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 advancement, I set out to understand why mentorship remains one 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 to a variety of issues from around the state. We 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. “We have our anytime room with food from our food 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 we aim to cover gender equity with an inviting 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 construction and experienced all kinds of reception when she walks 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 in clinical psychology at Emory University, she took a position Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey Sylvia Nemmers was born totally blind. At age 4, she had an experimental surgery at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to give her a little bit of vision. Shortly after, she began attending the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey Shanna Sieck and her husband, Curtis, decided she’d stay home with their children after they were born. Her role of caregiver took on a whole new meaning when her middle son, Mason, was diagnosed with Gardner Syndrome at age 2. Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey Lalonyo AnyaCeng was born in a refugee camp in Uganda. Her parents had fled conflict in South Sudan while her mother was pregnant with her. She spent the first 16 years of her life in refugee camps. Her family was Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey The timing of Clarissa Chun’s journey to wrestling couldn’t have been more perfect. She took after her older brother and competed in judo for years. Then Hawaii, where she grew up, became the first state to sanction wrestling as a Read more…