In this episode, Marina sits down with Maggie Klaassens: alcohol-free coach, mom of three, and the founder of The Sober Summit and The Sober Hive. What started as a personal 100-day challenge to ditch alcohol turned into a purpose-filled mission to help gray area drinkers take back their lives and build a future they’re excited to wake up to.

Maggie shares how she created a powerful three-day virtual summit that’s now changing lives across the globe, what “gray area drinking” really means, and why sober community and connection are the key to long-term transformation. She also gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at her upcoming 4th Sober Summit (April 23–25): a free event packed with expert speakers, tools for your sober toolbox, and motivation to design a vibrant alcohol-free life.

If you’re curious about the alcohol-free lifestyle, dreaming up your own summit or event, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone on this journey, this episode is for you.

• RSVP for The Sober Summit (April 23–25 2025): https://soberlifecollective.spiffy.co/a/7m3cxEn1BG/4167

• Follow Maggie on IG: @thesobersummit

• Join The Sober Hive community: [link coming soon!]

• Get the packet: https://soberlifecollective.myflodesk.com/list

• Follow on IG: @mocktailswithmarina

• Learn more: www.marinamars.com/themodernmocktail

• Need help with strategy, operations, or launching your non-alc biz? Let’s chat.

In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, we're diving deep into the booming world of non-alcoholic product creation. If you've ever dreamed of launching your own functional beverage, sober-friendly tincture, or wellness powder, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

Marina breaks down exactly why now is the perfect time to enter the non-alcoholic beverage industry, how to position your idea in a rapidly growing functional beverage market, and what most new CPG startups get wrong when launching.

You’ll learn:

• Why consumer demand is skyrocketing for sober-curious, alcohol-free alternatives

• The gaps in the market that still need to be filled

• How to bring your product to life—from formulation and compliance to manufacturing and sales

• A behind-the-scenes look at the 5-phase process taught inside Marina’s new program: Bev Brand Builder

Whether you're a wellness entrepreneur, a former bartender with a vision, or just someone who wants to make a real impact with a functional product that helps people feel good—this is your sign to take action.

Bev Brand Builder is officially open for enrollment.
Join now at: https://www.marinamars.com/challenge-page/bevbrandbuilder

Have questions about the program or want to see if it’s the right fit? Email Marina directly at hello@marinamars.com.

In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, host Marina sits down with Rebecca Styn, founder of Blind Tiger, a non-alcoholic cocktail company rooted in inclusivity, hospitality, and premium zero-proof experiences. Discover how Rebecca turned the challenges of the 2020 pandemic into a groundbreaking pivot that transformed her speakeasy-style bar, Room 33, into the birthplace of Blind Tiger—now one of the most celebrated non-alcoholic beverage brands on the market.

We dive into:

• The story behind the name Blind Tiger and its ties to Prohibition-era speakeasies

• The challenges and wins of launching a non-alcoholic brand during COVID

• Rebecca’s passion for mindful drinking, sobriety culture, and alcohol-free mixology

• The importance of creating inclusive bar experiences

• How her background in hospitality, leadership, and entrepreneurship shaped her mission

Whether you’re sober-curious, fully alcohol-free, or a bar/restaurant owner looking to elevate your zero-proof offerings, this conversation is filled with insights, inspiration, and real-talk from a true industry innovator.

Learn more at blindtigerspiritfree.com
Follow Rebecca on IG: @blindtigercocktails
Stay connected with Marina at @mocktailswithmarina