The Bliss Business Podcast celebrates empathy, love, and consciousness in business. Zero Company presents this podcast to showcase our belief that truly successful businesses adopt blissful practices that uplift the human spirit and nurture a thriving, mindful workplace.
B.L.I.S.S.
"Building Love Into Scalable Systems"
Business often starts with a product. But enduring companies are built around people. When leaders center their purpose not just on what they do, but who they serve, they unlock something far more valuable than growth. They build belonging.
In this…
Does your brand actually feel human to your audience?
In this week’s episode of the Marketing with Purpose Kit on The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re going beyond features and benefits. This is about emotional relevance.
🎧 Episode: Finding the Human Truth Behind Your Brand
📅 Wednesday, June 19
🕚 8:00 AM PDT
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
In this episode:
+ Why brands that speak to universal…
If you're like most founders, you’ve been told to focus on building a great product and then crank up demand gen. But what if the failure point isn’t the product or even the demand, but what happens in between?
In this episode of The Bl…
Is your marketing spend an investment or just another cost center?
On the latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, Tullio Siragusa, who leads the agency's Fractional CMO services, kicks off a special 5-part series with Josh Prizer, VP of Digital Marketing at Zero Company.
In Episode 1, Turning Costs into Investments, they explore the mindset shift every business needs to make: stop treating marketing like an expense and start managing it like a strategic asset.
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Change can reveal the best or the worst in people. Uncertainty amplifies emotion, and leaders either fuel anxiety or channel it into connection. In this Bliss Business Podcast roundtable, three pioneers of human-centered business shared how they kee…
What if elder care wasn’t just about services, but about restoring dignity and human connection?
📊 According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 percent of adults over 60 experience loneliness or isolation, which has been linked to serious health risks including depression and cognitive decline.
Join us this Thursday for a powerful episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with guest Patricia Morrison, Founder and Owner of Social Pulse Home Care Agency, a home care age…
Producer, Host, Blog Contributor
Stephen is the host of The BLISS Business Podcast. As founder and CEO of a digital marketing and software firm, Stephen pioneers empathetic AI development and oversees strategy for a wide range of clients. He brings a diverse background spanning three decades of digital media, marketing, journalism and in-depth study of human consciousness.
Seeking to embed empathy and human-centered values into all aspects of an organization, Stephen established his digital firm's guiding ethos to “Build Love Into Scalable Systems” (BLISS) - a vision for scaling with compassion by shaping business brands, systems and culture to nurture understanding and care from the inside out.
Through interviews and discerning commentary, he makes the abstract tangible - turning research and teachings into applicable wisdom for kinder living and deeper connections.
Producer, Host, Blog Contributor
Tullio Siragusa is a strategic advisor, dynamic speaker, author, and EQ coach with 36 years of experience as a technology disruptor rooted in Design Thinking. Since 2018, he has been creating, producing and hosting live podcasts, interviewing over 1,000 C-suite executives across a wide range of industries. His work behind the mic reflects his larger mission: using conversation as a catalyst for human-centric innovation.
Tullio’s commitment to purpose-driven leadership and ethical transformation is reflected in his advisory roles at the University of California, Riverside’s Design Thinking Executive Program, and the University of San Francisco School of Management’s Digital Marketing Program. As a Board Advisor at AI2030.org, he helps guide the responsible advancement of AI toward ethical and sustainable outcomes. A founding member of RadicalPurpose.org, Tullio believes empathy isn’t just a trait, it’s a non-negotiable foundation for leadership.
Host, Blog Contributor
Michael is known for his expertise in enterprise marketing and ROI optimization. With over two decades of experience in Financial Services, SaaS, IT Consulting, and Cybersecurity. His certifications, including Google Ads and FINRA Series 7 and 24, highlight his continuous pursuit of knowledge and expertise in marketing. He serves as the Vice President of Strategic Performance at Zero Company.
A native Angeleno and devoted USC Trojan fan (#FightON), Michael is committed to positive impact both professionally and personally. He volunteers as a hospital liaison in bloodless medicine and patient blood management treatments. His volunteer work includes aiding remote Panamanian fishing villages, and he has competed in triathlons and pickleball tournaments, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Host
Since 2002, Josh Prizer has been a cornerstone of the Zero Company team, guiding clients with multi-million dollar ad budgets toward strategic growth. With deep expertise in Google, Bing, and programmatic platforms including Display, Video, and CTV, Josh brings both precision and purpose to every campaign.
What sets Josh apart is not just his mastery of digital advertising. It is his passion for helping businesses grow into their full potential and witnessing the ripple effect that growth has on the lives of the people behind them.
Outside of work, Josh is active in his community as a volunteer educator and local baseball umpire. Whether he is teaching empathy and compassion or calling plays on the field, he is committed to fostering integrity and human connection in everything he does.
Host
Ash is a digital marketing strategist with deep expertise in PPC, SEO, social media, and data analytics. As a CMO, he develops performance-driven campaigns rooted in empathy and purpose. His analytical approach and creative insight fuel innovative growth strategies that align with the podcast’s ethos of infusing love into business systems.
Beyond marketing, Ash is a co-founder of Awaken Radio Club and an active DJ in the Los Angeles music scene. His passion for sound design and immersive experiences reflects his broader commitment to creativity, mindfulness, and personal evolution. Ash brings a unique blend of left-brain logic and right-brain artistry to everything he does.
Guest Development
Martha is a connector who brings over two decades of experience in engineering, sustainability, education, and public relations. She is part of the integrated go-to-market team at Zero Company and serves as Guest Development Lead for The Bliss Business Podcast, where she connects with purpose-driven leaders to shape meaningful conversations.
Her career includes founding nonprofits, and speaking at global forums in Malaysia, Dubai, and Paris. A passionate community builder, Martha also mentors women entrepreneurs and supports environmental initiatives across Mexico and the U.S. Her work reflects a deep commitment to impact, inclusion, and authentic leadership.
Guest Development
Michele has been immersed in digital marketing since the days when Overture and Yahoo dominated, and Google was just an ambitious startup. As Zero Company's sales lead, she relishes learning about a client’s journey and the highs and lows of running their business. Her favorite podcast is “How I Built This.”
A proud Portland State grad, Michele embodies the spirit of Portland: friendly, creative, a foodie, and earth-conscious. She loves yoga and outdoor activities, including biking to work, hiking, swimming, and stand-up paddle-boarding. Michele's values include compassion, kindness, and flexibility.