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 Laura Rice, CMO at Celebree School. Laura brings extensive experience in franchise marketing and brand growth, and she shares how breaking down silos across teams can unlock creativity, efficiency, and purpose-driven impact.

📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 🕗 8:00 AM PDT

🎙️ Hosted by Michele Brasfield

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we cover:

• Why silos persist and the hidden costs they create

• How shared purpose aligns marketing, sales, and operations

• Practical steps to improve communication and collaboration

• Examples of how cross-team integration drives better results for brands

🎧 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.

Companies that redesign work models for agility and adaptability see 30% higher performance compared to peers (McKinsey).

Yet many organizations still rely on outdated structures that cannot keep pace with the integration of AI and the need for more human-centered, flexible teams.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Liza Adams, AI Advisor, Go-to-Market Strategist, and CEO of Growth Path Partners. Recognized as one of the 50 CMOs to watch in 2024 and a Pavilion Fractional/Advisor of the Year Finalist, Liza brings over 20 years of experience leading transformations at Smartsheet, Juniper Networks, Pure Storage, and more.

Today, she helps executive teams design human-AI organizations that achieve breakthrough results.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• Why traditional work models no longer fit the AI era

• Systems that empower human-AI collaboration at scale

• Real-world examples of innovative work models in action

• How purpose and empathy guide responsible AI adoption

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a team, or preparing for AI transformation, this conversation will give you strategies to design the future of work with intention.

90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can recognize their emotions in real time (TalentSmart).

This gap matters because emotional intelligence, paired with gratitude, may be the most underrated driver of trust, loyalty, and long-term success in business.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Brendan Kamm, CEO of Thnks, the first global platform built on the principles of Gratitude Commerce.

Under Brendan’s leadership, Thanks is redefining how professionals build stronger relationships through small, thoughtful gestures that scale across organizations.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• Why gratitude and EQ are inseparable in modern leadership

• How small gestures can transform customer and employee relationships

• Systems that embed appreciation into daily operations at scale

• Stories from organizations using Gratitude Commerce to build loyalty and culture

🎧 Whether you’re a founder, executive, or team leader, this conversation will show you how emotional intelligence, and the simple act of gratitude, can become a lasting business advantage.