https://fearlessbr.com/ en 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 their own fearless path. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d7a4f256-be52-11f0-a0f8-337867bb0e22/image/7bb3e2c74e8ed67bbf9177cf4fdd7f19.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://fearlessbr.com/ episodic Inspiring conversations celebrating women’s leadership, courage, and impact. BPC Streaming Network 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 their own fearless path. 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 their own fearless path.

]]> Business Publications Corporation | BPC Streaming Network events@bpcdm.com 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 her about being a mom and a business owner, and how those two areas of her life coexist.   Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 her about being a mom and a business owner, and how those two areas of her life coexist.   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 her about being a mom and a business owner, and how those two areas of her life coexist.  

]]> 1305 no 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 overcome stereotypes that create barriers for women during negotiation? In this episode of the Fearless podcast, co-hosts LaDrina Wilson and Macey Shofroth talk about negotiation with Cristy Tackett-Hunt, general counsel of Perfusion Solution Inc., and Beth Livingston, the Sheets associate professor of industrial relations at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 overcome stereotypes that create barriers for women during negotiation? In this episode of the Fearless podcast, co-hosts LaDrina Wilson and Macey Shofroth talk about negotiation with Cristy Tackett-Hunt, general counsel of Perfusion Solution Inc., and Beth Livingston, the Sheets associate professor of industrial relations at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. 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 overcome stereotypes that create barriers for women during negotiation? In this episode of the Fearless podcast, co-hosts LaDrina Wilson and Macey Shofroth talk about negotiation with Cristy Tackett-Hunt, general counsel of Perfusion Solution Inc., and Beth Livingston, the Sheets associate professor of industrial relations at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.

]]> 2899 no 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 lack of access causes significant barriers for many families. In this episode of the Fearless podcast, co-hosts Emily Wood and LaDrina Wilson talk with Iowa Women’s Foundation interim CEO Claudia Schabel and former executive director of Postville Childcare Services Kristy Turner about systemic solutions to the child care crisis. Then, host Macey Shofroth talks with Natalie Mahoney and Anna Squier about their real-life experiences navigating their families’ child care decisions.  Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 lack of access causes significant barriers for many families. In this episode of the Fearless podcast, co-hosts Emily Wood and LaDrina Wilson talk with Iowa Women’s Foundation interim CEO Claudia Schabel and former executive director of Postville Childcare Services Kristy Turner about systemic solutions to the child care crisis. Then, host Macey Shofroth talks with Natalie Mahoney and Anna Squier about their real-life experiences navigating their families’ child care decisions.  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 lack of access causes significant barriers for many families. In this episode of the Fearless podcast, co-hosts Emily Wood and LaDrina Wilson talk with Iowa Women’s Foundation interim CEO Claudia Schabel and former executive director of Postville Childcare Services Kristy Turner about systemic solutions to the child care crisis. Then, host Macey Shofroth talks with Natalie Mahoney and Anna Squier about their real-life experiences navigating their families’ child care decisions. 

]]> 3074 no 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 of us. We spoke with Ella Schmit, a senior at the University of Iowa and a member of the women’s wrestling team, and her experience advocating for the growth of women’s wrestling in Iowa. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:47:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 of us. We spoke with Ella Schmit, a senior at the University of Iowa and a member of the women’s wrestling team, and her experience advocating for the growth of women’s wrestling in Iowa. 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 of us. We spoke with Ella Schmit, a senior at the University of Iowa and a member of the women’s wrestling team, and her experience advocating for the growth of women’s wrestling in Iowa.

]]> 2267 no 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 through the world, changing how we show up in our lives. In this episode, Melissa Vine, president of Capital Vine, and Kasey Froeschle, senior training consultant with Sedgwick and an avid runner, share with Fearless how they overcome self-doubt to live their fullest lives. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:33:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 through the world, changing how we show up in our lives. In this episode, Melissa Vine, president of Capital Vine, and Kasey Froeschle, senior training consultant with Sedgwick and an avid runner, share with Fearless how they overcome self-doubt to live their fullest lives. 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 through the world, changing how we show up in our lives. In this episode, Melissa Vine, president of Capital Vine, and Kasey Froeschle, senior training consultant with Sedgwick and an avid runner, share with Fearless how they overcome self-doubt to live their fullest lives.

]]> 2268 no 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 our identity are in constant conversation with the world. In this episode of Fearless, we talk with Nola Cartmill, chief diversity officer and legal counsel at Holmes Murphy, Sylvia Nemmers, environmental science department chair at American Public University System, and Abi Reiland, president of commercial real estate at Sara Hopkins, about how our complex identities affect how we navigate through the world. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 our identity are in constant conversation with the world. In this episode of Fearless, we talk with Nola Cartmill, chief diversity officer and legal counsel at Holmes Murphy, Sylvia Nemmers, environmental science department chair at American Public University System, and Abi Reiland, president of commercial real estate at Sara Hopkins, about how our complex identities affect how we navigate through the world. 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 our identity are in constant conversation with the world. In this episode of Fearless, we talk with Nola Cartmill, chief diversity officer and legal counsel at Holmes Murphy, Sylvia Nemmers, environmental science department chair at American Public University System, and Abi Reiland, president of commercial real estate at Sara Hopkins, about how our complex identities affect how we navigate through the world.

]]> 2232 no 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 see what you can expect in future episodes. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 see what you can expect in future episodes. 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 see what you can expect in future episodes.

]]> 1458 no 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 they are the only female in the room of males, they are young (at least 15-20 years younger than anyone else in the room), or that the person that they are speaking to makes a comment like ‘I’m probably older than your dad.’” LaDrina and Macey are joined by Saloni Patel, an architect from the Quad Cities, and Perlla Deluca, owner and CEO of Southeast Constructors, co-founder of the Iowa School of Construction, and founder of the Pink Hardhat Foundation. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full BPC Streaming Network 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 they are the only female in the room of males, they are young (at least 15-20 years younger than anyone else in the room), or that the person that they are speaking to makes a comment like ‘I’m probably older than your dad.’” LaDrina and Macey are joined by Saloni Patel, an architect from the Quad Cities, and Perlla Deluca, owner and CEO of Southeast Constructors, co-founder of the Iowa School of Construction, and founder of the Pink Hardhat Foundation. 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 they are the only female in the room of males, they are young (at least 15-20 years younger than anyone else in the room), or that the person that they are speaking to makes a comment like ‘I’m probably older than your dad.’” LaDrina and Macey are joined by Saloni Patel, an architect from the Quad Cities, and Perlla Deluca, owner and CEO of Southeast Constructors, co-founder of the Iowa School of Construction, and founder of the Pink Hardhat Foundation.

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