Mocktails with Marina
Welcome to "Mocktails with Marina," a podcast where Marina, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and innovator, shares her journey and insights into the burgeoning world of zero-proof living and mixology. Marina's story, from a service industry professional to a thriving business owner, offers a unique blend of personal experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative mixology. Dive into episodes filled with inspiring tales, practical business management strategies, and innovative ideas in non-alcoholic beverage solutions. Marina's businesses, 'Functional Flow' and 'The Modern Mocktail,' serve as case studies in transforming passion into profitable ventures. Whether discussing the nuances of zero-proof mixology, navigating health codes, maximizing business efficiency, or fostering a positive work culture, this podcast is a treasure trove for aspiring entrepreneurs, event planners, and anyone interested in a sober lifestyle. Marina's eclectic background in theoretical mathematics, ethnobotany, graphic design, and nightlife entertainment adds a unique flavor to each episode, blending technical know-how with real-world experience. From her journey to sobriety to her success in increasing revenue and operational efficiency in the kava industry, Marina's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to make thoughtful, intentional choices in both life and business. Tune in to "Mocktails with Marina" for a blend of free content, expert advice, and inspiring stories, all aimed at helping you achieve abundance without alcohol in both your personal and professional life.
Episodes
In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, host Marina Castillo breaks down what it really takes to build and maintain a million-dollar-a-year non-alcoholic bar. Spoiler: it’s not about your menu but it IS about your people, systems, and culture.
<...In this episode, Marina breaks down one of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic markets in the country: Arizona. With over twenty kava bars, bottle shops, and functional beverage spaces now thriving across the state, Arizona has quietly become a blueprint for how to build nightlife rooted in connection instead of intoxication.
As a non-alcoholic business owner, how much do you really need to be online to succeed? In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, I break down exactly how I built two podcasts that have generated over $100,000 in revenue ALONE without ever having more than 6,000 followers on social media.
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Welcome back to Mocktails with Marina! In this episode, Marina breaks down how non-alcoholic business owners, kava bar operators, and sober entrepreneurs can strategically plan for the holiday season from October through January.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by seasonal chaos, scrambling to launch in two weeks, or strugglin...
🍂 Clear Your Mind. Reclaim Your Energy. Reset Your Business.
This week’s episode is an invitation into the 7-Day Fall Reset Challenge: a powerful seasonal reset designed for founders and operators in the non-alcoholic beverage space.
Whether you’re ...
The non-alcoholic beverage industry is booming; kava bars, sober curious lounges, functional beverage brands, and alcohol-free bottle shops are popping up everywhere. But with rapid growth comes hidden threats: wolves in sheep’s clothing.
In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, host Marina Castillo exposes
In this behind-the-scenes episode of Mocktails with Marina, host Marina Castillo gets real about what it looks like to navigate pregnancy as a full-time entrepreneur with no day job, no safety net, and no “Plan B.”
Marina shares her journey of leaving her last job without savings, getting slammed with a $9k vet bill, and spendi...
In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, Marina Castillo shares an exciting invitation to Bula Boss Live 2025, a two-day, in-person business bootcamp and Arizona tour designed for non-alcoholic beverage founders, kava bar owners, bottle shop entrepreneurs, and sober community builders. Taking place November 3–4, 2025, Bul...
In today’s episode of Mocktails with Marina, we sit down with Vanessa Royle, founder of Tilden, a brand that’s changing the non-alcoholic cocktail game with one key philosophy: flavor comes first.
Vanessa shares her deeply personal journey of going alcohol-free during the early days of the pandemic and how that shift revealed a massive gap in the beverage space—...
In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, we sit down with David Lund, the founder of Drømme, a premium non-alcoholic beverage brand that's reshaping how we relax, connect, and celebrate without alcohol. If you’ve been curious about functional alcohol alternatives, botanical spirits...
In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, I sit down with herbalist, educator, and author Rachelle Robinett to explore the world of modern herbalism and how plants can transform your health, mindset, and daily routines without the overwhelm. Whet...
In this power-packed episode of Mocktails with Marina, we’re dropping the full audio recording of last week’s Drink Money Masterclass: a tactical, no-fluff training designed for beverage brand founders, kavatenders, sales reps, and affiliate marketers in the non-alcoholic and functional beverage industry.
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In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, we sit down with Abbie Romanul, founder of Raising the Bar, the zero-proof cocktail kit subscription that's become a staple for mindful drinkers, sober-curious folks, and wellness-forward hosts across the U.S.
Abbie shares her deeply personal jo...
In this powerful episode of Mocktails with Marina, host Marina Castillo sits down with Sarah Kiriliuk, the founder of Some Good Clean Fun and sober lifestyle advocate behind the popular Instagram account @somegoodcleanfun. With her PR and media background and deeply personal journey through perimenopause, motherhood, and midlif...
In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, host Marina Castillo sits down with Lila Volkas (non-alcoholic beverage educator, holistic nutritionist) to explore the powerful intersection of mindful drinking, functional mixology, and plant-based wellness education.
Together, they dive deep into L...
In this powerful episode of Mocktails with Marina, we explore why visibility in business isn't just about being seen, it's about being regulated. Whether you're building a non-alcoholic brand, launching your first product, or leading a team in the kava and sober-curious space, the ability to show up authentically and consistently is a
Is your backend blocking your breakthrough? In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, we dive into the chaotic, often-overlooked world of operations and uncover why so many non-alcoholic business owners, kava bar founders, and sober entrepren...
Struggling to price your drinks? Wondering why your non-alc menu isn’t selling? In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, we’re walking you through the exact system used by top-performing sober bars and beverage entrepreneurs to create intentional, profitable, and scalable drink menus.
Marina shares horror stories from behind the scenes of bad menus, then introduces the ...
Ready to finally take your non-alcoholic business idea seriously? In this episode, Marina shares the story behind the creation of the Non-Alc Business Jumpstart Kit—a powerful, done-for-you toolkit designed for aspiring founders of non-alcoholic bars, bottle shops, and beverage brands.
If you’ve been stuck in research mode, overwhelmed by where to begin, or unsure how t...
If you care about the future of kava, you need to hear this. In this powerful episode, I pull back the curtain on our advocacy work with both the Global and Arizona Kava Coalitions; covering everything from health department misunderstandings to national misinformation about kava’s safety.
We talk real policy, industry protection, and how owning a kava business is
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