Bold(h)er

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.

Representation is more than one and done. It needs to be seen throughout an ecosystem, including at the foundation, in texts for students. Vania Sakelaris realized women were missing from business case studies. As she tells Lisa Bragg in this episode of Bold(h)er, she has made it her mission—and her business—to ensure that women's triumphs and trials also shape the curriculum in business schools

Dive into a world where understanding money is not just empowering, but also a personal journey of growth and confidence. In this episode of Bold(h)er, Lisa Bragg welcomes Saijal Patel, a financial literacy educator and advocate. Together, they explore how breaking down financial barriers and embracing knowledge can lead to transformative decisions in our lives.

The competition is heating up in the world, but you might feel like you’re mentally slowing down. In this Bold(h)er episode, host Lisa Bragg learns about brain performance and reducing stress from brain performance expert Jamie Wood.

In the pursuit of knowledge, especially during turbulent times, diversity of thought produces solutions to complex problems both in society and in the workplace. 

In this Bold(h)er episode with Deland Kamanga (Group Head, BMO Wealth Management) and Lisa Bragg, we unpack the importance of embracing both mentorship and continuous learning to develop diverse, multi-dimensional teams.

It can be subtle as a whispered comment or overt, such as hiring discrimination, but ageism is in our workplaces. It is one that will happen to all of us unless we start to understand the problem, challenges and opportunities. On Bold(h)er, Lisa Bragg finds out about age discrimination from ‘Age Provocateur’ Helen Hirsh Spence.