According to Harvard Business Review, purpose-driven companies outperform competitors by 42 percent in profitability and retention.

Yet too often, leaders treat profit as the goal instead of the result of meaningful, people-centered business.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we explore what Conscious Capitalism looks like in practice, where purpose and profit grow together.

Our guest, Neal Courtney, CEO of Cookie Cutters, joins us to share how leading with heart, joy, and purpose creates loyal teams, happy customers, and sustainable business growth.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• How Conscious Capitalism transforms culture and profit

• The role of love and empathy in sustainable leadership

• What it takes to balance play, purpose, and performance

• Why joy is a strategic advantage in business

Love and purpose are not opposites of profit, they are the foundation of it.

A Deloitte study found that organizations with strong cross-functional collaboration are 60% more likely to exceed performance expectations. Yet many marketing teams still operate in silos, leading to missed opportunities, duplicate work, and inconsistent customer experiences.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Katherine LeBlanc, SVP of Marketing at 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions.

Katherine is a dynamic marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in franchising across industries including food, experiential, and health & beauty brands. She shares how breaking down silos between IT, Operations, and Marketing can unlock innovation, drive growth, and create purpose-driven impact.

🎙️ Hosted by Michelle Brasfield

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we cover:

• Why silos persist and the hidden costs they create

• How shared purpose aligns marketing, operations, and technology

• Practical steps to foster collaboration and creativity across teams

• Real-world insights on driving growth through cross-functional unity

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a franchise, or running a corporate team, this conversation will help you reimagine collaboration as your ultimate marketing advantage.

Only 33 percent of employees strongly agree they feel connected to their company’s mission (Gallup, 2024).

That lack of connection impacts everything from engagement to innovation.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we explore how community and connection can transform not only workplace culture but also business performance.

Our guest, Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room, joins us to discuss how purpose, empathy, and relationships can become a company’s greatest growth engine.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• How purpose drives connection across franchise systems

• Why empathy and emotional intelligence improve performance

• The ROI of community-driven business models

• What leading with love looks like in practice

This episode reminds us that connection is not a soft skill. It is the foundation of scalable, sustainable success.

Only 31 percent of employees strongly agree that their company cares about their well-being (Gallup, 2024). That’s not just a people problem, it’s a business problem.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sit down with Brian Kellerman, CEO at GoGather, to explore how intentional connection transforms company culture, leadership, and performance.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• How connection and belonging drive business performance

• Systems that help scale emotional connection across organizations

• The link between purpose and community in building lasting culture

• Why love, care, and empathy are the strongest leadership tools in business today

🎧 Connection isn’t built by accident, it’s designed by leaders who care.

According to McKinsey, 70% of consumers say their sense of connection to a brand influences their purchasing decisions. Yet many companies still overlook the importance of empathy and purpose in shaping authentic marketing strategies that truly resonate.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Stephen Sakach, Founder and CEO of Zero Company and aiCMO. Stephen brings over two decades of experience helping brands grow through data-driven marketing, AI innovation, and purpose-led leadership. He shares how bringing empathy and intention into marketing strategies creates stronger alignment between technology, teams, and customers.

🎙️ Hosted by Michelle Brasfield

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we cover:

• How purpose fuels meaningful customer engagement

• Why empathy is key to effective marketing leadership

• Practical ways to balance AI, data, and human connection

• Real-world insights from decades of purpose-driven innovation

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a franchise, or guiding a corporate team, this conversation will inspire you to bring purpose and empathy to the heart of your marketing and leadership.

Only 32% of employees believe their company truly lives its stated values (Deloitte, 2024). That gap between words and actions is where trust is lost — and where conscious capitalism steps in.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Fine Wilson, Founder and CEO of Gigglewaters, to explore how values-driven leadership and authentic connection can transform a business from profitable to purposeful.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

In this episode, we explore:

• What conscious capitalism looks like inside a fast-growing hospitality brand

• How to scale culture and care without losing authenticity

• Why purpose and profit are not opposites, but partners in progress

• How empathy and emotional intelligence drive sustainable success

• What “love in leadership” really means in the world of franchising

This episode will challenge how you think about business, purpose, and growth.

A recent Deloitte study revealed that purpose-driven brands are 50% more likely to inspire customer loyalty and long-term growth. Yet many organizations still view marketing as a transaction rather than a tool for connection, empathy, and shared values.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Julie Green, Vice President of Marketing for Heights Wellness Retreat. Julie leads marketing initiatives for a fast-growing wellness brand and shares how aligning marketing with purpose and empathy can create meaningful connections with customers while driving brand growth.

PDT 🎙️ Hosted by Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we cover:

• How empathy and purpose elevate brand storytelling

• Why authentic connection drives customer loyalty

• Practical ways to align brand strategy with human values

• Real-world insights from purpose-driven marketing in action

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a franchise, or steering a corporate team, this conversation will inspire you to bring more purpose and empathy into every aspect of your marketing.

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 episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Kim Daly, Founder and CEO of The Zee Suite. Kim is a nationally recognized franchise consultant, business coach, and one of the top-producing advisors with FranChoice.

With over two decades of experience and nearly 1,000 franchisees created through her consulting work, Kim has become a trusted voice on entrepreneurship, leadership culture, and franchise development strategy.

Her journey from fitness entrepreneur and dot-com founder to performance coach offers a unique perspective on how emotional intelligence fuels business success, resilience, and freedom.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• How emotional intelligence influences franchise success and leadership impact

• Ways to build systems that foster emotional growth without sacrificing performance

• The link between purpose, authenticity, and business alignment

• How love and empathy create lasting trust in leadership and customer relationships

🎧 Emotional intelligence is not a soft skill, it is the foundation of effective leadership.