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 & Black: Jessica Yamoah
Name: Jessica Yamoah Business: INNOVATE INC Industry: Technology Tanya: All right, so what is INNOVATE INC? Jessica: INNOVATE INC provides awareness and access to underrepresented communities at the intersection of business and entrepreneurship as well as...
Bold(h)er: The Power of Community
When Anu Bidani decided to pivot from her corporate role, she took the leap knowing she had strong leadership skills and a willingness to always be learning. In this episode of Bold(h)er, she tells Lisa Bragg that finding others on a similar journey and building a...
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...
Post budget Reflections on Tax Implications for Business Owners
This webinar focuses on key highlights from the recently released federal budget and other outstanding tax measures including the intergenerational transfer of the family business. Speaker: John Waters, Vice President, Director of Tax Consulting Services, BMO...
Bold(h)er: Driving Force for Good
Most of the volunteers have quietly retired, but the impact of Vaccine Hunters in Canada is still a high point for many. The volunteer-based organization saw a need to be a beacon in a very chaotic and messy vaccination rollout. Those volunteers are now being...
Bold & Black: Camesha L. Jones
Name: Camesha L. Jones Business: Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness Industry: Health + Wellness Tanya: So, question number one, a simple one, what was your path to entrepreneurship? Camesha: My path towards entrepreneurship started, I would say, maybe about six...
Women Business Owners: Advancing Sustainability
BMO Financial Group’s General Counsel, Sharon Haward-Laird hosted Women Business Owners: Advancing Sustainability. This thought-provoking event brought together sustainability leaders, government representatives, women advocacy organizations and women business...
BMO Supports Women Entrepreneurs in Canada with $5 Billion in Capital to Mark International Women’s Day 2022
BMO Financial Group today announced a new $5 billion commitment to support women business owners in Canada to mark International Women’s Day 2022. Through the program, BMO will allocate $5 billion in capital over five years to women entrepreneurs, building on...