Once Upon a Business

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Once Upon a Business episodes

September 05, 2024 Who's In My House?
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Lisa tells a tale of why elephants have such big ears and the lion is the “King of the Jungle.” Through this story, she explores themes of courage, vulnerability, and the deceptive nature of fear — offering entrepreneurs a fresh perspective on overcoming challenges and embracing authenticity.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“‘Yes,’ came a deep voice. ‘It is I, the eater of Bushbooks, and I’m coming to eat you.’” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer: 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.
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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: Meadowcroft
Artist Name: Cody Martin
Writer Name: Cody Kurtz Martin
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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: Who’s In My House?

9 min
August 22, 2024 The Master and the Student
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Lisa tells the tale of a Zen master and student that challenges conventional wisdom, exploring the burning away of past lessons to forge a unique path. Through this lens, she offers powerful insights on independence, transformation, and the importance of personal experience in entrepreneurship.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“Once a student of Zen came to visit her master. He was old and frail. She knew he did not have long to live.” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer: 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 [email protected].
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: Late Night Thoughts
Artist Name: GEMM
Writer Name: Molly Cherryholmes
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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 Master and the Student.

7 min
August 08, 2024 The Apple Tree and the Rosebush
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Lisa tells a short story of an apple tree and rosebush that grew up next to each other. Sadly, the pettiness of comparison soon takes hold on one of them. Lisa then pulls forth a number of key business lessons, namely that comparison is a trap that rarely leads anywhere but hubris or insecurity.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….

“Beauty is one thing, but kind-heartedness is another.” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer: 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 [email protected].
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: Chamomile
Artist Name: Lunareh
Writer Name: Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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 Apple Tree and the Rosebush.

7 min
July 25, 2024 The Boy and His Drum
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Lisa Bloom tells the story of a boy who loves drumming, much to the annoyance of his parents and aunt. Bloom then draws parallels between the tale and entrepreneurial journeys, the value of pursuing one's passion, overcoming challenges creatively, and following your unique path to success.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“There was once a boy who loved to play the drum. His mother and father would often tell him to stop. But his auntie was the worst of all. She couldn’t stand the sound of the thing.” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer and Editing: 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.
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: Quiet Courage
Artist Name: LNDÖ
Writer Name: Landon Bailey
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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 Boy and His Drum Transcript.

8 min
July 11, 2024 The Giant Fear
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Lisa Bloom tells the story “The Giant Fear,” which teaches that ignoring fear only makes it grow, while facing it makes it smaller. Specific to business, she sheds light on how strong leadership can mitigate fears as well as how entrepreneurs can transform giant fears into manageable challenges.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“Once there was a city surrounded by a high wall with only one gateway. Then one day, a fierce and terrible giant came and placed himself right outside.” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer and Editing: 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 [email protected].
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: Sucka Punch
Artist Name: Nu Alkemi$t
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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 Giant Fear.

7 min
June 27, 2024 Nasruddin’s Note
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Lisa tells the tale of a wise fool who plays a single note on his instrument, confident in his unique sound. She then explores the tension between originality and tradition, urging entrepreneurs to find their authentic voice while repurposing existing ideas to create something powerful and distinct.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“When Nasradin played the instrument on and on, he played the same note, the very same note, for hours. His wife was going crazy.” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer and Editing: 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 [email protected].
Music credits:
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: Inner Peace
Artist Name: Reveille
Writer Name: Brendan St. Gelais
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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: Nasruddin’s Note.

6 min
June 13, 2024 The Fox and the Cat
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Lisa Bloom tells the classic tale of “The Fox and the Cat.” Through this Brothers Grimm narrative, Lisa explores profound business lessons about the value of simplicity, humility, and staying true to one’s core expertise while navigating the entrepreneurial journey.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“It happened once that The Cat met Mister Fox in the woods. And because she thought he’s clever and experienced in all the ways of the world, she addressed him in a friendly manner.” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer & Editing: Michi Lantz
Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
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 [email protected].
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: Pages
Artist Name: Shimmer
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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 Fox and the Cat.

9 min
June 06, 2024 Storytelling Stokes Business (Sharon Richmond)
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This special episode features Lisa’s guest appearance on To Lead Is Human hosted by Sharon Richmond. Lisa tells a story of monkeys trying to rescue the moon — which she and Sharon discuss as a metaphor for the danger of not checking assumptions and ignoring quieter voices in the organization.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“The moon has fallen into the water! If we do not rescue it immediately, the night sky will be doomed forever to darkness!” — Lisa Bloom
For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. Clients accelerate their leadership by embracing mindset and behavior changes, building self-awareness and self-management skills, and focusing on the three things all leaders must ensure: focus, energy and delivery.
Sharon’s purpose as an executive coach is to help leaders 10X their impact by leveraging the power afforded by their roles to build organizations that are forces for good, both economically and socially. She also advises CEOs on shaping organization culture and leading change.
Sharon has taught leadership at Stanford GSB, where she now helps leaders increase influence, manage conflict, and prepare to build high-performing teams.
To see a list of Sharon’s clients, please visit LeadingLarge.com.

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 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
Lisa’s website: Story-Coach.com
Lisa’s book, The Story Advantage
Sharon’s website: LeadingLarge.com
The Friction Project (book): Goodreads.com/en/book/show/105735152
Amy C. Edmondson’s work on psychological safety
Credits:
Host: Lisa Bloom
Producer: Michi Lantz
Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
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 [email protected].
Music credits:
Track Title: Escaping Light
Artist: Aaron Sprinkle
Writer: Aaron Sprinkle
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Bright Future
Artist: Be Still The Earth
Writer: Marshall Usinger
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.
Episode transcript: Storytelling Stokes Business (Sharon Richmond).

32 min
May 30, 2024 The Fox and the Horse
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Lisa Bloom tells the Brothers Grimm tale The Fox and the Horse. She explores the dynamics between the characters, reflecting on parallels in the workplace. The story reminds us to consider the importance of kindness, ethical behavior, and the impact of self-centered motives in business.
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.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“A peasant once had a faithful horse, but he had grown old and could no longer work.” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer: Michi Lantz
Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
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 [email protected].
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: European Sunrise
Artist Name: Anthony Catacoli
Writer Name: Anthony Catacoli
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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 Fox and the Horse.

9 min
May 16, 2024 The Starfish
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Lisa tells the tale “The Starfish” (inspired by Lauren Isley’s “The Star Thrower”) and explores the profound impact of small, seemingly insignificant actions. Listen as we walk along the beach with a man who learns a vital lesson from a young girl — even the smallest steps can create ripples of change, inspiring us to act, no matter the scale of the challenge.
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.
So, come now and gather around. Lisa’s about to begin….
“Once upon a time there was a man who was used to taking a walk by the sea. . . ” — 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 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 Bloom
Producer: Michi Lantz
Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
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 [email protected].
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: Precious Time
Artist Name: Cody Martin
Writer Name: Cody Kurtz Martin
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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 Starfish.

7 min

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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.