Women in Business

Women and Business Leadership with Sarah Fisher Gardial

Today we share the IOB Mic with the Dean of the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, Sarah Fisher Gardial. Sarah was in Des Moines to speak at a Hawkeye Lunch & Learn about women and business leadership. We talk about that and more: 
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The Stuart Vet Clinic with Dr. Megan Hardy

Earlier in the week we had a conversation with Melodie Porter Smith from Panora PETS and we referenced the Stuart Veterinary Clinic. We thought it might be interesting to visit with Dr. Megan Hardy one of the Vets on staff at the clinic. What's it like in her business? We asked.
 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Beer and the Industry with Ginger Johnson

Back for a return visit is our friend Ginger Johnson the founder of Women Enjoying Beer. We talk about the beer industry, the trends in beer and how leaving women out of the beer discussion can be a problem. Always fun and informative, here's Ginger!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Million Women Mentors in Iowa with Mike Ralston

In studio we have Mike Ralston from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry to chat about the Million Women Mentors of Iowa. How and why Iowa ABI is involved in the process, how you can get involved and why we all should care.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Small Business Spotlight - Glamour Girls Dress Up

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Glamour Girls Dress Up Party and its founder Heather Ryan. We talk about the world of pageants, parties and how her business started.  A proud "Eastsider" Heather is anxious to head back across the river to her new location. Meet Heather... Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Iowa Newspaper Association with Chris Mudge

Perhaps no business has experienced the drastic changes as the newspaper industry. With us to talk about that, the success of multi-media in newspapers and the ability to do local, in depth stories. Chris Mudge joins us for this discussion.  Good stuff...about newspapers on the radio. How about that?Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Urban Card with Kari Lantz

We caught up with Kari Lantz, founder of the Urban Card, because of her recent blog post. The Urban Card isn't exactly a startup as it's been around for awhile but we thought it was time to check in with her to learn more and share her story with you.  Enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

What is the EPIC Challenge for Business? We'll Tell!

When business realizes that women in leadership roles has such a positive impact you would think more women would be chosen to fill those roles. But, not yet.  Enter the NEXUS Epic Challenge a way to affect Central Iowa businesses by attracting, retaining and promoting women as a workplace development strategy. Our guests are Jann Freed and Leisha Barcus and the topic is timely.  Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

From Mommy Blog to Full Time Business

Each month Mike Colwell from SquareOneDSM brings us a startup story from the Des Moines Metro and beyond. He introduces us to Elizabeth Caven who started out doing a "Mommy Blog" and moved on to create the UpCraft Club a business that sells modern digital sewing patterns. What? Good for the DIY world, good for retail, good for her! It's a great story and, yes, she's making money!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Hiring Vets and What Makes a Great Workplace

She's back and this time we spend some time with Karen Miller on hiring veterans and what returning vets can bring to the workplace. We then pivot and talk about the qualities that make up a great workplace. Timely and right on.  Here's Karen from Manpower! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.