She’s an Established Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur, scientist and engineer, she enjoys working at the interface of business, technology and biology to deliver improved therapies to patients.
She’s a Passionate Philanthropist
Ms. Hayles is the founder and CEO of Black Moms Connection, a global online village and incorporated non-profit providing culturally relevant tools and resources to empower and educate Black mothers.
She’s a Corporate Leader
Julia Taylor’s career spans many years at non-profits, where she has been a role-model, a change-agent and a trailblazer.
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Bold & Black: Christine Channer Auguste
Name: Christine Channer Auguste Business: The Channer Group Inc. Industry: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Management Consulting Tanya: So, what is the name of your company? Christine: My company is The Channer Group Incorporated. That is the parent. That's...
Bold(h)er: An Adventure That Paved The Way
It’s a life that sounds like an action-adventure movie, and it suits Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret’d) Susan Beharriell’s childhood motto of “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” But as Lisa Bragg found out in this episode of Bold(h)er, it’s society and women that have...
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program
BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, is pleased to present the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program. 10 Women-Owned Businesses will each receive a $10,000 grant, and an additional 8 will receive a $2,500 grant for their business Sustainability is fundamental to BMO’s...
Bold & Black: Valrie Grant
Name: Valrie Grant Business: GeoTechVision and Marlie Technology Park Industry: Technology Tanya: So, question one - what was your path to entrepreneurship? Valrie: I kind of got there a little bit around about. I was a senior manager in government. I'm a...
Bold(h)er: Evolving to Chief Enthusiasm Officer
Sink or swim was how Robin Howlings had to learn business and to become a manager. Then one day, someone told her, "everyone hates you… and they’re all going to quit.” Harsh, but as Howings tells Lisa Bragg, that was a transformative moment that not only changed her...
Bold & Black: Ashanti Johnson
Name: Ashanti Johnson Business: 360.Mind.Body.Soul Industry: Fitness and wellness Tanya: Okay. I have my questions. So, the name of your company is 360? Ashanti: 360 Mind, Body, and Soul. Tanya: Love it. Love it. So, fitness and wellness. Tell me your path to...
Bold(h)er: Beyond a Statistic
Noemi Perez would tell you some people used to consider her a failure. She was born in one of the United States’ poorest communities and became a mom at 15. As Noemi tells Bold(h)er host, Lisa Bragg, she’s been proving people wrong for decades. Now, as the CEO of the...
Bold & Black: Michelle Berry
Name: Michelle Berry Business: Shelley Delight/ Shelley Cares Foundation Industry: Food service/ food pantry Tanya: Where do we even start? I mean, you have like 4 companies. (Although I’m one to talk) you have the catering arm, you have the restaurant and you...