Inspiring Women of Iowa

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

April 10, 2025 19 mins

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

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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

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April 10, 2025 17 mins

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

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April 10, 2025 17 mins

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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April 8, 2025 14 mins

Erin Clayton Kuhl is an executive and community leader.  She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erinkuhl

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April 8, 2025 14 mins

Dr. Dana R. Levitt is the Owner and President of Village Green, LLC. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-levitt-155156214

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April 8, 2025 18 mins

Dr. Abbie Mork is a chiropractor at Price Performance Chiropractic and the co-founder and Executive Director of Raise the Bar Initiative. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Price Performance Chiropractic Website: http://priceperformancechiro.com

Raise the Bar Initiative Website: http://raisethebarinitiative.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisethebarinitiative

Women’s Barbell Classic on Instagram: www.instagram.com/womens...

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April 8, 2025 12 mins

JaCarie Owens is a therapist and the Owner of Courageous Minds Counseling, LLC. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Courageous Minds Counseling Website: http://courageousmindscounseling.com

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April 7, 2025 13 mins

Loretta Terrell is the founder of Sista Soul Fest. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Sista Soul Fest Website: http://sistasoulfest.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sistasoulfest

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SistaSoulFest

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sistasoulfest

Brotha’s United for Hope on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brothasunitedforhope

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April 7, 2025 13 mins

Rebecca Moomey is a Vice President and Senior Private Banking Officer at Bankers Trust. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Sparkle Run Website: www.sparklerun.org

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April 7, 2025 12 mins

Chloe Gayer is a Government Affairs Associate at Advocacy Cooperative. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/chloe_gayer

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-gayer

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April 7, 2025 15 mins

Anna Maria Campos is a Compliance Coordinator at Envoy/American Airlines and a Board Member of the Des Moines School Board. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@xyour_normal_latinamom

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088791415771

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April 4, 2025 13 mins

Amy Roosa is the founder of The Safety Rack.  She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

The Safety Rack Website: www.thesafetyrack.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesafetyrack

LinkedIn (The Safety Rack): www.linkedin.com/company/the-safety-rack

LinkedIn (Amy): www.linkedin.com/in/amy-roosa-bb598078

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCosp1ECdvhh3g3FBaJCRf-w

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April 4, 2025 26 mins

Dawn Martinez Oropeza is the Executive Director of Al Éxito. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

Al Éxito Website: www.alexitoiowa.org

Iowa Latinx Project Website: www.iowalatinxproject.org

Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice Website: www.iowammj.org

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April 4, 2025 20 mins

Lucie M. Mordecai is the CEO & founder of ABBA's International Healing Center, Inc. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

ABBA’s International Website: www.abbasinternational.org

Email: lucie.mordecai@abbasinternational.org

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April 4, 2025 12 mins

Marlena Hemphill is a Case Manager at The Beacon. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

The Beacon Website: https://thebeacondm.org

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