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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Bold(h)er: An Adventure That Paved The Way
It’s a life that sounds like an action-adventure movie, and it suits Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret’d) Susan Beharriell’s childhood motto of “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” But as Lisa Bragg found out in this episode of Bold(h)er, it’s society and women that have...
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program 2021 Recipients
-Video Message to 2021 Grant Recipients from Erminia (Ernie) Johannson, BMO’s Group Head of North American Personal Banking and U.S. Business Banking In July 2021 the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program was announced in collaboration with Deloitte. Women...
2021 Advisory Panel
Canada Lise Birikundavyi Oana Branzei Magali Depras Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker Leah Nguyen Usha Sthankiya Michael Torrance John Uhren Vittoria Varalli U.S. Wendy Baumann Bridget Brennan Stacey Pitts Caldwell Marc Khouzami Thelma Sias Jennifer So Canada...
Bold(h)er: Evolving to Chief Enthusiasm Officer
Sink or swim was how Robin Howlings had to learn business and to become a manager. Then one day, someone told her, "everyone hates you… and they’re all going to quit.” Harsh, but as Howings tells Lisa Bragg, that was a transformative moment that not only changed her...
Bold & Black: Ashanti Johnson
Name: Ashanti Johnson Business: 360.Mind.Body.Soul Industry: Fitness and wellness Tanya: Okay. I have my questions. So, the name of your company is 360? Ashanti: 360 Mind, Body, and Soul. Tanya: Love it. Love it. So, fitness and wellness. Tell me your path to...
Bold(h)er: Be Seen and Be Heard
The formula for success that you were given at a young age might be something that’s holding you back now. In this special episode of Bold(h)er, host Lisa Bragg will tell us about Good Girl Syndrome, the crab bucket and how you might be able to get what you want now...
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 each receive a $10,000 grant, and an additional 8 will receive a $2,500 grant for their business Sustainability is fundamental to BMO’s...
Bold & Black: Roushelle Reign
Name: Roushelle Reign Business: Roushelle Reign Design Haus Industry: Branding/Graphic Design Tanya: Hi! I know the next 45 minutes are going to fly by because you are always so fun to chat with. Tell me about your path to entrepreneurship? Roushelle: I knew...