Meet our new Fearless editor
Editor’s note: The Business Record is proud to name Macey Shofroth as our new Fearless editor. Her byline may be familiar to Fearless readers because she’s been working on freelance stories for us since last April. Macey joins Business Publications Corp. in a role where she will take the lead on Fearless reporting and production, and she will also work with our Business Record design team. We are excited for the ways her background in writing, creative work and equity will help Fearless flourish. I will continue to work closely with Macey on Fearless, and you can always reach out to me with ideas and feedback at emilywood@bpcdm.com. Please give Macey a warm welcome and send story ideas her way at maceyshofroth@bpcdm.com. Without further ado, I’ll let Macey introduce herself.
– Emily Barske Wood
I was born and raised in Monticello, Iowa, and I’m the youngest of four. My family worked at and owned the local newspaper for more than 50 years, beginning with my grandpa when he was a junior in high school until my family sold the paper this past year. I followed the family tradition and graduated with a degree in journalism and creative writing from the University of Iowa. I’ve since worked a variety of marketing and writing jobs, and I write a Substack called “The Midwest Creative.”
I now live in the Des Moines metro area with my husband, Matt, and our two cats, Roxie and Rosie. My biggest passion outside of work is Camp Hertko Hollow, a camp for kids with Type 1 diabetes, which I was diagnosed with at age 5. I attended camp from ages 7 to 15 and have volunteered as a counselor since I was 20. It was there I met Matt, who is also a longtime camper and counselor and now works for camp as the camp and family programs manager.
I enjoy weight lifting, spending time with my large family and cheering on Iowa Hawkeye sports. I’m also training for my first half marathon in April — my own commitment to being fearless this year.
I’ve been a voracious reader and writer my entire life. I’m particularly interested in social justice, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights and personal narrative that explores wider ideas about the world. I have always been drawn to the stories of strong women leaders, those who disrupt the narrative of who women should be and create their own paths. Women who I could look up to as a young girl who often felt like “too much.” I’m so excited to use this space to lift up all the brilliant, bold, fearless women across the state of Iowa.
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