Choose Courage Inc.

Welcome to Real Talk, a short segment on the Choose Courage Inc. Podcast dedicated to answering honest questions from people who are building businesses (or seriously considering it) while they’re still in the mess of entrepreneurship. This conversation was originally recorded for our Wednesday Real Talk series, but it felt too timely to hold, so we’re sharing it early.In this episode, Vivianne is joined by designer-turned-entrepreneur Vincent Brathwaite for a grounded, honest conversation exploring today’s question: Can you really build an anti-capitalist business under capitalism, or are we just performing opting out? Together, they unpack the difference between capitalism and commerce, the subtle ways extraction shows up even in values-led businesses, and what it looks like to design work rooted in care, courage, and creativity instead of burnout and exploitation.____________If this conversation resonated, please consider sharing this episode with an entrepreneur who’s tired of the grind and ready to build something that actually feels good to run. It might be the nudge and encouragement that they need.And if you’re feeling the pull toward the Creative Rebellion but aren’t sure how to redesign your business without burning it all down, explore how we can support you at choosecourageinc.com.Remember: you don’t have to build differently alone.

Show Notes

Welcome to Real Talk, a short segment on the Choose Courage Inc. Podcast dedicated to answering honest questions from people who are building businesses (or seriously considering it) while they’re still in the mess of entrepreneurship. This conversation was originally recorded for our Wednesday Real Talk series, but it felt too timely to hold, so we’re sharing it early.


In this episode, Vivianne is joined by designer-turned-entrepreneur Vincent Brathwaite for a grounded, honest conversation exploring today’s question: Can you really build an anti-capitalist business under capitalism, or are we just performing opting out? 


Together, they unpack the difference between capitalism and commerce, the subtle ways extraction shows up even in values-led businesses, and what it looks like to design work rooted in care, courage, and creativity instead of burnout and exploitation.

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If this conversation resonated, please consider sharing this episode with an entrepreneur who’s tired of the grind and ready to build something that actually feels good to run. It might be the nudge and encouragement that they need.


And if you’re feeling the pull toward the Creative Rebellion but aren’t sure how to redesign your business without burning it all down, explore how we can support you at choosecourageinc.com.


Remember: you don’t have to build differently alone.

What is Choose Courage Inc.?

We're reimagining business and workplace experiences with we-aint-afraid-to-go-there conversations. Choose Courage Inc. is an experience designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are ready to break free from outdated norms and build workplaces, experiences, and businesses where people, creativity and courage come first.