Once Upon a Business

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In this episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads “Star Woman” and extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes.“When your gifts and your experiences are not seen, not respected, there's no place for growth or opportunity.”“That's the importance of coaching—to work with someone who sees in you what you can barely see in yourself.”  – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely  If you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.  Music credits:• Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: ReverenciaArtist Name(s): Alice In WinterWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: You Cannot See What You Cannot See Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In this episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads “Sword of Wood” and extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes.“We face all these challenges, but once we find clarity and the path forward, then it almost seems like things fall into place magically.” “Underneath it all, I believed in the power of my story and the power of the work I could do.”– Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely  If you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.  Music credits:• Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Freedom FromArtist Name(s): DressersWriter Name: Darren KingPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Episode transcript: Success Unfolds Day by Day Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In this episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads “The Magic Lake” and extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. “We face all these challenges, but once we find clarity and the path forward, then it almost seems like things fall into place magically.” “Perhaps this is a time for a new world in business…where compassion and kindness are the way to achieve success.” – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:• Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: WeightlessArtist Name(s): Michael BriguglioWriter Name: Michael BriguglioPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION  Episode transcript: A Brave New (Business) World Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “We're able to move forward when we are accountable to ourselves, to the work and to those that we serve.” “As we drive forward with our passion, our unending ideas and initiatives, we can become blind and be led by madness.” – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. Music credits:• Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Friends and LoversArtist Name(s): Cast of CharactersWriter Name: Dustin RansomPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: LifelineArtist Name(s): Pete StewartWriter Name: Pete StewartPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: Passion or Madness? Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….“I certainly couldn't depend on doing the same things that just weren't working anymore, and that was the moment that I realized I needed to ask for help.”“In essence, we have everything we need. We have the solutions to our own problems.”  – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:• Track Title: ReverenciaArtist Name(s): Alice in WinterWriter Name: Chelsea McGough, Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: Your Perfect Problems. Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….“If we're doing authentic work, the beauty will always emerge.”  “In business, that's what we need to do. We need to go all out, we need to keep trying, we need to keep pushing…and that's what ultimately will bring us to the truth that will lead us to success.” – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.  Music credits:• Track Title: Meadow SanctuaryArtist Name(s): Outside The SkyWriter Name: Dustin RansomPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: The Beauty of Truth. Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.      In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.   So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….“I think that process of iteration and getting out there and getting feedback is actually quite important. But not too soon, perhaps, and not at a time where maybe you're too fragile.”  “It takes time for an idea to really ripen, for it to mature to the point where it has legs.” – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely If you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:• Track Title: When Stars CollideArtist Name(s): Sounds Like SanderWriter Name: S.L.J. KalmeijerPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Episode transcript: From Inspiration to Legacy. Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.      In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.   So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….“One of the lessons, I think, from the story, is never to assume something is over before it's over, never assume that something is finished. There's always pieces that can be pulled together, and we can make something out of almost nothing. I think it's an incredibly important skill for an entrepreneur, for anybody running a business, to know that creating something out of nothing is always possible.”  – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProduced and assembled by – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com. Music credits:• Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.      In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.   So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….“The magic is in the sharing of the mess, the brokenness, the mistakes and the flaws, because it’s here that we recognize the humanity in ourselves and others and can actually connect at the deepest level.”  “It’s about showing up just as you are—imperfect but brave and willing to just be who you are.”  – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely  If you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:• Track Title: LifelineArtist Name(s): Pete StewartWriter Name: Pete StewartPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Episode transcript: Our So-Called Flaws Sow Beauty. Coming soon.~~~~~

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business storytelling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.      In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.   So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….The more we strive for perfection, the further we move from success.”  “Wisdom is useless unless we’re prepared to take action around it.”  – Lisa BloomFollowing a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business, Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs, and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories. Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story-coach  Lisa Bloom’s book - The Story Advantage Credits:Host – Lisa BloomProducer – Cynthia LambExecutive producer – Danny InyAssembled by – Geoff GovertsenAudio Post Supervisor: Evan Miles, Christopher MartinAudio Post Production by Post Office SoundMusic soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. Music credits:• Track Title: Meadow SanctuaryArtist Name(s): Outside the SkyWriter Name: Dustin RandomPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Catch the Sky Artist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION• Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name(s): HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION • Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name(s): Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: The "Perfect" Heart. Coming soon.~~~~~