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Nicole Bernard Podcast Host & Marketing Strategist

I started my first entrepreneurial journey in 2007 with my husband. We decided to start an organic farm & micro-brewery in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

During the seven years that we ran Acadian Farms & Brewery, I was in charge of all things marketing- everything from events, to social media to website design.

Learning + doing everything on my own, I created an SEO-friendly website that reached #1 on Google and utilized the power of social media and influencer outreach to get featured in prominent publications like The Oregonian, Portland Monthly and The Seattle Times, as well as popular craft beer blogs.

AND MY MISSION!
After closing our doors due to creating too much traffic (marketing works ๐Ÿ˜‰), I wanted to take what I learned from the experience and help other Small Businesses. So I spent the next few years working at digital marketing agencies and expanded my marketing chops by learning the systems, tools and strategies implemented by agencies to achieve massive Growth.

And that's what I'm sharing with you- knowledge from both sides! I truly wish that I had a step-by-step strategy to follow when we were growing our business, but there wasn't one.

When I'm not working, you can find me camping with my two kids, husband and rescue dog, running or drinking a glass of wine!

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The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset Monday (5/4) &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset Monday (5/4)

What if your next customer isnโ€™t starting on Googleโ€ฆ but on social?In todayโ€™s Monday Marketing + Mindset episode, Iโ€™m diving into one of the biggest shifts happening right now: social-first seโ€ฆ

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What if your next customer isnโ€™t starting on Googleโ€ฆ but on social?In todayโ€™s Monday Marketing + Mindset episode, Iโ€™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, itโ€™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 youโ€™ve been treating social like a standaโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour With Stefan Thomas &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour with Stefan Thomas

What if networking isnโ€™t about sellingโ€ฆ but simply starting a conversation?In this weekโ€™s Power Hour, Iโ€™m joined by networking expert and author Stefan Thomas, and this conversation is such a โ€ฆ

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What if networking isnโ€™t about sellingโ€ฆ but simply starting a conversation?In this weekโ€™s Power Hour, Iโ€™m joined by networking expert and author Stefan Thomas, and this conversation is such a refreshing reframe on something so many business owners overthink. ๐Ÿ˜ซFrom working in a shoe shop in the 80s to writing Business Networking for Dummies, Stefan shares how the most powerful business opportunities donโ€™t come from pitchingโ€ฆ they come from simple, human conversations. โค๏ธWe talk about why networking feels uncomfortable, what people get wrong, and how to approach it in a way thโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset (3/30) &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset (3/30)

In todayโ€™s episode of The Bubbles Effect, Iโ€™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 fโ€ฆ

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In todayโ€™s episode of The Bubbles Effect, Iโ€™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 donโ€™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:๐Ÿ‘‰ How far have we actually comโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Classic Bubbly Convo With Elizabeth Grand &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Classic Bubbly Convo with Elizabeth Grand

What does it really mean to choose joyโ€ฆ especially when life feels heavy? โค๏ธIn this episode, Iโ€™m joined by Elizabeth Grandinetti, joy coach, connector, and someone who truly embodies what it mโ€ฆ

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What does it really mean to choose joyโ€ฆ especially when life feels heavy? โค๏ธIn this episode, Iโ€™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. โœจThis is one of those conversations that feels like catching up with a friend, but leaves you thinking a little deeper.We get into:What โ€œchoosing joโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour With Jen Rulon &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour with Jen Rulon

What if the next level of your life isnโ€™t about doing moreโ€ฆ but rebuilding from the inside out?In this weekโ€™s Power Hour, Iโ€™m joined by Jen Rulon, a 15-time Ironman athlete turned midlife tranโ€ฆ

What if the next levโ€ฆ

What if the next level of your life isnโ€™t about doing moreโ€ฆ but rebuilding from the inside out?In this weekโ€™s Power Hour, Iโ€™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. ๐Ÿ’ชAfter decades of endurance training, a major life transition, and rebuilding her life in Costa Rica, Jen realized something powerful: women in midlife donโ€™t need another finish lineโ€ฆ they need a new foundation.In this conversation, we talk about what it actually looks like to shift from constaโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset Monday 3/23 &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset Monday 3/23

This week, Iโ€™m diving into a few new Instagram updatesโ€ฆ and a mindset shift thatโ€™s been on my mind.On the marketing side, Iโ€™m talking about what Instagram is testing right now.Theyโ€™re experiโ€ฆ

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This week, Iโ€™m diving into a few new Instagram updatesโ€ฆ and a mindset shift thatโ€™s been on my mind.On the marketing side, Iโ€™m talking about what Instagram is testing right now.Theyโ€™re experimenting with links in captions (finally ๐Ÿฅณ), but thereโ€™s a catch... you have to be Meta verified, and you only get a limited number per month.Iโ€™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 youโ€™re creating content, these are a few things Iโ€™d start testing this week. ๐Ÿ’…And then on theโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Classic Bubbly Convo With Kate Hend &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Classic Bubbly Convo with Kate Hend

In this episode of The Bubbles Effect Podcast, Iโ€™m sitting down with Kate Hendrickson, and this one feels like the ultimate catch-up moment because we actually went to high school together (weโ€™ll โ€ฆ

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In this episode of The Bubbles Effect Podcast, Iโ€™m sitting down with Kate Hendrickson, and this one feels like the ultimate catch-up moment because we actually went to high school together (weโ€™ll justโ€ฆ not do the math on how long ago that was ๐Ÿ˜‚).Kateโ€™s career has taken her through so many different lanes, from TV and film to hospitality, corporate consulting, entrepreneurship, and now writing her own books, and we talk all about what it looks like to evolve, pivot, and trust yourself along the way.This convo really feels like sitting down over a glass of champagne and just talking lโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour With Nat Schooler &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour with Nat Schooler

What if your biggest advantage in business right now isnโ€™t "better marketing" โ€ฆ but a clearer, more authentic personal brand?In this Wednesday Power Hour, Iโ€™m joined by Nat Schooler, founder of โ€ฆ

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What if your biggest advantage in business right now isnโ€™t "better marketing" โ€ฆ but a clearer, more authentic personal brand?In this Wednesday Power Hour, Iโ€™m joined by Nat Schooler, founder of Monday Influencer and former IBM Futurist, whose career journey spans everything from working in a Family wine business to building authority in tech, branding, and AI. ๐Ÿท๐Ÿค–This conversation really centers around one key idea: in a world where AI can create almost anything, being real and clearly understood is more valuable than ever.We talk about why personal brands often outperform business โ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset 3/16 &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset 3/16

Hey y'all, itโ€™s Monday, March 16th, and you don't want to miss today's short episode! I dive into one of the biggest shifts happening in marketing right now: entity-based SEO. If youโ€™ve been heariโ€ฆ

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Hey y'all, itโ€™s Monday, March 16th, and you don't want to miss today's short episode! I dive into one of the biggest shifts happening in marketing right now: entity-based SEO. If youโ€™ve been hearing that phrase pop up lately, youโ€™re not alone. I shared an article about it in Saturdayโ€™s newsletter (which, by the way, goes out bi-weekly if you want in), and it ended up being the most clicked link so clearly this is something we all need to be paying attention to.Hereโ€™s the simple version: SEO is no longer about just using the right keywords, itโ€™s about being understood.Search enginesโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Classic Bubbly Convo With Jessica Lerner Halprin &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Classic Bubbly Convo with Jessica Lerner Halprin

What happens when a recovering attorney becomes a tech founderโ€ฆand builds a business around celebration? ๐Ÿฅ‚In this Friday Bubbly Convo, Iโ€™m joined by Jessica Lerner Halperin, founder of Swankey,โ€ฆ

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What happens when a recovering attorney becomes a tech founderโ€ฆand builds a business around celebration? ๐Ÿฅ‚In this Friday Bubbly Convo, Iโ€™m joined by Jessica Lerner Halperin, founder of Swankey, a party-planning app designed to bring more ease, joy, and calm back to lifeโ€™s celebrations.Jessica shares her journey from a lifelong legal career into entrepreneurship after navigating deep Grief, the loss of her mother, the pandemic, and a major life pivot she never saw coming. What started as a frustration with how chaotic party planning had become turned into a bigger mission: helping peopโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour With Morgan Rich &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Wednesday Power Hour with Morgan Rich

What if the real edge in business, leadership, and life isnโ€™t moving fasterโ€ฆ but slowing down?In this conversation, Iโ€™m joined by Morgan Rich, coach and author of The Invitation Beyond: Reclaimiโ€ฆ

What if the real edgโ€ฆ

What if the real edge in business, leadership, and life isnโ€™t moving fasterโ€ฆ but slowing down?In this conversation, Iโ€™m joined by Morgan Rich, coach and author of The Invitation Beyond: Reclaiming Healthy Masculinity. Morganโ€™s work focuses on helping people reconnect with what they already know to be true, by stepping out of the noise, building daily practices, and learning how to navigate uncertainty with presence and Clarity.We talk about what he calls โ€œtraining for the unknown,โ€ and why learning to be present in everyday moments can become one of the most powerful tools for entrโ€ฆ

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The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset Monday 3/2 &Raquo; 36382937 1760386896569 D951433Eaa094
The Bubbles Effect: Marketing + Mindset Monday 3/2

In this quick Monday episode of The Bubbles Effect Podcast, Iโ€™m sharing a little marketing update and one mindset reminder that stuck with me this week.On the marketing side, thereโ€™s been a lot ofโ€ฆ

In this quick Mondayโ€ฆ

In this quick Monday episode of The Bubbles Effect Podcast, Iโ€™m sharing a little marketing update and one mindset reminder that stuck with me this week.On the marketing side, thereโ€™s been a lot of chatter in the AI world over the past few days. Apparently more than a million users left ChatGPT over the weekend after news that OpenAI will allow the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its AI models within classified networks. That sparked a pretty big reaction online, with a lot of people exploring other tools like Claude and a few others.Since I talk about AI quite a bit, and even built myโ€ฆ

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