Bubbles & Biz

This week on Bubbles & Biz, we're doubling the fun with two inspiring guests! 🍾 I’m joined by sisters Emily and Sarah Mack, the dynamic duo behind Vinat, a wine brand that’s shaking up the industry with approachable education, super cute labels, and European-sourced vino that’s as clean as it is delicious. 🙌We sip and chat about their delicious Prosecco, bust common wine myths, and dive into what it’s really like building a business together as sisters and first-time wine entrepreneurs. 🍷We also explore:The difference between Prosecco and Champagne (and why the bubbles matter!)How U.S. wine culture differs from Europe and why Vinat is changing the narrativeBuilding a business around customer research (and how their backgrounds in cybersecurity and finance help!)Tips for pushing past your comfort zone in sales, entrepreneurship, and more!If you love wine, want to grow a customer-first brand, or just need a dose of entrepreneurial inspo, this one’s for you. Plus, don’t miss their favorite wine pairings, travel spots, and the Spotify playlists they create for each wine (yes, really!).So grab a glass and let's chat! Connect with Emily + Sarah here: https://drinkvinat.comBuy wine with my referral code here: https://bit.ly/drinkvinatWant to join a fun and passionate group of entrepreneurs who are also growing their business? But...you also get a marketing course, coaching and SO much more for an affordable price? 🙌Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community, the official coursmmunity (course + community)  of small business owners🥂https://bubblesandbiz.co

This week on Bubbles & Biz, I’m raising a glass with Justin Anderson, an inspiring entrepreneur who launched his first brand in high school and hasn’t stopped cooking up success since! 🍾✨Justin shares his journey from creating a soft granola recipe in his mom’s kitchen (after a broken bracket incident) to scaling his snack brand Woats into 8,500 stores across the country. Now, he’s spicing things up with his latest venture, Bel Air Ranch, a Texas-based gourmet seasoning company focused on freshness, flavor, and relationships with both customers and local meat departments!We chat about the ups and downs of the CPG industry, the power of customer connection, and why sometimes you just need to take a big gulp of champagne and make the ask. Plus, you’ll hear how Martha Stewart came to love his seasoning, what he calls the "French Workout," and why his favorite marketing is in-store sampling that builds memorable moments. ❤️If you love a good entrepreneurial origin story, want insight into product development and distribution, or just want to listen to a lively convo, this episode is for you!🎧 So grab a glass and tune in to get inspired and maybe even hungry!Connect with Justin here: https://EatBelAir.comWant to join a fun and passionate group of entrepreneurs who are also growing their business? But...you also get a marketing course, coaching and SO much more for an affordable price? 🙌Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community, the official coursmmunity (course + community)  of small business owners🥂https://bubblesandbiz.co

This week on Bubbles & Biz, I’m sipping and chatting with Tahirah Goins-Nall, founder of Clothes Petals: The House of Intentional Style 🌹 💅Y'all, you can hear the passion in her voice as she shares her incredible journey of entrepreneurship, style, and self-expression from growing up in uniforms to discovering the power of storytelling through aesthetics at Howard University. 🦬We dive deep into how personal style is SO more than just clothes... it's a vehicle for confidence, brand building, and transformation. ✨Tahirah talks about what it means to “dress your story,” how our wardrobes are often shaped by past insecurities, and why she restructured her business to create long-term, meaningful change for her clients. 💥We also chat about entrepreneurship, community, and the magic that happens when women gather 🫶Tahirah also gives us the scoop on The Wine Down, her event series that brings female founders together for connection and growth. 🍷If you’ve ever struggled with your personal style, branding, or just want to feel more confident in how you show up, you won't want to miss this episode, so grab a glass and let's chat! Mentioned in the Episode:Clothes Petals WebsiteThe Wine Down event on April 17thHer favorite tools like Flodesk Book recs: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, Law of Assumption, and Intuition by Penny Pierce🎧 Tune in, pour a glass, and get ready to redefine your style and your brand from the inside out.Connect with her here and join us for the Wine Down event here: https://clothespetals.comJoin us in the Bubbles & Biz Community for networking, coaching, challenges and SO much more: https://bubblesandbiz.co

In this week's Bubbles & Biz: Monday Marketing + Mindset, I dive into the most-clicked article from the newsletter... another ever-evolving TikTok ban and what’s happening behind the scenes. 🙈I’m also sharing a powerful mindset shift that’s been resonating deeply with me lately ✨ KDC, which means Keep Death Close, has hit me hard lately and it’s not as morbid as it sounds, I promise! It is all about living with purpose and urgency. Plus, I’ve got a free resource linked in the show notes to help you tap into this perspective. Quick, insightful, and from the heart ❤️ Hope you enjoy!TikTok ban info: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/04/trumps-extends-tiktok-second-time.html9-Day Challenge: https://tinyurl.com/483hz277

🔥New Episode Alert! 🎙️✨This week on Bubbles & Biz, I chat with powerhouse @kellyroachofficial and WOW, you do not want to miss this one!From NFL cheerleader ➡️ Fortune 500 exec ➡️ 8-figure entrepreneur, Kelly’s journey is SO inspiring 🙌We dive into:💥 What really makes a business successful (hint: it’s not just a great idea)🙏 The power of faith + avoiding burnout🔁 How to reinvent yourself + your business the right way📣 Building thought leadership without needing a massive social media followingKelly also drops one of my new favorite words: Kairos... a total game-changer when it comes to aligning your business with your calling.So grab a glass and let's chat 🥂Connect with Kelly here: https://kellyroachcoaching.com** Hey y'all - just want to fully transparent and let you know my audio in this episode is not the greatest! Kelly's is fantastic and mine is subpar because I was recording in my van since we were out of town for my daughter's first high school track meet - sorry about that! #BubblesAndBiz #SmallBusinessTips #EntrepreneurMindset #FaithAndBusiness #Reinvention #WomenInBusiness #BusinessPodcast #KellyRoach

This week I’m thrilled to dive into a fascinating topic that often flies under the radar, ghostwriting! 👻Joining me is Dr. Marcia Layton Turner, a bestselling business book ghostwriter and founder of the Association of Ghostwriters. 🖊️She’s worked behind the scenes on thousands of books, helping entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders bring their ideas to life. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the ghostwriting industry, what it is, how it works, and why it’s not just about having someone write a book for you. 📚If you've ever thought about writing a book but felt overwhelmed by the process, this episode is for you! Plus, we’re popping some bubbly as we chat about the power of storytelling, the publishing industry, and even how AI is shaking things up in the writing world.So, grab a glass and let's chat🥂Connect with Dr. Marcia here: www.marcialaytonturner.comIf you're ready to stop struggling with growing your business, you've landed in the right place. 🎯Being an entrepreneur can hard, lonely, amazing and scary (sometimes all in the same day, ha)!The Bubbles & Biz Community was been created to change that! This isn't your typical community or course, it was designed to specifically help you grow your business at a price that business owners can afford. Because we need connections, feedback, support, education and fun, this community offers networking and group coaching bi-weekly , expert guest speakers, a comprehensive marketing course, accountability, growth, masterminding and more!  Join us today: https://bubblesandbiz.co

Welcome back to Bubbles & Biz, where we raise a glass to small business owners and entrepreneurs! 🥂This week, I’m chatting with Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, a food scientist, industry consultant, and author of 150 Food Science Questions Answered.Bryan’s journey is anything but conventional... he started in chemistry, walked across the country (yes, literally!), discovered his passion for food science, and turned that into a thriving consulting business. 🍲We talk about failing forward, pushing past comfort zones, and how Reddit became one of his most powerful marketing tools. He also shares insights on food science, business growth, and why delegation is a game-changer for entrepreneurs. ✨If you've ever felt like your path is all over the place, this episode is proof that every twist and turn can lead you exactly where you're meant to be. So grab a glass and let's chat 🍾Connect with Bryan here: https://www.bryanquocle.comIf you're ready to stop struggling with growing your business, you've landed in the right place. 🎯Being an entrepreneur can hard, lonely, amazing and scary (sometimes all in the same day, ha)!The Bubbles & Biz Community was been created to change that! This isn't your typical community or course, it was designed to specifically help you grow your business at a price that business owners can afford. Because we need connections, feedback, support, education and fun, this community offers networking and group coaching bi-weekly , expert guest speakers, a comprehensive marketing course, accountability, growth, masterminding and more!  Join us today: https://bubblesandbiz.co

Short-form content is taking over... are you keeping up? This week on Bubbles & Biz, we dive into why bite-sized videos are dominating the marketing world, straight from HubSpot’s 2025 Marketing Trends Report. With attention spans shrinking faster than ever, short-form video is one of the easiest, most cost-effective way to connect with your audience.But here’s the real challenge: getting started. If you’ve been hesitant to put yourself out there, this episode is for you! We break down why showing up imperfectly is better than not showing up at all—and why human-driven content wins every time. 💯Plus, we wrap up with an inspiring mindset shift: “The tragedy of life is not death, but what we let die inside of us while we live.” (Norman Cousins) If you’ve got ideas brewing, this is your sign to stop overthinking and start creating.🎧 Listen now & check this link for the full HubSpot article: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/short-form-video-psychologyWant networking, coaching, resources, marketing course and more? Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community here: https://bubblesandbiz.co

Did you know that there are 8.5 BILLION Google searches a day? 😱 I knew there were a lot, but not that many!This week, I discuss zero-search clicks and how this is affecting search results 🔍I also chat about a new book that I am reading, The Everyday Hero Manifesto, and a few quotes that resonated with me so grab a glass and let's chat! Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community here: https://bubblesandbiz.co

We're back with another Marketing + Mindset Monday 🔥This week's most clicked on link was on how to gain 145K followers on LinkedIn in a year! It's a short + sweet podcast that you should check out if you're looking to up your LI game! This week's mindset tip is: Be.Do.Have.Another gem from T. Harv Eker 💎Grab a glass and let's chat 🥂Listen to the interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-145k-followers-on-linkedin-in-1-year/id1593424985?i=1000681164564Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community today! Weekly events including networking, co-working, guest speakers and more! You also get access to the most up to date marketing course and SO much more 🍾Start here: https://bubblesandbiz.co

This week on Bubbles & Biz, I'm sipping + chatting with Jen Millard, the CEO and co-founder of Maine Love, a brand-new business that’s changing the way we think about water, sustainability, and local economies. 💦Jen shares how her deep roots in Maine (we’re talking 12 generations!) and background in retail and tech, which led her to an innovative idea: turning struggling craft breweries into co-packers for high-quality canned water. We dive into why Sebago Lake is a goldmine for pristine water, how Maine’s breweries can adapt to shifting consumer habits, and why aluminum might just be the future of hydration. 🍻Along the way, Jen drops some incredible entrepreneurial wisdom—how to stay adaptable, embrace feedback (even the tough kind), and build a business that makes an impact. Plus, she spills the tea (or rather, the water) on Maine Love’s upcoming expansion and what’s next for the brand! 🙌So grab a glass and let's chat 🥂#BubblesAndBiz #MaineLove #Entrepreneurship #SustainableBusiness #CannedWater #SupportLocalConnect with Jen and MaineLove here: https://mainelove.comWant to join an awesome group of biz owners with networking, coworking, guest speakers and SOOOO much more?Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community! https://bubblesandbiz.co

Hey y'all! It's Monday and that means I break down the most-clicked article from theBubbles & Biz newsletter 🥳This week, I dive intothe top 11 content marketing trends for 2025 from Backlinko. Spoiler alert: It’s notjust about AI 🤖Here’s what you’ll learn:🥂 HowAI-enhanced content can save you time (if used strategically!)🥂 Whypersonal branding is essential for trust and business growth🥂 The power ofuser experience and SEO in differentiating your content from AI-generated noise🥂 The increasing importance oforiginal research, data, and visual content to stand out🥂 How tostreamline content operations and repurpose effectively for maximum reach🥂 The continued rise ofstrategic podcasting and why it’s a game-changer for your brand🥂 And whyemail marketing is FAR from dead—it’s actually one of the best ways to grow your business!But wait—this episode isn’t just about marketing. I also share amindset shift✨This week's mindset tip is inspired bySecrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker and this "wealth file" hit me like a ton of bricks this week 👇Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value, while poor people think negatively about selling!If you’ve ever felt “icky” about selling, this reframe might just change everything for you.🔗 Read it here: https://backlinko.com/content-marketing-this-year💌 Want theBubbles & Biz newsletter in your inbox every Friday? Grab it here: https://nb.marketing/freebies🚀 Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community: https://bubblesandbiz.co

It's Wednesday, which means a new Bubbles & Biz is live! 🍾 This week, I sit down with Sara Connell, bestselling author and founder of Thought Leader Academy, to talk about all things visibility, mindset, and the power of sharing your story. Featured on Oprah, The New York Times, Forbes, and more, Sara has helped countless entrepreneurs become bestselling authors and in-demand speakers. 🎉 In this episode, she shares her journey from overcoming self-doubt to building a thriving business—and why visibility is the #1 factor for success in 2025. 💥 If you’ve ever felt like your voice doesn’t matter or worried about putting yourself out there, this episode is for you. Grab a glass (champagne optional, but encouraged! 🥂) and get ready to rethink what’s possible in your business! Connect with Sara here: www.saraconnell.com Want to join an awesome group of biz owners? Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community! https://bubblesandbiz.co

Happy February, y'all ❤️ This week's episode is about Search & Content Marketing in 2025 and it's SO good! Listen to learn about how search is changing and tips to effectively create (and distribute) content in 2025 🥂 Read the article here: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/is-search-dying-and-does-content-really-matter-looking-ahead Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community! https://bubblesandbiz.co

Y'all, this is such a good episode!! Does AI confuse you? Would you like to learn how to use it effectively for your business? 🤖If you answered yes to either, you won't want to miss this episode with Adam Nathan, the CEO and co-founder of Blaze, the #1 marketing AI tool for teams of one 🥳Adam shares AI tips and tricks that most businesses don't know about that can save them time and make them more money 💸 and how AI is leveling the playing field for small businesses 💥 Grab a glass and let's chat 🥂Get Blaze CEO Adam Nathan's cheat codes to building and growing a $150M company in your inbox every week with Startup Tycoon. Powered by Adam's experience shipping products to millions, raising $46M, and hyperscaling to $7M+ in revenue in 15 months with only 25 people.Subscribe here: https://startuptycoon.comLearn more about Blaze here: https://www.blaze.aiConnect with Adam here: @blaze_ai_appWant to join an awesome community and have access to the latest marketing info? Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community! https://bubblesandbiz.co

Happy Wednesday, y'all 🥳 In this episode of Bubbles & Biz, I sit down with Amy McMillin, founder of Custom Care Rehab, the first mobile fleet of concierge physical therapists in Northern Ohio. 🥂 Amy shares her inspiring journey from a 15-year healthcare career to building a thriving business that brings personalized care directly to a person's home. ❤️ We discuss Amy’s innovative approach to physical therapy, her passion for community-focused healthcare, and the launch of her women’s health division for 2025! Along the way, Amy offers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, from trusting your instincts to documenting systems early for smoother growth. ✨ We also dive into Amy’s experiences as a YouTube creator, author of The McMillan Method, and advocate for organic marketing strategies. Whether you’re a small business owner, a healthcare professional, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with tips, laughs, and actionable advice. 🔥 So grab a glass and let's chat! Connect with Amy here: https://customcarerehab.com Want to join an awesome group of business owners with weekly events including networking, co-working and guest speakers? Join us in the Bubbles & Biz Community 🍾 https://bubblesandbiz.co

Wonder if Facebook is even a viable marketing channel these days? Well at 3.3 billion users daily, it probably is a good fit for your business! Learn what's new and what's working in 2025 ✨ Also, a daily mindset tip to help kickstart your week! 🔥 Read it here: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/facebook-content-strategy-2025-whats-actually-working-right-now/ Join the the official coursmmunity (course + community) of small business owners here: https://bubblesandbiz.co

Happy New Year, y'all 🎉 We're back and this week on Bubbles & Biz I sit down with Lindsey Paulson, founder of Lindsey Paulson Consulting and host of the Mess to Mission podcast. Lindsey shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, where she helps small business owners streamline operations and turn chaos into clarity. We dive into practical tips for simplifying systems, tackling administrative hurdles, and overcoming the unknowns of running a business—like BOI filing confusion and the importance of proactive planning. Lindsey also discusses the power of turning personal challenges into impactful missions and shares tools and hacks to help entrepreneurs reclaim their time and focus. Grab a glass and get inspired to take control of your business with actionable advice from an expert who knows how to turn a mess into a mission! 🥂 Connect with Lindsey here: https://www.lindspaulson.com If you're ready to stop struggling with growing your business, you've landed in the right place. 🎯 Join the official coursmmunity(course + community) of small business owners: https://bubblesandbiz.co

Happy Wednesday, y'all! 🥳 In this episode of Bubbles & Biz, I chat with Danielle Hendon, founder of Four Corners CFO! Danielle shares her journey from corporate accounting to entrepreneurship and highlights the importance of financial strategies and mindset for small business success. 💸 Danielle dives into how business owners can navigate financial complexities, from balance sheets to budgeting, and the crucial role of mindset in achieving financial goals. She shares practical tips on managing your business finances, the value of accountability, and how to leverage debt as a tool. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to help you grow and sustain a profitable business, so grab a glass and let's chat! 🥂 Connect with Danielle here: www.4cornerscfo.com 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 I'm excited to share that the the official coursmmunity (course + community)  of small business owners is LIVE! If you're ready to stop struggling with growing your business, this is for you! Learn more about our affordable options here: https://bubblesandbiz.co Also, Marketing + Mindset Mondays will be back, but they'll be streaming on LinkedIn! Join me there live if you want to chat!

Welcome back y'all 🍾 In this fun episode, I welcome back email marketing expert Liz Wilcox, who shares her journey from blogger to email marketing master 📧 Liz shares TONS of tips on the power of email marketing, actionable tips and tricks that will elevate your email game. 🙌 She explains the simplicity of the "Email Staircase" and how to transform followers into friends and ultimately into loyal customers. Liz also shares her unique experience on the hit TV show Survivor, drawing parallels between surviving on an island and thriving in business. Whether you're a seasoned email marketing pro or just starting, this episode is packed with insights that will inspire you to connect more authentically with your audience. Grab a glass and tune in to learn how to keep your emails relatable, engaging, and effective 🥂 Connect with Liz here: https://lizwilcox.com Ready to stop struggling with your marketing? Get a course + community for only $99/mo ✨ Learn more and join us here: https://bubblesandbiz.co