Once Upon a Business

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  • 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 all are exposed to regardless of our culture. 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.
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  • The Milkmaid and Her Pail

    The Milkmaid and Her Pail
    Mar 6 2025

    Lisa tells the tale of “The Milkmaid and Her Pail”, exploring the balance between dreaming big and staying grounded. The story highlights important lessons about ambition, practicality, and risk-taking in entrepreneurship, inspiring business leaders to envision while remaining tethered to reality.

    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 tells 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.

    “I think it's incredibly important to be able to dream and not worry about spilling the milk from the pail. In fact, dreaming is one of the greatest talents of the entrepreneur.” — Lisa Bloom

    Host Bio:

    Following 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 Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.

    Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs 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 books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That Sell

    Credits:

    Host: Lisa Bloom
    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Editor: Michi Lantz
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely

    To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or 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: Places in Dreams
    Artist Name: Alsever Lake
    Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Emeralds
    Artist Name: Hale
    Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Night In Kyoto
    Artist Name: AVBE
    License code: PZAO02MIJLGF2QXN
    Publisher Name: Uppbeat

    Special effects credits:
    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.

    Episode transcript: The Milkmaid & Her Pail.
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    6 mins
  • Lisa’s Tale: 100 Stories, 100 Lessons, One Journey

    Lisa’s Tale: 100 Stories, 100 Lessons, One Journey
    Feb 20 2025
    To mark our 100th episode, Lisa Bloom invites you on her storytelling journey, where folklore and personal tales merge to empower us. She explores how narratives transform and create identity, inspire change, and fuel growth — providing invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs and storytellers alike.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 tells 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. “I think great storytelling is when you hear a story and it reminds you of something about yourself and about who you can become.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following 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 Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs 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:MiraseeThe Story Coach Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi Lantz Executive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or 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: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Pieces Of LightArtist Name: Tobias VoigtLicense code: V23F1HPS9CY2VKAAPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Particles And WavesArtist Name: Tobias VoigtLicense code: TNSYJA1Y044DLEEHPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: PendingArtist Name: Monument MusicLicense code: AIIEUG1PEBJSQQNVPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Panic RoomArtist Name: Richard BodgersLicense code: NYRHEZWL3C0INLE9Publisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: The Golden PathArtist Name: Roger GabaldaLicense code: RQJHFSMCZDPNUIYOPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Lonely MountainsArtist Name: Monument MusicLicense code: TJPWILAVYHAGVQUYPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Caleb FincherArtist Name: DawningLicense code: QQTWGF7COKFL5VHQPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: Lisa’s Tale: 100 Stories, 100 Lessons, One Journey transcript.
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    19 mins
  • The Wise Old Owl

    The Wise Old Owl
    Feb 6 2025

    Lisa tells the tale of “The Wise Old Owl,” unfolding key lessons on the essence of wisdom and curiosity. We learn the value of observation, watching and listening to the world around us. And in developing this skill, we can enhance our personal, business, and entrepreneurial growth and leadership.

    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 tells 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.

    “One thing I know for sure is that stories embody wisdom that’s passed down from generation to generation from entire cultures and communities.” — Lisa Bloom

    Host Bio:

    Following 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 Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.

    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 books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That Sell


    Credits:

    Host: Lisa Bloom
    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Editor: Michi Lantz
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely

    To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or 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: Places in Dreams
    Artist Name: Alsever Lake
    Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Emeralds
    Artist Name: Hale
    Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Awakening
    Artist Name: Monument Music
    License code: B8J5XE8LQHZOMVD6
    Publisher Name: Uppbeat

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.

    Episode transcript: The Wise Old Owl.
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    7 mins

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