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.
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.
Sept. 26, 2024
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Roshmond "Sum" Patten
🎙️ New LIVE Podcast Episode: 🎙️In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome the multi-talented Roshmond "Sum" Patten—a creative director, recording artist, and AI specialist who has thrived at the intersection of technology, arts, and community action for over two decades.
Sum joins hosts Stephen Sakach and Michael Liwski to explore the future of work and how innovative work models are reshaping industries.
🌟 Key Highlights:
+ How AI and creative innovation are red...
Sum joins hosts Stephen Sakach and Michael Liwski to explore the future of work and how innovative work models are reshaping industries.
🌟 Key Highlights:
+ How AI and creative innovation are red...
Guest: Roshmond "Sum" Patten
Sept. 19, 2024
The Role of EQ in Leadership with Blair Carey
🎙️ The Bliss Business Podcast welcomes Blair Carey! 🎧
We are thrilled to have Blair Carey, CFA, Managing Partner of InsideCRO and seasoned entrepreneur, as our next guest on The Bliss Business Podcast.
In this episode, we dive deep into The Role of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Leadership.
🌟Blair brings over 25 years of experience in leading and building data-driven sales organizations, and this conversation is packed with valuable insights into how EQ plays a crucial role in ...
We are thrilled to have Blair Carey, CFA, Managing Partner of InsideCRO and seasoned entrepreneur, as our next guest on The Bliss Business Podcast.
In this episode, we dive deep into The Role of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Leadership.
🌟Blair brings over 25 years of experience in leading and building data-driven sales organizations, and this conversation is packed with valuable insights into how EQ plays a crucial role in ...
Guest: Blair Carey
Sept. 12, 2024
Mindfulness in the Workplace with Ram Ganesan
We’re excited to welcome Ram Ganesan, serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Kaboom AI, and former Global Head of Digital Experience at Encora, for a live conversation on The Bliss Business Podcast.
Ram’s journey from building and exiting Sooryen Technologies to launching Kaboom AI showcases his deep passion for entrepreneurship, customer success, and innovation.
Now, he’s applying his unique insights from B2B services, SaaS platforms, and digital commerce to reshape how businesses manag...
Ram’s journey from building and exiting Sooryen Technologies to launching Kaboom AI showcases his deep passion for entrepreneurship, customer success, and innovation.
Now, he’s applying his unique insights from B2B services, SaaS platforms, and digital commerce to reshape how businesses manag...
Guest: Ram Ganesan
Sept. 5, 2024
Building Community and Connection in Business with Christopher Fox, Ph.D.
We're excited to have Christopher Fox, Founder of Ideas-Led Growth, join us on The Bliss Business Podcast for an insightful discussion on the power of communication and connection in the business world.
Christopher is the mastermind behind the GRACE method—a groundbreaking approach designed to infuse business strategies with empathy, ethical leadership, and purposeful growth.
Episode Highlights:
+ Explore the GRACE method and how it redefines business communication, making it m...
Christopher is the mastermind behind the GRACE method—a groundbreaking approach designed to infuse business strategies with empathy, ethical leadership, and purposeful growth.
Episode Highlights:
+ Explore the GRACE method and how it redefines business communication, making it m...
Guest: Christopher G. Fox
Aug. 29, 2024
Building Community and Connections in Business with Lisa Druxman
We’re thrilled to welcome Lisa Druxman, founder of FIT4MOM, to The Bliss Business Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of how Lisa built the nation’s largest fitness program for moms, transforming it into a powerful community that supports women at every stage of motherhood.
Episode Highlights:
+ Discover how Lisa has blended her passion for fitness with her mission to empower and connect women.
+ Learn about the challenges and rewards of building a commun...
Episode Highlights:
+ Discover how Lisa has blended her passion for fitness with her mission to empower and connect women.
+ Learn about the challenges and rewards of building a commun...
Guest: Lisa Druxman
Aug. 22, 2024
Empowering Organizations Through Humanity Training, Empathy and Mindfulness with Lisa Brazelton
Empowering Organizations Through Humanity Training, Empathy Leadership, and Mindfulness
We’re thrilled to welcome Lisa M. Brazelton to The Bliss Business Podcast for a deep dive into the transformative power of humanity training, empathy, and mindfulness in the workplace.
About Lisa M. Brazelton:Lisa is a visionary leader and the Founder of The Humanized Leader, where she empowers organizations to cultivate a workplace culture rooted in empathy and mindfulness.
With a passion f...
We’re thrilled to welcome Lisa M. Brazelton to The Bliss Business Podcast for a deep dive into the transformative power of humanity training, empathy, and mindfulness in the workplace.
About Lisa M. Brazelton:Lisa is a visionary leader and the Founder of The Humanized Leader, where she empowers organizations to cultivate a workplace culture rooted in empathy and mindfulness.
With a passion f...
Guest: Lisa M. Brazelton
Aug. 15, 2024
Bliss Investing with Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD
We're excited to welcome Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, to The Bliss Business Podcast for an inspiring conversation about investing with heart and empathy.
Alicia is a renowned expert in entrepreneurship and investing, known for her unique approach that combines financial acumen with a deep commitment to making a positive impact.About Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci:
Alicia's journey is a testament to the power of blending purpose with profit.
As a serial entrepreneur, inv...
Alicia is a renowned expert in entrepreneurship and investing, known for her unique approach that combines financial acumen with a deep commitment to making a positive impact.About Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci:
Alicia's journey is a testament to the power of blending purpose with profit.
As a serial entrepreneur, inv...
Guest: Alicia Castillo Holley
Aug. 8, 2024
Mindfulness in the Workplace with Justin Winstead
🌟 New Podcast Episode Alert: Mindfulness in the Workplace 🌟
Join us for an inspiring LIVE episode of "The Bliss Business Podcast" as we explore the transformative power of mindfulness in the workplace with our special guest, Justin Winstead!
About Justin Winstead:
From humble beginnings in rural Louisiana to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Justin Winstead's journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and purpose.
As a cancer survivor and founder of the Improver Group...
Join us for an inspiring LIVE episode of "The Bliss Business Podcast" as we explore the transformative power of mindfulness in the workplace with our special guest, Justin Winstead!
About Justin Winstead:
From humble beginnings in rural Louisiana to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Justin Winstead's journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and purpose.
As a cancer survivor and founder of the Improver Group...
Guest: Justin Winstead
Aug. 1, 2024
Integrating Sustainable Practices with Innovative Ethical Models with Doug Kirkpatrick
🎧 New Episode Alert on The Bliss Business Podcast! 🚀
Join us in our latest episode, "Integrating Sustainable Practices with Innovative Ethical Models," featuring the distinguished thought leader Doug Kirkpatrick. Hosts Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Mike Liwski delve into the future of work, exploring self-managed environments and ethical leadership.
In this episode, we discuss:
The transformative journey of implementing self-management at Morning Star.
How ethical practices a...
Join us in our latest episode, "Integrating Sustainable Practices with Innovative Ethical Models," featuring the distinguished thought leader Doug Kirkpatrick. Hosts Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Mike Liwski delve into the future of work, exploring self-managed environments and ethical leadership.
In this episode, we discuss:
The transformative journey of implementing self-management at Morning Star.
How ethical practices a...
Guest: Doug Kirkpatrick
July 25, 2024
The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Andrew Antar
Andrew Antar, founder and CEO of Tune.fm, explores empathetic industry disruption with hosts Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski. A classically trained violinist turned blockchain entrepreneur, he shares how paying artists per stream turns a resentment-driven industry into one built on fairness.
Guest: Andrew Antar
July 18, 2024
Critical Habits of High Performance in Today's New Normal with Mark Cunningham
Mark Cunningham, founder and CEO of the Achieve Institute and a former Olympic-level decathlete, explores high performance habits with hosts Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski, sharing how commitment and focusing on the whole team, not just top performers, build results that actually last.
Guest: Mark Cunningham
July 11, 2024
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Jose Leal
Jose Leal, co-founder of Radical World and co-author of Radical Companies, explores radical purpose with hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa, sharing how self-organizing, collaborative teams replace years of compliance with genuine human motivation, starting with recognizing our own needs.
Guest: Jose Leal
June 27, 2024
The Role of EQ in Leadership with Daniel Sieberg
Daniel Sieberg, Emmy-nominated journalist and founder of Screen Genius, explores EQ in leadership with hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa, sharing how psychological safety, vulnerability, and self-awareness shape teams that perform, and where AI can't stand in for real empathy.
Guest: Daniel Sieberg
June 20, 2024
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Xiaochen Zhang
Xiaochen Zhang, founder of AI 2030 and CEO of FinTech4Good, explores innovative work models for the future with hosts Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Mike Liwski, unpacking why responsible AI governance, not just efficiency, will decide which companies stay relevant.
Guest: Xiaochen Zhang
June 13, 2024
Empathy and Neurodiversity in Teamwork with Gloria Folaron of Leantime
Gloria Folaron, CEO of Leantime and a former ER nurse, explores empathy and neurodiversity in teamwork with hosts Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski, sharing how cognitive accessibility, built from her own ADHD diagnosis, shapes more inclusive teams that perform better.
Guest: Gloria Folaron