The Fire of Liberty Show

🔥Saving America's Kids - Ep. 52 - The Fire of Liberty Show

Anne Fundner, former Chapter Chair in Monmouth County, New Jersey, is a mother, advocate, and a voice on a mission to save America’s children. Anne’s story is one of unimaginable loss and unwavering purpose. In 2022, she lost her 15-year-old son, Weston, to an accidental overdose when he was given a pill that was laced with fentanyl. This tragedy forever changed the course of her life. Join us for a conversation about her journey back to activism, peer pressure, role playing and how to give your kids the tools they need to be aware, stand up and fight back before it is too late.

🔥Children are our Heritage - Ep. 51 - The Fire of Liberty Show

Shelley Gwartney reminds us of what is truly at stake. As the Tulsa County, OK chapter chair and the Moms for Liberty Chapter Onboarding and Compliance Specialist, Shelley works hard every day to make education better not only for her children, but all children.    What began with a routine question to her son, “What did you do at school today?” opened the door to unsettling discoveries. From active involvement in the PTA to challenging a school fun run, Shelley shares the steps taken to confront ideas that conflicted with her core values.  Every listener should hear the message Shelley is sharing in this episode: when children are our heritage, staying informed, engaged, and willing to act matters more than ever.

🔥Courage of Conviction - Ep. 50 - The Fire of Liberty Show

Rosalind Hanson, Chair of the Moms for Liberty - Montgomery County, MD Chapter and our Director of Development, joins the show for a conversation about courage and conviction. Rosalind shares the extraordinary journey of being a plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor, and what it felt like to stand firm all the way to victory at SCOTUS. She also discusses her recent school board speech calling out Montgomery County schools for using curriculum connected to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the chapter’s successful effort to deliver Libby Justice books to every MCPS elementary school, and why one of the greatest joys of her work is bringing investors closer to the mission and impact of the movement. This episode is a reminder that steadfast leadership, even in the storm, can change history.

🔥Building A Team - Ep. 49 - The Fire of Liberty Show

What does it take to build a winning team and a culture people want to be part of? Caitlin Boyle, winner of our 2025 Penelope Barker Award and former Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty York County, South Carolina is our guest to discuss what it takes to create a culture of joyful warriors and how strong teams win. Caitlin shares practical lessons on: * Setting the tone early, because culture matters more than tactics * Making the work FUN on purpose * Building relationships * Identifying leaders and creating ownership * Creating energy, not obligation * Growing strategically and staying organized * Collaborating with others to build bigger momentum From backyard events and Patriot Bingo this conversation is full of practical wisdom for anyone growing a movement, leading a team, or building something that lasts.

🔥Mission Focused - Ep. 48 - The Fire of Liberty Show

Florida State Representative Monique Miller is a force to be reckoned with. She has served on our Moms for Liberty Advisory Committee from the day we launched using her expertise as an IT executive to guide us through some hard times and growth challenges.  She now serves on the Board of Directors for both Moms for Liberty and Moms for Liberty Foundation. Monique brings a steady, mission-first mindset to everything she does including serving within this organization. This episode includes some fun behind-the-scenes stories about building Moms for Liberty from nothing to the largest, most impactful grassroots organization fighting to defend parental rights.