Emotional intelligence is no longer optional in business. It is foundational.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Chelsea Espinoza, Founder and CEO of Road To Jubilee, Quality of Life Coach, consultant, and speaker.

With 20 years of experience spanning executive leadership and interior design, Chelsea understands the hidden pressures of high-performance environments and the personal cost of ignoring emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Her work challenges outdated systems that reward exhaustion and instead redefines success from the inside out.

In The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business, we explore:

• Why many high-achievers succeed inside systems not designed for their well-being

• How invisible rules shape careers and leadership behavior

• The connection between emotional intelligence and sustainable performance

• Why true success is Quality of Life• Practical shifts leaders can make to redesign success without lowering standards

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Success should not cost you yourself.

This week on The Bliss Business Podcast, Tullio Siragusa continues the BLISS Monologue Series with Episode 2, focused on a powerful truth many organizations miss: organizational design is not an org chart.

BLISS stands for Build Love Into Scalable Systems. In this episode, we explore why a company can look organized on paper and still create confusion, duplication, delay, and friction in real life. An org chart may show reporting lines, but organizational design reveals how work actually moves.

This conversation breaks down why clarity of outcomes, decision rights, operating rhythms, and ownership matter far more than titles alone. When the structure is designed for flow, people stop protecting turf and start solving problems. That internal clarity also shapes what customers experience in the market.

If you are building a company and want stronger execution, better alignment, and a brand experience that feels authentic from the inside out, this episode is for you.

If this resonates, comment BLISS below, and we will reach out to schedule time to connect.

Sustainable business is no longer just about environmental impact. It is about building organizations that are resilient, human-centered, and grounded in ethical leadership.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Amanda Fornal, founder, executive coach, startup advisor, and business consultant with more than 25 years of experience in technology, business transformation, and change management.

Amanda is the founder of Orange SFM, Founder Buddies, the Investing in Kindness initiative, Elephari, and Women in Exploration. She is a Director at Founder Institute Germany and has advised more than 100 early-stage founders. Her work bridges strategy, leadership, global exploration, and storytelling.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What sustainable business practices really mean in complex organizations • The role of kindness in leadership and investment decisions • How ethical decision-making shapes long-term resilience • Why human-centered systems outperform purely transactional ones

🎙️ Hosted by Steven Sakach and Tullio Siragusa

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Sustainability is not a department. It is a leadership philosophy.

Your biggest growth problem might not be your marketing strategy.It might be your silos.

When marketing, operations, finance, and leadership aren’t aligned, even great campaigns underperform. But when teams move together, brands accelerate growth and profitability.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Joel Bulger, CMO of WOWorks the platform brand home to six healthy dining fast-casual concepts, Joel brings 25 years of restaurant marketing leadership focused on driving guest traffic, strengthening menu profitability, and building scalable brand systems.

🎙️ Hosted by Tullio Siragusa

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we break down:

• Why silos quietly stall growth

• How marketing can become the connector across teams

• Aligning operations, menu strategy, and brand storytelling

• Turning collaboration into measurable performance

If you’re serious about scaling smarter, this conversation is a must-listen.

This week on The Bliss Business Podcast, Tullio Siragusa leads the BLISS Monologue Series with a foundational conversation on BLISS as a business system.

BLISS stands for Build Love Into Scalable Systems. In this episode, we explore why BLISS in business is not a feeling or a slogan, but a measurable state of alignment where people feel safe enough to tell the truth, clear enough to know what matters, and empowered enough to act.

A core message in this conversation is that human friction is a strategy risk. When teams spend energy protecting themselves, navigating unclear ownership, or decoding mixed signals, that energy is pulled away from customers, innovation, and execution.

The episode closes with a practical step leaders can apply immediately: a BLISS baseline to assess trust, clarity, and agency, and identify where friction is slowing growth.

If you are building a company and want performance without losing the soul of the business, this episode is for you.

If this resonates, comment BLISS below, and we will reach out to schedule time to connect.

Empathy is becoming one of the most strategic leadership capabilities in modern business. As organizations grow more digital and data-driven, the ability to stay connected to people becomes even more critical.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we will sit down with Sherrill Kaplan, Chief Revenue Officer at Hand & Stone, to explore how empathy shapes leadership, strengthens engagement, and supports sustainable growth.

Sherrill will share insights on:

• Leading with empathy in high-growth environments

• Balancing digital transformation with human connection

• How marketing and customer experience intersect with leadership values

• The role empathy plays in engagement and loyalty

🎙️ Hosted by Tullio Siragusa

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Empathy is not just about listening. It is about leading in a way that people feel seen and valued.

Purpose-driven marketing is not just about messaging. It is about creating meaningful connections, inspiring teams, and delivering measurable growth that benefits both customers and franchisees.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Jamie Eslinger, CMO of Shoot 360. Named an Entrepreneur Top 50 Franchise CMO Game Changer, Jamie brings more than 20 years of experience driving brand growth across startups, international retail, franchising, and globally recognized brands.

Currently leading marketing at Shoot 360, Jamie focuses on digital lead generation, customer acquisition, and local market engagement. Her career spans leadership roles with brands including The Little Gym, PartyLite, Baskin-Robbins, Crunch Fitness, Massage Envy, and European Wax Center, along with early sports marketing experience supporting the WNBA, NBA, and NHL. Known for blending strategic rigor with creative flair, she builds award-winning campaigns and mentors emerging leaders, always keeping empathy and human connection at the center of growth.

🎙️ Hosted by Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we cover:

• Why purpose and empathy are powerful growth drivers

• Balancing performance marketing with brand storytelling

• Supporting franchisees through strategic marketing systems

• Leading cross-functional teams through change and expansion

🎧 Whether you’re building a franchise brand, leading a marketing team, or striving to connect more deeply with your audience, this episode offers actionable insight on bringing purpose and empathy into marketing.

Emotional intelligence is becoming one of the most powerful differentiators in modern leadership. The ability to manage emotions, communicate clearly, and build trust can transform not only teams, but entire organizations.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we will sit down with Coach Quinn Harwood to explore how emotional intelligence shapes culture, strengthens leadership presence, and drives sustainable business results.

Quinn will share insights on:

• How leaders can develop deeper self awareness • Why emotional regulation influences performance

• Practical strategies to build stronger team connection

• The link between EQ, resilience, and long term success

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa 🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Leadership begins within. The way we manage ourselves determines how we lead others.