31 - Christie Tarrantino, Chief Executive Officer at Institute of Food Technologists
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.
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30 - Kari Rihm, President and CEO of Rihm Family Companies
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.
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Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.
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29 - Heena Agrawal, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Duluth Trading Co.
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.
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Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.
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28 - Rashi Arora Khosla, Founder and CEO of MARS Solutions Group
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.
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Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.
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27 - Candace Klein, President, Klein Contracting Corporation
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.
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26 - Sarlina See, Chief Accounting Officer, Penske Media Corporation
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.
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25 - Katrina Markoff, Founder and CEO of Violet Flame Chocolate
Katrina Markoff is an award-winning entrepreneur, visionary chocolatier, and the founder of Violet Flame Chocolate. Her prior chocolate brand, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, is a gourmet chocolate brand which she launched in 1998 that rethought the way people could experience chocolate.
Katrina’s innovative approach has earned her widespread recognition—she’s been named Women Entrepreneur of the Year by Entrepreneur Magazine, honored in Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and recognized as the innovator in chocolate to lead the U.S. through the next 30 years by Food & Wine Magazine. She studied chemistry and psychology at Vanderbuilt, and honed her culinary skills at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
If you’d like to learn more about Violet Flame Chocolate and experience it for yourself, visit violetflamechocolate.com or follow along over on Instagram, @violetflamechocolate.
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.
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24 - Ida Nelson, Founder of Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream and Treats
Ida Nelson is a Chicago-based mother, entrepreneur, activist, and the founder of Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream and Treats. Her work is rooted in community, culture, and connection. What started as a simple way to bond with her kids has grown into a mission-driven business, dedicated to creating opportunities and spreading joy, primarily in her own community, the North Lawndale neighborhood.
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If you want to learn more about Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream and Treats, visit idasartisan.com and follow her on Instagram, @idasartisan. You can also send her an email at info@idasartisan.com.
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.
Women & Wealth
Thrivefecta Season Three
23 - Thrivefecta Season 3
BMO Wealth Management is proud to present season three of the Thrivefecta podcast as part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Thrivefecta is a limited audio series with only ten episodes. Each episode is a triple-threat of insight from women thriving in business, finance, and life.
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