By Nicole Paseka Grundmeier Andrea Arkland with her daughter, Emersyn. Submitted photo Andrea Arkland gave birth to her first baby at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. But when she has a second baby someday, she might drive almost 300 Read more…
BY SARA HOPKINS Homeownership is a dream for so many people, and helping more people achieve that goal is something I’m very passionate about. Everyone deserves the opportunity to become a homeowner, but as a realtor, I see too often Read more…
BY CHRISTINA FERNANDEZ-MORROW FOR JEFAS: LATINAS IN BUSINESS MAGAZINE Editor’s note: Fearless will be sharing one Jefas Magazine story in the first e-newsletter of the month through November. Jefas: Latinas in Business Magazine showcases Latina entrepreneurs. Find the magazine online and at Latina-owned Read more…
BY HOLLY STEVENSON, DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING, OPTIMAE LIFESERVICES Women in the workplace are feeling increasingly included — the last nine years of countrywide research from McKinsey bears this out. Although these hard-earned gains are encouraging, they are also fragile Read more…
Women and men still diverge in how they feel about financial matters. It’s a common finding in surveys and research, including by Des Moines-based Principal Financial Group. The company tracks many trends in consumer sentiment in service of its array Read more…
Our next, and final, Fearless Focus virtual event of 2024 will focus on leadership and mentorship. We will discuss the role mentors play in empowering women in the workplace. Event detailsOct. 3 | Noon to 1 p.m. | Register for the Read more…
I once turned down a plum offer to start a new division at an investment firm. At the time, I didn’t think I had adequate experience to take on the challenge. Looking back, I wonder why I didn’t believe in Read more…
An excerpt from ‘When My Husband Ran For President and Other Short Stories’ BY RUTH HARKIN Many Iowans may not know that Ruth Harkin was first elected to public office before her husband, former Sen. Tom Harkin. Ruth Harkin was Read more…
BY EVA MORALES Maybe you’ve heard of the phrase “chasing unicorns” before. It is defined as pursuing an unattainable object or impossible goal, especially when it diverts effort or resources away from an existing commitment or practical plan. Isn’t that Read more…
At least 40 of Iowa’s birthing units have closed since the turn of the century. Rural communities have faced the brunt of the challenge: Thirty-one of Iowa’s 99 counties don’t have a labor and delivery unit, and the closures have led to a Read more…