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Stories

Leadership

Leading Fearlessly: Just say yes!

By Suzanna de Baca, president and CEO, Business Publications Corp. What have you said yes to?  Once I said yes to a job that paid much less than I had been making, required relocation from a city I loved, and Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Leadership

3 life tips from professional soccer player Mia Hamm

By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor I have to believe that one of the most common questions professional athletes get asked is what advice they’d give to others.   Retired professional soccer player Mia Hamm doled out several words of wisdom at Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Health Care

She was told if she didn’t stop drinking, she would die. Now she’s two years sober.

As told to Emily Kestel Angie Chaplin is the founder and owner of Mindful Leadership, a consulting practice that works to build leadership capacity in individuals, groups, teams and companies. Chaplin started her business following a decadelong battle with alcohol Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Health Care

Alcohol-use disorder resources

Drinking is prevalent in American culture, even beyond tailgates, having a drink at dinner or going out with friends. Fancy wines and spirits are given to others as housewarming or holiday gifts. Alcohol is sold and served at hair salons, Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
The Power of the People and Public Office

The history of Iowa women in politics may surprise you. Read up on 10 fast facts

Story by Emily Kestel, graphics by Lauren Burt Last year, Fearless published a two-part examination of the representation of women involved in politics in the state. One story looked at the gender balance law for civic boards and commissions, and Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Your Take

My fearless moment | Angela Jiskoot

Tell us about a time you were fearless.  In 2019, I took a leap of faith to leave the Des Moines job market as well as my marketing career to pursue a position in product management. After earning my MBA Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
A view of the Iowa House floor from above. The carpet is a red flower pattern and the desks are wood.
The Power of the People and Public Office

What women’s issues will the Iowa Legislature address this year?

By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Now that the latter half of the 89th Iowa General Assembly has officially been called into session, let’s take a look at what’s on the docket in the realm of women’s and gender issues. To Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Guest opinion

What do you say yes to?

By Emily Barske, Business Record Editor I was adamant that I got the answer right, but the teacher counted it as wrong.  The stage: middle school social studies class. I had received an A, but I wanted full credit for Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Career Pathways & Advancement

What are issues that women will face in 2022, and how can we address them?

Five takeaways from a recent Fearless panel discussion  By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor The ongoing pandemic and economic challenges have had an effect on everyone, but especially women. Experts have indicated that burnout and other mental health challenges will be Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Two child care instructors tend to a room filled with young children.
Child Care

‘This is hope like we’ve never seen before’: An in-depth look at the Child Care Task Force recommendations

By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Editor’s note: This is the second and final part of a series on the issue of child care in the state. Part one introduced the current workforce shortage in the child care industry and what’s Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago

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