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What if elder care wasnāt just about services, but about restoring dignity and human connection?
š According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 percent of adults over 60 experience loneliness or isolation, which has been linked to serious health risks including depression and cognitive decline.
Join us this Thursday for a powerful episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with guest Patricia Morrison, Founder and Owner of Social Pulse Home Care Agency, a home care agency reshaping how we care for our aging population.
Weāll explore how empathy, purpose, and presence are transforming the elder care experience for both clients and caregivers.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Mike Liwski, and Tullio Siragusa
š§ Produced by Tullio Siragusa
In this episode, weāll cover:
ā¢ Why human connection should be at the center of care
ā¢ How values-based systems can sustain compassionate service
ā¢ What it looks like to lead with dignity in a care-driven business
ā¢ The ripple effect of empathy across clients, families, and teams
š¬ How would you reimagine care for the people you love? Join the conversation and share your thoughts below.
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Can emotional intelligence be the key to stronger teams, better performance, and deeper brand loyalty?
š According to McKinsey, leaders with high emotional intelligence drive 30% higher engagement and 20% stronger performance outcomes. Yet EQ is still undervalued in many executive circles.
Join us this Tuesday for a new episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with guest Laura Rice, Chief Marketing Officer of Celebree School, a seasoned marketing executive who believes EQ is not a soft skill. It is a core growth strategy.
Weāll explore how emotional intelligence shapes culture, powers franchise success, and drives authentic leadership in high-growth environments.
š Tuesday, June 17, 2025 š 11:00 AM PDT
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
š§ Produced by Tullio Siragusa
In this conversation, weāll cover:
ā¢ How to operationalize emotional intelligence across teams and franchises
ā¢ Why empathy and marketing are inseparable in todayās business climate
ā¢ What it takes to lead with care while scaling with consistency
ā¢ How purpose shows up in the way we lead, not just what we build
š¬ How have you seen emotional intelligence transform your leadership or workplace culture?
Share your experience below and join us live.
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What if your brand had a marketing leader who didnāt just āget it doneā but got you?
Join us as we explore the rise of the Concierge Fractional CMO, a high-touch, high-trust guide who aligns strategy with soul.
Discover how this model helps purpose-driven brands:
ā¢ Build emotionally resonant campaigns
ā¢ Scale with intention, not noise
ā¢ Curate the right team and tools, without hiring a huge department
ā¢ Operationalize empathy across every touchpoint
ā¢ Amplify their impact through tools like aiCMO.io
This isnāt just marketing. Itās momentum with heart.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Michael Liwski, and Tullio Siragusa
š aicmo.io/fractional-cmo
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Can business be a place where deep connection and shared purpose thrive?
š According to a report by EY and Harvard Business Review, 89% of executives believe a strong sense of collective purpose drives employee satisfaction and business success, yet only 46% say their company actually operates that way.
Join us for a new episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with guest Tom Wood, President and CEO of Floor Coverings International, a seasoned entrepreneur leading with purpose and vision.
Weāll explore how building community inside your company isnāt just good for cultureāitās good for growth.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
š§ Produced by Tullio Siragusa
In this conversation, weāll cover:
ā¢ What it takes to scale a values-led organization across multiple states
ā¢ How to attract team members who are aligned with your mission
ā¢ Why vulnerability and trust are essential tools for business leaders
ā¢ How community-building strengthens your customer relationships
š¬ Whatās one way your company fosters community internally or externally?
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Are traditional work models holding your company back?
According to Gallup, only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. Disengagement costs companies billionsābut it doesnāt have to.
Join us for this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast as we talk with Ryan Scott, Head of Product at DNA Behavior, about how forward-thinking companies are using behavioral insights to redesign how we work.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
š§ Produced by Tullio Siragusa
In this episode, weāll explore:
ā¢ How behavioral intelligence can shape high-performance, human-first cultures
ā¢ What it takes to balance autonomy and structure in todayās workplace
ā¢ Why purpose is not just a buzzword, but a strategic lever for long-term growth
ā¢ What systems actually support empathy and adaptability at scale
If you're a founder, team leader, or HR innovator looking to build a more resilient business, this conversation is for you.
š¬ What's one system your company has implemented that actually supports people?
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The Traditional CMO is Dead. Long Live the Category Architect.
For years, CMOs have been stuck on a tactical treadmill:
šÆ Generate leads
š Prove ROI
š° Cut ad spend
But in a noisy, AI-saturated landscape, is optimization enough?
This Wednesday on The Bliss Business Podcastās Marketing with Purpose Kit, we unpack a better path forward:
+ What it really means to be a āCategory Architectā
+ How to lead with belief, not just branding
+ Why movements matter more than metrics
+ How tools like aiCMO help brands build emotional resonance at scale
We break down iconic examples like:
ā” Salesforceās āNo Softwareā revolution
ā” Liquid Deathās punk-rock water disruption
ā” Appleās mission-first, category-defining playbook
Todayās best marketers arenāt just managing brands. Theyāre shaping worldviews.
Want to inspire customers, not just convert them?
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Mike Liwski & Tullio Siragusa
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A recent McKinsey study found that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability. Yet, many leaders still struggle with building cultures that go beyond check-the-box diversity initiatives.
Join us live for a powerful conversation with Sheree Knowles, award-winning HR executive and CEO of HR Knowledge Source and Human Capital Academy, on how to move from diversity optics to lasting, inclusive impact.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
š§ Produced by Tullio Siragusa
In this episode, weāll explore:
The difference between inclusion and performative equity
How HR leaders can embed inclusivity into every layer of the organization
What it takes to build trust, belonging, and psychological safety
Why empathy and accountability are the future of leadership
Sheree brings over 25 years of leadership experience, having founded two successful HR consultancies focused on culture, talent, and transformation.
If you believe business should be a force for human connection, donāt miss this conversation.
š¬ How is your company building a more inclusive culture?
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Can empathy be a leadership superpower? According to McKinsey, itās now considered a core leadership competency. Yet most companies donāt have the systems to support it.
Join us for this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Lyn Christian, founder of SoulSalt Inc. and master certified coach, as we explore how empathy, purpose, and confidence work together to shape powerful leadership.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this episode, weāll cover:
Why empathy belongs at the center of high-performance leadership
How to build systems that embed emotional intelligence into your culture
What the āSoulSaltā approach reveals about confidence and clarity
Practical ways leaders can show up with more compassionāwithout losing their edge
Whether youāre leading a team or leading yourself, this conversation will help you reconnect with what makes leadership truly meaningful.
š¬ Whatās one act of empathy you experienced from a leader that stayed with you?
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Is your marketing built on noiseāor purpose?
Too many brands mistake āpurposeā for philanthropy. But purpose-driven marketing isnāt about adding a donation button to your checkout page. Itās about aligning every message, campaign, and touchpoint with your reason for being.
In this weekās Marketing with Purpose Kit episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we explored:
+ The 3Cs of Purpose-Driven Marketing: Clarity, Connection, and Consistency
+ Why emotionally connected customers are worth 306% more than satisfied ones (Source: Harvard Business Review)
+ How brands like Bombas and Mailchimp lead with empathy, not just offers
+ Why AI should help you express purpose not dilute it
We also unpacked how aiCMO.io helps companies uncover emotional insights and turn them into consistent, resonant campaigns across all channels.
If your marketing feels scattered, shallow, or just like everyone elseāsā¦ this episode will help you shift from selling to serving with soul.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Mike Liwski & Tullio Siragusa
š§ Listen now and reconnect your brand to what really matters.
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Empathy in Leadership: Why Itās More Than a Soft Skill
š 92% of employees say empathy is undervalued in the workplace, yet 76% believe it directly impacts productivity. (Source: Businessolver)
According to the APA, over 59% of workers report negative effects from work-related stress.
Clearly, leaders are missing a critical ingredient.
Join us for this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Liesel Mindrebo Mertes, founder of Handle with Care, as we explore how empathy can, and must become central to leadership.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this conversation, weāll cover:
How to lead with empathy in moments of disruption and grief
Practical systems that embed care into company culture
The link between purpose-driven leadership and employee loyalty
Why empathy isnāt a liabilityāitās your next strategic advantage
Whether youāre an executive, team lead, or HR professional, this episode will challenge how you think about emotional wellness at work.
š¬ Whatās one way your company shows real care for employeesānot just perks, but presence?
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Can you build a business that does good for the world and makes a profit? Colin McIntosh has done itātwice.
š According to Deloitte, purpose-driven companies grow three times faster than their competitors.And 63 percent of consumers prefer to buy from companies that reflect their values (Cone Communications).
Join us for this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Colin McIntosh, Founder & CEO of Sheets & Giggles and SheetsResume.com, as we explore how conscious capitalism can transform not one but two brands.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this episode, weāll discuss:
+ How Sheets & Giggles grew from zero to $1M/month in just two yearsāwhile donating over $250,000 to charity
+ Why SheetsResume.com is giving free resume support to laid-off government workers, helping them transition to new careers
+ The power of purpose, humor, and authenticity in building brand loyalty
+ Practical steps to balance profit with purposeāwithout losing your values
Whether youāre a founder, a marketer, or someone who believes in business as a force for good, this episode is for you.
š¬ Whatās the most purpose-driven brand youāve ever bought from?
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Marketing has lost its soul. Letās get it back.
64% of consumers say theyāre more likely to buy from a brand that shares their values. (Source: Accenture)
Yet most marketing still sounds like this:
āOptimize operational workflows to drive scalable efficiencies.ā
Thatās not connection. Thatās a keyword graveyard.
In our latest workshop, From Clicks to Connection: Reclaiming the Soul of Marketing, we explored how purpose, empathy, and emotional resonance can transform your marketing from hollow to human.
Hereās what we cover:
+ What the āEmpathy Gapā isāand how to close it
+ How mirror neurons and emotional contagion drive loyalty
+ Why purpose-driven brands grow 3x faster (Deloitte)
+ Live demos of how aiCMO can turn soul into strategyāin seconds
We also brake down three campaigns that still give people goosebumps:
ā” Doveās Real Beauty
ā” Appleās Think Different
ā” Alwaysā Like a Girl
Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Mike Liwski and Tullio Siragusa
Each one shows what happens when brands choose courage over convention.
Great marketing doesnāt just sell.
It inspires.
It builds love into scalable systems.
Letās stop creating noise and start creating meaning.
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Purpose isnāt a taglineāitās a living, breathing part of your business. But as your company grows, how do you keep that purpose alive and aligned?
This week on our final Scaling with Purpose Kit Series, we explore:
ā When and how to evolve your companyās purpose without losing its soul
ā Why staying static can lead to irrelevanceāand how to adapt with integrity
ā Real examples of brands expanding impact by reconnecting with their essence
ā Practical strategies for aligning purpose with your team, your customers, and your campaigns
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa & Ash Maher
If your business is evolving, your purpose should too. Join us for this final episode in the seriesādesigned to help leaders scale without losing what matters most.
š¬ What does evolving your companyās purpose look like in your world? Drop a comment and join the conversation.
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Grief in the Workplace: Are We Doing Enough?
š Did you know that one in nine employees in the U.S. experiences the death of a loved one each year? Yet 51 percent of those employees leave their job within 12 months of the loss (Harvard Business Review).
Join us for an episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Justin Clifford, CEO of Bereave, as we explore how businesses can support grieving employees with compassion, clarity, and care.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Tullio Siragusa
In this episode, weāll discuss:
+ The hidden costs of grief in the workplace (over $75 billion annually in the U.S.)
+ Why most companies fail to support grieving employees effectively
+ Practical strategies to build a grief-informed workplace
+ How Bereave is helping businesses turn compassion into action
If youāre a leader, HR professional, or someone who believes in creating a more human-centric workplace, this episode is for you.
š¬ How does your company support grieving employees?
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š Did you know that 70% of franchise businesses fail within their first five years? (Source: Franchise Business Review)
But it doesn't have to be that way.
Join us for an episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Carnie Fryfogle, CEO of CR3 American Exteriors, as we explore how empathy, innovation, and purpose can transform franchise success.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this episode, weāll discuss:
+ How Carnieās people-first approach has helped franchises thrive where others fail
+ The empathetic systems and support methods he uses to empower franchisees
+ Why purpose-driven businesses grow 3x faster (Source: Deloitte)
+ How love, care, and connection are the ultimate competitive advantage
Whether youāre a franchise owner, a business leader, or someone looking to build a more resilient organization, this episode is for you.
š¬ Whatās the most human thing youāve ever seen a brand do?
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What separates forgettable brands from beloved ones?
In this weekās episode of the Scaling with Purpose Kit, we explore how purpose-driven branding transforms customer relationships, creates emotional resonance, and builds movementsānot just markets.
In this episode, weāll cover:
ā Why consistency across brand, voice, and experience is a purpose issue
ā How to turn your mission into magnetic storytelling
ā The secret behind emotional connection and 306% higher customer lifetime value
ā How brands like H-E-B are winning through purpose in action
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa & Ash Maher
Forget branding checklists. This is about aligning every touchpointāads, content, packaging, and toneāwith the deeper āwhyā that moves people.
š¬ What brand do you admire for living its purpose?
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Can a business become more than a brandācan it become a community?
Join us for an episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Aaron Morfin, CMO of Cilantro Taco Grill, as we explore how authenticity, empathy, and connection can transform a business.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this episode, weāll discuss:
+ How Aaron built a thriving brand rooted in family values and community care
+ The systems and practices he uses to lead with empathy, both for customers and his team
+ Why authentic connections create loyal customers and resilient businesses
+ The hidden competitive advantage of making people feel seen, valued, and connected
Whether youāre a business owner, team leader, or someone who believes in the power of human connection, this episode is for you.
š¬ What does community mean to you in business?
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What happens when a company grows because it puts people firstānot in spite of it?
Join us for a episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Jeff Wharton, CEO of Bloominā Blinds Franchise Corp, as we explore how empathy isnāt just a leadership traitāitās a growth strategy.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this episode, weāll discuss:
+ How Jeff leads a nationwide franchise with trust and emotional intelligence
+ What it looks like to operationalize empathy across teams and systems
+ How purpose and compassion fuel performance in franchise culture
+ Why businesses that prioritize care and connection build long-term success
If youāve ever wondered how to lead with heart and scale with intentionāthis conversation is for you.
š¬ What does empathetic leadership mean to you? Drop your thoughts and join us!
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As your company scales, so do the risks of misalignment. Purpose can get buried under growth targets, new hires, or stakeholder pressure. So how do you stay grounded in what matters most?
Join us for a new episode of the Scaling with Purpose Kitāa mini-series on The Bliss Business Podcast exploring how to build and grow with intention.
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa & Ash MaherIn this episode, weāll unpack:
ā Why purpose tends to fade as complexity increasesā How to embed purpose into hiring, promotions, and rituals
ā What it means to turn purpose into a living system
ā Real-world examples of companies that scaled without losing their soul
If youāre navigating growth and want to make sure your mission scales with you, this oneās for you.
š¬ How do you keep your companyās purpose alive as you grow? Share in the comments and join us Wednesday.
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What happens when you scale a business with your valuesānot at the expense of them?
Join us for a powerful conversation with Shannon Wilburn, Co-founder of Shine Executive Coaching and co-founder of Just Between Friends Franchise, as we explore how conscious capitalism creates deeper trust, stronger teams, and more meaningful growth.
In this episode, weāll unpack:
+ What it really takes to build community inside your company and with your customers
+ How to scale a values-based business without losing your culture
+ Why emotional intelligence and connection drive retention, trust, and profitability
+ The leadership mindset shift from control to collaboration
šļø Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
This episode is for founders, franchise leaders, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to build companies where peopleāand profitsācan thrive together.
š¬ What does community mean to your business? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tune in.
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