Episodes

March 8, 2025

BONUS: International Women's Day 2025

Building a Future Through Her Voice: The Power of Investing in Women's Ideas In this special International Women's Day episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato shares her keynote address highlighting the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. She discusses …
Feb. 25, 2025

Why fear isn't an excuse to avoid being visible

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Visibility: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs In the final episode of this four-part series on invisibility, Jess Sato addresses the importance of overcoming fear and embracing visibility in business and the broader cultural and political landscape. She acknowledges the c…
Feb. 18, 2025

Your Voice Is Your Superpower: Why Silence Isn’t an Option

In this episode of the Purpose Profit Podcast, Jess Sato discusses the importance of visibility and why silence is not an option. She references Sharon McMahon's book The Small and Mighty and highlights notable women like Mal...
Feb. 11, 2025

You’re Damned If You Do and Invisible If You Don’t

In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato discusses the challenges female entrepreneurs face regarding visibility, citing the "double bind" - a societal expectation for women to be visible but not too visib...
Feb. 4, 2025

Take Off Your Invisibility Cloak!

In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato introduces a four-part series focused on confronting the invisibility many female entrepreneurs face. Drawing inspiration from Harry Potter's invisibility cloak, Je...
Jan. 21, 2025

Why Doing Good Is Good For Business

Maximizing Social Impact Through Purpose-Driven Business In this episode of the Purpose and Profit podcast, Jess delves into the significance of integrating social good into business practices. She begins by sharing a story about her mentor Anna Eleanor Roosevelt and their work at Boeing, highlight…
Jan. 7, 2025

Make 2025 the Year You Finally Act on Your Big Idea

Launching Bold New Beginnings in 2025 In the 45th episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato reflects on the podcast journey and the excitement of starting a new year. She discusses the significance of the new year as a time to reset, refocus, and act on big ideas. Jess shares insights in…
Dec. 24, 2024

What holds us back from sharing our big ideas

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Sharing Your Big Ideas In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato continues a three-part series on the importance of sharing big ideas. Jess reflects on her personal journey and addresses common obstacles like self-doubt, the myth of originality, and the …
Dec. 16, 2024

Bonus episode - Is my idea "big" enough?

In this bonus episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato tackles common doubts about whether entrepreneurial ideas are "big" or "good" enough. Drawing on personal experiences and stories of successful women like Sar...
Dec. 10, 2024

Why the world needs your big idea - right now!

Unleashing Your Big Idea: Why the World Needs It Now In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato introduces a transformative three-part series focused on why the world urgently needs your big idea. Jess shares personal insights about grappling with a persistent and grand vision and…
Nov. 26, 2024

Scaling Your Business with Purpose and Clarity

Scaling with Purpose: Aligning Business Growth with Your Big Idea In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato concludes a five-part series on big ideas and business growth, focusing on scaling with intention and purpose. Jess discusses the challenges and strategies for scaling a bu…
Nov. 12, 2024

How to Amplify Your Visibility and Impact for Strategic Business Growth

Amplifying Visibility for Strategic Business Growth In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato explores how amplifying visibility and impact are crucial for strategic business growth. She discusses the importance of having a clear big idea, a messaging framework, and how to effect…
Oct. 29, 2024

Building a Messaging Framework That Drives Business Growth

Building a Messaging Framework for Business Growth Jess Sato delves into the creation of a messaging framework vital for business growth in Episode 3 of a multi-part series. In this episode, she emphasizes the significance of a cohesive messaging strategy in attracting the right clients and opportu…
Oct. 15, 2024

Practical Ways to Clarify Your Big Idea And Accelerate Business Growth

Clarifying Your Big Idea for Strategic Business Growth In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato discusses the importance of clarifying your "big idea" for sustainable business growth. She revisits why clarity is essential, outlines the iterative process of defining a big idea, a…
Oct. 1, 2024

The Top 5 Challenges Female Entrepreneurs Face When Clarifying Their Big Idea

Top 5 Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face When Clarifying Their Big Idea In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato explores the top five challenges female entrepreneurs encounter when defining their big idea. Jess delves into issues such as the 'too much expertise' trap, fear of …
Sept. 17, 2024

The Power of Silence: Knowing When Thought Leaders Should Stay Quiet

The Power of Silence for Thought Leaders In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato explores the often-overlooked power of silence for thought leaders, especially in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election. Jess discusses the importance of listening and learning, creating…
Sept. 3, 2024

Why Speaking is One of the Best Visibility Tools for Female Entrepreneurs

In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato explores the power of speaking engagements as a visibility tool for female entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of visibility for those involved in social c...
Aug. 20, 2024

Overcoming the fear of being too big or too disruptive

In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato explores how to overcome the fear of having big, disruptive ideas, particularly among women. Jess draws on examples from successful female entrepreneurs like Sara B...
Aug. 6, 2024

How do I know if I’m the right person to deliver this message?

How do I know if I'm the right person to deliver this message? In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, we explore the question: How do I know if I'm the right person to deliver this message? We talk about the importance of caring deeply about your mission, and Jess presents actionable st…
July 23, 2024

5 Reasons Your Message Isn’t Cutting Through the Noise (And How to Fix Them)

Do you ever feel like you're talking into the ether and NO ONE is listening or hearing? For many entrepreneurs, cutting through the noise - LOUD in the BOLT™️ framework - is one of the biggest issues they're facing. In this episode, I dive into 5 reasons your message may not be resonating and how t…
July 9, 2024

Do you have a lightning BOLT™️ idea?

Do you have a lightning BOLT™️ idea? Often, I'm asked, "How do I know if my idea is big enough?" This episode dives into a framework I created - The BOLT™️ Method - that speaks to four ways to assess the "bigness" of your idea. Resources: How Harry Styles Helped Me Grow My Business The BOLT™️Assess…
June 25, 2024

What Is a Big Idea?

What is a Big Idea? In this episode, I explore this transformative concept and its importance for female thought leaders and entrepreneurs. Big Ideas can drive change, differentiate your work, and inspire action. The power of...
June 11, 2024

5 Strategies to Increase Visibility

Visibility is a massive part of being a successful thought leader. In this episode, we'll dig into 5 strategies you can use to increase your visibility and why they're important! Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach Linkedi…
May 28, 2024

What Taylor Swift Taught Me About Thought Leadership In An AI Era

Where are all my Swifties? In this week's episode, we dive into what I learned from Taylor Swift about being a thought leader... and why AI can't ever replace it! How do I test my big idea? Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatoco…