Keepin It Rio Podcast

Keepin It Rio Podcast 🎙️ Keepin’ It Rio with Chuck Allen features real, unfiltered convos with guests like Jeremy Mayfield, Donald Kelly & Jack Hanks. New episodes weekly.

Not just roofing—real stories, real talk. Follow us & join the Rio fam!

05/29/2026

Anyone that knows Matt knows that he’s one of the nicest people around. When he announced that he was going to be leaving Roofr a couple of months back, I wondered what was up. Luckily, he reached out and asked if I wanted to do an podcast to find out. I’m guessing that I said yes, because Episode 259 is live. Enjoy!!

05/15/2026

Welcome back to Keepin It Rio. Episode 258 features a great Guest. William A. Stephens Jr. (“Stevo”) is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, six-time award-winning author, podcast host, and mental health advocate. As the founder of Story Tyme with Stevo and host of the Crawl Walk Run Podcast, he focuses on veteran transition, leadership, mental health awareness, and giving a voice to those struggling in silence.

Stevo is the author of the Reflection Series — The Mirror: Black Edition, The Broken Mirror, and No Filter — books centered on trauma, resilience, military transition, and personal growth. His work has received multiple literary and mental health advocacy awards, including the International Impact Book Award, Literary Titan Awards, and Readers’ Choice recognition.

Beyond writing and podcasting, Stevo actively advocates for veterans, first responders, and individuals dealing with PTSD, isolation, and su***de awareness. Through speaking engagements, podcasts, and daily outreach, his mission remains simple: helping others realize they are not alone and proving that even in darkness, people can still find purpose, healing, and their voice again.
Enjoy the episode

05/13/2026

Initially focusing on veterans, this advocate realized trauma touches us all. Now reaching a broader audience, they're connecting with the author community and discovering many veterans are also writers, sharing their unique journeys.

05/09/2026

� KEEPIN’ IT RIO PODCAST – EPISODE 257
Featuring Pam Wells

In Episode 257 of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast, Chuck sits down with author and advocate Pam Wells for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations we’ve had on the show.

Pam stopped by to discuss her book, In Their Shoes — a deeply personal collection of first-person accounts inspired by people she met while hospitalized and battling severe depression. During some of the darkest moments of her life, Pam struggled with hopelessness, overwhelming emotional pain, and thoughts of su***de.

But through patience, perseverance, and daily determination, she continues fighting forward while living with constant pain and adversity. Her mission today is simple but powerful: help people who feel alone realize they are not alone.

This episode is raw, honest, inspiring, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still hope.

Pam’s story is only beginning — and her work is already making an impact.

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05/09/2026

He gave his book to her, mentioning his struggles with mental health. She pointed to a man in the chair, a 25-year Navy veteran and former police officer. He was waiting for his child to join the Navy, but that child died in a head-on collision. That man is suicidal.

05/06/2026

As a branch manager, getting involved early in building selection is crucial. Having local knowledge of traffic and logistics can make or break a location. This unique situation allowed for direct input from the very beginning, even helping to close the deal with a personal connection.

05/05/2026

The moment a stranger's words about my book truly hit home. They called it 'the best advice you will ever find' and said it 'needs to be handed out at every therapist's office.' Hearing it described as 'a hug in a book' that made someone feel seen is profoundly moving.

05/02/2026

Episode 256 is a good one. Today, I’m chatting with my buddy Javier Puerta, who also happens to be America’s Newest ABC Supply Branch Manager. From humble industry beginnings, to working with some of the best in the business, to packing up and heading back to his Hometown to build and open a new Branch from scratch. Does name recognition alone guarantee instant success? Tune in and find out.

05/01/2026

Contractors, builders, property managers in Laredo: We're not just another branch. Our team genuinely cares about everything they do, from product delivery to job site safety. Give us an opportunity to be part of your business.

04/10/2026

� Episode 255 – Keepin’ It Rio Podcast

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect it… and sometimes the answers show up in places we never thought we’d find them.

In this episode, Chuck sits down with Priscilla Hale, founder of Priscilla Hale Life Coaching, to talk about a journey that started in the middle of life’s ups and downs. What began as a simple invite from a friend to attend a Bible study—something that didn’t seem like the answer at the time—turned into a turning point that changed everything.

From that moment forward, Priscilla found her purpose: helping others recognize their worth, embrace their imperfections, and understand that nobody has it all figured out—and that’s okay.

This conversation is real, honest, and full of powerful reminders about life, growth, and seeing value in yourself even when it’s hard.

� If you’ve ever questioned your path, your purpose, or your worth… this episode is for you.

� Let’s get into it… this is Keepin’ It Rio.

04/08/2026

We often underestimate our own influence. Whether it's through serving others, speaking to groups, or simply offering a smile, each of us holds immense power. Even when unacknowledged, your actions touch lives and make a difference. Remember, what you do matters.

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