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 Follow Cathy on Linkedin Follow Lisa Lisa's website: https://www.lisabragg.com/
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Beyond the Numbers: Robin Taub’s Unconventional Formula for Success
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/
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Say Less, Get More: Negotiation Wisdom from Fotini Iconomopoulos
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 Follow Fotini on LinkedIn Follow Lisa on LinkedIn LisaBragg.com
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The Unconventional Advantage: Why Denise Hamilton Says Yes
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 LisaBragg.com
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The Recipe to “Betting on Yourself"
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
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.
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