The Bliss Business Podcast

Featured Guest Series Episodes

Welcome to the Guest Series on The Bliss Business Podcast! In this series, we spotlight exceptional leaders of companies that embody the core values of Belonging, Love, Inspiration, Service, and Sustainability. These organizations set the standard for empathy and people-centric business practices, creating positive and inclusive work environments.

Join us as we explore the stories and strategies of these remarkable companies, and gain valuable insights on integrating BLISS principles into your own business practices. Subscribe and follow us to stay updated on the latest episodes and be inspired by leaders who are making a difference.
Oct. 28, 2025

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Kim Daly

Research from Harvard Business Review shows that 90% of top performers possess high emotional intelligence. Yet many organizations still prioritize technical skills over emotional skills when developing leaders. In this episo...

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Kim Daly
Oct. 21, 2025

Conscious Capitalism: Business Beyond Profit with Raj Sisodia

Seventy-three percent of employees say they want to work for companies that balance profit with purpose, yet fewer than one in four believe their employer truly does (Deloitte Human Values Index, 2025). The truth is, business...

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Conscious Capitalism: Business Beyond Profit with Raj Sisodia
Oct. 16, 2025

Building Community and Connection in Business with Jonathan Weathington

79% of consumers say they want brands to create real connections, not just transactions (Edelman Trust Barometer, 2024). Community isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a growth strategy. In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast ,...

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Jonathan Weathington
Oct. 14, 2025

Innovative Work Models for the Future with Ashley Wright

74% of companies say they are rethinking their work models to remain competitive (Deloitte, 2024). The challenge is no longer whether work will change — it is how leaders will design models that sustain both people and perfor...

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Innovative Work Models for the Future with Ashley Wright
Oct. 9, 2025

What Every CEO Needs to Know About Workforce ROI with Mason Duchatschek

Only 31% of U.S. employees say they feel engaged at work (Gallup). That disengagement, combined with turnover and poor hiring decisions, costs companies nearly $1.9 trillion each year. Most CEOs treat these issues as people p...

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What Every CEO Needs to Know About Workforce ROI with Mason Duchatschek
Oct. 7, 2025

Building Community and Connection in Business with Brooke Clark

Only 37% of professionals say they feel their contributions are fully recognized at work (Gallup). Visibility is more than reputation, it is a career asset. Without it, even the most capable leaders risk being overlooked. Wit...

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Brooke Clark
Oct. 2, 2025

Building Community and Connection in Business with Gavin McMahon

Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts alone (Stanford Graduate School of Business). Yet in today’s data-driven world, many leaders overlook storytelling as a critical business skill. Without story, even the best idea...

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Gavin McMahon
Sept. 30, 2025

The Future of Work in the Age of Generative AI with Professor Joseph Fuller

Generative AI could add up to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy (McKinsey). But while the potential is massive, the bigger question is: how will AI reshape the future of work, leadership, and culture? In this episo...

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The Future of Work in the Age of Generative AI with Professor Joseph Fuller
Sept. 25, 2025

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Dr. Ron Stotts

Leaders with higher emotional intelligence outperform peers in decision-making, collaboration, and resilience by a wide margin (Harvard Business Review). Yet too often, emotional intelligence is overlooked, treated as a secon...

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Dr. Ron Stotts
Sept. 23, 2025

Building Community and Connection in Business with Craig Larsen and Dr. Peter Fotinos

By 2030, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65 (U.S. Census Bureau). Yet, despite advances in medicine, millions still face preventable conditions tied to stress, aging, and hormonal imbalance. The challenge is no ...

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Craig Larsen and Dr. Peter Fotinos
Sept. 18, 2025

Building Community and Connection in Business with Will Bartholomew

79% of consumers prefer to engage with brands that foster a sense of community (HubSpot). Yet many businesses still focus on transactions over relationships, missing the deeper loyalty and growth that come from connection. In...

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Will Bartholomew
Sept. 16, 2025

Innovative Work Models for the Future with Liza Adams

Companies that redesign work models for agility and adaptability see 30% higher performance compared to peers (McKinsey). Yet many organizations still rely on outdated structures that cannot keep pace with the integration of ...

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Innovative Work Models for the Future with Liza Adams
Sept. 11, 2025

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Brendan Kamm

90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can recognize their emotions in real time (TalentSmart). This gap matters because emotional intelligence, paired with gratitude, may be the most u...

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Brendan Kamm
Sept. 9, 2025

Conscious Capitalism in the Age of AI with Kevin Surace

Companies that embrace conscious capitalism outperform the market by 10x over a 15-year period (Firms of Endearment study). Yet as AI adoption accelerates, many leaders face a critical question: How do we ensure innovation se...

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Conscious Capitalism in the Age of AI with Kevin Surace
Sept. 4, 2025

Leadership, Engagement, and Why Purpose Matters with Bob Gappa

Is your leadership model aligned with purpose, or just performance? Only 32% of employees feel engaged at work (Gallup). And yet, companies with strong purpose report 30% higher innovation and retention (McKinsey). So what gi...

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Leadership, Engagement, and Why Purpose Matters with Bob Gappa
Sept. 2, 2025

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Michael Ward

90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can identify their emotions as they happen (TalentSmart). Emotional intelligence isn’t a “soft skill.” It’s the foundation of effective leadership...

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Michael Ward
Aug. 28, 2025

The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Katharine Manning

Only 36% of employees in the U.S. say they feel engaged at work, and lack of empathy from leadership is often cited as a leading cause of disengagement (Gallup). Yet research shows that leaders who practice empathy foster str...

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The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Katharine Manning
Aug. 26, 2025

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Kath Allen and Abbey Lee

Emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart from their peers (Harvard Business Review). Yet too often, EQ is dismissed as “soft skills” instead of being recognized as the foundation of ef...

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Kath Allen and Abbey Lee
Aug. 21, 2025

Fix the Culture, Not the People: Lessons from the Dean of Dumbassery

Organizations with strong, positive cultures see employee engagement rates up to 72% higher than those with weak cultures (Gallup). Yet too often, leaders focus on “fixing” people rather than addressing the systems, values, a...

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Fix the Culture, Not the People: Lessons from the Dean of Dumbassery
Aug. 19, 2025

Mindfulness in the Workplace with Cindy Van Eeckhout

Mindfulness practices in the workplace can reduce stress by up to 32% and boost productivity by 12% (American Psychological Association). Yet in many professional environments, mindfulness is still treated as a personal welln...

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Mindfulness in the Workplace with Cindy Van Eeckhout
Aug. 14, 2025

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with David Greer

Emotional intelligence is responsible for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart (Harvard Business Review). But EQ isn’t just about managing emotions. It’s about leading with intention, presence, and purpose. In this e...

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with David Greer
Aug. 12, 2025

Building Community and Connection in Business with Bo Lowery

Franchise brands that prioritize emotional connection can outperform competitors by up to 85% in revenue growth (Gallup). But connection doesn’t happen by chance. It’s designed through leadership, systems, and shared purpose....

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Bo Lowery
Aug. 7, 2025

Building Community and Connection in Business with Howard Waterman

81% of consumers say they need to trust a brand before making a purchase decision (Source: Edelman Trust Barometer). Trust and connection are not just nice-to-haves in business, they are the foundation for long-term growth an...

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Howard Waterman
Aug. 5, 2025

Kindness and Empathy in Car Sales with Andrew Sardone

Companies that lead with empathy see up to 23% higher customer loyalty and a 32% boost in sales (Source: Gallup). Car sales often get a bad reputation for being high-pressure or transactional. But what if kindness and empathy...

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Kindness and Empathy in Car Sales with Andrew Sardone