The Bliss Business Podcast celebrates empathy, love, and consciousness in business. Zero Company presents this podcast to showcase our belief that truly successful businesses adopt blissful practices that uplift the human spirit and nurture a thriving, mindful workplace.
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"Building Love Into Scalable Systems"
Can emotional intelligence be the key to stronger teams, better performance, and deeper brand loyalty?
📊 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…
Speed, scale, and systems often dominate business conversations, so it’s easy to forget the simple truth that business is about people. But for Sally Facinelli, CEO of Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery and advisor to emerging brands, building a su…
True community isn’t built overnight—it’s fostered through trust, shared values, and a commitment to lifting others up.
On this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Ash Maher and Andrew Montez, co-founders of Awaken Radio Club, a platform that brings people together through music, storytelling, and creative collaboration.
We’ll explore:
✨ The role of authentic connection in building thriving communities
🎶 Ho…
What if business success wasn’t just measured in revenue—but injoy?
Companies that cultivatemeaningful experiences stand out. Few understand this better thanJim Carpenter, Founder & CEO of @wildbirdsunlimited681 a purpose-driven brand that has built a thriving community around the love of nature.
Join us onThe Bliss Business Podcast as we explore:
✅ How to create a company culture that spreadsjoy and connection
✅ The power ofpurpose-driven retail and customer …
What if business success wasn’t just measured in revenue—but injoy?
Companies that cultivatemeaningful experiences stand out. Few understand this better thanJim Carpenter, Founder & CEO of @wildbirdsunlimited681 a purpose-driven brand that has built a thriving community around the love of nature.
Join us onThe Bliss Business Podcast as we explore:
✅ How to create a company culture that spreadsjoy and connection
✅ The power ofpurpose-driven retail and customer …
True community isn’t built overnight—it’s fostered through trust, shared values, and a commitment to lifting others up.
On this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Ash Maher and Andrew Montez, co-founders of Awaken Radio Club, a platform that brings people together through music, storytelling, and creative collaboration.
We’ll explore:
✨ The role of authentic connection in building thriving communities
🎶 Ho…
Producer, Host, Blog Contributor
Stephen is the host of The BLISS Business Podcast. As founder and CEO of a digital marketing and software firm, Stephen pioneers empathetic AI development and oversees strategy for a wide range of clients. He brings a diverse background spanning three decades of digital media, marketing, journalism and in-depth study of human consciousness.
Seeking to embed empathy and human-centered values into all aspects of an organization, Stephen established his digital firm's guiding ethos to “Build Love Into Scalable Systems” (BLISS) - a vision for scaling with compassion by shaping business brands, systems and culture to nurture understanding and care from the inside out.
Through interviews and discerning commentary, he makes the abstract tangible - turning research and teachings into applicable wisdom for kinder living and deeper connections.
Creator, Producer, Host, Blog Contributor
Tullio Siragusa is a strategic advisor, dynamic speaker, author, and EQ coach with 36 years of experience as a technology disruptor rooted in Design Thinking. Since 2018, he has been creating, producing and hosting live podcasts, interviewing over 1,000 C-suite executives across a wide range of industries. His work behind the mic reflects his larger mission: using conversation as a catalyst for human-centric innovation.
Tullio’s commitment to purpose-driven leadership and ethical transformation is reflected in his advisory roles at the University of California, Riverside’s Design Thinking Executive Program, and the University of San Francisco School of Management’s Digital Marketing Program. As a Board Advisor at AI2030.org, he helps guide the responsible advancement of AI toward ethical and sustainable outcomes. A founding member of RadicalPurpose.org, Tullio believes empathy isn’t just a trait, it’s a non-negotiable foundation for how we build companies, cultures, and communities.
Host, Blog Contributor
Michael is known for his expertise in enterprise marketing and ROI optimization. With over two decades of experience in Financial Services, SaaS, IT Consulting, and Cybersecurity. His certifications, including Google Ads and FINRA Series 7 and 24, highlight his continuous pursuit of knowledge and expertise in marketing. He serves as the Vice President of Strategic Performance at Zero Company.
A native Angeleno and devoted USC Trojan fan (#FightON), Michael is committed to positive impact both professionally and personally. He volunteers as a hospital liaison in bloodless medicine and patient blood management treatments. His volunteer work includes aiding remote Panamanian fishing villages, and he has competed in triathlons and pickleball tournaments, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Host, Guest Development
Michele has been immersed in digital marketing since the days when Overture and Yahoo dominated, and Google was just an ambitious startup. As Zero Company's sales lead, she relishes learning about a client’s journey and the highs and lows of running their business. Her favorite podcast is “How I Built This.”
A proud Portland State grad, Michele embodies the spirit of Portland: friendly, creative, a foodie, and earth-conscious. She loves yoga and outdoor activities, including biking to work, hiking, swimming, and stand-up paddle-boarding. Michele's values include compassion, kindness, and flexibility. She emphasizes integrity, curiosity, creativity, and gratitude. Family, spiritual growth, health, and well-being are central to her life.
Host, Guest Development
Since 2002, Josh has been an integral part of the Zero Company team. Managing clients with multi-million dollar annual ad spend. Josh is an expert in Google, Bing and Programmatic advertising (Display, Video & CTV).
He loves helping a business grow into their potential and seeing how that growth can help change the lives of those running it. Josh also enjoys volunteering for the community -- both as an educator inspiring change, empathy and love in the world, and as a local baseball umpire.
Co-Host
Ash is a digital marketing guru who excels in PPC, SEO, social media, and data analytics. His thorough analysis leads to innovative growth strategies, aligning with the ethos of infusing love into business systems.
Outside work, he channels his creativity as a DJ in Los Angeles, crafting immersive sound experiences. Ash's blend of analytical acumen and artistic expression underlines his commitment to continuous innovation and personal growth.