What is your employment brand? As an employer, employee, or solo entrepreneur, you have a brand – whether you realize it or not. Does your brand promote your values? In the age of woke-ism, innovative individuals are rising up to create a parallel economy that is emerging to serve needs of patriotic Americans who simply want to conduct business while living according to their personal values. Linda’s guest, Andrew Crapuchettes, is one of those innovative individuals and is the Founder and CEO of...
Jun 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 173
Cancel culture has brought countless attacks on our free speech rights, but could there be a turning of the tide as Americans are starting to stand firm to protect their rights? While censorship still occurs, there is good news for those working to preserve our Constitutional rights. Veteran broadcaster, Ed Henry, co-host of American Sunrise on Real America’s Voice, joined Linda to discuss the progress being made through many efforts of patriotic Americans. Recorded live at the National Religiou...
Jun 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 172
Immigration, done legally, has brought blessings to many. Immigrants have enriched our nation and helped us become a diverse and prosperous country. A secure border protects citizens and immigrants, but an open border endangers everyone. What is the truth about the border crisis? How can you know which reports are accurate? The current administration’s open-border policies have allowed adult and child sex and labor trafficking, drug trafficking, and crime to affect our entire nation. Our tax dol...
May 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 171
Are you free to believe – or to not believe? Are you sure? What is the most persecuted religious group in the world today? How does religious persecution affect you, your business, or your family? Linda’s guest, Ambassador Sam Brownback, has worked tirelessly in defense of religious freedom around the world. He is now Chairman of the National Committee for Religious Freedom, an organization formed to proactively defend the constitutional rights of religious freedom so all Americans can peacefull...
May 25, 2023•19 min•Ep. 170
Many immigrants, especially those from Communist countries, share concerns over the direction America is headed. Pleas to not let America become like the country they left are nearly universal, and the frustration and fear they express as they watch America decline is often very emotional. Linda’s guest, Vilson Simon, holds dual citizenship in the USA and Brazil. He shares his perspectives on the rapid declines seen in both countries and provides suggestions for protecting liberty in America and...
May 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 169
When countries collapse, people flee to seek opportunity and freedom. What happens if America’s economy collapses? There is no place for us to flee. We are still the last, best hope for freedom in the world. If we are wise, we will look to history for examples of once prosperous countries with economic systems that promised prosperity, but eventually delivered poverty and devastation. How does that happen? What are the warning signs? Linda’s guest, Jorge Galicia, is from Venezuela. His country e...
May 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 168
Running a business in today’s culture is often challenging, especially if you are determined to do so while honoring your faith and moral convictions. Pressures to comply with mandates that contradict your faith can be overwhelming. How can Christian business leaders and faith-driven entrepreneurs fully serve customers and employees while maintaining a commitment to honor God with their business? Linda introduces listeners to Christian Employers Alliance (CEA), an organization of business owners...
May 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 167
Imagine you are on a road trip. All is packed, the destination is in your GPS, and you set off on your business trip, family gathering, or vacation. Everything is going fine, and you are enjoying the ride in your new electric vehicle (EV). However, in the middle of nowhere your vehicle develops trouble and you must stop. Is it the engine? No, upon review you discover your vehicle was stopped because you exceeded your carbon allotment, or possibly because you posted questionable content on your s...
Apr 25, 2023•38 min•Ep. 166
Protecting national security while guarding individual rights is a role of government. However, Big Government often overrides our rights when deciding how to manage real or perceived threats. The recently proposed RESTRICT ACT is a perfect example of government overreach and invasive micromanagement of citizens. Linda’s guest, Connor O’Keeffe from the Mises Institute, shares examples of why this legislation does more to restrict freedom than to preserve it. Don’t let your freedoms be restricted...
Apr 19, 2023•28 min
Education in America used to focus on reading, writing, arithmetic, and critical thinking. That’s not as true today, unfortunately. Deviating from high educational standards and core American values has led to societal upheaval and a generation ignorant of the blessings and responsibilities of living in a free society. Teaching young people how to think, not what to think, prepares them for adulthood, and empowering them with truth prepares them for leadership. What can business owners do to sup...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 164
Like most Americans, you may have taken our previously strong dollar for granted. The dominance of the US dollar on the world stage is something that seemed to be permanent. The dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for the last 80 years, but things are happening now that threaten the position of dominance. What does it mean to you or to your business? Listen as Linda interviews well-known economists, EJ Antoni and Peter St Onge, to explore the demise of the dollar and the effects on our ...
Apr 05, 2023•39 min•Ep. 163
“Cancel Culture” seems like a media sound bite until you are the one cancelled. Linda has featured several “cancelled” individuals and this episode follows the cancel culture journey of her guest, James Staake, and his family business, Your American Flag Store. James bravely faced multiple tech giants who attempted to destroy his business, and he has become a voice for the cancelled voiceless. His bold courage is an example to us all as we face a culture intent on destroying our freedom. We can ...
Mar 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 162
The recent collapse of several banks, including Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), has awakened people to the fragility of our financial security. The banking system in the US and around the world is teetering amidst unstable currencies, disastrous fiscal policies, woke ideologies, and poor leadership promoting a globalist agenda, cashless society, and a privacy-eliminating digital currency. Linda’s guest, well-known economist EJ Antoni, discusses the roots of the SVB collapse and helps listeners unders...
Mar 23, 2023•37 min•Ep. 161
America is a nation of immigrants. The rich diversity of our population is part of what makes America such an amazing place. We have always welcomed people from all over the world. Immigration, done legally, is meant to enrich lives and society overall. Today, our immigration system is broken, causing harm to immigrants and American citizens. You may have heard the phrase, "Every town is a border town,” but most people are unaware of how true this is and are likely unaware of the magnitude of th...
Mar 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 160
What policies are essential if we want to promote freedom and prosperity? While politicians and pundits claim to have all the answers, there are proven principles and policies that have been shown over time to bring increased economic prosperity for governments and individuals. We are blessed in America to have fifty states that can be viewed as laboratories for democracy, all working out the policies that will enhance or inhibit prosperity. In this episode, Linda and her guest, Jonathan William...
Mar 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 159
When you vote in local, state, or national elections, will your vote count? How can you be sure? Our election system is designed to ensure every citizen the right to vote and for that vote to be counted fairly and accurately. We typically choose one candidate for each position, but a new idea called Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) has been spreading with potentially disastrous results. Kerri Toloczko, National Networks Director at The Election Integrity Network, discussed with Linda various ways RCV ...
Mar 02, 2023•37 min•Ep. 158
Success after…What does that mean to you? Success after what? College? A military career? Illness? Addiction? Financial devastation? Success can mean different things to different people but having freedom to define your path to success is essential. Tim Retic defined success by opening his own barbershops and expanding his impact through an online course and podcast, Success After Barber School. In this episode, Tim and Linda discuss policies that affect his business and explore ways he can emp...
Feb 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 157
Swimming upstream, or against the current, is typically not beneficial unless you are salmon. Yet, we often do so when it comes to public policy, and this is quite evident in energy policy. We have reliable, clean, affordable, and safe energy resources and technology, yet we insist on promoting, subsidizing, and mandating technologies that are less reliable and efficient. How can we stabilize our energy grid while using all relevant technologies to maximize benefits for consumers, businesses, an...
Feb 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 156
This is the second part of a two-part interview Linda conducted with speaker, author, and global leader, Dr. Patricia Bailey, to discuss business, public policy, and leadership principles that help to create strong nations. Learn how a focus on truth and education provides empowerment to have impact in the USA and globally. Education at home, in schools, in the workplace, and in countries will only be fruitful if based on truth. Start your national and global impact by listening today! © Copyrig...
Feb 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 155
America is truly at a crossroads. Our Constitutional system of government has been the framework for our nation through good times and bad, and our core values have guided society. Are you a leader lamenting over the state of current affairs? Linda and global leader, Dr. Patricia Bailey, discuss the seven mountains of culture which impact our society and how we may reclaim them as we lead our families, businesses, communities, and governments. Don’t wait until all else fails, follow the directio...
Feb 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 154
We live in a time of uncertainty, and economic warfare has been waged against our citizens. Would you trust a bureaucrat or an entrepreneur to guide our economy? Entrepreneurs solve problems, and most business owners think bureaucrats cause problems. Bureaucrats take wealth. Entrepreneurs create wealth. How can we thrive in the age of socialistic welfare politics? Linda’s guest is Ziad K. Abdelnour, well known author, speaker, and one of the 500 Most Influential CEOs in the world. He shares his ...
Jan 26, 2023•38 min•Ep. 153
When asked how government can best help their business, most business owners say they just want government to get out of their way so they can grow. The stranglehold of Big Government on business limits profitability and opportunity for workers. Excessive taxation and increased regulation without representation costs millions of dollars that could otherwise be spent on increased wages, benefits, and new product or service innovations. David Mitchell, owner and president of Metal Masters of Wisco...
Jan 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 152
While a new era has arrived in government, with a new legislative session and newly elected officials in office, the effects of reckless fiscal policies will be felt for many years. The recent omnibus spending bill is one example of out-of-control spending with little accountability. Linda and well-known economist, Steve Moore, discuss paths forward to restore fiscal sanity for America. Eliminating omnibus spending bills is one important step, and citizens must hold elected officials accountable...
Jan 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 151
Are you frustrated with the cultural changes, economic decline, and loss of freedom and prosperity in America? What can you do in your own business or community to help our nation change course? Be inspired as Linda interviews freedom loving business and ministry leader, Rick Crump, founder of Kinetic Faith. Kinetic comes from a Greek wording meaning “to move.” Learn how you can move from sitting on the benches to fighting in the trenches in the battle to save America. © Copyright 2023, Prosperi...
Jan 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 150
The explosive rise in underage sex trafficking is creating a traumatic impact on individuals, families, businesses, communities, and our country. We must not ignore this and hope it will go away. It will not. Eric Colton, Founder and Chairman of UNTRAFFICKED®, an organization committed to ending domestic child sex trafficking, joined Linda to discuss this sensitive and important topic. Child sex trafficking IS happening in schools, workplaces, and in nearly every community across America. Traffi...
Dec 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 149
The national debt continues towards cataclysmic levels, yet our government acts as if money grows on trees. All government spending is paid for by taxpayers, and policy makers have no trouble spending our money. The economy is in a free-fall, with lay-offs and cutbacks announced daily, yet the media claims the recent jobs report was positive. Was it? How can we discern fact from fallacy? Linda’s guest, E.J. Antoni, Economist with the Heritage Foundation, shares truth about the debt ceiling, the ...
Dec 07, 2022•24 min•Ep. 148
What do you know about your power grid? Energy shortages are top-of-mind issues across the globe and in America as millions of people are experiencing negative impacts of current energy policies. How do we maximize energy production for reliable baseload power, environmental protection, national security, and personal freedom? Listen as Linda interviews Travis Fisher, President & CEO of the Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON). He is a consumer advocate and provides tips on what ca...
Dec 02, 2022•37 min•Ep. 147
America is at a turning point. Will we choose freedom or tyranny? Cancel culture has invaded society and is especially prevalent in educational institutions. Many young people fear speaking up in defense of their beliefs. How can we empower them to speak freely and promote Constitutional rights and liberties? Linda interviews Brett Galaszewski, Midwest Regional Manager for Turning Point Action, an organization committed to developing young conservative leaders in campuses and communities around ...
Nov 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 146
Many politicians and media pundits criticize our capitalistic system of government and lure people into believing socialist policies will promote a safe and prosperous society. Listen to one who has lived under a socialist regime as Linda interviews Jorge Galicia, a lawyer and freedom advocate who fled persecution in Venezuela for speaking against the systematic decline of the country’s economy and citizen’s quality of life. Jorge shared the steps that led to the collapse of their prosperous eco...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 145
Human flourishing can only truly happen in free societies. America has been the beacon light of freedom for the world because we’ve had leaders who boldly stood for principles that made our nation great. Now many people, policies, and principles are causing chaos in our society and true leadership is needed to guide us to stability. Linda interviews bestselling author and Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea, to discuss Three Simple Things he promotes through his Unbreakable Leadership trainings that wil...
Nov 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 144
