If you left the 9-to-5 to feel free but find yourself more stressed than ever on Sunday nights, this episode is for you.

In this week's Mocktails with Marina, we're unpacking the real reason entrepreneurs experience the "Sunday Scaries" (and why it has nothing to do with laziness or discipline). You'll learn how structure is the antidote to anxiety, and how to design a rhythm that actually supports your life instead of draining it.

Marina shares her personal story of breaking the weekend work cycle and building systems that let her rest without guilt. She walks you through six practical strategies to reset your week: from the Friday Close Ritual to the Sunday Power Hour, all tailored for founders, creators, and business owners in the non-alcoholic, kava, and functional beverage space.

You didn't quit your job to become your own worst boss. You left to feel peace, purpose, and possibility and it starts with how you end your week.

👉 Learn how to build a business that doesn't make you dread Mondays.

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Everyone wants the secret to success but the truth is, there isn't one.

In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, we're getting brutally honest about what it actually takes to reach long-term stability and profitability as a non-alcoholic business owner. From balancing your nervous system to facing rejection head-on, Marina breaks down the five principles that separate sustainable founders from burnout-prone dreamers.

Forget the 30-day success hacks and "10K in a month" formulas; this is about the real work: emotional regulation, consistency, community, and courage.

Whether you're running a kava bar, bottle shop, non-alc beverage brand, or consulting business, this conversation will help you reframe what progress truly looks like and remind you that the path to profit is never linear but always worth it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "linear growth" is a myth (and what sustainable progress really looks like)

• The 5 habits of long-term stability in business

• How to recognize your "glass ceiling" moment and break through it

• The mindset shift that turns chaos into calm and burnout into balance

• Why most businesses fail within 3–5 years and how to design yours to last

If you're building a functional solo or family business in the non-alcoholic industry (bar, bottle shop, beverage brand, or coaching company) and want personalized guidance, visit www.marinamars.com/contact to start the conversation.

Because sustainability isn't about sprinting; it's about learning how to build a business that breathes with you.

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.

Marina reveals the five most common reasons bars plateau before hitting seven figures, including leadership imbalance, burnout, lack of systems, and disconnection from community. She shares how successful founders balance human touch with technology, and why treating your team like gold will always outperform another rebrand or menu revamp.

If you've ever wondered how to scale your sober space sustainably — whether you run a kava bar, functional beverage lounge, or zero-proof bottle shop — this episode will show you how to evolve from a local hangout to a lifestyle brand that breaks sales records and builds real loyalty.

💡 In this episode:

• The difference between $500k bars and $1M+ bars

• How leadership imbalance quietly sabotages your success

• Why "culture debt" costs more than turnover

• The role of tech in building scalable systems (without killing vibe)

• What it means to become a one-stop lifestyle hub

Want personalized guidance for your bar or brand?
👉 Visit marinamars.com/contact to get tailored recommendations from Marina and her team.

Listen if you're a:

• Non-alcoholic or kava bar owner

• Beverage founder or operator

• Community-driven entrepreneur

• Functional mixologist or sober space visionary