As 2026 arrived, I got news that made me simultaneously proud and broken: My theatrical project advanced to the final round of a prestigious national competition, top 7% of applicants. I’m a Creative Capital finalist. Entering Creative Capital this year meant artists were considered for two awards: the classic artist Read more…
By Lisa Rossi, BPC staff writer When I first was told by a psychiatrist I had bipolar disorder 2, I was ashamed. I cried. There would be a stigma. Now I make money off of the information, slinging jokes on stage about how my medication is so effective in moderating Read more…
By Jennifer Scheck, guest contributor One certainty in life is change. Some changes can be intentional such as graduating college, starting a first job, getting married or having children. Other changes can be unexpected including illness, job loss, divorce, infertility, loss of a spouse or loved one, or being a 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…
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…
By Vanessa C. Marcano-Kelly Over the past two or three years, we have been seeing, at dizzying speed, how the discourse and dynamics around work, efficiency, productivity and automation have been developing. A lot of us are either using, learning or asking questions about artificial intelligence, and imagining new solutions Read more…
Women business ownership rates are growing at a rapid pace. Even so, female entrepreneurs continue to face barriers in accessing capital and opportunities to grow their businesses. The Fearless team hosted our first Fearless Focus event of 2025 on April 17, focusing on women business owners and their entrepreneurship journeys. Read more…
Early in her career as a firefighter, Pleasant Hill Fire Chief Jamie Lee hadn’t envisioned herself leading the department. But the former chief of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department told her she was going to be a fire chief someday. “I laughed at him. I’m like, ‘Nope, not me. You’re Read more…