In our latest live featured guest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Deborah Miller, Founder and Director of YNG Studios.

Deborah brings a wealth of experience in wellness, resilience, and community building, all grounded in her inspiring journey from competitive athlete to a transformative yoga practice after a series of spinal surgeries.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

+ Building Community through Shared Wellness Practices: Deborah shares how cultivating a supportive environment at YNG Studios fosters lasting connections, especially as people navigate health challenges and aging.

+ The Role of Purpose and Intention in Business and Life: Inspired by Blue Zone principles, Deborah discusses the essential role of intention and purpose for longevity, both in personal health and community impact.

+ Mindfulness as a Foundation for Strong Leadership: Drawing from her experiences in health, wellness, and even missionary work in Africa, Deborah reveals how mindfulness strengthens both individual resilience and community bonds.

+ Transformative Approaches to Aging and Health: Deborah’s unique blend of traditional and functional movement practices empowers her clients to embrace aging with vitality and grace, especially those with injuries or health challenges.

Join us as we dive deep into how wellness, empathy, and purpose can be powerful tools for building a thriving community. Deborah’s story is a true testament to living with intentionality and inspiring others to prioritize balance and well-being at every stage of life.

This episode is perfect for leaders, wellness advocates, and anyone looking to create meaningful connections through purpose-driven practices.

How do we gauge the real impact of empathy? 📊 In our latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa dive into the heart of measuring empathy with metrics that truly matter.

🎧 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. Empathy Beyond the Bottom Line – Understand the direct link between employee satisfaction, customer loyalty, and revenue growth.
2. Innovative Metrics for a New Era – Learn about tools and techniques like employee engagement scores and peer recognition programs to foster a culture of empathy.
3. Purpose-Driven KPIs – How businesses with a higher mission, from environmental impact to social good, can leverage empathy metrics to drive positive change.
4. Correlations That Count – Discover the strong relationship between empathy-driven practices and customer satisfaction and how one impacts the other.

Join us in rethinking traditional business metrics to include meaningful, empathy-focused measures that inspire growth and connection.

In today’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re diving deep into "The Dark Side of Purpose: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Purpose Washing." Join Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Ash Maher as they tackle the pervasive issue of purpose washing — when companies use purpose as a mere marketing tool without true commitment.

🎙️ What We’re Covering:

+ Identifying Purpose Washing: Recognizing companies that say all the right things but fail to back it up with meaningful actions.

+ Red Flags to Watch For: Vague mission statements, lack of measurable goals, and disconnect between stated purpose and actual practices.

+ Positive Examples in Action: Learn how brands like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s avoid purpose washing by embedding their values authentically into their operations.

+ Building Genuine Purpose: How companies can integrate purpose into their culture, values, and day-to-day decisions to foster real change.

If you’re ready to understand how to spot purpose washing and ensure your business remains authentic and value-driven, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

We’re excited to welcome Sarah Vagley Middleton, President and CEO of Mission Up Consulting, to our latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast! 🎙️

With an extensive background in corporate social responsibility, nonprofit partnerships, and community leadership, Sarah shares her insights on how organizations can build authentic connections that drive lasting change.

🌍In this episode, Sarah discusses:

🏢 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): How companies can create meaningful CSR initiatives that not only engage employees but also make a real impact in communities.

🤝 Partnerships for Change: The importance of connecting with aligned nonprofits and facilitating resource flow to activate impactful partnerships.

🌟 Building Community Connections: How communities can leverage partnerships to strengthen bonds and create sustainable outcomes.

💡 Leadership in Social Change: Why empathy, clarity, and innovation are essential for leaders looking to drive social change in today's world.

Key Takeaways:

+ Authentic CSR is Key: Successful CSR isn’t about checking boxes; it’s about fostering genuine connections with both employees and community organizations.

+ Resource Flow & Partnership Activation: Partnerships thrive when there’s a strategic focus on directing resources to where they are most needed.

+ Leadership with Empathy: In the current landscape, empathy-driven leadership is essential for creating lasting change, both within companies and communities.

+ Adaptability in Social Impact: Sarah’s journey from nonprofit to corporate leadership highlights the importance of adaptability and learning from diverse career experiences.

Join us for a deep dive into how businesses and nonprofits can collaborate to create a better future. Whether you're in leadership, social impact, or looking to improve your CSR strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

How do we build empathetic and connected teams when working remotely? 🌍👥

In the latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we dive into the Empathy Expansion Kit: Building Empathetic Teams Remotely. Tune in as we explore actionable strategies to foster trust, communication, and collaboration, even when your team is spread across the globe.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

+ Best practices for nurturing team culture remotely

+ How to maintain human connection in a digital workplace

+ Practical tools to build empathy and understanding within remote teams

+ Steps to avoid isolation and ensure every team member feels heard and valued

Whether you're a leader, manager, or part of a distributed team, this episode is packed with insights to enhance remote collaboration and create meaningful connections that drive performance.

Don't miss it!

How fast is AI really changing our world, and what could the future hold? 🤖 In this thought-provoking episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Ash Maher dive deep into the fascinating predictions about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its potential to transform our lives in ways we can hardly imagine.

Our conversation centers on the radical upside of AI, from curing major diseases and doubling human lifespans to revolutionizing mental health and bringing billions out of poverty. But, as with any advancement, we must consider the risks, too.

Key Discussion Points:

🔹 How AI could bring about a compressed future where a century’s worth of progress happens in just a decade.

🔹 The possibility of eliminating most cancers and other diseases within 12 years.

🔹 The profound impact AI could have on mental health, potentially curing conditions like depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

🔹 Will AI be the key to solving poverty and transforming economic development in underdeveloped countries?

🔹 What are the ethical and governance challenges we must address as AI continues to evolve?

💡 Tune in to hear about these possibilities and more. Could AI really help us live in a future filled with more love, empathy, and grace?

Join us on The Bliss Business Podcast for an insightful episode on The Role of EQ in Leadership featuring Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio and an experienced SaaS leader with over 20 years of helping companies grow and scale through emotional intelligence, innovation, and strategy.

🔑 Key Discussion Points:

+ How Emotional Intelligence (EQ) drives leadership success in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

+ The crucial role EQ plays in fostering collaboration, innovation, and resilience in high-growth organizations.

+ Randy’s experiences at Percolate, Rocket Fuel, and Maxio, where empathy and EQ transformed business outcomes.

+ Why leading with empathy is not just a soft skill, but a strategic advantage for leaders.

How SaaS companies can balance technology and human connection to build stronger teams and better customer relationships.

Practical tips for leaders looking to integrate EQ into their leadership style, drawn from Randy’s extensive experience at Microsoft, Salesforce, and more.

🎙 Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or team leader, this episode will provide actionable insights on harnessing the power of EQ to build successful teams and companies.

📅 Tune in to gain valuable leadership strategies from one of the top minds in the SaaS world!

Join us for another episode of the Empathy Expansion Kit as we dive into The Role of HR in Fostering Empathy on The Bliss Business Podcast 🎙️

In this episode, Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa explore the pivotal role HR plays in shaping empathetic workplace cultures.

Discover how the future of HR is moving towards holistic employee well-being, personal growth, and fostering a sense of purpose within teams.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

+ How to incorporate emotional intelligence into your hiring process.

+ The importance of holistic well-being initiatives, including mental, physical, and financial health support.

+ Practical ways HR can help employees align personal passions with their work.

+ Rethinking HR with modern titles like "People and Culture" and "People Empowerment" to reflect a more human-centered approach.

Empathy starts with leadership and HR has a key role in cultivating that culture. 🎧 Listen now to learn how your organization can thrive through empathy.