As told to Emily Kestel and Jami Milne. Portrait by Jami Milne. Who is the woman that you most admire? Harriet Tubman. She is a woman who lived love. It was love that drove her to go back to risk her life to keep moving forward. It was love that Read more…
As told to Emily Kestel and Jami Milne. Portrait by Jami Milne. What characteristics do you admire in other women? I think women are really good about being honest with each other, and especially good friends, where they can tell you anything, and sometimes it’s hard to hear, but they’re Read more…
As told to Emily Kestel and Jami Milne. Portrait by Jami Milne. What characteristics do you admire in other women? I admire women who curse, who are willing to drop the F word. And women who show up authentically. I think the words “too much” are labeled to women when Read more…
As told to Emily Kestel and Jami Milne. Portrait by Jami Milne. What strengths do women bring to the table? Their resiliency. We endure so much as women and we have to show up and get the job done with a smile on our face. What characteristics do you admire Read more…
As told to Emily Kestel and Jami Milne. Portrait by Jami Milne. What characteristics do you admire in other women? Women who speak truth to power, who show up unapologetically. How do we support the next generation in finding a path to success and fulfillment? By not creating unrealistic expectations. Read more…
By Suzanna de Baca, president and CEO, Business Publications Corp. “That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And Read more…
By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor We’ve made it through the first funnel week of the Iowa Legislature, which is the deadline that requires bills to be approved by a committee. Essentially, all bills must be voted out of their respective Senate and House committees and sent to the full chamber. Read more…
Position: President and CEO, Iowa Women’s Foundation Hometown: Gladbrook, Iowa Family: Husband Troy, two adult children Education: Bachelor’s in sociology from Central College, master’s in public policy from University of Northern Iowa Hobbies: Reading, visiting bookstores Anyone who is deeply involved in addressing the child care crisis in the state Read more…
By Ashlee Vieregger, senior lead adviser, Foster Group and Brittany Heard, lead adviser, Foster Group Editor’s note: This is a four-part guest commentary series from West Des Moines-based financial advisory firm Foster Group that aims to provide insight into navigating your financial health, from early career to retirement. Setting the Read more…
By Ashlee Vieregger, senior lead adviser, Foster Group and Brittany Heard, lead adviser, Foster Group This is the final part of a four-part guest commentary series from Foster Group that aims to provide insight into navigating your financial health, from early career to retirement. Planning for retirement is the journey Read more…