Bold(h)er

She ran restaurants, reshaped policy, and now she's reshaping who gets funded.

Cathy Bennett didn't follow a career map—she made bold moves, one turn at a time. In this episode of Bold(h)er, she tells Lisa Bragg what she wishes more women knew about asking for money, ignoring bad advice, and building something bigger than a bottom line. Cathy Bennett is co-founder and general partner of Sandpiper Ventures. Find out more at: https://www.sandpiper.vc

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Ever notice how we talk about money like it's either taboo or transactional? Robin Taub sees it differently. On this episode of Bold(h)er, she tells Lisa Bragg why financial confidence isn't just for spreadsheets, and how choosing a less traditional path gave her more clarity, purpose, and yes, profit.

Robin's book is The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for Life. Follow Robin on Linkedin Lisa's Linkedin and her website https://www.lisabragg.com/

What if negotiation isn't about winning but solving problems together? On this episode of Bold(h)er, Fotini Iconomopoulos tells Lisa Bragg how her unplanned path to becoming an international negotiation expert created an approach where humanity matters more than hostility and questions prove more powerful than statements.

Fotini's book is Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want

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Ever notice how the loudest voices online rarely create real change? The keyboard warriors might get the most likes, but they're rarely the ones shifting actual systems. On this episode of Bold(h)er, Denise Hamilton challenges us to invest our energy where it truly counts, in strategic, consistent action rather than digital outrage. Denise Hamilton's book is Indivisible: Practical Ways to Build an Indestructible Family, Team, Company, and Country follow her on LinkedIn: Denise Hamilton https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/ and our show host there too - Lisa Bragg

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Mix passion with perseverance, stir in authenticity, and succeed on your own terms. Andrea Buckett's career formula took her from a side hustle teaching cooking classes "with no business doing so" to becoming a celebrity chef with more than 600,000 social media followers. She joins Lisa Bragg on Bold(h)er to discuss her unconventional path. Andrea's Cookbook is The Essential Cottage Cookbook. Available in all book stores. Follow her on Instagram at @andreabuckettcooks and follow our show host Lisa Bragg there too @ThatLisaBragg

Ask people how they truly feel about work, and you'll hear about a general malaise, a loss of feeling that the work matters. But for many of us, just dropping out isn't the answer, nor is it for employers. How do we improve things at a time when we seem to have so many fires to put out? That's what Lisa Bragg explores in this episode of Bold(h)er with workplace culture expert, Jennifer Moss.

Explore the intricate world of legacy planning and the unseen challenges that accompany it. With insights from Sarah King and Elizabeth Dorsch, host Lisa Bragg learns about what can be a tumultuous journey of personal succession. You'll want to hear this episode even if you're not in a family business as it will help you consider your own succession planning.

"This business will be yours one day." It's a simple statement that is loaded with drama. Marlene Morrison Nicholls tells us about the unique pressures of working under a family name, managing not just a business but also intricate relationships and expectations that can complicate both personal and professional growth, on this episode of Bold(h)er with Lisa Bragg.

Explore how vulnerability can be transformed into a source of strength in this engaging discussion on Bold(h)er. The episode with guest Jenny Blake and host Lisa Bragg, delves into the benefits of transparency in the professional world, showing how discussing challenges and setbacks openly can break down stigmas around failure, encouraging a culture of learning and growth among entrepreneurs and professionals.

In the 2019-20 winter season, Maya Gabeira surfed the biggest wave at more than 22 meters (73.5 feet), making it the largest wave surfed that season. The Brazilian is a trailblazer, author, and business owner who has a great reframe on failure that you'll want to hear in this episode of Bold(h)er. Join Lisa Bragg and Maya Gabeira in conversation.