By Carrie Clogg, foundation director, Businessolver In recent years, the share of U.S. charitable giving directed to organizations serving women and girls has surpassed 2% for the first time, totaling over $11 billion annually. This milestone reflects a broader shift: Women are not only increasing their financial contributions but also Read more…
BY RACHEL BRUNS, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR This is part 1 of an ongoing series on maternal health care from Rachel Bruns. I began my journey into Iowa’s maternal health system eight years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child. I asked my primary care doctor for an obstetrics recommendation Read more…
Author’s note: This article is the second in 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 of Read more…
By Ashlee Vieregger, JD, CFP®, CTFA, AEP®, TPCP®, Senior Lead Advisor & Shareholder, Foster Group It’s early January and I’m already bored with the same old New Year’s resolutions, often some combination of eat better, exercise more, purge clutter or try a new hobby. Been there, done that and honestly, Read more…
It’s that time of the year again! We are conducting our annual survey on status of gender equity in Iowa. While nonscientific, the results illustrate current opinions and experiences that women have across Iowa in and outside of work. The results also help to inform us on what topics Fearless Read more…
By Kate Banasiak, president and CEO, Diversified Management Services I’ve always been told that a strong professional brand must be consistent and clear, signaling expertise that doesn’t change. However, for me and many other women, our personal lives are anything but static. Our changing personal seasons can conflict with the Read more…
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 all the running. I was the only one of my 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 three women: Barb Kniff McCulla, hall of fame legacy honoree; 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 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…