Speaker and writer Lauren McAfee vulnerably shares her experiences with infertility, adoption, and loss. Growing up in a Christian family—the same family that founded Hobby Lobby and the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.—instilled in her a faith that carried Lauren through the unexpected challenges of life, grief, and international adoption. Read more of Lauren’s story in her book about letting go of unmet expectations, overcoming anxiety, and discovering intimacy with God, Beyond Our Control.

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Lauren Mcafee: The Struggles and Joys of Adoption

Raised in an apolitical home, Selina Lewis thought she disagreed with conservative ideas, but she had simply never been exposed to them before. After being shown a PragerU video—and discovering black conservatives like Thomas Sowell, Ben Carson, and Larry Elder—Selina’s eyes were opened, and her mind was changed.

Selina Lewis: Don't Tell Me How to Think Because I'm Black

Annabella Rockwell was raised in an America-loving home but became indoctrinated with leftist ideology when she went away to college. As the Judeo-Christian values she grew up with were replaced with radical ideas about victimhood, oppression, and gender inequality, Annabella began to alienate her close friends and family. But in the summer of 2020, as riots broke out and cities burned across the country, Annabella saw the hypocrisy of her new worldview and sought out a different perspective. That’s when she stumbled on a PragerU video and realized she had been brainwashed. After discovering the truth, Annabella is now a happy, healthy, and proud patriot in the conservative movement.

Annabella Rockwell: I Entered College Happy. I Left Angry.

On her way to becoming the CEO of Levi Strauss, Jennifer Sey resigned after facing severe backlash for speaking her mind. As a mom of four, she criticized school lockdowns and remote learning for children during COVID. Jennifer went from an influential executive to an enemy overnight and walked away from a potential $1 million severance. Now, she dedicates her life to freely speaking the truth in defense of children and fighting against the lies society tells us to believe.

Jennifer Sey: I Was an Executive at Levi's. They Fired Me for Opposing COVID Lockdowns.

“Big Food” and “Big Pharma” insider Calley Means always wanted to effect positive change in public policy. As a former consultant in some of the most influential industries in America, Calley began to see how the government was negatively affecting the health of our nation. The unexpected and completely avoidable death of Calley’s mother compelled him to dedicate his career to challenging the status quo and uncovering the underlying reason for the health crisis in America.

Calley Means: Pharma, Food, Government — Follow the Money

Native Chilean Axel Kaiser witnessed a Marxist revolution overtake his beloved homeland in Latin America, reversing decades of prosperity the country once enjoyed thanks to a free market and leaders who enforced the rule of law. Seeing the parallels between the leftist ideology plaguing Chile and the United States, Axel sends a dire warning to the Western world—if we lose the United States, we lose “the last best hope of Earth” for freedom.

Axel Kaiser: How the Left Destroyed My Country

As a young model and aspiring singer in Hollywood, Landon Starbuck faced pressure to meet unrealistic beauty standards, dress provocatively, and act inappropriately. When she refused to succumb to these pressures at the expense of her own fame and notoriety, her eyes were opened to the sexual exploitation of children across all industries, not just in entertainment. This inspired Landon to create a nonprofit—Freedom Forever—committed to educating and advocating against the exploitation and sex trafficking of children in the United States.

Landon Starbuck: Our Children Are Being Targeted. It’s Time to Fight Back.

Chloe Cole was celebrated by the transgender community after she decided she was born in the wrong body and had her healthy breasts surgically removed at age 15. During the post-operation process, Chloe began to regret her decision and had to come to terms with the irreversible damage done to her as a minor. She began speaking out against the very people who once celebrated her—and was met with vitriol and hate. Now, she dedicates her life to spreading awareness about the dangerous gender-affirming path society is barreling down.

Chloe Cole: Transition Surgery Was the Biggest Mistake of My Life

Upon entering the halls of Harvard in 2018, Julie Hartman found herself going along with the leftist ideology invading academia. But that changed in the summer of 2020. Shocked by the anti-American sentiment and calls to “defund the police” among her classmates and in the media, Julie began to seek alternative points of view. After discovering PragerU and Dennis Prager, she was transformed and found her voice within the conservative movement.

Julie Hartman: Thank You, Harvard, for Making Me a Conservative

Reihan Salam, president of the Manhattan Institute, never felt confined, constrained, or limited by his ethnic background. After being mugged at knifepoint, the police response to his call was a pivotal moment in his political education. What kind of society do you want for yourself and your children? It is urgently important that we get crime under control, because until we prioritize public safety, nothing else matters.

Reihan Salam: The Issue of Crime Made Me a Conservative

Big Tech has repeatedly tried to silence independent journalist Savanah Hernandez for covering political and cultural issues in America—from Antifa and the border crisis to trans athletes in women’s sports. As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for freedom and opportunity, Savanah is committed to reporting the truth. No matter how many times Big Tech bans or censors her, she continues to speak out.

Savanah Hernandez: Why I'll Never Stop Fighting for Free Speech

Former BLM activist Xaviaer DuRousseau marched in the George Floyd protests and preached the importance of being a “woke ally” until he stumbled onto PragerU videos. He set out to debunk them, but instead, he “accidentally red-pilled” himself and transformed from a lost, angry young man into a calm and confident voice for the conservative movement.

Xaviaer DuRousseau: How I Accidentally Red-Pilled Myself

Alicia Dorado used to work for the left as a Democratic political staffer. But PragerU videos helped change her mind. After witnessing blatant hypocrisy behind closed doors in the halls of Congress, she began to research alternative perspectives. “Every time I would see a PragerU video, I would agree with it a little bit more.” Having grown up as a military dependent with the Air Force, Alicia ultimately returned to her conservative Latina roots. Now, she encourages others to never regret speaking up for truth.

Alicia Dorado: From Leftist Political Staffer To Conservative Activist

At the 2017 Miss Universe pageant, Miss Iraq Sarah Idan posted a photo with Miss Israel on social media as an expression of friendship and peace. Her act of goodwill was immediately met with death threats, forcing Sarah and her family to flee their home country. She had grown up hearing terrible things about Israel and its people, but when she visited the Jewish state, her eyes were opened to the truth. Now, Sarah works to connect people of different faiths despite borders and age-old conflicts.

Sarah Idan: Why Miss Iraq Supports America and Israel

Political correspondent, TV show host, and former Navy Reserve intelligence officer Jack Posobiec is worried about America. While sharing his story, Jack discusses why he got into politics as a career, the rising threat of China, the politicization of the U.S. military, and the power of the corporate media to drive woke narratives. As the country heads in the wrong direction, Jack reminds us that nothing will improve unless we all take a stand.

Jack Posobiec: My Fight to Expose the Media’s Woke Narrative

Why would Emmy-award-winning sportscaster Michele Tafoya walk away from her successful TV career? In this Stories of Us video, Michele shares about her remarkable achievements in sports journalism, the struggle to start her family, and never apologizing for her values.

Michele Tafoya: My Freedom to Speak Meant More than My Job

Jaco Booyens grew up in a family committed to protesting racial division under apartheid in South Africa. After the exploitation and trafficking of his young sister, he woke up to the reality of human trafficking and became an abolitionist. As the founder and CEO of the nonprofit SHAREtogether, Jaco fights sex trafficking and child exploitation around the world.

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