The Bliss Business Podcast celebrates empathy, love, and consciousness.
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"
Emotional intelligence is often called a “soft skill,” yet research shows it can account for more than half of job performance in many roles and is one of the strongest predictors of effective leadership.
At the same time, many employees still experience leaders who are distant, reactive, or purely numbers driven. The gap between what people need and how leaders show up has never been more visible.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sit down with franchise lead…
Most conversations about the future of work still orbit the same themes: hybrid policies, office mandates, collaboration tools, and productivity metrics. Companies swap one platform for another, tweak schedules, and reorganize teams, yet something f…
Only 19% of executives believe they have the right culture in place, even though 94% agree it’s critical to business success (Deloitte, 2024).
Culture isn’t built through policy. It’s built through people, through shared purpose, trust, and community.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sit down with Paul Flick, Founder and CEO of Premium Service Brands, to explore what it really takes to build connection and belonging across a growing franchise network.
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For a long time, business success was framed in blunt terms: hit the numbers, keep shareholders happy, grow at all costs. Profit was the destination, and everything else was negotiable.
That story is changing. Research on purpose driven companies c…
Empathy gets talked about a lot in leadership, but too often it stays at the level of slogans.
Many employees still experience leaders who are distant, reactive, or purely numbers driven, even as research shows that empathetic leadership drives higher engagement, innovation, and loyalty.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sit down with Teresa Johnson, CEO of Color Me Mine, to explore what empathy in leadership looks like in the real world of franchise studios, …
Most companies say people are their greatest asset, but the lived experience inside many organizations tells a different story. Employees feel disconnected from the mission. Customers feel like ticket numbers. Communities barely know the brands they…
Executive 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.
Executive 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.
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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.
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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" and of course The Bliss Business Podcast where she hosts the Marketing With Purpose Kit segments with CMO guests.
A proud Portland State gradudaate, 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.
Guest Development | Producer | Blog Contributor
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. Martha also produces the Marketing With Purpose Kit segments with CMO guests.
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.