellness, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and corporate coaching, they explore how organizations can...
Mar 25
36 min
What 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 CEO of Sloss Real Estate, to explore her lifelong connection to Birmingham and the role she has played in shaping the city’s revitalization. Growing up in Birmingham during the 1950s and 60s, Cathy witnessed a city navigating both profound challenges and historic change. Those early experiences, combined with a deep ...
Mar 11
30 min
In 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 often glorifies hustle and burnout, Ashley challenges leaders—especially women—to rethink productivity and embrace rest as a strategic leadership tool. She shares practical insights on recognizing burnout, creating healthy rhythms, and leading in ways that support long-term growth, clarity, and well-being. Together, t...
Mar 2
32 min
In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetollo welcomes Velera Wilson, leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker, for a powerful conversation on confidence, communication, and authentic leadership. With more than 20 years of executive experience leading global teams and driving large-scale results, Velera shares how women leaders can overcome self-doubt, strengthen their mindset, and communicate with clarity and influence. She explores why confidence starts internally, how liv...
Feb 11
30 min
In this episode of Momentum Matters, host April Benetollo welcomes Magie Cook, visionary entrepreneur, internationally recognized speaker, and keynote for the Momentum Leaders Annual Leadership Conference. Magie’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. After spending the first 18 years of her life in an orphanage in Mexico, she immigrated to the United States, earned a college basketball scholarship, experienced homelessness after graduation, and ultimately founded a fresh salsa company wi...
Jan 28
34 min
What 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 Momentum Leaders, for a powerful conversation about leadership, purpose, and influence. Andrea shares insights from her journey through corporate leadership, nonprofit work, and personal loss—revealing how faith, connection, and the practice of pausing to breathe have shaped her leadership philosophy. Together, they ...
Jan 14
33 min
In 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 approach to leadership, focusing on the power of encouragement and leaving a lasting legacy through intentional actions. She explains how being mindful in how we show up—whether in business or personal life—can make a profound impact on others. Kathy also delves into the importance of emotional intelligence and self...
Dec 17, 2025
39 min
In 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 Momentum Leadership Conference—for an inspiring conversation about imposter syndrome, confidence, and unlocking your full potential. Maureen shares the unlikely childhood moment that sparked her career in engineering, what it was really like stepping into NASA as the youngest and first female manager in her lab, and how s...
Dec 3, 2025
30 min
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