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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Swagger – Tap into Your Personal Power
Unleash everything you are and become everything you want – that’s a big statement, but that’s what Leslie Ehm promises you’ll gain if you develop Swagger. It’s not that bold, brash idea of the word that you used to have. Instead, as she told Lisa Bragg in this...
Bold & Black: Lily Lynch
Name: Lily Lynch Business: Sankara | Online Multicultural Marketplace Industry: E-commerce/ Community Tanya: The first question - what was your path to entrepreneurship? Lily: So, my path to entrepreneurship was not necessarily expected or linear. Essentially, I...
Bold(h)er: Inspired to Invent
When you think of an inventor, what comes to mind? Well, now think of a 19-year-old woman in first-year biomedical engineering at University. Lianna Genovese is an award-winning inventor. As she tells Lisa Bragg, she’s inspired by the people she’s helping. ...
Bold & Black: Camesha L. Jones
Name: Camesha L. Jones Business: Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness Industry: Health + Wellness Tanya: So, question number one, a simple one, what was your path to entrepreneurship? Camesha: My path towards entrepreneurship started, I would say, maybe about six...
Women Business Owners: Advancing Sustainability
BMO Financial Group’s General Counsel, Sharon Haward-Laird hosted Women Business Owners: Advancing Sustainability. This thought-provoking event brought together sustainability leaders, government representatives, women advocacy organizations and women business...
BMO Supports Women Entrepreneurs in Canada with $5 Billion in Capital to Mark International Women’s Day 2022
BMO Financial Group today announced a new $5 billion commitment to support women business owners in Canada to mark International Women’s Day 2022. Through the program, BMO will allocate $5 billion in capital over five years to women entrepreneurs, building on...
Bold(h)er: Keeping Your Wealth Strategies During Turbulent Times
Having your own stash of cash is critical to your safety and freedom, according to Stephanie Wolfe. In this episode, Stephanie tells Lisa Bragg other tips that will keep you ahead during these turbulent times. About the show: Brought to you by BMO for Women and...
Bold & Black: Melody Spann-Cooper
Name: Melody Spann-Cooper Business: Midway Broadcasting Corporation Industry: Radio/Media Tanya: What was your path to entrepreneurship? How does one become the CEO of owning a media empire? Melody: So first, everybody's journey is different. So, I don't have a...