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(h)er: The Art of Connecting with Creators and Communities
Isabelle Fish is an entrepreneur who champions artisans and the stories that emerge from their work. This, coupled with her love for travel, led to the creation of Rue Pigalle. Rue Pigalle curates art-inspired, women-only trips for those who wish to expand their...
How To Start An Online Business
So you want to learn how to start an online business? While this used to be a novel idea, most businesses are now online businesses of some sort — but unfortunately, only 16% of Canadian businesses are owned by women. And despite an increase in female-founded startups...
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program Recipients
In July 2020 the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program was announced in collaboration with Deloitte. Over 1000 women business owners across Canada applied for the grant to receive one of ten $10,000 grants to celebrate their innovation and resilience with...
How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a business can be incredibly exciting, and also incredibly daunting. There are so many things to consider, steps to follow, and it all rests on your shoulders. That’s a lot of pressure for new entrepreneurs or even seasoned pros. Thankfully, enough business...
Bold(h)er: Exploring Financial Confidence
When it comes to managing millennial women's money, Stefanie O'Connell is a pro. She inspires women to take control of their finances by examining barriers such as lack of confidence, lack of involvement, and cultural attitudes towards women and money. Stefanie helps...
Bold(h)er: Tenacity Wins
Dr. Maribel Lopez will be the first to tell you that her differences are what makes her strong. She inspires her students, as well as fellow Latinas all over the US, to achieve their dreams while staying true to their inner selves – not in spite of them. In their...
WE EMPOWER 2020 WINNERS
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first-of-its-kind global business competition for women entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to create the world we want by 2030. The WE Empower Challenge...
The Best Business Leadership Books
The success of a business, no matter the size, often depends on its leadership. Being in charge of a team can certainly be daunting at times. Even some of the greatest leaders look for a roadmap and turn to the world’s best business leadership books to guide them. For...