by Mariecris Pagulayan | Jun 16, 2020 | Business Ownership, Giving Back, Growing, Lifestyle, Managing, Podcasts
Cheekbone Beauty has its roots in a dream founder and CEO Jenn Harper had of little girls in lipgloss. In this episode, Jenn chats with Lisa about how she turned that dream into a successful, Indigenous-owned cosmetics company that gives back to its community, the environment, and strives for powerful representation in a traditionally closed-off industry. Jenn’s story shows that we can learn Indigenous narratives as part of Truth and Reconciliation, and we can do the work to grow...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | May 26, 2020 | Business Ownership, Growing, Listen & Watch, Managing, Podcasts
Employers and employees alike have a unique opportunity in the COVID era: to take stock of what they’re doing and decide if it’s right for them. This episode of a special Bold(h)er series on women leading innovation in the face of the coronavirus features recruitment expert and founder of The Leadership Agency Jamie Hoobanoff. She tells Lisa about the unique challenges and opportunities to hiring and finding work during a pandemic, the disruptive decisions employers can make during these...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Mar 4, 2020 | Growing, Listen & Watch, Managing, Podcasts, Starting
Sometimes the non-traditional path can get you where you need to go in life. That was the case for Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh. Early on, Shavonne challenged family expectations and dropped out of university and college only to go back later in life to complete her HR certificate. Now, as Shopify’s Diversity & Belonging Team Lead, she’s challenging conventions at work and striving to make colleagues feel included, valued, and heard. Shavonne’s story shows how she maneuvered through life’s ups...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Nov 1, 2019 | Growing, Managing, Transitioning, Videos
Paulette Jagers, Chief Inclusion Officer, and Sheri Griffiths, Regional President, Business Banking, recently hosted women entrepreneurs at the BMO IFL for a retreat focused on developing the skills and strategies needed to grow resilience in business and life. The retreat included activities and skill building exercises to help unpack the mental, emotional and physical facets of resilience. The event also cultivated women connecting with other women across different communities. Leading...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Oct 28, 2019 | Growing, Managing, Starting
BMO for Women partnered with Women and Gender Equality Canada to produce webinars specifically for not-for-profit organizations that support women. Three key topics were identified as critical to these organizations: Financial Health, Strategic Planning and Partnerships & Collaboration. These 45-minute webinars, hosted by BMO, feature subject matter experts who provide relevant information on each of these topics. Although created for the not-for-profit sector, any organization can benefit...
by Jeff | Dec 15, 2018 | Business Ownership, Growing, Toolkit
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, growing your business is probably one of your biggest dreams. Your trusted Relationship Manager can help you achieve that dream by providing expert advice, customized financing, strategic direction, and more.
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