Women in Wealth
Created for BMO Insurance and BMO Global Asset Management Across BMO Insurance and BMO Global Asset Management, these ten remarkable trailblazers are transforming what power looks like, bringing a mix of strategic insight, a clear sense of purpose and a modern approach to leadership. In a traditiona
The Quest to Fight Loneliness With Real-Life Connection
Pro tennis player Alexander Zverev inadvertently became a high-profile example of the emptiness of solo achievement this summer. Born in Hamburg, Germany, to Russian parents, Zverev opened up to the media about struggling with loneliness. “I feel very alone out there at times. I struggle,” he sa
The Family Keepsake That Sparked a Cultural Movement
Deborah Lau-Yu is a tour de force. A 3 ambassador, her cultural influence extends around the globe, spanning multiple initiatives and organizations while maintaining focus on how we connect, communicate and gather. As the founder of Fête Chinoise, a media platform and annual event celebrating
From The Screen To Your Table, How Cinema Impacts What We Eat
From the making of the restaurant-rescuing timpano in 1996’s Big Night to the egg yolk that gets passed between a yakuza gangster and his lover during a very open-mouthed make-out in 1985’s Tampopo, to the intricate and rhythmic opening cooking scene in 1994’s Eat Drink Man Woman, some of cine
Behind The Movement To Return Stolen Artifacts To Their Homes
When the Turkish government gave amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann permission to dig up a coastal section of what is now the Biga Peninsula in northwest Anatolia in 1878, they couldn’t have imagined that Schliemann would smuggle some of the most valuable artifacts unearthed there back to h
Inside Architect Javier Campos’ Nature-Forward Mexico Oasis
Imagine a space that reconnects you to nature inside the comfort of your home through an intentionally built environment. But it involves more than adding a few plants, painting your cabinets green or swapping in a wooden table. In fact, it looks like living in harmony with nature without sacrificin
Saudi Arabia’s Artistic Renaissance: How the Kingdom is Becoming a Global Art Hub
Saudi Arabia is on its way to becoming one of the hottest art destinations in the world. While the country’s global reputation encompasses many things—monarchy, oil, religion, to name a few—it’s never been considered a hub for arts and culture. That is, until now. The Saudi Vision 2030 proje
Beyond the Dubai Chocolate Bar: Why Middle Eastern Confectioners Are Making The Buzziest Sweets
When my new neighbours moved in from Saudi Arabia, they brought sweets with them. During their first Ramadan in their new home, their young sons showed up on my doorstep with trays of cookies and desserts that surprised and delighted me: salty cheese drenched in syrup, pastries coated with rose and
Plant-Based Meals Are No Longer Just Necessity or Tradition, but a Choice
With the rise of mammoth brands like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, plant-based proteins have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. While brands have moved beyond veggie patties to “burgers that bleed” in an attempt to imitate animal protein, not all brands are focused on one-to-one replace
These Fine Dining Establishments Are Putting South Asian Cuisine on the Map
Despite the region being home to a quarter of the world’s population, cuisine from South Asia has long been underrepresented in the world of fine dining. Much of this has been due to preconceived notions and stereotypes about the cuisine. “I’ve been hearing stuff since I was a little kid [
