The Courageous Economy

What are your rights when your employer still requires you to wear a mask? What are your rights when your employer expects you to participate in pride month, tells you not to say ‘Merry Christmas,' or expects you to act against your conscience?  In the final episode of Season 1, Andrew talks with Laura The Labor Lawyer about all these issues, and more. As the author of RedBalloon's Employee Bill of Rights, Laura draws from her Harvard Law degree, her love of freedom, and her extensive knowledge of labor law to address issues that conservative employees are facing in their work environment.    In this Episode  RedBalloon.work/Bill  RedBalloon.Work   Full Show Notes Want to help Andrew spread these stories of courage? Subscribe to The Courageous Economy, rate & review the show, and share it with a friend!  Thanks for joining us for the first season of The Courageous Economy. If you want more courageous content during our break, check out any Season 1 episodes that you missed, and take some time to apply the action steps shared by each guest.   We'll be back next season with more stories of courage, and more ideas for you as you seek freedom for your career, and for this country. God bless America!   Take Action, and Take Heart,  The RedBalloon Team 

Jordan Sarmo was a career musician who kept his political views to himself when he started to see cancel culture in the entertainment industry. That all changed when he went to Washington on January 6, 2021, and witnessed the corporate media's lies and distortions about the events of that day. He was inspired to start speaking the truth without fear, and is now helping his fellow Americans do the same.  Jordan shares insights from the entertainment industry, talks about how education and entertainment are shaping the political views of America's next generation, and discusses the profound impact that speaking the truth without fear has had on his personal life and career.   “We are where we are today because of our silence, because of our fear.”  -Jordan Sarmo    In this Episode  Speaktruthwithoutfear.com  Love Letter to America by Tomas Schuman  Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky  RedBalloon.Work   Full Show Notes   Want to help spread these stories of courage? Subscribe to The Courageous Economy, rate & review the show, or share it with a friend!   

After a career in tech that took him to places like Wayfair.com, Monster.com, and edX, Mike Hebert joined the pro-free-speech platform Parler. Within hours of starting his new job as COO of Parler, Mike Hebert and the rest of the company were shocked to discover that Amazon, Google, and Apple had launched a coordinated attack to make the #1 app disappear from the internet.  Mike talks about Parler's courageous comeback, the Indie Tech Council – of which Parler and RedBalloon are founding members – and how people in woke jobs can start taking action today to get closer to pro-freedom work.    In this Episode  Parler.com  IndieTechCouncil.com  RedBalloon.Work   Full Show Notes Want to help Andrew spread these stories of courage? Subscribe to The Courageous Economy, rate & review the show, or share it with a friend! 

This week Andrew Crapuchettes talks to Andrew DeBartolo, a Canadian pastor representing Liberty Coalition Canada, a group of clergy, politicians, and business leaders that formed during Trudeau's oppressive Covid-19 response.   Originally meeting in secret with cellphones banned, Liberty Coalition Canada has exploded into a national movement that courageously stands for freedom by engaging in political advocacy, mobilizing pro-freedom Canadians, and providing legal aid for those who have been discriminated against through lawless mandates. Andrew DeBartolo shares stories from the front lines of the Canadian struggle for freedom.     In This Episode  https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/   RedBalloon.Work    Full Show Notes  Do you want to help spread courage to more people across your country? Subscribe to The Courageous Economy, rate & review the show, or share it with a friend! 

If you are a conservative, there is a lot to be excited about, even in these tumultuous times. That's what internationally recognized scholar, speaker, and author Dr. Steve Turley says. He joins Andrew to share how the modernist myth has lost its hold, and why secularism is failing across the world, giving way to a new, conservative age.  From Russia to Europe to the U.S., citizens are rising up and reasserting their religion, culture, and nation as mechanisms of resistance against the dehumanizing tendencies of secularism and globalism. If you sometimes feel like fighting for freedom is a losing battle, Dr. Steve will convince you otherwise.     In this Episode www.turleytalks.com  Exhausting Modernity by Teresa Brennan  The Postmodern Condition by Jean-François Lyotard   Solzhenitzyn's Harvard Speech  www.walkawaycampaign.com  www.redballoon.work 

Joel Wolh shares how he went from being a ‘boring plastics salesman' to a successful serial entrepreneur. Joel recently sold a top-performing Amazon Ads company and co-founded Bizfluence – an alternative to LinkedIn that focuses on work, productivity, and avoiding censorship and cancel culture.   Joel talks to Andrew about the personal change that transformed his career, his preference for Big Government over Big Tech, the need for moral grounding in times like these, and the tactics that the Jewish community has used to respond to government overreach.      In this Episode  Bizfluenceapp.com  Powwowevent.com  Redballoon.work  Full Show Notes

Andrew Crapuchettes started RedBalloon in the summer of 2021, as a side hustle to help his local community. It exploded onto the job board scene a few months later, as concern over the vaccine mandate swept the country. Over a million Americans have visited RedBalloon.work to escape wokeness in the workplace, find like-minded employers, and maintain their medical freedom and privacy.   Founder and CEO Andrew Crapuchettes sits down with team member Aaron Youngren to discuss the challenges of RedBalloon's first year – from the technical difficulties that came with their wild growth, to the mindset shifts that Andrew needed to make in order for RedBalloon to truly provide first-rate value to its customers.      In this Episode  RedBalloon.Work  Full Show Notes Want to help Andrew spread these stories of courage? Subscribe to The Courageous Economy, rate & review the show, and/or share it with a friend!

Michael Berry spent eight years fighting for freedom as a Marine. Now he fights for freedom in high-stakes, high-profile First Amendment cases at First Liberty Institute – the nation's largest organization dedicated exclusively to defending religious liberty for all Americans.   Michael talks about our fundamental right to follow our conscience and live according to our beliefs, and shares about the “identity crisis” in the US Military that has resulted in the military's attack on religious freedom, the devastating consequences for thousands of service members, and the grave national security implications for the entire country.    In this Episode  FirstLiberty.Org  RedBalloon.Work  Full Show Notes 

Lindsey Graham became The Patriot Barbie after saying “No” to Oregon's statewide COVID-19 lockdowns, and opening her salon in defiance of government mandates. Lindsey tells Andrew about the extreme intimidation and harassment that she experienced immediately after her bold move – from threats of $50,000/day in fines, to Child Protective Services coming after her kids.   Lindsey shares how she lost nearly everything by taking a stand against government tyranny, and how she found a far greater purpose through her act of courage. Lindsey's stand has turned her into a Republican icon, a conservative activist, and a powerful force for freedom among her fellow patriots. In this Episode  The Patriot Barbie  Full Show Notes RedBalloon

Grace Speese became the Director of the Farmer's Branch Chamber of Commerce just months before the American economy was suddenly shut down in 2020. She not only stood up to local government for small business freedom, but used her creativity and grit to support her business community when her funding was subsequently cut.   Grace shares the ways she is solving local workforce problems, supporting young people, bringing the community together, and celebrating traditional values. Her story of courage as a Chamber of Commerce Director, a woman of faith, and a proud American will inspire you to save America too – one community at a time.    In This Episode  Farmersbranchchamber.org  Show Notes

It took courage for Nick Williams to turn down nearly $200,000 of hush money so he could speak out against American Express. He joins Andrew today to share how he went from being the #1 sales performer in the company, to being fired. He gives Andrew inside information about Amex's purge of white males, and the legal shenanigans they used to justify their actions.    Nick not only speaks out about the woke corruption that is destroying a company he loved and served well, but he is empowering employees across the nation to anonymously speak out against corruption in their own companies at UnAmericanExpress.com.   In this Episode  Unamerican Express   Full Show Notes

Award-winning teacher Cindy Grosz has been fighting corruption in schools for decades. Cindy tells Andrew about her experience in New York schools - how progressive democrats have colluded with teachers' unions to deliberately fail students, hide weapons, ignore mental health and other mandated services, and mismanage money.   She shares inside information about the blatant corruption she faced when she decided to stand up and challenge the system. Cindy also gives her prediction for public education if democrats lose even more ground after November.      In this Episode  The Cindy Grosz Show (Apple)  The Cindy Grosz Show (iHeart Radio)  Full Show Notes

Tom Dans shares his journey from the Ivy League to finance firms, entrepreneurial ventures, and even a critical role in the U.S. Treasury Department. Tom explains how he and his team at Amberwave Partners are pushing back against the left-leaning ESG framework (Environment, Social, Governance) with a new framework that puts America first: JSG (Jobs, Security, Growth).   The courageous team at Amberwave is helping Americans to bring jobs back to America, stand for national security, and support economic growth, all while preparing for retirement. Listen to this episode today if you want your retirement strategy to make America stronger, safer, and more free.  Show Notes In this Episode  Amerwavepartners.com  

Stacy Washington is a wife, mom, Emmy-nominated TV personality, and decorated U.S. Air Force Veteran. She joins Andrew to share how small, courageous steps took her everywhere from her local school board, to co-chair of a presidential coalition.  Stacy gives inspiring and pointed advice for anyone navigating their career, and offers an optimistic perspective on the recession that is on America's doorstep.   Visit Stacy at Stacy On The Right  Find full show notes Here 

N. D. Wilson is the best-selling author of the “100 Cupboards” trilogy and the acclaimed “Ashtown Burials” series, which were both published by Random House. Nate shares his experiences in publishing back in the early days of cancel culture, and how he prepared for the woke wave that he saw coming. Nate and Andrew talk about the practical benefits of ‘coming out conservative' and how maintaining a commitment to his faith and conservative values actually protected Nate in his career. They share wisdom and inspiration for anyone wrestling with challenging decisions for their career, their family, and their legacy.   Full Show Notes    In this Episode  NDWilson.com  CanonPress.com 

Ryan Smeets was an executive at a successful advertising agency when his boss decided to close the business. Ryan decided that he would never be laid off again – so he started his own business. Instead of using the traction he had gained in advertising, Ryan took an analytical approach to his career change by gauging various industries, exploring unique challenges, and finding opportunities for innovation.   He ended up taking on one of the toughest problems in the multi-trillion-dollar healthcare industry, and now runs a successful recruitment company for nurses and healthcare professionals. Ryan shares his story, including his strategy for finding the perfect business idea and the steps that made it such a stunning success.   Full Show Notes   In this Episode  www.EarnCares.com  www.RedBalloon.work 

David Hall shares the story of his courageous stand for freedom – and for his students – in a Washington State public school. David talks about his decision and the transformation he's experienced since.   He offers his inside perspective on the limitations of the public school system, the recent explosion of alternative options, and how freedom-loving Americans need to change their approach to elementary education altogether if their children are going to have a free America to call home.  Full Show Notes   In this Show  Alexandr Solzhenitsyn 

Did you know that you don't have to attend your company's next CRT training? Today's guest will help you know how and when to assert your rights at work. In today's episode, lawyer Paul Davis shares how he took a stand for freedom at the nation's capital and became the victim of a slanderous twitter mob.  The disastrous fallout resulted in Paul losing his dream job, his home, his friends, and even his fiancé. When it seemed that he couldn't sink any lower, his career caught a fresh wind. As The Fired Up Texas Lawyer, he has saved hundreds of jobs that would have been lost due to vaccine mandates, and championed the rights of his fellow Americans in cases from election integrity to social media censorship.  Paul also talks about the rights that everyday Americans have in the workplace, and how to exercise them. He shares the legal benefits of being an open conservative, and takes us on a deep dive into a case he is handling involving shocking examples of pornography in public schools, and a witch hunt against the only school board member willing to speak out against the inappropriate material.  Full Show Notes   In this Episode  Fired Up TX Lawyer 

How do you come out conservative? In today's show, RedBalloon.work Founder and CEO Andrew Crapuchettes answers that question. Andrew shares his inspiring story about being an openly conservative CEO of a successful tech company. He shares about his experience when his board pressured him to be less vocal about his beliefs.  Andrew talks with RedBalloon team member Aaron Youngren about his experiences at corporations like Amazon and GE Health. They also cover news stories of pro-freedom employees across the country who are standing up for their right to openly speak about their values in the workplace.       In this Episode  RedBalloon.work  Gavin de Becker & Associates 

Robert Netzly had it all – a high-paying job at one of the nation's leading banks on the beautiful California coast. Then he discovered an unknown skeleton in the closet of his investment portfolio - he was profiting from industries that violated his values - human trafficking, abortion, and porn.    Robert gave up everything to start an investment firm that excelled and innovated, and most importantly – aligned with biblically responsible values. Now with two dozen offices around the nation, Inspire Investing is the third fastest-growing investment firm in the country. Robert shares his story of risk and reward, and how you can find the skeletons in your portfolio.   In this Episode  www.inspireinvesting.com

Matt Knoedler talks with Andrew about how the everyday citizen can make a difference in America. Matt's own political career was the inspiration for CaucusRoom - an app that connects pro-freedom Americans in every county in the nation, empowering them to take action in local politics and make real changes for freedom at the state and local level.  So many freedom-loving Americans are frustrated with the state of the country and with their perceived inability to change things. But they have more power than they know. CaucusRoom is a free, easy-to-use platform that helps them wield that power effectively.     In this Episode:  CaucusRoom  Freedom Hacks Podcast  Woke Inc.  The Blueprint: How Democrats Won Colorado (and Why Republicans Everywhere Should Care)  Full Show Notes

Dana Dunmyer talks about his journey through a career change, homelessness, and his subsequent success in technology. As a pastor, philanthropist, and the head of multiple tech companies with hundreds of employees, Dana has had many opportunities to show courage. In this episode, he shares what it is like to persevere through lengthy legal wars, take a stand against a bullying Fortune 500 company, and even resist a robbery at gunpoint.  A serial entrepreneur himself, Dana launched the TQI Angel Fund and Business Development Program for entrepreneurs. He aggressively promotes new business creation and believes there is a bright future for American innovation. In this Episode   TQI Solutions 

Kimberly Fletcher is the president and founder of Moms for America, an organization that empowers moms to raise patriots and promote liberty for the healing of America. She is also an author, radio host, and the executive director of the Moms March Movement.   In this episode, Kimberly shares the powerful story behind Moms for America, and the impact that mothers across the country are having on every part of our culture - from education, to the workforce, to politics.   In this Episode:  Moms for America  PERK  Matthew Vassar  RedBalloon  See full show notes here

Michael Seifert is the Founder and CEO of PublicSq. Pushing through threats and opposition, Michael recently launched this revolutionary app that unites freedom-loving businesses and individuals throughout all 50 states. If you love freedom and the constitution, support the family unit, and oppose divisive identity politics and infringement on medical freedom, then you are not alone. Michael shares how PublicSq. can connect you to the millions of other Americans who share your values through The Marketplace, The Community, and The Fountain. In this Episode:  PublicSq.  Ayn Rand 

David Bahnsen shares the secret to transforming woke companies from the inside, predicts the demise of the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) framework, and opens up about how he has managed to be an unapologetic conservative during his high-profile career. A former Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, David now leads The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm with offices around the country, managing over $3.5 billion in client assets.   In this episode, David shares how he removed the #1 vulnerability that threatened his ability to live and speak his values at work. This conversation also covers the “perfect storm” that has resulted in our current inflation situation, how direct investment can beat a boycott any day, and what conservatives need to do in order to regain their freedoms in the workplace.     In this Episode:   The Bahnsen Group  Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It   There's No Free Lunch: 250 Economic Truths  

Dr. Rod Story shares his story of courage, risk, and reward. Dr. Story was an award-winning physician at a hospital that decided to start offering gender reassignment surgeries. He shares his insight into the dysfunctional modern medical system, and talks about the pro-freedom alternative that has transformed his life, family, and community.  In this Episode:  Story Family Medicine Clinic 

Gavin de Becker began to understand the dangers of fame while working as Elizabeth Taylor's assistant. Only 19 at the time, he went on to become widely known as America's leading expert in the protection of public figures. For over forty years he has led Gavin de Becker & Associates, which is now the go-to source for safety for public figures from A-list actors to billionaires. He also developed the groundbreaking MOSAIC method for combating domestic violence and is the best-selling author of The Gift of Fear. Gavin joins Andrew to talk about how protecting free speech and medical freedom is important if we are truly going to have free workplaces.   In this Show:  Gavin de Becker & Associates  The Gift of Fear 

Andrew Riddaugh had the “chance of a lifetime” to make a national impact by working in the Trump Administration for all four years. His national work continued when, in the lead-up to the 2020 election, Big Tech increased its censorship efforts. After his time in the White House, Andrew went on to found Liberation Technology Services as the cancel-proof solution to web hosting, among other services. Andrew comes on the show to talk about his story, the unknown threats behind “free” technology services, and the opportunity for innovation by pro-freedom tech companies.  In this Episode:  Liberation Technology Services  Life After Google by George Gilder  RedBalloon 

The Courageous Economy podcast offers solutions to the daily issues that freedom-loving Americans experience in their jobs. Do you ever feel like you can't live out your values at work? Whether you're an employee or an entrepreneur, this show is full of inspiration, ideas, and actionable advice for you! RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes and his guests will share stories of courage in the workplace, and help you take action today to connect, work, shop, build and invest in a way that leads to freedom in your life and career.