Female Entrepreneurs

Women and Business in Iowa with Lydia Brown

A couple of years ago Lydia Brown heard the report that placed Iowa dead last in the nation with regard to women owned business support.  She, at first, thought it must be a mistake.  After all she was a successful businesswoman...  Fast forward to 2013 and she partnered with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to find out...why and then figure out a way to fix the issue.  That's what we talked about.  Lydia Brown from Ascent Iowa.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Conversations from the She-Suite with AMA-Iowa

Always a pleasure to have Angela Ten Clay and Mark True from AMA-Iowa in studio to talk about marketing and PR professional development.  Today they joined us to share information about a program coming this Thursday "Conversations from the She-Suite" or Marketing from a Female Perspective. Good stuff and still room for you to make plans to go. For tickets click here.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Kate Washut and Far Reach Technologies

At first glance you might think Far Reach Technologies is another "tech company" but, in fact, it is much more.  Kate Washut is the CEO of the company that began as a necessity for survival back in 2007 and then they realized that their clients needed more than just websites...they needed to know how to market.  Our thanks to Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone for bringing Kate to the News Hour.  If you're in Des Moines you can see and hear the story of Far Reach Technologies this Wednesday.  Here is some ticket information.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.  

Women, Beer and Business

Hold on, this is going to be the fastest ten minutes in radio! Ginger Johnson has an interesting market research company, Women Enjoying Beer that looks at the "why" women do...what women do.  Sometimes it is centered on the enjoyment of beer and at other times, as you will learn, that core question brings out loads of marketing information about female consumers.  From her base in Oregon, here is Ginger:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Thrive with Debbie Marshall

In the world of business or in your personal life what things might be holding you back from...thriving? That is at the root of Debbie Marshall and her business Thrive Coaching and Consulting. Here we learn a little about her background and how/what she does for her clients to help them grow and...yes, thrive.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Eat, Play Love Des Moines with Sheryl 9 May 2014

Each Friday afternoon Sheryl Tessier comes in from Eat, Play Love Des Moines with her picks of "stuff to do" in and around the Des Moines Metro.  Today she, as always, has lots to go see and do...and a quick programming note.  We had some major technical issues early in the broadcast that carried on into her segment...that's what you'll hear right at the beginning.  Ya gotta love live radio.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Spring Garden Festival and Courtney

The organizational meetings started in August - 2013 and this week the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden presents The Spring Garden Festival. The event is both a retail opportunity to fill your garden and a fund-raiser for the Botanical Garden. Here is Courtney Tompkins, a volunteer with the program, in to talk about what you can expect.  And, just in time for Mother's Day!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Craft Beer Tour with Suzanne Hull

When business wants to get "something done" they call on "The Get It Done Girl" Suzanne Hull. Here she tells us what she can do for business and about her new project the Iowa Craft Beer Tour coming in May. Always entertaining and fun...here is Suzanne.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Kaylee Williams on SXSW and Volunteer Local

Our friend Kaylee Williams has been back from Austin for just a week but still brimming with excitement about her visit to SXSW and the presentation of Volunteer Local.  Now she is in a competition to win some major help in taking Volunteer Local to the next level.  We talked about it and more.  And, should you wish to vote for Kaylee here is that link.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page 

Start Up Story - Forever Home Dog Rescue

It is a daunting task...saving dogs from the gas chamber but, that is what this Des Moines Metro Start-Up hopes to do. Eight women pooled their resources and in December started Forever Home Dog Rescue.  We talked about it with Kristin Ide and Susan Ballard.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page