The Bubbles Effect

This week on Bubbles & Biz, I’m popping bubbly with brand strategist, truth-teller, and community builder Kelly Brito 🍾 Kelly is the founder of Brand Hive and Defiant Studio and has over 20 years in the branding world! She is on a mission to help women entrepreneurs break free from bland marketing and confidently own what makes them different. 💃 We dive into everything from the power of diff...

Hey y'all! Even though it’s Thursday, we’re diving into a special Monday-style Marketing + Mindset episode! 🤩 In today’s chat, I break down Google’s brand new Search Live update which is a major move toward real-time, voice-based AI search. 🤖 This is a BIG shift for small business marketing, and I’m sharing three simple strategies to keep your content showing up: focus on questions, optimize...

Hey y'all and welcome to the First Ever Wednesday Power Hour 💥 I’m so excited to kick off this brand-new format: every Wednesday, we’ll dive into a 30-minute (or less!) deep-dive coaching convo... and then it’s your turn! I encourage you to take the next 30 minutes to implement something you learned, journal, brainstorm, or simply work on your business . 📈 In this first ever Power Hour, I’m...

It’s the first Monday of June (and the last month of Q2... how did that happen? 😱 ), and today’s episode kicks off our week with a quick, actionable breakdown of the top-clicked article from the Bubbles & Biz newsletter, plus a little mindset magic to start your week strong. ✨ This week’s hot topic? HubSpot’s 2025 AI and Social Media Trends report. With 72% of marketers reporting that AI-gen...

This week on Bubbles & Biz , we’re raising a glass and busting the myths that have held us back for decades. 🥳 I’m joined by Kristin Collins, a certified nutrition coach, menopause coaching specialist, and all-around powerhouse, who shares how we can stop under-eating, start fueling our bodies, and feel stronger in every season of life and business. 💪 We dive into Kristin’s journey from PR t...

Hey y'all, welcome back 🥂 This Monday Marketing & Mindset episode dives into the most-clicked article from last week's Bubbles & Biz newsletter, a groundbreaking UX study on Google’s AI overviews. 🤖 I break down key takeaways from the research, including how AI is changing search behavior, reducing click-throughs, and shifting where we need to focus our SEO efforts. 🔍 Then, we s...

This week on Bubbles & Biz , I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Sherita, an OB-GYN turned women's empowerment coach and founder of Boss Lady Dream Builders! 🥂 We dive into a powerful conversation about self-care, burnout, and the importance of reconnecting with your purpose, especially as a woman and business owner. ❤️ Dr. Sherita shares her journey from full-time physician to transformational r...

Hey y'all! I’m super excited to share this re-release this episode (that’s basically brand new again because it is nowhere to be found on Apple 🤷‍♀️) In this episode, I sip + chat with the incredible Luis Baez, business strategist, sales trainer, and all-around rockstar when it comes to helping entrepreneurs sell with authenticity and confidence. 🙌 In this episode, we ditch the typical Q&amp...

This week we’re re-releasing one of my absolute favorite episodes and not just because the guest is my best friend of 30+ years ❤️ Cassia Rivera is a wildly talented wildlife conservationist, photographer, and filmmaker who has built a career rooted in passion, partnerships, and powerful storytelling. From award-winning documentaries to bear dens and seagull shoutouts, Cassia shares what it’s real...

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...

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...

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 div...

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...

🔥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 your...

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...

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 scie...

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 s...

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://...

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/...

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 brewerie...

Hey y'all! It's Monday and that means I break down the most-clicked article from the Bubbles & Biz newsletter 🥳 This week, I dive into the top 11 content marketing trends for 2025 from Backlinko. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about AI 🤖 Here’s what you’ll learn: 🥂 How AI-enhanced content can save you time (if used strategically!) 🥂 Why personal branding is essential for trust and bu...

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...

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! h...

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 an...

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 ap...