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: Marina Phillips
Name: Marina Phillips Business: Bébé Station™️/Station Bébé™️ Industry: Parental Services/Health & Wellness Tanya: Ok Miss Marina Phillips - tell me about your path to entrepreneurship. Marina: Gosh, you came out the gates hard. Path to entrepreneurship? I...
Bold(h)er: Boomerang – Sharing Power Amplifies Power
Little sparks often lead us to our path. Almost 26 years ago, Alyse Nelson found her path to help women from around the globe to lead. Her organization, Vital Voices Global Partnership, searches the world for women leaders who have a daring vision for change, and...
Bold(h)er: Lift as You Climb
The higher up you go on the professional ladder, you'll find fewer women. It's often seen that women are forced to compete against each other for limited roles or a seat at the table. Instead, Jan Campbell and Betty Hines suggest women leaders need to come together to...
Bold & Black: Vivian Kaye
Name: Vivian Kaye Business: KinkyCurlyYaki Industry: Hair/Beauty Tanya: Because your time is money, let’s get going. So, what was your journey to entrepreneurship? Vivian: Well, it wasn’t a straight one that’s for sure. I wasn’t surrounded by entrepreneurs. But...
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...