Barbara Allen's life was turned upside down when her military husband was killed while serving in Iraq. This, however, wasn't a combat related incident. Lt Louis Allen was murdered by a fellow soldier, which led to lies, massive cover-ups... and an acquittal.

As a Gold Star wife, Barbara had to learn how to overcome grief and pursue justice for her late husband. She became a shining star for all Veterans, Military Families, and Gold Star families.

Barbara brings her life lessons to her audiences in her award-winning books, as host of the American Snippets podcast, and from the stage with her keynote speeches.

She teaches us how to become gladiators in our own life arena.