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Featured Guest Series Blog Posts

Welcome to the Featured Guest Series Blog. In this series, we recap the podcast of spotlighted exceptional leaders and companies that embody the core values of Belonging, Love, Inspiration, Service, and Sustainability. These organizations set the standard for empathy and people-centric business practices, creating positive and inclusive work environments.

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April 14, 2025

Creating Joy, One Bird at a Time: Lessons in Leadership

What does it take to build a business that brings people joy—not just once, but over a lifetime? In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we met Jim Carpenter, founder and CEO of Wild Birds Unlimited, the largest backyard bird feeding a…

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April 9, 2025

Defrosting the Workplace: Why Warm Leadership Is the Future of Organizational Growth

In a world defined by volatility, rapid change, and increasing digital disconnection, many organizations are asking the same question: What kind of leadership do we need now? The answer may not lie in new technology or performance metrics—but…

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April 7, 2025

Rethinking Work: Why the Future Belongs to the Open, Flexible, and Human-Centered

When we think about the future of work, it’s easy to focus on technology, AI, and automation. But for Simon Hill—CEO of Wazoku and champion of workplace innovation—the future is less about machines and more about people. In a live…

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April 2, 2025

Empathy Begins Within: Unlocking Authentic Leadership Through Self-Awareness

Leaders who embrace their full humanity are better equipped to lead others. In a world obsessed with performance metrics and bottom-line thinking, it’s easy to overlook the most transformative leadership tool available—self-awareness. In…

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March 31, 2025

Leading with Heart: Bridging Innovation and Social Impact in Business

In a business world that often places profit above all else, striking a balance between financial growth and social responsibility can feel like walking a tightrope. For Brandon Powell, CEO of HatchWorks AI, that tightrope has been both a challenge …

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March 26, 2025

Creating Connection at Scale: Building a Purpose-Driven Community

Authentic connection isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s the foundation of meaningful growth. But how do you foster that connection when your business spans two countries and 140+ locations? On this episode of The Bliss Busine…

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March 24, 2025

The Empathy Imperative: Rethinking Leadership and Power

What happens to empathy when people gain power? It’s a question few business leaders ask—but maybe they should. In this conversation on The Bliss Business Podcast, we were joined by Chris Jarvis, co-founder of Realized Worth, to unpack …

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March 19, 2025

Leading with Heart: How Empathy is Transforming Business Leadership

Success in business is often measured by revenue, growth, and market dominance. But what if the true key to long-term success lies not in numbers, but in human connection? In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sat down with Shane Evans,…

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March 17, 2025

The Hidden Advantage: Why Emotional Intelligence is a Business Game-Changer

Success in business has long been defined by numbers—revenue, growth, and operational efficiency. But the most impactful leaders understand that behind every number is a person. A team member, a customer, a franchise partner—each driven …

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March 12, 2025

The Power of Community: How Pet Supplies Plus Built a Business Around Connection

Success in retail is often measured in sales, expansion, and market share. But for Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash, the real key to long-term growth lies in something deeper—community. In this episode of The Bliss Busi…

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