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 Molly Varangkounh, guest contributor I am the mom of three daughters who are now young adults. From the beginning, I have been aware that the small, ordinary choices I make every day shape how they see themselves and how they show up in the world. Watching them grow into Read more…
By Krista Tedrow, Guest contributor What if this year didn’t need fixing? What if you didn’t need another list, another reset, another version of yourself that requires discipline and self-correction to exist? What if you chose a word? Instead of a goal or a resolution, what if it was an Read more…
By Jenna Feeney, Guest contributor I first learned about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the Aug. 21, 2023, Fearless newsletter guest column by Krista Tedrow, and the concept was further discussed in the Nov. 13, 2023, article about The Beacon. I sought out the ACEs questionnaire and discovered I have 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…
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…
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…
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…
Five years ago, the Business Record launched Fearless. Our goal is simple: We want to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life. Through our weekly e-newsletter, ongoing print features and events, we have worked to live up to our mission. We’ve told countless stories that have both inspired 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…