How 9/11 Changed Kimberly Fletcher's Life and Led to a National Movement

What happens when a moment changes the direction of your life—and you feel called to do something bigger with it? In this episode of Called to Impact, Genesis welcomes Kimberly Fletcher, founder and president of Moms for America, for a conversation about faith, motherhood, leadership, entrepreneurship, perseverance, civic engagement, and having the courage to act on your convictions. Kimberly shares the pivotal experience that changed her life: September 11, 2001. Her husband was stationed at the Pentagon and made it home safely that day. Kimberly describes how that experience caused her to think differently about citizenship, freedom, and the kind of country her children would inherit. Over the years that followed, homeschooling, studying the Constitution, running for school board, and becoming involved in grassroots organizing eventually contributed to the founding of Moms for America in 2004. In this episode, Genesis and Kimberly discuss: • How 9/11 became a pivotal moment in Kimberly's life • Her unexpected journey into homeschooling • Why she began studying the Constitution and American history • The experience that pushed her to run for school board • How Moms for America began • Recognizing a calling even when you don't know exactly where it will lead • Taking a leap of faith despite fear and uncertainty • Why failure can become an important part of growth • The difference between a setback and a necessary pivot • Why meaningful success usually requires patience and sacrifice • Building something without sacrificing your family in the process • Handling criticism when you speak publicly about your beliefs • Kimberly's perspective on motherhood, citizenship, faith, and civic involvement • The legacy she hopes to leave through her family and organization • Why community and relationships between women are important to her mission • The story behind Our American Story Kimberly also discusses Our American Story, a live multimedia theatrical production created as part of the U.S. 250 Tour. The production presents 250 years of American history through storytelling, music, historical reenactments, and video presentations. Its Constitution Day Red Carpet Premiere is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at Southfork Ranch in the Dallas area. Throughout the conversation, Kimberly and Genesis return to a central theme: impact often begins with having the courage to take the next step, even when you can't see exactly where it will lead. Whether you're building a business, raising a family, stepping into leadership, pursuing a calling, or trying to make a difference in your community, this conversation explores what it means to keep moving forward through uncertainty, criticism, setbacks, and change. This episode also marks a new chapter for the podcast as Dream.Ignite.Build. becomes Called to Impact, expanding the conversation beyond building a dream to exploring how people are using their experiences, talents, leadership, and convictions to make an impact. Subscribe to Called to Impact for more conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, mothers, founders, and changemakers about the experiences that shaped them and the impact they're working to create. Moms for America — Kimberly explicitly directs listeners there to learn more, get involved, access resources, and contact the organization. MomsForAmerica.us Our American Story Premiere — Kimberly explicitly gives the direct link for information about the September 17 red-carpet premiere and bringing the production to other communities. The current official premiere page is: Our American Story – Premiere Information #CalledToImpact #KimberlyFletcher #MomsForAmerica #Leadership #Faith #Motherhood #Entrepreneurship #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #WomenInLeadership