Freedom and Glory - Tales of American Spirit

Welcome to Freedom and Glory: Tales of American Spirit—a podcast celebrating the heart of American craftsmanship, resilience, self-reliance, and the power of disruption. Through inspiring stories and authentic storytelling, we shine a spotlight on individuals and communities who embody these values, proving that small, determined efforts can spark meaningful change. Join us as we share personal tales of triumph, innovation, and hope—moments that define the American spirit and shape our nation’s identity. Whether you’re seeking motivation to pursue your dreams or a reminder of the power of community, Freedom and Glory offers a powerful dose of inspiration rooted in resilience and determination. Listen, be inspired, and take action.

Freedom and Glory - Tales of American Spirit is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Freedom and Glory - Tales of American Spirit, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Weaving Heritage: Anna Brakefield on Red Land Cotton

  Aug 12, 202637 min

  Anna Brakefield of Redland Cotton explains how she and her father, cotton farmer Mark Yeager, built a family-run, vertically integrated business making American-made sheets, towels, quilts, blankets, and some apparel from cotton grown on their Moulton, Alabama farm, with cut-and-sew facilities in Alabama and Mississippi. She shares her path from Auburn to advertising in New York and Nashville before returning in 2015 to help launch the first sheet lines in 2016, inspired by heirloom “Madeline Gray” sheets and developed with Cotton Incorporated and Hamrick Mills. The conversation covers early direct-to-consumer traction driven by behind-the-scenes social media and events, the mission to support U.S. cotton and textile manufacturing, and major supply-chain setbacks as mills and finishers closed, including the loss of the last wide rotary screen printer, prompting pivots to new finishing and print options. Anna closes with advice to start selling quickly, learn by doing, and pivot. 00:00 Meet Anna Brakefield 01:23 Farm to Home Textiles 02:34 Why Make Sheets 04:18 Anna Returns Home 07:16 Heirloom Sheet Inspiration 11:03 Launching and Early Sales 17:17 American Made Mission 22:40 Supply Chain Setbacks 29:38 Future of US Cotton 32:31 Where to Buy Redland 33:31 Advice for Entrepreneurs 35:29 Closing Thoughts

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  Episode #18

  Rick Webb on Building a Culture of Trust and Service

  Jun 10, 202647 min

  Rick Webb shares how his father, backed by his mother’s support, built Waco from one locomotive and eight team members into a diversified supply chain services company operating 47 short line railroads and serving 3,500+ customers across North America and Australia. He explains how an evergreen 1983 contract with a Louisiana paper mill—cancelable with 30 days’ notice—taught Waco to differentiate through daily customer service rather than assets, and how listening to customers drove pivots from railcar repair to industrial switching, terminals, logistics, and broader supply chain solutions. Webb emphasizes valuing customers and team members through tools, training, safety, and culture, including Waco University’s servant-leadership approach, praise-before-discipline mindset, and Dan Smith’s “no asshole rule,” while reflecting on tough times like near-missed payrolls and the 2008–2010 downturn. 00:00 Meet Rick Webb 01:00 Family Leap of Faith 02:39 First Customer Forever 05:46 Customer First DNA 08:49 Building Team Culture 11:35 Pivoting With Customers 13:06 Bar Lessons on Service 15:58 Surviving Tight Times 17:47 Supply Chain Value Engine 22:47 Terminal Expansion Hard Lesson 25:56 Where Value Is Made 26:48 No Plan Just Customers 28:43 Waco U Culture Training 31:02 Flip The Org Chart 34:05 Trust Tools And Praise 37:38 All In For The Future 40:28 Letting Go As CEO 42:25 No Asshole Rule 45:25 Closing Thanks And Laughs

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  Episode #17

  An American Spirit: Honor, Grief, and Resilience With Holly Higgins

  May 14, 202659 minS0

  <p>Holly Higgins, a Gold Star mother, shares the story of her son Daniel, a 22-year-old U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician killed in Afghanistan in October 2010, and explains how years of mourning led her to use storytelling—on stages, in workshops with Lt. Col. Scott Mann, and in a widely viewed TEDx talk—to help veterans, Gold Star families, first responders, and others find healing and meaning. She describes Danny’s character, her struggle to support his decision to join the military and serve as EOD, and the day her family learned of his death. Holly also recoun...

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  Episode #16

  Symbolic Stories: Flags That Speak with Kelly C. Hyke

  Apr 23, 202645 minS0

  <p>Hosts Liz Morris and Bill LuMaye interview Kelly C. Hyke, owner of Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, South Dakota, who spent 18 years in law enforcement before switching to mortuary science and buying the funeral home with his wife Bonnie in 2015. Kelly explains how flying American and service flags began as a simple thank-you—especially to veterans—and grew into a widely noticed community tradition, including honoring law enforcement, fire, EMS, and organ donors, and adding U.S. and state flags inside the chapel. He describes his process for veteran services and how the flags prompt healing conversations and public supp...

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  Episode #15

  Gopher: A Worker-First Gig Marketplace Built for Fair Pay and Community Impact

  Mar 12, 20261 hourS0

  <p>On Freedom and Glory: Tales of American Spirit, hosts Liz Morris and Bill LuMaye talk with John Newberry and Tom Vols, co-founders of Gopher, a community-driven gig marketplace sparked by a golf course moment and built to bring fairness and transparency to local delivery and services. They explain how users post what they need and set what they want the worker to earn, while Gopher adds a small platform fee, and workers can accept, ignore, or counteroffer with instant payment after mutual ratings. The conversation covers categories like delivery, moving, junk removal, rides, and age-restricted items with ID safeguards...

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