Miyoko Hikiji — author, Iowa native, and U.S. Army veteran — will speak about women in leadership at the Business and Professional Women’s annual meeting, scheduled for April 18 at the Holiday Inn on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. Hikiji, who currently lives in Des Moines, will share insight on how a universal strategy can work to improve your personal talent to focus, prioritize and follow through and also your relational ability to lead, mentor and co-create. Reservations are appreciated. To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Rose Lorenz, BPW Iowa president, at 319-404-2125, or by email at rlorenz@cfu.net.