Inspiring Women of Iowa

A special podcast series amplifying the stories of the Inspiring Women of Iowa Finalists. Inspiring Women of Iowa is an annual event hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa with the goal of celebrating women of courage, confidence, and character, who are making the world a better place.

Episodes

Hayley Harvey

Apr 9, 2026

Apr 9, 2026

25 min

Hayley Harvey is the Section Chief and Director of Dental Education at Broadlawns Medical Center. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Rachel Fyfe

Apr 9, 2026

Apr 9, 2026

19 min

Rachel Fyfe is the Oncology Program Coordinator at UnityPoint Health. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Leslie Irlbeck

Apr 7, 2026

Apr 7, 2026

16 min

Leslie Irlbeck is the Chief Operating Officer of Metro Waste Authority. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Kylie Collins

Apr 7, 2026

Apr 7, 2026

22 min

Kylie Collins is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Walk With You and a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.
 

Apr 7, 2026

26 min

Annie Sloterdyk Brandt is a Senior Vice President & Market Executive at Bank of America. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Kelsey Bigelow

Apr 7, 2026

Apr 7, 2026

15 min

Kelsey Bigelow is a poet and author. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Karri Rose

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

19 min

Karri Rose is the Chief Inspiration Officer at Rose Farm. She is a finalist for the Character Award.
Rose Farm Website: www.rosefarmstead.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rosefarmstead
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosefarmstead

Amy Hughes, DO

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

18 min

Amy Hughes, DO, is an oncologist at Mission Cancer + Blood, UIHC, and the founder and Chair of Amadora Legacy Project. She is a finalist for the Character Award.
Amadora Legacy Project Website: www.amadoralegacyproject.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmadoraLegacy
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lovelegacy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/amadoralegacyproject

Alison Hoeman

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

17 min

Alison Hoeman is the founder and Executive Director of Des Moines Refugee Support. She is a finalist for the Character Award.
Des Moines Refugee Support Website: https://dsmrefugees.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DSMRefugeeSupport

Patricia A. Barbee

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

17 min

Patricia A. Barbee is the Executive Director of Project Bridging. She is a finalist for the Character Award.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/projectbridging
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086386344370&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Email: patricia.barbee@projectbridging.org

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