Momentum Now

Momentum & Value for People of Color

MVP’s podcast, Momentum Now, amplifies the stories of accomplished professionals to inform young people of color with powerful narratives of career success and identity. Through engaging discussions with today’s heralds of change, Momentum Now helps fuel the confidence of young professionals, while offering invaluable insights for hiring managers to foster inclusive work environments. Tune in for the ideas, tools, and inspiration that will make all the difference in successfully navigating your career and making the greatest impact in your industry. read less

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Episode 11 | Nourishing Change: Maya Feller’s Mission for Food Justice & Health Equity

Episode 11 | Nourishing Change: Maya Feller’s Mission for Food Justice & Health Equity

Today, our co-hosts, Karen McFarlane and Bob Brooks, sit down with the incredible, Maya Feller, the founder and lead dietitian of Maya Feller Nutrition. Maya shares her inspiring journey from experimental theater to becoming a national nutrition expert, with features on major platforms like Good Morning America and The New York Times. Maya also dives into the importance of culturally relevant foods, anti-bias in nutrition, and her mission for food justice, offering practical tips for students and professionals balancing busy careers while maintaining their health and well-being.

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Episode 11 | Nourishing Change: Maya Feller’s Mission for Food Justice & Health Equity

Episode 11 | Nourishing Change: Maya Feller’s Mission for Food Justice & Health Equity

Today, our co-hosts, Karen McFarlane and Bob Brooks, sit down with the incredible, Maya Feller, the founder and lead dietitian of Maya Feller Nutrition. Maya shares her inspiring journey from experimental theater to becoming a national nutrition expert, with features on major platforms like Good Morning America and The New York Times. Maya also dives into the importance of culturally relevant foods, anti-bias in nutrition, and her mission for food justice, offering practical tips for students and professionals balancing busy careers while maintaining their health and well-being.

Episode 10: Empowering the Next Generation Through Education with Andrea Walker

Episode 10: Empowering the Next Generation Through Education with Andrea Walker

Today, our co-hosts, Karen McFarlane and Bob Brooks, speak with Andrea Walker, the Chief Operating Officer of Cooperman College Scholars. Andrea shares her journey through nonprofit leadership, the importance of providing students with financial freedom to pursue their education, and how to navigate career pivots with purpose.

Episode 9: Teaching with Purpose and Leading with Heart with Jeffrey Veale Jr.

Episode 9: Teaching with Purpose and Leading with Heart with Jeffrey Veale Jr.

Today, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with Jeffrey Veale Jr., Managing Director of Alumni Programs and Leadership Experiences at Teach for America. Jeffrey shares his journey from rural North Carolina to teaching in Uganda and founding a charter school in Memphis. He reveals the personal and professional lessons he’s learned along the way, how navigating discomfort shaped his success, and the importance of representation in education, especially for young people of color.

Episode 8: Bridging the Digital Divide with Dylan Zajac

Episode 8: Bridging the Digital Divide with Dylan Zajac

This week, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with non-profit founder and entrepreneur Dylan Zajac. Dylan shares his story about creating and scaling Computers 4 People, an organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide within underserved communities. Dylan also highlights the importance of a philanthropic mindset, and how embracing discomfort can accelerate personal growth.

Episode 7: Overcoming Adversity and Leading DEI with Adonica Black

Episode 7: Overcoming Adversity and Leading DEI with Adonica Black

Today, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, sit down with accomplished Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) executive and modern civil rights activist, Adonica Black. In this insightful episode, Adonica shares strategies for accessing life-changing opportunities, the importance of choosing your words carefully, and her journey of overcoming personal adversity to achieve a positive and fulfilling life.

Episode 6: From Missteps to Miles with Anna Baeten from Failure Lab Training

Episode 6: From Missteps to Miles with Anna Baeten from Failure Lab Training

This week, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with Anna Beaten, the Principal and Director of the ground-breaking company, Failure Lab Training. Anna reveals how stories about failure can trigger valuable reflection, the profound benefits of embracing performance feedback, and how professionals can better manage stressful situations by understanding and embracing their needs and habits.

Episode 5: Values-driven Success with Brittany S. Hale

Episode 5: Values-driven Success with Brittany S. Hale

This week, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with the award winning business strategist and founder of BND Consulting Group, Brittany S. Hale. Brittany shares her lessons as an undefeated trial attorney and entrepreneur, the benefits of embracing life’s unexpected plot twists, becoming a high-impact leader, and how following your life’s passion can create a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Episode 4: Crafting a Scent-sational Career with Brittney Jackson Moseley

Episode 4: Crafting a Scent-sational Career with Brittney Jackson Moseley

This week we speak with fashion and fragrance marketing expert Brittney Jackson Moseley. As the Director of Integrated Marketing at Scentbird, Brittney shares her transformative career journey, the benefits of creating a personal advisory panel, and how to best use LinkedIn to build valuable business relationships and find the ideal new job.

Episode 3: Navigating a Successful Career Journey with Miguel Valentin

Episode 3: Navigating a Successful Career Journey with Miguel Valentin

Today, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane speak with MVP’s Executive Director, Miguel Valentin. Miguel shares his dynamic career, the benefits of finding the right mentor, and his work in creating lifetime value for the students that MVP supports.

Episode 2: Scoring a Great Job with Narcis Alikhani

Episode 2: Scoring a Great Job with Narcis Alikhani

Today, our co-hosts Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane speak with the VP of Marketing for the Atlanta Hawks, Narcis Alikhani. Narcis shares her journey, the keys to balancing competing priorities, and how a personal marketing plan can help job seekers secure the right job at the right organization.

Episode 1: Fueling Success with Michael Metcalf Jr.

Episode 1: Fueling Success with Michael Metcalf Jr.

In our debut episode, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with accomplished racing Pit Crew competitor and coach Michael Metcalf Jr. Michael shares his journey within the world of NASCAR and how building a positive personal brand creates new career opportunities and powerful business relationships.