Bold(h)er: Influencing Beauty

Bold(h)er: Influencing Beauty

They say beauty’s only skin-deep, and Candace Marino would agree. The Hollywood-renowned “LA Facialist” has made her mark on the global beauty industry through an emphasis on science-based care… and just-in-time red carpet skincare fixes. In this episode, Candace talks with Lisa about the rise of beauty influencers, skincare at home during COVID-19, and extraction satisfaction (yes – popping zits!).   About the show: Brought to you by BMO for Women and hosted...
Bold(h)er: Curating Your Way Towards a Better Life

Bold(h)er: Curating Your Way Towards a Better Life

Psychotherapist Gail Golden realized midway through her career that she needed a change, and made the leap to being a successful business consultant and author. In this episode of Bold(h)er, she talks about key techniques from her book Curating Your Life, like the practice of focusing your energies on the key elements of what it is you want to be known – and remembered – for. From practising self-kindness to learning when and how to say no, Gail emphasizes the importance of embracing fear over...
Bold(h)er: The New Normal of Travel

Bold(h)er: The New Normal of Travel

With so many tourist destinations shuttered or deserted due to COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for travel? CEO and Founder of Tully Luxury Travel Mary Jean Tully gives her insights into the changes the industry’s already experienced and what’s to come, and the reason travel’s still here to stay – the undeniable spark of inspiration that comes from experiencing cultures and places outside of your own.   About the show: Brought to you by BMO for...
Bold(h)er: Beauty and Reconciliation

Bold(h)er: Beauty and Reconciliation

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...
Bold(h)er: Best Practices for Resilience and Well-Being

Bold(h)er: Best Practices for Resilience and Well-Being

As the COVID-19 pandemic and its related professional, social, and economic effects continue, it’s of paramount importance to check in, and give yourself the tools to emotionally weather the storm. Lisa does just that with BMO’s Chief Inclusion Officer Paulette Jagers and Senior Manager Joyce Lum, sharing their tips for building and maintaining personal resilience in this instalment of a special Bold(h)er series on leadership during the coronavirus. Together, they practice breathing...
Bold(h)er: Rejection to Reinvention

Bold(h)er: Rejection to Reinvention

Women often feel compelled to avoid making waves in their line of work. Not so for Amanda Brugel, award-winning actor. She pushed against stereotypical roles for women of colour and forged a successful career as a character actor, starring in The Handmaid’s Tale and hundreds of other Canadian and international productions. Amanda reinvented what it means to be a Black woman in film and television through asserting her individuality first. From daring to be the “wild card” in auditions to...