The Bubbles Effect

Seven Years of The Bubbles Effect: Reinvention, Redefining Success & Becoming More You

Seven years, countless conversations, and a whole lot of evolution. 🥂

To celebrate the 7th anniversary of The Bubbles Effect, I brought back 4 previous guests for an honest, unfiltered roundtable about how much life and business can change, and the versions of ourselves we never expected to become. ❤️

From navigating business losses, major life transitions, and unexpected new beginnings to letting go of old definitions of success, this conversation explores what happens when we stop trying to fit the mold and start building lives that actually feel like our own.

Join me, Allie Casazza, Mandie Brice, Aria Uanani, and Tavia Wooley for a fun refection personal growth, identity, ambition, motherhood, relationships, and the freedom that comes with caring less about what everyone else thinks.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The unexpected versions of ourselves we've become

• Redefining success beyond bigger businesses, bigger stages, and external validation

• Navigating setbacks, loss, and the messy middle of reinvention

• Finding the courage to show up authentically and take up space

• Why peace, freedom, and alignment can matter more than proving yourself

• Celebrating how far you've come, even when you're still figuring out what's next

Consider this your reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to be proud of how far you've come. ✨

Sometimes growth means moving forward. Sometimes it means reclaiming the parts of yourself you left behind.

Here's to seven years of conversations, countless versions of ourselves, and everything still ahead! Thank you so much for listening, sharing and supporting over the years!

We're built to win. Made to celebrate. 🥂

🎙️ Pour yourself something bubbly and join us for this special anniversary conversation!

Connect with these amazing ladies here:

Aria: artalacartehawaii.com

Tavia: justtavia.com

Mandie: mandiebrice.com

Allie: alliecasazza.com

What if the next level of your business isn’t about doing more... but becoming the person who can confidently lead it there? ✨

In this episode of The Bubbles Effect, I sit down with Nora Virginia, business and identity coach, breathwork facilitator, and host of the top 2.5% podcast Glow Up to Blow Up. Nora shares how she went from a career in corporate finance to helping entrepreneurs build businesses that align with who they want to become. ❤️

Together, we explore the connection between identity and business growth, why manifestation requires more than positive thinking, and how limiting beliefs can quietly influence the decisions we make. 💫

Nora also shares practical ways to interrupt negative self-talk and explains how breathwork can help us reconnect with our bodies, shift our emotional state, and uncover what may be holding us back.

Because building a successful business isn’t just about having the right strategy. It’s about building the confidence, self-belief, and inner foundation to bring that strategy to life!

🥂 Connect with Nora here:
Website: noravirginia.com
Instagram: @iamnoravirginia
Podcast: Glow Up to Blow Up

In this Bubbly Convo, I sit down with Chris D’Avanzo, founder of NIL in Motion, to talk sports, entrepreneurship, branding, and intellectual property. 🏀⚖️

We chat about Chris’s journey from athlete and basketball coach to law, why protecting your brand matters (even when you’re just getting started), building your network, staying consistent with marketing, and the lessons from athletics that carry over into entrepreneurship. 🥂

Get today's playbook here

Connect with Chris here: https://www.nilinmotion.com

Y'all, there are 100 days until January 1st. 🥂

In this short episode of The Bubbles Effect, I'm back behind the microphone for the first time since May with a simple question: What could change in your business or life over the next 100 days if you started now?And you don't have to wait until the New Year, tomorrow, Monday, etc. to start becoming the version of yourself you keep talking about.

I created a simple 100-Day Challenge Playbook with a few questions to help you think about who you want to be on January 1st, what you want to change over the next 100 days, and what you can start doing today.

Grab it the playbook here

We're talking about setting intentions before the new year, taking small steps toward big goals, letting go of the need to have every detail figured out, and using the final 100 days of 2026 to create some serious momentum heading into 2027.

I'm also sharing a little about what's next for The Bubbles Effect, including the return of Marketing + Mindset episodes, Friday Bubbly Conversations, and a little teaser for something special happening October 23rd, Global Champagne Day. 🥂

You don't need the perfect plan.

You just need to start.

Here's to the next 100 days, y'all! 🥂

Quick correction from the episode: I mentioned Q3 beginning October 1st... I meant Q4! Apparently I was so excited to be back behind the microphone that I briefly forgot how quarters work. 😂

What if your next customer isn’t starting on Google… but on social?

In today’s Monday Marketing + Mindset episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest shifts happening right now: social-first search. With new data showing that people are moving across 11+ platforms before making a decision, it’s clear that the way we show up online matters more than ever.

I break down what this means for your marketing, from the rise of short-form video and platforms like Reddit, to how SEO, PR, and social content all need to work together (not separately). If you’ve been treating social like a standalone task, this episode will shift your perspective.

Today's mindset tip is a new concept that really stuck with me: the cost of inaction. Instead of just asking “what if it works?”… what if you actually calculated what happens if you don’t take action?

It’s a simple but powerful reframe that might just change how you approach your next move.

✨ In this episode, I cover:

• Why social is becoming the new search engine
• What 11+ touchpoints means for your marketing strategy
• How to make your content more discoverable (without doing more)
• The “cost of inaction” mindset shift and how to apply it

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to show up, consider this your nudge.

🎧 Tune in and let’s build momentum.

Read the entire article here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/social-first-ranking-strategies

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What if networking isn’t about selling… but simply starting a conversation?

In this week’s Power Hour, I’m joined by networking expert and author Stefan Thomas, and this conversation is such a refreshing reframe on something so many business owners overthink. 😫

From working in a shoe shop in the 80s to writing Business Networking for Dummies, Stefan shares how the most powerful business opportunities don’t come from pitching… they come from simple, human conversations. ❤️

We talk about why networking feels uncomfortable, what people get wrong, and how to approach it in a way that actually builds trust (and leads to real opportunities).

If you’ve ever walked into a networking event thinking “what do I even say?” this episode is for you.

✨ This Week’s Focus:

Networking doesn’t need to feel forced or salesy.
It’s simply the start of a conversation.

• Why the word “networking” can instantly make us uncomfortable
• The real purpose of your 60-second introduction
• Why trying to sell too fast actually pushes people away
• How trust is built over time (not instantly)
• The “half-life of enthusiasm” and why timing matters in follow-up
• How modern tools (like social + automation) support relationship-building

• Networking is the start of a conversation, not a sales pitch
• Your 60-second intro should lead to the next conversation

This episode is such a good reminder that business (and honestly, life) comes back to connection. When you take the pressure off and just focus on being human, everything feels easier and more aligned.

Search The Bubbles Effect Podcast wherever you listen
Connect with Stefan and grab his books on Amazon (including Business Networking for Dummies) here: [email protected]✨ If this resonated, I created a simple playbook to help you take action on what you learn, grab it below.

📄 Get the playbook here: https://nb.marketing/podcast

In today’s episode of The Bubbles Effect, I’m diving into a major story making waves right now, the lawsuit against Meta and YouTube around social media addiction, and what it could mean for the future of platforms, algorithms, and responsibility.

But as always, we don’t stop at marketing.

This episode shifts into a powerful (and unexpected) mindset moment sparked by something simple: cleaning out my inbox. Scrolling back to 2020 brought up memories from the pandemic... the uncertainty, the challenges, and everything in between and it made me pause and ask:

👉 How far have we actually come?

Because when you’re in the day-to-day of running a business and building a life, it’s easy to miss your own growth.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The Meta + YouTube lawsuit and why it matters
• Reflecting on past seasons to recognize growth
• A simple mindset shift you can implement today

If you’ve been moving nonstop, building, juggling, and pushing forward… this is your reminder to take a breath and actually look back for a second.

You might be further than you think.

✨ And don’t forget!! The Bubbles Effect newsletter is going out this weekend with some of the best marketing updates and trends I’ve seen lately.

Make sure you’re on the list: https://nb.marketing/resources

What does it really mean to choose joy… especially when life feels heavy? ❤️

In this episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Grandinetti, joy coach, connector, and someone who truly embodies what it means to come back to yourself.

We talk about her journey from corporate burnout to building a business centered around helping women rediscover joy, and how becoming a mom completely shifted her perspective on work, life, and what actually matters. ✨

This is one of those conversations that feels like catching up with a friend, but leaves you thinking a little deeper.

We get into:

• What “choosing joy” actually looks like in real life (hint: it’s not just a mindset shift)

• The idea of returning to childlike joy (and why something as simple as blowing bubbles can reset your entire nervous system)
• Balancing business and motherhood and redefining success on your own terms
• The power of in-person connection in a very digital world
• Simple tools like visualization and affirmations (including one app you might want to try 👀)

• Why so many women lose themselves in the roles they carry and how to find your way back

We also talk about grief, growth, and using your life experiences as fuel to step outside your comfort zone and into the next version of yourself.It’s light, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that joy isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you can start practicing today. So grab a glass and let's chat 🥂

Connect with Elizabeth here: www.elizabeth-grand.com

What if the next level of your life isn’t about doing more… but rebuilding from the inside out?

In this week’s Power Hour, I’m joined by Jen Rulon, a 15-time Ironman athlete turned midlife transformation coach who helps women reclaim their strength, mindset, and purpose in a whole new way. 💪

After decades of endurance training, a major life transition, and rebuilding her life in Costa Rica, Jen realized something powerful: women in midlife don’t need another finish line… they need a new foundation.

In this conversation, we talk about what it actually looks like to shift from constant striving into something more sustainable, aligned, and fulfilling, especially in your 40s and beyond.

Here’s what we get into:

• Why “more goals” isn’t always the answer (and what to focus on instead)
• Jen’s 4-part framework: movement, mindset, metabolism, and meaning
• How strength training impacts confidence, energy, and longevity
• The truth about metabolism, nutrition, and intermittent fasting for women
• How your physical health directly impacts your business, energy, and daily life
• Simple ways to start rebuilding from the inside out, without overwhelm

3 simple takeaways you can start today:

• Start with movement → even 10 minutes counts (walk, dance, just get moving)
• Shift your mindset → try the “mirror exercise” and give yourself one compliment daily

• Create space to process → journaling (or voice notes) to reconnect with yourself

This episode is a reminder that you’re not behind… you’re evolving.
And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is come back to yourself.

✨ If this resonated, I created a simple playbook to help you take action on what you learn, grab it below.
📄 Get the playbook here: https://nb.marketing/podcast

Connect with Jen here: https://jenrulon.com

This week, I’m diving into a few new Instagram updates… and a mindset shift that’s been on my mind.

On the marketing side, I’m talking about what Instagram is testing right now.
They’re experimenting with links in captions (finally 🥳), but there’s a catch... you have to be Meta verified, and you only get a limited number per month.

I’m also hearing (from IG's CEO) that adding music to carousels can help boost reach, and trial Reels are getting pushed pretty heavily right now.

So if you’re creating content, these are a few things I’d start testing this week. 💅

And then on the mindset side, this is something that came to me on a run…

I kept thinking about what actually happens when we show up.

And I’m realizing that it’s kind of both everything and nothing at the same time.

Because yes, people notice, but not in the way we think they do.
Most people aren’t paying as much attention or judging as much as we think… and that’s actually a really freeing place to operate from. 🙌

So if you’ve been holding back or overthinking showing up, this is your reminder to just do it.
Because the growth you’re looking for is on the other side of consistency (and a little bit of fear), not perfection.

That’s what I’ve got for today.
Short, simple, and something you can actually use this week.

I’ll be back on Wednesday with a new Power Hour episode.

And remember… just like bubbles, we rise to the top. 🥂