From Protecting Michelle Obama to Building a Family Through Surrogacy: LGBTQ+ Advocate Cory Allen on Love, Loss and Fatherhood

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Opublikowano: 2026-06-13

Today’s guest is Cory Allen—a former police officer, longtime U.S. Secret Service Agent who spent years protecting Michelle Obama, author, dad, and advocate for LGBTQ+ family building. You may know Cory from his memoir, Breaking Free, where he shared his journey as a gay Secret Service Agent. Now he’s written a children’s book called Dada Takes a Trip, inspired by the very real emotions that come with leaving your child behind for a work trip—and helping kids understand that love doesn't disappear just because a parent is away. In this episo...