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Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and Life
Rooted in the mission of the Fearless initiative, The Fearless Podcast empowers Iowa women to succeed in work and life. Each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers who share personal stories of courage, resilience and impact. From navigating careers and caregiving to advancing equity and rewriting the rules of leadership, Fearless creates space for bold voices and honest dialogue about gender equity — inspiring listeners to lead with confidence, advocate for change and embrace…
Episodes
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE12 | Doing the hard thing #1: Grief and death | Fearless
Some hard things we choose to do, but one of the hardest things comes from a situation everyone will experience but no one wants. Death doula Kerri Hays joined…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE11 | Nontraditional Paths to Pursuing Higher Education | Fearless
There are many paths for pursuing the education that fulfills us and helps us procure the career we want. Women often face different life and financial…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE10 | Women in Charge | Fearless
Women were born to be leaders. Deidre DeJear, president and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood, and Anya Jensen, founder and CEO of Anya’s Reviews, Anya’s Shop and…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE9 | Masculinity and allyship | Fearless
Alex Kretzinger, the executive director of the Des Moines YMCA Camp, joined the Fearless podcast to talk about all things masculinity and allyship. We explored…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE8 | ‘Mompreneur’ - In conversation with Julie Martin | Fearless
Julie Martin launched enerj Balls in Bettendorf after making healthy and convenient snacks for her family that she thought others might like. We talked with…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE7 | Nasty or nice - When and how women negotiate | Fearless
When women negotiate they’re often labeled, perhaps called too direct or too soft. How can women gain confidence in negotiating, and what can be done to…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE6 | Challenges and choices - A look at child care in Iowa | Fearless
Three-quarters of parents with children under 6 work outside of the home in Iowa, making child care a significant need for Iowa parents. But affordability and…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE5 | (Her)Story - Women Making History Now | Fearless
All too often, we reflect on history with a look in the rearview mirror. On this episode of Fearless, we take a look at the history being made right in front…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE4 | The Sabotage of Self-Doubt | Fearless
There are numerous factors that affect women’s confidence, both in and out of our control. These factors shape the internal dialogue we are having as we move…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE1 | Introducing: Fearless
Introducing Fearless, the podcast where we share stories that empower women and work in life. Meet hosts Emily Wood, LaDrina Wilson, and Macey Shofroth, and…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE2 | The Lonely Only | Fearless
In this episode, we explore a question submitted by a Fearless reader: “I’d like advice for women to gain respect and authority when comments are made that…
Fearless, Empowering Women in Work and LifeE3 | Our Complex Identities | Fearless
There are certain things people notice when we first walk into a room, like the way we dress, the color of our skin or the shape of our body. These markers of…