BY MACEY SHOFROTH, FEARLESS STAFF WRITER I grew up in a family whose business was, for decades, newspapers. So it was only natural that as I developed a penchant for writing, people would constantly ask if I planned on taking over after my parents retired. My answer was short and sweet: “Absolutely not.” But Read more…
BY MACEY SHOFROTH, FEARLESS STAFF WRITER A mentor plays a crucial role in empowering women in the workplace to reach for their goals with confidence and drive. Providing more mentorship opportunities for women is key in fixing the gender parity issue in leadership, leaders said in a recent discussion. The Fearless 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 businesses across Iowa, the Quad Cities, Chicago and Nebraska. To 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 how that dream is out of reach, particularly for women. 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 free virtual event Elevating more women into leadership roles is 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 decline in Iowa women seeking prenatal care. Among the decline Read more…
COMPILED BY EMILY BARSKE WOOD This coverage is from the Business Record’s annual survey on women’s and gender issues as part of our Fearless initiative. While nonscientific, we believe the results of this questionnaire illustrate current opinions about Iowa women’s equity in and outside of work. Read previous coverage here.We asked those Read more…
COMPILED BY EMILY BARSKE WOOD, SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR This coverage is from the Business Record’s annual survey on women’s and gender issues as part of our Fearless initiative. While nonscientific, we believe the results of this questionnaire illustrate current opinions about Iowa women’s equity in and outside of work. Read previous coverage here. We asked Read more…
Issues with availability and affordability plague Iowa’s child care system. In recent years, the issue has been seen by many as a business issue: If workers cannot afford or find available child care, they can’t work. Adding more fuel to the fire, school districts that can’t find enough teachers are Read more…
COMPILED BY EMILY BARSKE WOOD, BUSINESS RECORD SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR This coverage is from the Business Record’s annual survey on women’s and gender issues as part of our Fearless initiative. While nonscientific, we believe the results of this questionnaire illustrate current opinions about Iowa women’s equity in and outside of work. Read previous coverage here. Read more…