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 creating a balance between performance and personal wellbeing.

From his early days navigating corporate America to empowering young leaders to lead with authenticity, Mohan offers insights into how we can all adopt a “third way” of leadership—one that’s sustainable, innovative, and deeply personal.

Tune in as we explore how to break free from burnout culture, embrace curiosity, and elevate your career through meaningful connections and storytelling.

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, starting from an unlikely first job that shaped his relationship-centered approach to HR. Along the way, he shares valuable insights into building a network that fuels career growth, finding purpose in hybrid and in-office roles, and identifying the right time to make your next career move.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.