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…
Author’s Note: This article launches the first installment of 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 Read more…
Connection is one of our Fearless core values. We strive to connect our audience with new thoughts and perspectives in our weekly e-newsletter. Guest contributors are key to this endeavor. Guest contributors ensure Fearless is inclusive and intersectional by giving voice Read more…
In the last week of October, 125 families visited the Urbandale Food Pantry for support for the first time. Funding cuts and the recent federal government shutdown have led to record-breaking numbers of visitors, said pantry executive director Patty Sneddon-Kisting. Read more…
I still remember sitting in a small, brightly lit office across from the hiring manager as he slid the offer letter across the table. My heart pounded. At age 24, I wanted to ask for more but the words never Read more…
We are excited to announce our Fearless podcast has officially launched! Fearless is a statewide initiative with a goal to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life. We are strong believers that women’s issues are everyone’s issues, and Read more…
As a Latina immigrant working in construction, Perlla Deluca is no stranger to being the “only” in a room. Deluca is the owner and CEO of Southeast Constructors. Since joining the industry 28 years ago, she’s worked all aspects of Read more…
Angela Franklin believes in remaining open to unexpected opportunities. It’s been a staple of her career. She planned to become a clinical psychologist and haveher own mental health practice. After completing her undergraduate degree from Furman University and her doctorate Read more…
Five years ago, the Business Record launched Fearless. Our goal is simple: We want to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life. Through our weekly e-newsletter, ongoing print features and events, we have worked to live up to Read more…