Episodes

You Don’t Need to Burn It All Down
May 6, 2025

You Don’t Need to Burn It All Down

Strategic Restructuring: Avoiding the Trap of Burning Your Business To The Ground In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, host Jess Sat continues the four-part series 'Why Isn't This Working?' by discussing the frustration business owners feel when they are "rootbound" and the urge to bu…
You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Rootbound
April 22, 2025

You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Rootbound

Breaking Free from Business Stagnation: Identifying When It's Time to Repot In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, host Jess Sato introduces a four-part series titled, "Why Isn't This Working Now?" Jess shares personal experiences and discusses the common struggles of successful entrepr…
Building a bold business starts in the ring
April 8, 2025

Building a bold business starts in the ring

Stepping into the Ring: Embracing Visibility for Business Success In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato shares a story inspired by a podcast episode from The Art of Manliness featuring boxing trainer Teddy Atlas. Jess discusses the parallels between boxing and business, empha…
Why You Don’t Need to Be Everywhere to Make an Impact
March 25, 2025

Why You Don’t Need to Be Everywhere to Make an Impact

In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato challenges the common misconception that you need to be everywhere to make an impact. Reflecting on her own experiences and industry trends, Jess explains why being...
How to find clients consistently when everything feels like a dumpster fire
March 11, 2025

How to find clients consistently when everything feels like a dumpster fire

How do we master client attraction when everything feels like a dumpster fire? In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, Jess Sato explores the pressing issue of finding clients consistently during times of economic and political uncertainty. After working with hundreds of business owners,…
BONUS: International Women's Day 2025
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 …
Why fear isn't an excuse to avoid being visible
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…
Your Voice Is Your Superpower: Why Silence Isn’t an Option
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...
You’re Damned If You Do and Invisible If You Don’t
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...
Take Off Your Invisibility Cloak!
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...
Why Doing Good Is Good For Business
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…
Make 2025 the Year You Finally Act on Your Big Idea
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…
What holds us back from sharing our big ideas
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 …
Bonus episode - Is my idea "big" enough?
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...
Why the world needs your big idea - right now!
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…
Scaling Your Business with Purpose and Clarity
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…
How to Amplify Your Visibility and Impact for Strategic Business Growth
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…
Building a Messaging Framework That Drives Business Growth
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…
Practical Ways to Clarify Your Big Idea And Accelerate Business Growth
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…
The Top 5 Challenges Female Entrepreneurs Face When Clarifying Their Big Idea
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 …
The Power of Silence: Knowing When Thought Leaders Should Stay Quiet
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…
Why Speaking is One of the Best Visibility Tools for Female Entrepreneurs
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...
Overcoming the fear of being too big or too disruptive
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...
How do I know if I’m the right person to deliver this message?
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…