Jackie Robles is the president of Anita's Mexican Foods and La Reina, a family-owned food manufacturing company based in San Bernardino, California. A second-generation leader, Jackie runs the business alongside her siblings and is now guiding the third and fourth generations. In this episode, she shares her insights on leading a multi-generational family business, the importance of mentorship, and how she and her family established a "business-first" philosophy to ensure the company's legacy. Jackie also discusses her journey with a financial advisor, the importance of financial literacy for women, and her philosophy of "strategic rest" to fuel performance.

To learn more about Anita's Mexican Foods, visit their website at anitas-snacks.com.

Thrivefecta is a podcast from BMO, celebrating women who thrive. Visit https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at uswealth.bmo.com.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, Jessica Theodore, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Angie Buonassisi is the founder and leader behind four Canadian businesses, all centered around empowering women to feel and perform their best. She’s the co-founder of 8West Clinic, one of Canada’s top medical aesthetics clinics, she’s the force behind Lontreau, a Canadian-made skincare and supplement brand, and she founded both Joyviva, an e-commerce wellness platform, and Onberry Health, which provides personalized health optimization coaching. She also a competitive cyclist, endurance athlete, MBA holder, and mom of two daughters, all while advocating for women’s health and resilience.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Nancy Wright is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. For the past decade, Nancy has been helping shape the next generation—encouraging curiosity, creativity, and authentic leadership. She’s a big believer in asking better questions, cheering others on, and creating the kind of supportive environment where girls can truly thrive. She’s been recognized as a Women of Influence honoree by the Chicago Business Journal, one of iHeartMedia Chicago’s Women Who WIN, and named a Social Impact Hero by Authorities Magazine.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Today we are joined by Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, the President of Aurora University. She’s the 14th president at AU and the first Latina to hold that role in the school’s history. She’s a first-generation college graduate herself, followed by more than 25 years working in higher education leadership. She’s passionate about making education accessible, especially for underserved and first-generation students, and she’s built initiatives like the Future Promise Fund to back that up.

The Thrivefecta podcast is part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Visit ⁠ https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Christie Tarantino-Dean is a highly respected leader in association management and the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Food Technologists. With over 30 years of experience, she has led major organizations across different industries, helping professionals connect, grow, and advance their fields. Christie is not only a Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives, but she was also recently recognized with the Association Forum Samuel Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement—a testament to her incredible contributions to the field.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Kari Rihm is the president and CEO of Rihm Family Companies, a dealer for Kenworth, the commercial truck manufacturer. This business had been in her husband’s family for 3 generations, since 1932. Taking over the business wasn’t the original plan, but after the sudden passing of her husband, she found herself facing a choice: sell the company or step in and run it.

The Thrivefecta podcast is part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Visit ⁠ https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Today our guest is Heena Agrawal. Heena is the Chief Financial Officer at Duluth Trading Company. She has an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, plus CPA and CFA credentials, she has led major financial and operational initiatives at companies like Kontoor Brands, UL Solutions, and Walgreens Boots Alliance.

The Thrivefecta podcast is part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Visit ⁠ https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE

Rashi Khosla is a wife, mother of two, an enterprise architect, and the driving force behind MARS Solutions Group. She founded MARS Solutions Group with bootstrap capital and grew it into a thriving multi-million-dollar business within just four years. MARS is an Employment agency, but more than that, it’s a disruptive platform that integrates sentiment analysis, employee engagement, and inclusion solutions. Visit https://marssg.com/ to learn more.

The Thrivefecta podcast is part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Visit ⁠ https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Candace Klein is a highly respected business and civic leader and the President of Klein Contracting, as well as the Co-founder and CEO of Meta Team, LLC, the first and only national women-owned roofing company. She is dedicated to building community through her work and service, and she helped create the first accredited university course in roofing for construction management students.

The Thrivefecta podcast is part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Visit ⁠ https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.

Sarlina See is the Chief Financial Officer of Penske Media Corporation. She has over 25 years of financial experience in Fortune 500 companies including General Electric, Stanley Black & Decker, and Hutchison Whampoa. She has worked in various finance roles and in multiple industries. In this episode, Sarlina shares insights from her career and will tell us a bit about how she came to the United States and the practical wisdom she’s gained through her storied life experience.

The Thrivefecta podcast is part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Visit ⁠ https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.

Contact BMO Wealth Management through our website at ⁠uswealth.bmo.com⁠.

Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.

Disclosure:

“BMO” refers to BMO Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization and a trade name used by Bank of Montreal its subsidiaries and affiliates including BMO Bank N.A. in the United States.

“BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.