By Krista Tedrow, Guest contributor What if this year didn’t need fixing? What if you didn’t need another list, another reset, another version of yourself that requires discipline and self-correction to exist? What if you chose a word? Instead of Read more…
By Jenna Feeney, Guest contributor I first learned about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the Aug. 21, 2023, Fearless newsletter guest column by Krista Tedrow, and the concept was further discussed in the Nov. 13, 2023, article about The Beacon. Read more…
By Carrie Clogg, foundation director, Businessolver In recent years, the share of U.S. charitable giving directed to organizations serving women and girls has surpassed 2% for the first time, totaling over $11 billion annually. This milestone reflects a broader shift: Read more…
BY RACHEL BRUNS, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR This is part 1 of an ongoing series on maternal health care from Rachel Bruns. I began my journey into Iowa’s maternal health system eight years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child. Read more…
Author’s note: This article is the second in a multipart series exploring the power of mentorship in shaping modern leadership. Inspired by a recent Fearless survey in which 86% of respondents reported that a mentor directly supported their career advancement, Read more…
By Ashlee Vieregger, JD, CFP®, CTFA, AEP®, TPCP®, Senior Lead Advisor & Shareholder, Foster Group It’s early January and I’m already bored with the same old New Year’s resolutions, often some combination of eat better, exercise more, purge clutter or Read more…
It’s that time of the year again! We are conducting our annual survey on status of gender equity in Iowa. While nonscientific, the results illustrate current opinions and experiences that women have across Iowa in and outside of work. The Read more…
By Kate Banasiak, president and CEO, Diversified Management Services I’ve always been told that a strong professional brand must be consistent and clear, signaling expertise that doesn’t change. However, for me and many other women, our personal lives are anything Read more…
I decided I wanted to run a half-marathon at some point in 2024. I have a long and strange relationship to running. When I was 6, I told my parents I would not be playing soccer ever again because of Read more…
NAWBO Iowa’s past presidents share perspectives Iowa’s chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners gathered on Dec. 2 for its 2025 Celebration of Excellence and honored the accomplishments of women business owners across the state. The group honored Read more…