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The Courageous Economy

by Andrew Crapuchettes

The Courageous Economy 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.

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Episodes

  1. S1:E28 The Employee Bill of Rights with Laura The Labor Lawyer

    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...

  2. S1:E27 Speak Truth Without Fear with Jordan Sarmo

    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...

  3. S1:E26 Parler's Courageous Comeback with CPO Mike Hebert

    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...

  4. S1:E25 The State of Liberty in Canada with Andrew DeBartolo

    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...

  5. S1:E24 A New Conservative Age is Rising with Dr. Steve Turley

    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...

  6. S1:E23 Having Courage as a Jewish Business Leader with Joel Wolh

    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....

  7. S1:E22 The First Year of Our Business: What Worked and What Didn't with Andrew Crapuchettes

    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…

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  8. S1:E21 Patriot Purge of the US Military with Michael Berry

    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...

  9. S1:E20 Losing Everything to Government Persecution with The Patriot Barbie

    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...

  10. S1:E19 Saving America – One Small Business at a Time with Grace Speese

    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...

  11. S1:E18 Fighting Woke Corruption & Resisting Hush Money with Nick Williams

    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...

  12. S1:E17 Fighting NY School Corruption with Cindy Grosz

    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...

  13. S1:E16 Money and America: Jobs, Security, and Growth with Tom Dans

    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)…

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  14. S1:E15 Hope for Your Career and America with Stacy Washington

    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...

  15. S1:E14 Conservative Author in a Woke World with N. D. Wilson

    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…

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  16. S1:E13 Being Laid Off and Starting My Own Business with Ryan Smeets

    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...

  17. S1:E12 Standing for Students and the Future of Education with David Hall

    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...

  18. S1:E11 Unjustly Fired and Proud of It with Paul Davis

    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...

  19. S1:E10 Coming Out Conservative with Andrew Crapuchettes

    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…

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  20. S1:E9 Stop Profiting From Trafficking, Abortion, and Porn with Robert Neztly

    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…

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  21. S1:E8 How Everyday Americans Can Make a Difference with Matt Knoedler

    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…

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  22. S1:E7 From Homeless to Six Figures and Beyond with Dana Dunmyer

    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…

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  23. S1:E6 Moms for America with Kimberly Fletcher

    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...

  24. S1:E5 Taking Back America with Michael Seifert

    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…

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  25. S1:E4 Being an Unapologetic American with David Bahnsen

    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…

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  26. S1:E3 Freedom of Conscience with Dr. Rod Story

    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…

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  27. S1:E2 America's Expert in Protection with Gavin de Becker

    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...

  28. S1:E1 From the White House to Free Speech Tech Founder with Andrew Riddaugh

    Andrew Riddaugh had the chance of a lifetime to make a national impact by working in the Trump Administration for all four years. When Big Tech increased its censorship efforts leading up to the 2020 election, Andrew knew something had to be done. After his time in the White House, Andrew went on...

  29. Intro to The Courageous Economy

    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…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Courageous Economy 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.

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