Bold & Black: Kimberlee West

Bold & Black: Kimberlee West

Name: Kimberlee West Business: Kids Swag Industry: Retail/Children’s Goods   Tanya: Let’s get right to business: what was your path/journey to entrepreneurship? Kimberlee: Oh, that’s a good question. I don’t think people have asked me that. I would say that the seed was planted early in high school, to be honest. My dad lost his job and instead of looking for another one, he decided to start his own business just doing telecommunication and he hired me as his bookkeeper...
Bold(h)er: Solving an Impossible Problem

Bold(h)er: Solving an Impossible Problem

A dumpster might be full of food, meanwhile, a neighbour’s fridge is empty. That paradigm frustrated Leah Lizarondo. Armed with a tech background and food industry experience, she realized she could be part of the solution. Her social enterprise is Food Rescue Hero.   About the show: Brought to you by BMO for Women and hosted by journalist and award-winning entrepreneur Lisa Bragg, Bold(h)er delivers thought-provoking conversations that inspire listeners to make their own bold moves in...