Category: Opinion or guest

Salt Lake Chamber and EDCUtah Announce New EDCUtah Leadership

Ryan Starks to become Executive Director of EDCUtah The Salt Lake Chamber and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) are pleased to announce Ryan Starks as the new Executive Director of EDCUtah.  “We are thrilled for Ryan to step into this position and lead the EDCUtah team,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of […]

Isabelle Caiozzo: You’re Not “Too Much”: Why Passionate Women Make Powerful Leaders

At some point, many of us have been told we’re too something. Too intense. Too emotional. Too loud. Too ambitious. It’s as if the very traits that fuel our success become liabilities the moment they make others uncomfortable.

I love dragonflies. Watching them dance in the evening or sparkle in the sun is magic.

Dragonflies are pure inspiration. They don’t just climb into a chrysalis then emerge a little later, fully formed. These beauties molt, and molt, and molt again, over and over until they’ve reached their best stage. They move from eggs to larva to nymph to teneral. Adults who have reached Emergence still aren’t done. Their first adult flight will be shaky, and cover just a few yards. Their colors are pale and weak.

Kelly Lake: Thank You, Next!

Make each decade rich with experiences and perhaps you can live a handful of lives before you are done. James Clear, Atomic Habits

I love dragonflies. Watching them dance in the evening or sparkle in the sun is magic.

Dragonflies are pure inspiration. They don’t just climb into a chrysalis then emerge a little later, fully formed. These beauties molt, and molt, and molt again, over and over until they’ve reached their best stage. They move from eggs to larva to nymph to teneral. Adults who have reached Emergence still aren’t done. Their first adult flight will be shaky, and cover just a few yards. Their colors are pale and weak.

Business Women’s Forum: The Power of Networking

Networking is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth, and the Business Women’s Forum (BWF) excels at creating meaningful opportunities to connect. Whether you’re just starting in your career or are a seasoned professional, networking at BWF opens doors to new possibilities, strengthens your confidence and builds relationships that last a lifetime. Interactive Networking ActivitiesOne […]

Building a Stronger Workforce Through Health, Wellness and Family Support

At the January 28, 2025, Business Women’s Forum, attendees heard from a panel of experts featuring business leaders from A Bolder Way Forward, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. The panel emphasized the importance of mental health and wellness in the workforce and how understanding and prioritizing these issues can drive business success.

Kimberly Flores: New Year, Clear Focus: How Reflection Can Transform your Goals

By the time this article has been published, 23% of readers will have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. By the end of January, that number will almost double to 43%. Now, I’m not going to lie, I’m one of the overachievers who still loves to set lofty goals for myself for the upcoming year, however, I’ve given up on the idea of “resolutions.”