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EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 7 MIN

Episode 29: Jeannette Rankin

from Happiness through Creating · host Brian Barlow

In this episode of Happiness Through Creating, we reflect on the powerful life and legacy of Jeannette Rankin — the first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress — and how her courage to create in the midst of opposition continues to inspire today. Her story reveals that creation isn’t always easy or popular; it often requires standing alone for what’s true. From leading the fight for women’s suffrage to voting her conscience against war, Rankin modeled a life of integrity, resilience, and purpose. This episode explores how happiness can be found not in comfort or approval, but in the deep fulfillment that comes from aligning our creativity with our values. Through her example, we’re reminded that even in resistance, we can build, stand, and create joyfully — one act of courage at a time.You can learn even more by following on: Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/briancbarlow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/briancbarlow/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancbarlow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.creatorsopposition.com/⁠⁠

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