Compassion That Grows Beyond Care with Tasia Drayton
Compassion is more than a feeling. It can be the foundation of a business that changes lives.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Tasia Drayton, Founder and CEO of Compassionate Connections Home Care, a Florida-based organization providing personalized in-home support for seniors, veterans, and families.
Tasia began her entrepreneurial journey at just 24, drawing on her experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and her passion for helping people feel valued and supported. Today, she is expanding that mission through franchising, giving other entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring compassionate care into their communities.
In Compassion That Grows Beyond Care, we explore:
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How personal experiences can inspire purpose-driven entrepreneurship
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Why compassion and profitability belong together
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How empathy shapes the experiences of caregivers, clients, and families
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What it takes to build a strong culture in the home care industry
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How franchising can bring compassionate services to more communities
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Why successful growth should never come at the expense of human dignity
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta
The most meaningful businesses do more than provide a service. They create opportunities for people to feel supported, respected, and cared for — and build systems that make that experience possible for more people.
Founder/CEO
Tasia Drayton is an entrepreneur, home care leader, and franchisor who began her journey at just 24 years old as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a vision for something bigger. In 2017, she turned her firsthand experience providing care into Compassionate Connections Home Care, a Florida-based home care agency built around the belief that families deserve compassionate, intentional care that genuinely enhances quality of life.
Over nearly a decade, Tasia has grown Compassionate Connections from a young CNA’s vision into an award-winning home care organization serving families and veterans throughout Central Florida. Today, she is taking the next step as Founder and CEO of Compassionate Connections Franchising, expanding the brand and creating opportunities for other entrepreneurs to build purpose-driven businesses in the growing home care industry.
Recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree and Businesswoman of Style, Tasia is passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and building businesses that combine purpose with profitability. As a wife, mother, CEO, and franchisor, her story represents what can happen when ambition, resilience, and compassion meet—and she’s only getting started.
