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Barb Allen Speaks
by Great American Syndicate / Barb Allen
Welcome to the Barb Allen Speaks Podcast, where keynote speaker, award-winning author, and ghostwriter Barb Allen dives deep into the themes of grief, grit, and growth. Through powerful conversations with celebrities, entrepreneurs, media personalities, and everyday heroes, Barb uncovers the inspiring stories and life lessons that shape their journeys. Tune in for raw, insightful discussions that will challenge and empower you to navigate your own path with resilience and purpose.
Episodes
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Faith, Freedom, and Fun with JP Sears
JP Sears gained widespread popularity through his YouTube channel, where he delivers comical and thought-provoking videos on a range of topics, including spirituality, personal growth, and social issues. JP often uses exaggerated characters and ironic humor to shed light on societal norms. As…
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Navy Corpsman Turned Performing Artist Releases Powerful Video Spotlighting Gold Star Moms
"Dear Mom" is written and performed by former Navy Corpsman Shannon Book, along with his band, Deliberately Broken. The song is born from a request Shannon received, to write a song about Gold Star Moms. For those unfamiliar with the term, a Gold Star Mom is a mom who has lost a son or daughter…
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To Protect AND Serve with Deputy Bryan Woodard
We are just weeks away from our second annual Great American Summit, and so happy to announce that Deputy Bryan Woodard will be attending as a Special Guest and Panel Speaker. Deputy Woodard has a long career in law enforcement, from working in prisons , a period of time as a SWAT Officer…
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Why We Are Supporting the Carry the Load Organization
With just two months to go until our Great American Summit, it's time to connect you with our event beneficiaries. First up is Carry the Load. This is an organization whose mission statement should resonate strongly with all of us, but which resonates deeply with co-founder Barb Allen, Whose...
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How Barry Morgenstein, a Conservative Headshot Photographer Rose to the Top in One of America’s Most Blue Cities
Barry Morgenstein never set out with a goal of becoming the Go To Headshot Photographer for Conservative Celebrities, public figures, or aspiring success stories. In fact, if you went back in time to tell younger, Liberal Barry, an aspiring musician, that this would be his path, he’d never…
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AI: How to dominate it Before it Dominates You with Eric Post
Our friend Eric Post is getting ready to launch another new company - one that promises to help people use AI to expand their reach and capabilities instead of replacing themselves. Huzi.ai is now accepting registration for updates and Beta testing. Eric’s history as a United States Marine, an...
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The Untold impact of Being Transgender, with Former Navy SEAL Chris Beck
Retired Navy SEAL Chris Beck served in our military for 20 years. His service included thirteen deployments, seven of which were in combat zones. Every day of his service Upon his retirement, Beck stunned the SEAL community when he stepped into life as a transgender woman. Then, he surprised...
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How Women Can Defend Gun Rights with Dianna Muller
With 22 years in law enforcement, it's safe to say Dianna Muller knows a thing or two about firearms and gun violence. If those credentials aren't enough to clinch her credibility, go ahead and add in the following: She's a two-time national 3-gun champion and professional shooter. She is a CLEET...
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Benghazi Was Just A Beginning with Kris Paronto
Who can ever forget the hubris of Hillary Clinton, as she sat before the world and spat out in exasperation, “ ..What difference at this point does it make?!” That moment was enough for us all to understand that the four Americans who died in Benghazi, as well as those who survived, were now just…
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Overcoming Adversity with former Prisoner of War, Jessica Lynch
Jessica Lynch was just a teenager when she enlisted in the United States Army. It was pre-9/11 when young Jessica signed on that dotted line. She and her family knew war was always a potential possibility, but didn't dwell on it. Then 9/11 came, and everything changed. Nineteen-y-ear-old Private...
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Faith and Freedom in American Families with Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron became a household name and a teenage crush across America, back in the days before social media and endless streaming platforms drowned us all with entertainment options. Today, Kirk is using the momentum and experience he gained from that time to fulfill his own calling. Kirk has...
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From the Border Patrol, to Prison, then Pardoned by Trump
Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman, was just doing his job one night in January 2001 when he apprehended one of several men attempting to cross our border illegally. When the man refused to comply with orders from Brugman's co-worker, Brugman placed his boot on the man's back and pushed him back…
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From Reality TV to Rocking the Troops with Matthew JC
Like many Americans, Matthew JC felt a call to serve in some way after the 9/11 attacks. Matthew knew the men and women in our military would be answering the same call in their own way, with courage and sacrifice. While he didn't feel his best contribution would take shape in the form of…
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American Privilege with Alma Ohena-Apare
Alma Ohena-Apare was born and raised in Accra, the capital of Ghana. He remembers the stories his mom told of her year in New York, as an exchange student. He remembers how exciting life sounded there, and how crazy it seemed that people did things like add milk to soup. Those stories ignited a...
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How to Use Fear to Fuel Your Freedom, with Wylie McGraw
His dad expected him to go further than he did in the world of professional baseball. And he was well on his way, but sixteen year old Wylie McGraw could not ignore the feeling he had, that his dad's dream for him was not the life he was supposed to live. So in spite of his family's…
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Using Levity to Push Back against the Liberal Agenda with Bobby Sausalito
It takes intentional action to disrupt stress and depression. Certainly, it is easier and quicker to become deeply stressed and depressed than it is to climb out of those slumps. And today it seems as if unless we forcibly block out social media, "news" outlets and even a lot of entertainment, we...
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America is a mess but patriotism can still win the day, with Ian Wendt
Entrepreneurship, by nature, demands a certain kind of fortitude. Without the strength to rise and fall and fail and struggle and learn from your mistakes as well as build relationships that inspire and drive you, you will certainly give up. Now, toss in entrepreneurship centered on patriotism…
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Conservative Filmmaker Chris Martini - Making Movies Great Again
There's a lot of nostalgia in America right now. At least, for those of us who still remember what it was like when individuality was admired, patriotism united us, freedom of speech and religion were real things, parents held dominion over their child's medical, emotional, mental, and sexual...
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Building a Profession from Viral Content with Single Dad Carl Eppolito
There is no such thing as a happy divorce. Between the raw emotions, the potential for court battles, and the abrupt lifestyle change, divorce can dramatically alter the trajectory of your life- and the lives of kids caught in the middle. Carl Eppolito experienced all of this when his short...
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Should the Union of the United States Dissolve - And Other Intriguing Topics with Dan Hollaway
Dan Hollaway spent five years on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division. Over the course of those years, Dan realized that his faith in military leadership did not match his faith in the men he served alongside. He developed experience and insight in leadership that he carries with him…
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From a Serbian Pig Farm to the American Dream with Bojan (BK) Simendic
Bojan (BK) Simendic grew up working with his family on a Serbian pig farm. Today he is a proud American citizen, a loving husband and devoted father living the American Dream. He and his business partner- who was once his boss- have built their company into a success story with dozens of…
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The Marine Corps Veteran Everyone Should Meet
Whether you agree or disagree with him, William "Monsoon" MImiaga is one of those people we should all be so lucky to meet. He has made just about every mistake a person can make, and learned powerful lessons from each one. He served our country as a United States Marine for 31 years, deploying…
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The Story And Mission Behind Patch Adams
Maybe you remember the movie starring Robin Williams. Or maybe you don't Either way, the story of Patch Adams is one that must be told and inspired by. Patch is the maverick doctor who defies traditional medicine's maddening insistence that patients are numbers and dollars rather than people.…
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When Private Pain Becomes Politically Weaponized - with Michelle Black
Losing someone you love is painful enough even in "normal" circumstances. But imagine if that person's death was on video, published for the world to see, and then politically weaponized? Imagine if the people responsible were seen celebrating, and if the people who were supposed to have your…
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Barb Allen's Story: Motherhood, Murder, Military Widowhood, and Resilience
If you think this episode title is all over the place, try living it all out! That's just a snippet of the story behind our Host, Barb Allen's smile. We know our longtime listeners and our dedicated community have heard her story, but we bet you haven't heard it all. As for our newcomers…
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Abby Johnson, Mom and pro-life activist, on motherhood and the humanity behind abortion
We've long admired Abby Johnson for the courageous and authentic way she's navigated her transition from leading one of the busiest Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinics, to becoming one of the leading pro-life activists in this country. Her newest book, Fierce Mercy, shines a spotlight on a side…
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American Snark with Chad Prather
Our country is facing serious challenges right now, and it’s getting harder to find anything funny about it. So we are especially grateful for people like today’s guest, whose natural sense of humor, combined with his political insight and a raging sense of patriotism makes it easier to laugh no...
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Prayer, Patriotism, and Prepping with Good Patriot
You know how the grocery and liquor stores are mobbed right before a storm hits? And who will ever forget how toilet paper was once the most sought after, poorly-stocked product? Not to mention occasional gas shortages, skyrocketing inflation and the instability sweeping our country as a whole.…
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How To Have Family, Fortune, Faith, and Freedom, with Martha Krejci
If you’ve ever felt so overwhelmed with your life - personally or professionally - and wanted to know if it’s possible to overcome all your adversity, this episode is important for you. Martha Krejci was divorced, homeless, and surviving by living in a friend’s basement. She spent her time...
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Brave Honesty with Alex Weber
Today’s guest is a world record holder, he’s among the youngest coaches ever to have been named US Lacrosse coach of the year, he’s an author and a speaker who has also both hosted and competed on American Ninja Warrior. Everything seemed to be going perfectly for Alex Weber until 2020 hit. Like…
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Relentlessly Patriotic with Artistic Activist Scott LoBaido
With the censorship and cancel culture running through this country, too many Americans are afraid to speak up against tyranny or to even question a narrative. We’ve lost track of how many times we’ve been thanked for doing what we do, and then told by that same person that THEY aren’t speaking…
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Freelance Your way to Freedom With Rachel Pedersen
It’s great to be back at producing our podcast with our new, FLEX YOUR FREEDOM mindset. Even in somewhat tumultuous times like we are experiencing in the world today, there are ways to thrive. Now more than ever it is possible to build financial freedom in your own life, right from your own home....
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Freedom Can Be Effing Simple With Toni Vanschoyck
The American Spirit and the American Dream may be under attack in our country, but if you’re like us you are doubling down on both. And if you need some extra inspiration or guidance on doing so, we have that covered for you. We are just coming back from our first major event, THE GREAT AMERICAN...
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Using Your Gifts with Gratitude, with Lynn Mara
The entire country watched in horror as our president surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban. Then, to compound this tragedy, we lost 13 brave service members during the evacuation process. While many of us felt there was nothing we could do to offer comfort to the families of those fallen…
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The Wounded Blue With Randy Sutton
We are working nonstop on our upcoming event, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMIT. On January 7-8 in Irving Texas, just 9 miles from the DFW airport, we are bringing almost 30 speakers and performers from across the country together to share their insight, inspiration and expertise with our audience. Ryan...
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Barb Allen: Murder In The Military - A Story of Love, Loss, and Patriotism
In this episode of the Flex Your Freedom Podcast, Brad Lea from the Dropping Bombs Podcast interviews Barb Allen and unpacks Barb’s story of losing her husband to murder in the military while serving overseas. Listen in to hear her detailed account of her fight for justice and how she got to…
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American Freedom with Chris Widener
We continually emphasize the importance of Americans working together and supporting one another, so we can overcome the challenges we face as a nation. Today we are proud to be doing just that by bringing you our guest, Chris Widener. While our own patriotic event, The Great American Summit, is...
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Life, Loss, and Liberty with Congressional Candidate Tim Stroud
There are lots of ways to give back to our communities and our country. From serving on local boards, volunteering in organizations that serve others, serving as a law enforcement or first responder, or in the military are just a few examples of outlets to be proactive in strengthening our...
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Inside the CIA with Former CIA Officer Shelly Mateer
We’ve all seen Hollywood versions of what the CIA does, but few of us know what being a CIA Officer is really like. In this episode, we sit down with former CIA Officer Shelly Mateer as she takes us behind the scenes of the CIA. Shelly was a young, single woman when she joined the CIA after 7…
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Dr Ming Wang’s Communism Survival Story and the American Dream
Today’s guest was just 8 years old when he came close to being executed by the Communists in China. At age 14, he faced deportation to forced labor camps, and spent years in a fight to escape that fate. His mother was beaten nearly to death by the notorious Red Coats, and yet he and his family...
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Turn Failures into Freedom with Daniel Blue
Feeling overwhelmed is a pretty common thing these days. The entire world is facing crises of enormous magnitude, and Americans are struggling to hold on to their belief in the American Dream as divisiveness and government overreach cancel and close relationships and businesses across the…
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From Immigrant to Millionaire, with Armando Olivares
Why do so many people go through so much to come to America? What can we learn from them about our country, and the opportunities right in front of us, that we may miss? We love interviewing Guests who have stories of coming to America, to become legal citizens and build their American Dreams....
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Dropping Bombs and Getting Real about America with the Real Brad Lea
We’ve been blessed to interview over 250 absolutely amazing Americans on this show, including genuine heroes, selfless nonprofit founders, former refugees who fled to America and built their American Dream, inspirational resilient survivors of trauma who use their experience to guide others, and...
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Patriotism, Purpose, And Cashing In On Your American Dream With Bryan Dulaney
If you have ever wondered how to not just uncover your purpose in life, or how to feel truly fulfilled and reach your full potential, you absolutely need to listen to this interview with Bryan Dulaney. If you are worried about what will happen if you speak up about what is happening in this...
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Rodney Smith Jr. On Raising Men, Women, And The American Spirit
It’s easy to lump border security issues with immigration, but they are very separate things with very different stories. The people pouring through unsecured borders or living in this country illegally create an imbalance in this country and divisiveness among Americans. But people like Rodney...
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Do for self with Marine Veteran and Founder of the The X For Boys School King Randall
King Randall is a 21 year old community shifter and the founder of the "X" for Boys organization in Albany, Ga. He hosts a variety of workshops teaching young men automotive repair such as changing brakes and oil. He also has workshops teaching home improvement such as replacing light fixtures,...
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Taya Kyle On Grace, Grief, And Gratitude
This is a short snippet from the original interview we did with Taya Kyle on episode #100. Taya shares thoughts on her husband Chris Kyle’s friendship with Chad Littlefiled, who died alongside Chris. She also shares the most compelling purpose that keeps her committed to sharing her story and...
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Soldiers' Angels
With so much going on in the world, it can be easy to forget that the men and women who serve in our military, as well as their families, continue to bear the weight of our freedom. From WWII veterans, to active duty veterans, we as Americans owe a debt to those who honorably serve. Organizations...
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United States Marine and Chocolatier Entrepreneur Brandon Busch on Adapting and Building a Business
We’ve met a lot of amazing people through our work, and we love hearing from you, how you are impacted by our Guests. So we are excited to share one Guest with you this week, who not only has valuable insight on business, but serves our country and has become one of our strongest supporters....
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The Making of Men, with World Record Holder Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller is a five time World Record Holder. He’s now moved away from the MMA and Strongman worlds to pursue his calling of guiding and inspiring men to be the best version of themselves. Stephen believes that a grassroots movement to strengthen men in their own lives will have a ripple...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Barb Allen Speaks Podcast, where keynote speaker, award-winning author, and ghostwriter Barb Allen dives deep into the themes of grief, grit, and growth. Through powerful conversations with celebrities, entrepreneurs, media personalities, and everyday heroes, Barb uncovers the inspiring stories and life lessons that shape their journeys. Tune in for raw, insightful discussions that will challenge and empower you to navigate your own path with resilience and purpose.
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Great American Syndicate / Barb Allen
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