The Bubbles Effect: Bubbly Convo with Chris D’Avanzo

BONUS EPISODE!What does it really take to build a memorable brand, turn an idea into a successful business, and keep going when entrepreneurship gets hard?In this bonus episode of The Bubbles Effect, Nicole sits down with Monica Nassif, founder of Caldrea and the inspiration behind the iconic Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day brand, to talk about the lessons, mindset, and determination behind building a business from the ground up. 🧽Monica shares the story of how she bottled her mother's Midwestern values into a brand, turned an unexpected retail store moment into a business opportunity, and built a company rooted in authenticity, distinctive branding, and a meaningful customer experience.But building a successful business takes more than a great idea.From overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to take calculated risks to navigating failure, making tough decisions, and turning entrepreneurial dreams into action, Monica offers practical advice for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. ✨In this conversation, we explore:Why every great brand starts with a clear promise and a reason to stand out.How to build a distinctive brand through intentional design and customer experience.Why studying successful brands and creative agency case studies can be a game changer.How to reframe failure as learning and become more comfortable taking calculated risks.Monica's practical strategies for overcoming fear, including her downside checklist and victory log.Why self-awareness, grit, and perseverance matter just as much as having a great business idea.The difference between dreaming about entrepreneurship and actually doing the work.Monica also shares the story behind her book, I Bottled My Mother: The Mrs. Meyer's Story — Grit, Grime, and Growing a Business, a combination of memoir and practical startup advice for anyone looking to build something of their own.Whether you're launching a business, growing an established brand, or considering your next big move, this conversation is a reminder to bet on yourself, stay grounded in your vision, and keep working the dream.Connect with Monica:Website: https://monicanassif.comFind I Bottled My Mother at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble.Because building a business isn't just about having a great idea. It's about having the grit to bring it to life.And remember, just like bubbles, we rise to the top! 🥂

What got you to six figures might actually be what's keeping you from reaching seven. 💸In this Bubbly Convo, I sit down with Hanneke Antonelli, multi-award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business coach, to talk about what it really takes to scale a business without burning out in the process.With a background on Wall Street and 13 years of entrepreneurship and coaching experience, Hanneke shares why business owners often get stuck in the cycle of doing everything themselves, how being the Chief Everything Officer can become a growth bottleneck, and why stepping into the CEO role requires a completely different mindset. ✨Together, we explore:Why your business shouldn't become your identity.The mindset shift from operator to CEO.How to start delegating without obsessing over perfection.Why strategic planning and weekly CEO reviews matter.The building blocks of scaling from six to seven figures.Why understanding your numbers is essential to business growth.How clarity, leadership, and personal growth influence your ability to scale.Hanneke also shares her Scale Freedom Framework, the importance of building a team, and why creating a business that supports your life matters just as much as growing revenue.Plus, we get into favorite books, Prosecco, gardening, pickleball, and a little bubbly conversation along the way.Because building a bigger business shouldn't mean building a life you need to escape from.🥂 Connect with Hanneke:Website: https://www.hannekeantonelli.comBook: The Up Level ProjectInstagram & LinkedIn: @hanukkahantonelli

Marketing is changing, and there are some updates worth putting on your radar 🔍In this Marketing + Mindset Monday episode, I share three marketing developments small business owners should be paying attention to as you start thinking about your 2027 strategy.Inside this episode:Instagram goes long-form: What the new 90-minute vertical video capability could mean for your content strategy.Meet Muse AI: How Meta's new AI agent can help you streamline operations, analyze marketing performance, manage projects, and uncover opportunities in your business.Pinterest is having a moment: Why its growing Gen Z audience makes it a platform worth reconsidering.Then, we shift to a mindset check-in! With just 60 days left in 2026, it's time to revisit those goals, get intentional with your time, and build some momentum before January 1, 2027 🔥Because you don't have to wait until a new year to start making things happen.Your takeaway: Pick one marketing update to explore and one goal to recommit to before the year ends.Let's finish 2026 strong! 🥂

Seven Years of The Bubbles Effect: Reinvention, Redefining Success & Becoming More YouSeven 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 becomeRedefining success beyond bigger businesses, bigger stages, and external validationNavigating setbacks, loss, and the messy middle of reinventionFinding the courage to show up authentically and take up spaceWhy peace, freedom, and alignment can matter more than proving yourselfCelebrating how far you've come, even when you're still figuring out what's nextConsider 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.comTavia: justtavia.comMandie: mandiebrice.comAllie: 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.comInstagram: @iamnoravirginiaPodcast: 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 hereConnect 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 hereWe'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 engineWhat 11+ touchpoints means for your marketing strategyHow to make your content more discoverable (without doing more)The “cost of inaction” mindset shift and how to apply itIf 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-strategiesJoin us in The Society for $1 for your first month with code: GuestPass 🥂https://stan.store/nbmktg

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 uncomfortableThe real purpose of your 60-second introductionWhy trying to sell too fast actually pushes people awayHow trust is built over time (not instantly)The “half-life of enthusiasm” and why timing matters in follow-upHow modern tools (like social + automation) support relationship-buildingNetworking is the start of a conversation, not a sales pitchYour 60-second intro should lead to the next conversationThis 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 listenConnect 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 mattersReflecting on past seasons to recognize growthA simple mindset shift you can implement todayIf 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