Bold(h)er

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Bold(h)er shares stories of and for women who stand out. Our guests are entrepreneurs, executives, celebrities, innovators, mothers, and philanthropists; what unites them is their transformative journeys and bold, life-changing decisions, ones that are equally, but uniquely, compelling. Bold(h)er is boldness redefined: sometimes it’s the boldness to leave a difficult situation or to care for yourself or a loved one, as much as it is the traditional boldness of starting or advancing in business.

Brought to you by BMO for Women and hosted by seasoned journalist and entrepreneur Lisa Bragg, Bold(h)er delivers thought-provoking conversations that inspire listeners to make their own bold moves in business and in life.

Driving Force for Good

May 31, 2022

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 recognized for the heroes they are. One of those...

An Adventure That Paved the Way

Nov 24, 2021

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 significantly gained from Susan’s...

Money, Meaning and Mental Health

May 13, 2021

Ask Sandi Treliving for a stat on women’s mental health, and be prepared to be shocked. When she found out how underserved women are in research on mental health, she decided to put her time, money and family into making a difference. Her daughter Katie is a big supporter, giving as she can to make sure that...

Bold(h)er: Solving an Impossible Problem

Apr 22, 2021

A dumpster might be full of food, meanwhile, a neighbour’s fridge is empty. That paradigm frustrated Leah Lizarondo. Armed with a tech background and food industry experience, she realized she could be part of the solution. Her social enterprise is Food Rescue Hero.

Tenacity Wins

Sep 15, 2020

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 inspiring chat, Dr. Lopez tells Lisa about making the...