Momentum Now

Momentum Now

Momentum & Value for People of Color

Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

MVP’s podcast, Momentum Now, amplifies the stories of accomplished professionals to inform young people 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.

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Recent Episodes

The Final Episode: Legacy, Leadership, & Lessons from MVP

Jan 15, 2026 41m

After two years of unforgettable conversations, career-changing insights, and deeply personal stories, Momentum Now reaches its final chapter. But this isn’t just an ending — it’s a celebration of…

Wise Work with Craig DeLarge: Finding Purpose, Managing Burnout & Building Self-Awareness | Ep. 23

Dec 04, 2025 50m

In this episode of Momentum Now, co-hosts Karen McFarlane and Bob Brooks sit down with leadership coach, educator, and author Craig DeLarge to explore what it truly means to “work wisely.” Drawing…

Golf. Streetwear. Filipino Roots. How Matt Sakdalan is Changing the Game with PARE | Ep. 22

Nov 06, 2025 49m

In this inspiring episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with Matt Sakdalan, founder of PARE — a golf apparel brand that blends Filipino culture, streetwear, and inclusivity to redefine what golf…

Faith, Fear & the Leap: How Candice Jackson Long Turned Purpose Into Profit | Ep. 21

Oct 09, 2025 44m

In this empowering episode of Momentum Now, hosts Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane sit down with Candice Jackson Long — award-winning marketing strategist, global speaker, and founder of CJL Consulting…

Culture Is the Strategy: Javier Farfan on Hustle, Legacy & Owning Your Career | Momentum Now Ep. 20

Aug 07, 2025 50m

In this game-changing episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with cultural strategist and marketing exec Javier Farfan to talk legacy, leadership, and leveling up. From working at Microsoft and Pepsi…

Radical Optimism: How Charlotte Castillo Built Her Way Up | Momentum Now Ep. 19

Jul 23, 2025 53m

In this episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with Charlotte Castillo, Managing Director of Poderistas and former global brand executive at ViacomCBS, to explore what it truly means to “figure it out”…

Empowering Identity & Impacting Careers with Ian Matthew-Clayton | Momentum Now Podcast Ep 18

Jun 12, 2025 49m

📄 Episode Description In this inspiring episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with Ian Matthew Clayton, Vice President and Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer at Dana Farber Cancer…

I Can, I Will, & I Did: Samina Bari on Power, Healing & Defying Limits | Momentum Now Ep 17

May 12, 2025 47m

In this powerful episode of Momentum Now, Samina Bari—biopharma leader, twin mom, and author of I Can, I Will & I Did—shares her incredible journey of defying cultural expectations, navigating…

Resilience, Relationships, and Rising: Kishane Davis’ Blueprint for Career Success

May 01, 2025 51m

In this powerful episode of Momentum Now, co-hosts Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane sit down with Kishane Davis, a senior biotech leader and leadership coach, to explore his extraordinary career…

Toxic Hustle, Real Healing: Dr. Juan Rios on Mental Health, Identity & Leading with Purpose

Apr 17, 2025 48m

Our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, sit down with Dr. Juan Rios—a powerhouse in mental health, trauma-informed care, and inclusive leadership. As Chair of Social Work at Seton Hall…

Episode 14: Breaking Barriers with Wema Hoover on Leadership and DEI

Jan 09, 2025 50m

In this episode of Momentum Now, Karen and Bob sit down with Wema Hoover, a global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader and CEO of Be Limitless Consulting. Wema takes us through her journey, from…

Episode 13: Redefining Leadership—The Third Way to Thrive with Mohan Sivaloganathan

Nov 21, 2024 48m

This week on Momentum Now, we’re joined by Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Harmonious Leadership and the “Batman of Social Impact.” Mohan’s career in social justice has taught him the importance of…

Episode 12: Navigating Early Roles with HR Expert Greg Griesemer

Nov 07, 2024 55m

Today on Momentum Now, co-hosts Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane sit down with HR strategist and talent expert Greg Griesemer, founder of 1130 Works. Greg takes us through his unique career journey,…

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

Sep 26, 2024 47m

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…

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

Sep 12, 2024 49m

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…

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

Aug 28, 2024 43m

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…

Episode 8: Bridging the Digital Divide with Dylan Zajac

Aug 13, 2024 35m

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…

Episode 7: Overcoming Adversity and Leading DEI with Adonica Black

Jul 30, 2024 43m

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

Jul 16, 2024 42m

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…

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

Jul 02, 2024 46m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Momentum Now have?

Momentum Now has published 24 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Momentum Now still active?

Momentum Now is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 46m.

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