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 out in public because they will lose clients, followers, donors, or relationships. We hope every one of these people soon understands the cost of their silence. But in the meantime we have people like tod...
Mar 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 2
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. The Guest we feature in today’s episode knows all about that. Rachel Pedersen is no stranger to struggle. She’s climbed from a single mom addicted to alcohol and reliant on welfare to a healthy, thrivin...
Mar 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 1
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 SUMMIT. In spite of one obstacle after another, we finally pulled it off- and it was amazing. We will be sharing more about that in the coming weeks. But first we have to note we could never have pulled ...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 242
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, today’s guest was filled with a certainty that she did have something to offer. Lynn Mara is a talented artist whose art has been flying out the door since she fully tapped into her gift. She used her gift as...
Dec 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 241
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 Weaver, a former Blackhawk Aviator whose brother and brother in-law were both shot down and killed on active duty, will be performing a patriotic concert and Tom Varano, a nationally acclaimed performanc...
Dec 03, 2021•59 min•Ep. 240
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 where she is today with integrity, grit, perseverance, and intelligence. Join The Great American Syndicate Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram GET IN TOUCH: If now feels like the right time to trans...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 239
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 quickly approaching in January, Chris has been on the road for weeks now, touring some states with his own powerhouse team on a politically-charged campaign energizing local bases to get more involved in...
Nov 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 238
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 communities and our country, as well as creating a positive impact in the world beyond our own borders. Today’s guest is not only from a family with a rich history of service, he’s dedicated himself to various...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 237
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 years of applying. What she’d hoped to find was fulfillment in her career, but what she found instead will surprise you. Listen in as Shelly talks about the reality of being a single woman in the CIA, her t...
Aug 25, 2021•54 min•Ep. 236
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 never gave up hope that life would offer an opportunity to them, to live free and full lives. Today, Dr Ming Wang is a proud American citizen who has become a renowned eye surgeon. He dedicates himself to ...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 235
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 country. How can we adapt to these changing times and build or grow a business? How do we get out from underneath the feeling of being so overwhelmed that we don’t see a way forward? Today’s guest has those ans...
Aug 05, 2021•53 min•Ep. 234
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. Today’s Guest is someone who has done just that. Armando Olivares was just 13 years old when he left Peru to come live with his father in America. Today, he is a grown man with a family of his own - and wh...
Jul 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 233
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 people who have built and rebuilt massive success to have a major impact on a national or even global level. There is no Guest who has not exemplified the best of our country. But this episode may well p...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 232
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 country, Bryan has some on-point insight for you there as well - and he’s got the proven success and experience to back his words up. Bryan Dulaney recovered from a near death experience with a determination ...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 231
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 Smith Jr, who not only elect to come here and go through the legal path to citizenship, but create an enormous positive impact on this country in the process, set a powerful example of not just the possib...
Jun 23, 2021•39 min•Ep. 230
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, toilets, and painting. He also hosts a weekly book club for boys to improve literacy skills and also to teach very important life skills growing into a young man. King Randall has spearheaded movements th...
Jun 16, 2021•33 min•Ep. 229
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 lessons from it, as well as what some of those lessons are. This is an excellent interview for this week, as we move toward Memorial Day. It’s so important that we take the time not just this week and on Me...
May 24, 2021•18 min•Ep. 228
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 like Solider's Angels, started by the great grand-niece of General Patton, have stepped forward to offer that support, and fill in the gaps left by our government. In this episode, Soldiers Angels CEO A...
May 20, 2021•48 min•Ep. 227
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. Brandon Busch is back for an encore interview to share the business and leadership lessons he’s implemented in his company, Lift Chocolate, since COVID hit. Using the same mindset he applied to his active du...
May 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 226
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 effect to strengthen their families, and this country. In this episode Stephen talks about his work to help men build themselves up to reach their full potential in all areas of life. He shares the 7 values...
May 06, 2021•44 min•Ep. 225
Air Force veteran Tim Klund - who is best known simply as TK -may not have made a career out of military service, but he has carried service forward into his life after the military. TK had a tumultuous life after he left the military, including a near-fatal accident that served to open his eyes to what matters most in life. TK took that life-changing moment and turned his life around. Today he is the CEO of Verve Systems and works with a national network to build his own. dreams and give back t...
May 04, 2021•16 min•Ep. 224
Ira Davis is a former Marine Corps Drill Instructor who believed he’d found his purpose, and could not imagine himself doing anything else. So when his beloved Marine Corps told him he was no longer going to be a Drill Instructor because he was too hard on recruits, Ira was devastated. To make it even harder, the Marine Corps had a special request from him that seemed almost cruel, but Ira turned that request into a tool to help him discover his true path. Today, Ira is the Chief Dream Diver at ...
Apr 28, 2021•55 min•Ep. 223
We've grown tremendously here at American Snippets and we've come a very long way since our first interviews. We've made a lot of changes but one thing we have not changed is the caliber of people we bring to you as our guests. Our guests vary in platforms, net worth, networks, backgrounds, and other ways. One thing they all have in common, though, is their inspiration and exemplification of America's core values. We interviewed Cori Salchert way back in Episode #9 . Her story continues to inspi...
Apr 26, 2021•14 min•Ep. 222
Pat Hilton went all-in on his dream and persevered through years of struggle to build it. Today, Pat is stepping onto national stages with this country’s top entrepreneurs to share his entertaining talent and the business lessons he’s learned while building Acoustic Force Media from the ground up. In this episode, Pat shares his story of walking away from a successful career surrounded by celebrities, to being homeless, in pursuit of his dream. He talks about lessons learned along the way and of...
Apr 21, 2021•58 min•Ep. 220
Creating and building connections has never been more important than now. Barb and I love bringing our community to you through this podcast, and we recently opened that up to you in more depth through our new community, the Great American Syndicate. This group is about connecting with patriotic Americans who exemplify America's core values and want to collaborate with one another, to strengthen one another personally and professionally. You can find people like Tony Whatley in our Syndicate. To...
Apr 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 219
On April 15, 2013, the country watched in horror as the Boston marathon became the scene of a terrorist attack. For months, the media followed this story, including that of Rebekah Gregory , who was critically injured in the attack. In this very special episode of American Snippets , Rebekah openly shares the emotional story of that day, as she and her 5 year old son survived being 3 feet from the bomb, and her road to recovery. She shares her insight, and strength, and talks about her non-profi...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 217
In today's Monday Rewind, we went way back to Episode 7 with Real Estate Investor and Educator Kent Clothier . Kent's story of rising and falling through success until he had a life changing moment that served as a catalyst for him to find his true purpose is not only fascinating but inspirational as well. In this short snippet from his full length interview, Kent talks about his first personal and professional cycle of rising to success and losing everything. He then shares what his brush with ...
Apr 12, 2021•13 min•Ep. 216
We have all had to make significant adjustments in our lives this past year. Whether you have been directly impacted from the COVID virus or not, you have definitely had to adjust your routine and your business to meet the mandated lockdowns and business closures. When most of America was busy hoarding toilet paper, people like Larry Broughton were laser focused on keeping their businesses alive. Larry’s industry was among the hardest hit, and he had to make extremely difficult decisions to prev...
Apr 07, 2021•55 min•Ep. 214
In this episode of Monday Rewind, we share the first part of our interview with Fahim Fazli. Fahim was just 12 years old when Russia invaded his homeland of Afghanistan. The Communists were targeting people like Fahim's mom, who was not only part of Afghanistan's elite, but was highly educated. Fahim's mom, fearing for her life, took his siblings and fled Afghanistan for America while his father refused to leave, and kept Fahim with him. Listen in as Fahim shares the first part of his story, as ...
Apr 05, 2021•19 min•Ep. 213
Daniel Gomez built a successful career running multimillion dollar organizations in the auto industry. But when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, Daniel walked away from that career to be by her side. Since then, he’s rebuilt his professional path to match his true passions, and is impacting thousands of people in the process. From his high level personal coaching, to inspirational speaking, and his new podcast, Daniel has proven that even in the midst of adversity, there is opportunity...
Mar 31, 2021•58 min•Ep. 211
