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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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.
In this episode, JP shares some straight-talking insight into his decision to speak out, what is happening in our country and the world today, and how we can all use humor to overcome the assaults against our freedoms.
In this episode, Shannon Book shares his personal story of service and working for years to see his dreams become reality. He shares insight on what it takes to never stop believing in that dream. He also takes us behind the scenes of the filming of his new music video, 'Dear Mom'.
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, earning the Honor of Merit and two life-saving medals, to his current position with the Tarrant County Constable's Office.
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 husband Lou was killed in Iraq- just 10 days after he deployed on Memorial Day, 2005.
In this episode, Barry Morgenstein shares his story of turning rejection into inspiration, building a top business in one of the most competitive cities in the world, and finding the fortitude to stand up for what he believes in, in spite of today’s Cancel Culture.
So while Eric Post's history as a United States Marine, an entrepreneur whose company has handled billions of dollars in real estate transactions, his experiences as a business owner and resident of the Portland, Oregon area who was directly impacted by the lunacy and riots, and his gut-punching documentary on that lunacy across our country that is soon to be released are all extremely fascinating, we aren’t here for those today. Today's episode it’s all about artificial intelligence and its implications for good or evil.
Today it’s all about artificial intelligence and its implications for good or evil.
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 everyone again when he de-transitioned years later. Chris is determined to use his experience and platform to educate others on the realities of gender dysphoria and the complexities attached to it.
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 law enforcement firearms instructor, a member of the NRA Law Enforcement committee, and a subcommittee member of the Department of Interior Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council. She is a host of the Shooting Gallery on the Outdoor Channel, and the founder of the DC Project.
Benghazi, the best-selling book 13 Hours, and the blockbuster movie that followed were the beginning of a series of events that altered Kris Paronto's life completely. In this episode, Kris Paronto takes us on that path with him, from the seduction of the spotlight to the carnage it caused, and how he rebuilt after all of it.
Nineteen-year-old Private First class Lynch deployed to Iraq and was captured by enemy forces. Eleven of her friends died as a result of the incident that led to her capture, while others were captured with her. On April 1, 2003, Jessica's dramatic rescue became national news.
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.
Gary Brugman faced an uphill climb on his path to rebuilding his life and it all started when President Trump pardoned him in 2020, which meant a long overdue fresh start.
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 military service, he instinctively understood that he could do his part in supporting our military by using his gift of music.
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 spark in the young boy. When his father returned from a business trip and shared stories of places like SeaWorld, that spark erupted into a burning desire to experience America, himself.
You may know Bobby Sausalito as @takenaps, if you follow him online. We know him as a friend, colleague, and guest for this episode. 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 are constantly swimming upstream against a relentless wave of fear, anger, and struggle being sent downstream on a regular basis. This is what makes people like Bobby Sausalito so special.
Today's guest, Ian Wendt has a lot to say: from his personal story to his Official Patriot Gear Apparel, to current events, and to his Haters. Ride this episode out to see what it really looks like to pivot with unexpected plot twists and laugh about them as you roll forward.
Filmmaker Chris Martini broke free from Hollywood's wokeness, preferring to center his career on integrity and strong core values rather than play into the power machine that celebrates sexually exploiting and grooming our youth, decimating free speech, and essentially destroying every good thing about this country- not to mention basic human decency.
In this interview, Chris opens up about the decisions he's made and the impact those have had on his career. He talks about the events that inspired him to make these decisions and peels back more of Hollywood's curtains.
In this episode, social media influencer Car Eppolitol shares the behind-the-scenes reality of life as a rising internet personality, the impact it has on his daughters, and the ins and outs of sharing his personal life as a profession.
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 today, as his own business and podcasts (Drinking Bros, Citizen) in addition to several podcasts hosted through his Tetherball Academy Media.
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.