The Bubbles Effect

This week on The Bubbles Effect , I sit down with Amanda Spann, author, entrepreneur, and one of the leading voices helping non-technical founders turn ideas into apps without losing their sanity (or their savings). 💸 If you’ve ever thought, “I think my business might need an app… but I have no idea where to start,” this conversation is for you. Amanda shares her own journey from the music indust...

Hey y'all, it’s Monday, and we’re kicking off the week with a quick, grounding episode where marketing strategy meets mindset shifts 🔥 In this short but powerful conversation, I break down the most-clicked article from last week’s Bubbles Effect newsletter: What’s the difference between AEO and GEO? With marketing acronyms multiplying by the minute, I simplify what Answer Engine Optimization...

In this New Year kickoff episode, I’m officially ringing in 2026, sharing a few behind-the-scenes updates (new gear, a refreshed process, and exciting guests ahead), and easing back into our Monday Marketing & Mindset rhythm. We dive into what’s shifting in the marketing world right now, including Instagram’s updated hashtag limits, Meta’s latest platform experiments, Threads’ new podcast inte...

Hey y'all! Today I’m back after a three-week break (a little rusty and with less-than-perfect audio 🙈), but this conversation is SO worth the listen. In this episode of The Bubbles Effect, I’m joined by Laura Aura, dynamic speaker, personal growth coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast. We talk about what it really looks like to make “gutsy moves” in life and business 🙌 Laura opens up about gr...

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for a little marketing and mindset to kick off your week!⚡ In this short episode, I’m sharing the most-clicked article from Friday's Bubbles Effect Newsletter and it’s all about Instagram engagement. I dive into a simple tip that can help your posts reach more people (and spoiler: it’s all about timing). ⏰ Then I shift gears into mindset... specifically aff...

Welcome back to The Bubbles Effect , where mindset, marketing, and momentum meet 🔥 In this short episode, I’m diving into two powerful themes: how Gen Z is changing the way we search online and the reminder we all need to just take the leap . We’ll explore data showing that 86% of Gen Z now searches for products on TikTok (yes, you read that right!) and what that means for your marketing strategy...

In this week’s Power Hour on The Bubbles Effect, I’m joined by Ari Bliss, a professional ballerina turned mindfulness coach and podcaster 🩰 Our conversation beautifully blends movement, mindset, and the magic of staying present. We talk about how early discipline (like ballet or sports) teaches lifelong lessons in collaboration, resilience, and self-awareness, even when we don’t realize it. Ari s...

Welcome back to The Bubbles Effect, formerly Bubbles & Biz! I’m Nicole Bernard, and this show is where mindset, marketing, and momentum meet. 💥 Mondays are for mindset, Wednesdays are Power Hours packed with actionable strategy in 30 minutes or less, and Fridays keep our classic tradition alive: champagne + founder stories because just like bubbles, we rise to the top. 🥂 This week’s Power Ho...

Hey guys! Welcome to the very first episode of The Bubbles Effect, formerly Bubbles & Biz! I started this podcast back in 2019 (in my closet 🙈) with a glass of champagne and a mission to connect with other entrepreneurs. Six years later, the show has evolved just like entrepreneurship itself and now it’s where marketing, mindset, and momentum meet! In this episode, I’m kicking things off by s...

On this week’s Power Hour, I’m joined by Tianna Mamalick, an SEO + content strategist and founder of SMB Marketing School. 🥂 We dig into what SEO really means in 2025 (hint: it’s inseparable from content), how AI is changing discovery without replacing the basics, and why “zero-click” answers and multi-path customer journeys demand clearer messaging than ever. Tianna breaks down technical vs. pra...

Raise a glass (of coffee, ha) y'all, it’s Power Hour Wednesday! 🙌 Today I’m chatting with Cortney St Clair, the “It Factor” stylist behind the ICON Style Method, and wow… this convo flipped the way I think about style, branding, and showing up as the next‑level version of ourselves. 💅 Cortney breaks down how strategic style + subconscious reprogramming + magnetic personal branding work toget...

This week’s Power Hour is packed with game-changing PR wisdom from the one and only KJ Blattenbauer, powerhouse publicist, founder of HearSay PR , and author of How to Be a Media Darling 🥂 We dive into why visibility isn’t vanity, it’s a business strategy, and how entrepreneurs like us can start showing up without feeling overwhelmed. KJ shares her signature 3-part framework, busts the myth that...

Hey friends and welcome back to another episode of Bubbles & Biz ! I know it’s Tuesday… not Monday. But life, am I right? Between school starting, a few injuries and illness, and just trying to get back into the swing of things, I’m embracing the season I’m in. ✨ In today’s episode, I share some quick but need-to-know marketing updates including new LinkedIn metrics, Instagram testing clickab...

We're back!!! After an August break, I’m SO excited to be back! In this episode, I dive into a brand-new Buffer report that analyzed 27 million Instagram posts and the findings might surprise you. From how often to post (spoiler: 3–5x per week = double the growth) to the surprising performance difference between Reels and carousels, I break down what “good” engagement really means and how to b...

Hey y'all! 👋 It’s August, and I wanted to let you know that Bubbles & Biz is taking a short summer break before coming back refreshed and ready for an exciting fall season. 🫶 In this episode, I shares why I'm pressing pause for the month! I have been fighting off a lingering cough, savoring the last days of summer with family, making some podcast updates and gearing up for a strong S...

This week on Bubbles & Biz: Marketing + Mindset Monday , I'm diving into two big topics that every entrepreneur should care about: smart PR moves and deep mindset work 🧠 First up, we look at how Ryan Reynolds’ ad agency, Maximum Effort, teamed up with Gwyneth Paltrow to help a brand turn a viral mishap into a clever PR opportunity 🚀 Then, we shift gears to explore the power of subconscio...

It's Friday, y'all! Grab a glass and let's chat 🥂 What if leaving your dream job was actually the first step toward your dream life? In this episode of Bubbles & Biz , I sit down with Annie Franceschi, former Disney storyteller turned brand strategist, author, and host of the Establish Yourself podcast. Annie shares the powerful story of how walking away from the “perfect” job led...

This week on Bubbles & Biz Power Hour, we’re diving deep into personal branding with Forbes-featured thought leader, author, and founder of Mashman Consulting Group, Isaac Mashman. 💥 Isaac shares his journey from high school entrepreneur to branding expert, and breaks down his proprietary Identity Positioning strategy which is designed to help emerging and established public figures scale the...

Welcome back to another Monday Marketing + Mindset episode of Bubbles & Biz 🥂 Today, I'm diving into the most-clicked link from the latest newsletter which is about shareable content and how it fuels the algorithm. I break down 10 powerful content types you can start using to increase your reach, from “permission slips” and cheat codes to shortcut lists and uplifting feel-good moments. Th...

Y'all don't want to miss this week’s Power Hour! 🔥 It is all about deep healing, aligned success, and letting go of what’s not you. ✨ I’m joined by holistic life + leadership coach Lonnie Mitchell, founder of Weightless Warrior, who helps ambitious women entrepreneurs expand their income, impact, and inner peace without burning out. ❤️ We dive into: What it really means to regulate your...

Happy Monday and hope y'all had a safe and happy 4th of July weekend 🎆 Today, I'm diving into the most clicked article from last week, which is all about digital PR, plus and a powerful mindset shift to kick off your week. 🔥 In this solo episode, I share: A quick overview of what digital PR is and why it still matters How it boosts your SEO, brand visibility, and credibility Actionable w...

In this week’s Power Hour, I’m joined by brand strategist and founder of Beechwood Farm Brand Consulting, Abby Feinberg, for a value-packed 30 minutes you won’t want to miss. 🙌 Abby has spent over a decade shaping experiences for powerhouse brands like Nike and Illumina and now she’s bringing that big-brand clarity to small and mid-sized businesses. 🥳 We dive deep into: Why clarity beats being “...

This week on Bubbles & Biz , I’m joined by transformational coach, somatics practitioner, and founder of the Metamorphosis Collective, Jakob Gricar. 💫 If you’ve ever felt stuck despite years of personal development, or found yourself hustling your way into burnout, this episode is for you! Jakob shares his incredible journey from growing up in Slovenia, through spiritual immersion in India an...

Welcome back to our Wednesday Power Hour! 🥳 This week I’m joined by Candace Dudley, podcast guesting coach and host of the Better Brave podcast and we’re diving into how you can strategically use podcast guesting to grow your visibility, authority, and business. 💥 After years in the classroom and juggling motherhood, Candace knew something had to change. Podcasting became her creative outlet—and...

Welcome back to Bubbles & Biz , where we raise a glass to small business owners and entrepreneurs! 🥂 In this Monday Marketing & Mindset episode, I’m diving into AI-powered marketing and the key takeaways from a recent HubSpot article on how AI is shaping strategy, creativity, and customer experience in 2025 and beyond. 🚀 We’ll chat about: How marketers are actually using AI (and what’s w...