Episodes

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, highlighting the role businesses can play in community engagement and global citizenship. She discusses the rising consumer expectations, especially among Gen Z, for companies to be socially responsible...

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 into her personal commitments for 2025, such as launching new cohorts of the Big Idea Incubator and forming global partnerships for women's empowerment. She encourages listeners to take small,...

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 misconception that ideas must be fully formed before sharing. She emphasizes the cost of staying silent, including missed opportunities and long-term regret, and encourages listeners to start smal...

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 Sara Blakely and Whitney Wolfe Herd, Jess emphasizes that impactful ideas often start small and grow through persistence and passion. She discusses how women can leverage their unique perspectives to address societal issues and introduces the Big Idea Incubator, a community t...

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 breaking through self-doubt and societal conditioning. She emphasizes the importance of women’s voices in shaping the future and introduces the Big Idea Incubator—a program to help women refine a...

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 business without losing the essence that makes it unique, emphasizing the importance of a big idea as a guiding principle. She outlines five key strategies for purposeful growth. Throughout the epis...

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 effectively get that message in front of your ideal audience. Jess emphasizes the significance of showing up strategically on platforms that align with your strengths and where your audience is most ...

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 opportunities. Jess discusses how a strong messaging framework aligns marketing efforts, speeds decision-making, and increases audience engagement and conversions. She outlines three layers of the framew...

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, and emphasizes how a well-articulated core message can streamline decision-making, attract ideal clients, and drive revenue. Jess also provides practical steps and questions to help entrepreneurs i...

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 being perceived as a know-it-all, and imposter syndrome... She offers practical insights and actionable advice on how to overcome these hurdles, emphasizing the importance of clarity, authenticity...

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 space for diverse voices, and using discernment to know when to speak up or remain silent. This nuanced approach can help thought leaders deliver well-considered perspectives, manage emotions, an...

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 change and highlights how speaking can build credibility, authority, and deeper connections with potential clients and partners. Jess also offers three strategies to help entrepreneurs get on the right stages: identifying ideal speaking opportunities, crafting compelling spea...

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 Blakely of Spanx and Whitney Wolfe Herd of Bumble to illustrate the power of persistence and vision. The episode also discusses the importance of breaking big ideas into actionable steps, the positive role of disruption in innovation, and balancing boldness with practicality....

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 steps to affirm one's role as a thought leader. By embracing expertise, understanding unique value, collecting evidence of your impact, and aligning with your core values and purpose, women can conf...

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 to fix them! Let's dive in! Resources: The BOLT™️ Framework How Harry Styles Helped Me Grow My Business Need Big Idea help? Let's chat! Book a complimentary call. Connect with Jess: www.jess...

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™️Assessment Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato If you need additional suppor...

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 speaking them boldly into the world can challenge the status quo and create meaningful impact. Are you ready? Let's dive in! Resources: The BOLT™️Method How Harry Styles Helped Me Grow My Business The Social Impact Roundtable Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for al...

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 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato If you need additional support and want to talk about the potential for speaking on stages or how to incorporate your thought leadership into you business, let'...

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/jessicasatocoach Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato If you need additional support and want to talk about the potential for speaking on stages or how to incorporate your thought leadership into you b...

In this episode, we tackle the challenges that may arise when you increase your visibility. This is part of the process, especially when you're saying hard things or challenging the status quo. Today, we'll identify some of those potential challenges and how you might proactively prepare for them! Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato If you need additional support and want to t...

I'm excited to begin a new 4-[art series on the power of thought leadership. In this episode, I share insights on thought leadership for female entrepreneurs and highlight its importance for enhancing influence and creating impactful change. I'll share a few practical strategies to help you establish your authority and stand out in a crowded market.  Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/...

In this week's episode, we tackle what to do if you aren't quite ready to hit the stage and why integrating your big idea into your business is so important. Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato If you need additional support and want to talk about the potential for speaking on stages or how to incorporate your thought leadership into you business, let's talk. Simply schedu...

In this episode we dig into the role of thought leadership and how to use it as a differentiation tool for your business. Resources: The Blog Figure out your big idea Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato If you need additional support and want to talk about the potential for speaking on stages or how to incorporate your thought leadership into you business, let's talk. Simply...

Welcome to 2024! In this week's episode, we dig into: 1. The importance of creating margin in your business for creativity and strategic planning 2. The power of your thought leadership this year 3. Why visibility is so impactful and how you can start to think about it 4. My hopes for 2024 for me and for you! Connect with Jess: www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato If you need additional s...