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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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...
Bold(h)er: Exploring Financial Confidence
When it comes to managing millennial women's money, Stefanie O'Connell is a pro. She inspires women to take control of their finances by examining barriers such as lack of confidence, lack of involvement, and cultural attitudes towards women and money. Stefanie helps...
Bold(h)er: Tenacity Wins
Dr. Maribel Lopez will be the first to tell you that her differences are what makes her strong. She inspires her students, as well as fellow Latinas all over the US, to achieve their dreams while staying true to their inner selves – not in spite of them. In their...
WE EMPOWER 2020 WINNERS
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first-of-its-kind global business competition for women entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to create the world we want by 2030. The WE Empower Challenge...
How to Grow Your Business
Scaling a business is no easy feat. But with the right mindset, management and method, it’s something all entrepreneurs can accomplish. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for growing a business, there are things that any business owner can do to help their...
13 Tips for Starting and Managing a Small Business
Managing a small business is not easy. Without the resources that large corporations have come to rely on to make business run smoothly (think HR departments, finance, legal, etc.), it can be difficult to learn how to start and manage a small business. Between...
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program
BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, is pleased to present the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program. 10 Women Owned Businesses will receive $10,000 in grant money BMO is a strong supporter of the advancement of women. Since 2012, BMO has recognized the achievements and...