By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Editor’s note: A leaked draft opinion obtained and published by Politico last week showed that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, the 49-year precedent that protected the constitutional right to abortion. Chief Justice John Roberts has indicated that while the leaked document Read more…
By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Representation and inclusion of all women in leadership positions continues to be an issue that businesses and organizations are dealing with. In our first Fearless Focus event of the year, we spoke with five women across the state about the personal and systemic barriers that women Read more…
By Suzanna de Baca, president and CEO, Business Publications Corp. If asked who my female heroes were when I was growing up, I would probably have said Joan of Arc, Frida Kahlo or Amelia Earhart – historical figures I admired for their bravery and independence. But looking back, the women Read more…
By Emily Kestel As of May 2, I’ve been alive for a quarter of a century. In that time, I’ve had plenty of ups, and a fair share of downs. I’ve learned what I like and what I don’t. I know what my strengths are and I’m still coming to Read more…
By Joey Beech Does your gut tighten when the market report comes up? Do you quickly scroll past or turn the channel when the red stock charts appear? There are a lot of upsetting things happening in the world. It is tempting to unplug from the endless information stream, but Read more…
Thoughts ahead of Fearless Focus event on leadership By Emily Kestel Representation matters – especially in leadership. The latest data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shows that in Iowa’s private sector, women held 30% of executive-level leadership positions and 40% of midlevel management positions. Furthermore, women of color made Read more…
By Emily Kestel Position: sexual assault forensic response coordinator, Office of the Attorney General of Iowa Hometown: Des Moines Family: Husband Chad and daughter Evie, 7 Education: Truman State University Age: 43 Contact: sara.hulen@ag.iowa.gov In 2021, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill that would create a sexual assault forensic examiner Read more…
By Suzanna de Baca, president and CEO, Business Publications Corp. For many years, I worked on Wall Street in the financial industry. One day, I received an invitation to be interviewed on national television about a topic in my area of expertise. I was excited and confident until I got Read more…
In latest Business Record survey results, see what 20 Iowa businesses and organizations are offering By Emily Kestel, graphics by Lauren Burt For decades, women have generally worked in environments designed by men, for men. Standard office temperatures are based on the metabolic resting rate of a 40-year-old man. Mandatory Read more…
Annual Fearless survey: 80% of Iowa women say they’re burned out and top issues include child care, pay equity, harassment By Emily Kestel Since 2016, the Business Record has published a survey dedicated to shining a light on issues that women face in Iowa, both at work and at home. Read more…