The Bliss Business Podcast
The Bliss Business Podcast
The Bliss Business Podcast celebrates empathy, love, and consciousness. 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.B.L.I.S.S."Building Love Into Scalable Systems"
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The Bliss Business Podcast

The Bliss Business Podcast celebrates empathy, love, and consciousness.

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.

B.L.I.S.S.
"Building Love Into Scalable Systems"

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Paws & Purpose: Building Community in Pet Franchising with Michelle Sandonato
June 15, 2026

Paws & Purpose: Building Community in Pet Franchising with Michelle Sandonato

Pet care is personal. When people trust a brand with their dog’s grooming, wellness, and comfort, they are trusting that business with a beloved member of the family.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Michelle Sandonato, Co-Founder and President of Bowie Barker Bath + Groomerie, a modern dog grooming brand offering full-service grooming, self-serve wash stations, wellness checks, membership-based care, and a convenient booking experience. Bowie Barker was foun…

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Inside Move America Initiative: Culture in Action with Alicia Hart and Jeanine Charlton
June 15, 2026

Inside Move America Initiative: Culture in Action with Alicia Hart and Jeanine Charlton

After our conversation with Merchants Fleet CEO Matt Dyer, we wanted to go deeper into the company’s Move America initiative — a multi-year vision grounded not only in business strategy, but also in the culture, values, and leadership behaviors required to bring that strategy to life.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome two of the initiative’s internal sponsors: Alicia Hart, Chief People Officer, and Jeanine Charlton, Chief Technology Officer. Together, they exp…

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Empathy Is the Growth Strategy Franchising Cannot Fake
June 15, 2026

Empathy Is the Growth Strategy Franchising Cannot Fake

Franchise growth is often measured in units, markets, revenue, and brand recognition. Those numbers matter. But the franchise systems that endure are built on something harder to measure and impossible to fake: empathy, trust, connection, and commun…

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Marketing With Purpose Kit: Breaking Down Silos Across Teams
June 15, 2026

Marketing With Purpose Kit: Breaking Down Silos Across Teams

Growth happens faster when teams stop working in silos.

The strongest marketing strategies are built when digital, ecommerce, creative, operations, sales, and customer insights are connected around a shared goal.

In today’s complex marketing landscape, brands need more than strong individual channels. They need cross-functional alignment that turns fragmented efforts into a unified customer experience and measurable business growth.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpo…

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Finance PR That Earns Belief: Visibility and Trust in ETF Marketing
June 12, 2026

Finance PR That Earns Belief: Visibility and Trust in ETF Marketing

ETF marketers are competing in a category where product choice is abundant, attention is fractured, and trust is hard to earn. In this episode of The B.L.I.S.S. ETF Marketing Podcast: Going Beyond the Ticker, Mike Liwski sits down with Megan Braverman, Owner and Principal of Berbay Marketing & Public Relations, to explore how financial services firms build the visibility and credibility required for growth.

Megan brings deep experience helping finance and professional services fi…

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Compassion as Infrastructure: The Systems That Advance Civilization
June 10, 2026

Compassion as Infrastructure: The Systems That Advance Civilization

Technology is often treated as proof of progress. Fire, the wheel, the printing press, the steam engine, the internet, AI. We point to new tools and call it civilization advancing. The problem is that technology does not arrive with a moral compass.…

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Reviews

Amazing People, Amazing Topics, Great Show!
I've been a guest on many podcasts, but this was absolutely one of my favorite shows. The hosts and entire team were well prepared but more importantly GENUINELY INTERESTED in having a real conversation that matters and offers value. What a breath of fresh air!! I appreciate the opportunity to be on your show, but more importantly to experience all of you!! You leave a trail of blessings, kindness and love. THANK YOU.
Purpose before Profit
It was great speaking with Tullio Siragusa from The Bliss Business Podcast to talk about why purpose and empathy are not soft concepts but growth drivers. It was a great experience and the team are so professional. It was so good, that I am doing it again in a few weeks. ha ha. It is well produced, so if you get the opportunity, I would say take it.
Finally! A Room That Was Ready to Listen! My Experience on The Bliss Business Podcast"
I don't say this lightly: being a guest on The Bliss Business Podcast: Marketing with Purpose was one of the best professional experiences I've had in a long time. Tullio, Martha, and Joshua are simply THE BEST people: warm, thoughtful, genuinely curious. And, I walked away feeling more whole as a marketer and as a person for having met them.So much of what I do day-to-day can feel like shouting into a black hole. You pour yourself into content, into conversations, into frameworks you've bui

About the Hosts

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Stephen Sakach

Executive 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.

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Tullio Siragusa

Executive 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 leadership.

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Michael Liwiski

Host

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.

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Josh Prizer

Host

Since 2002, Josh Prizer has been a cornerstone of the Zero Company team, guiding clients with multi-million dollar ad budgets toward strategic growth. With deep expertise in Google, Bing, and programmatic platforms including Display, Video, and CTV, Josh brings both precision and purpose to every campaign.

What sets Josh apart is not just his mastery of digital advertising. It is his passion for helping businesses grow into their full potential and witnessing the ripple effect that growth has on the lives of the people behind them.

Outside of work, Josh is active in his community as a volunteer educator and local baseball umpire. Whether he is teaching empathy and compassion or calling plays on the field, he is committed to fostering integrity and human connection in everything he does.

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Michele Brasfield

Host

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" and of course The Bliss Business Podcast where she hosts the Marketing With Purpose Kit segments with CMO guests.

A proud Portland State gradudaate, 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.

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Martha Huerta

Guest Development | Producer | Blog Contributor

Martha is a connector who brings over two decades of experience in engineering, sustainability, education, and public relations. She is part of the integrated go-to-market team at Zero Company and serves as Guest Development Lead for The Bliss Business Podcast, where she connects with purpose-driven leaders to shape meaningful conversations. Martha also produces the Marketing With Purpose Kit segments with CMO guests.

Her career includes founding nonprofits, and speaking at global forums in Malaysia, Dubai, and Paris. A passionate community builder, Martha also mentors women entrepreneurs and supports environmental initiatives across Mexico and the U.S. Her work reflects a deep commitment to impact, inclusion, and authentic leadership.