We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Maya Camara. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Maya below.

Alright, Maya thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What was it like going from idea to execution? Can you share some of the backstory and some of the major steps or milestones?

I actually graduate and work in the Hospitality and food and beverage industry for all my adult life starting my career at the Hilton hotel in Paris for 10 years prior to moving to the United States.

With my roots being French mixed African, Wine was always on our table kninda like soda would be here in the States, (lol,) I quickly develop a love for Champagne and had in back of my mine that one day i would open a Champagne bar. Fast foward to 2002, I worked as an event manager for Ruth’s Chris Steak House in San Francisco then relocated with the same company in Los Angeles. My journey working at Ruth’s Chris has forged deeper knowledge of Wine (Champagne) by hosting wine dinner pairing events and attending wine affairs with brand ambassadors. In 2019, i met a lovely man who i married and who pushed me to pursue my dream doing what i love so i took a big faith of leap and divided into becoming an entrepreneur. I took my idea of opening a Champagne lounge with the Valley Economic Alliances and they love, embrace and provided me with all the resources i need to start my own business and still to this day supporting my business.
As i was looking for a brick and motor for BUBLES CHAMPAGNE in early 2020, COVID 19 hit so my plan was shattered but i was determined to build my company so the idea of opening an online store offering customized gift boxes with Champagne came to me and today Bubles Champagne is up and running serving local and Nationwide.
I feel so blessed to be working and pursuing the development/expansion of my brand. Champagne is truly my passion; it has allowed me to discover that i have a sense of creativity. Bubles Champagne gift boxes are created with the sense of presenting something meaningful to the recipient and the goal of going above client expectations.
I believe that wether someone likes the taste of Champagne or not, When a champagne bottle is presented or pop, it has the effect of brining a smile, a festive thaught.
My goal is to become a house hold name for Champagne gifts and a trusted business to organize and cater elegant and sophisticated Champagne parties for all occasions. after all, ” a party is not a party until you hear the sound of a Pop! ”

Maya, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My background is French, growing up with wine being on our daily family dinner table. I developped my love and passion for Champagne throughout my work experience in the food and industry business; tasting and catering wine events for clients.

Bubles Champagne is an online store that provides curated Champagne gift boxes that look elegant and meaningful. My passion for Champagne transpire through creating gifts that would speak to the recipient. I am a true believer of utilizing and supporting local small businesses like mine to add quality and unique products in each Champagne gift boxes.

With my event planning experiences; our services extend to catering Champagne services for Champagne towers, Mimosa Station, Champagne parties.

I love when my clients called me for help with selecting a Champagne bottle. The Champagne collection is filled with most recognized brands like Veuve Cliquot but we also have an affinity with offering Champagne from less exposure but that exceptionally good. When creating a gift, i always think of how i would want to receive a Champagne gift: elegant, good quality and personable. with that in mind my clients can expect consistancy and reliability.

I am proud and honor that bubles Champagne is affiliated with the Hyatt Hotels, American Express as recommeded Champagne gifts brand and accredited with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) Certified & Trusted business.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

I think with every business endavours you have to first truly love what you do, 100% invested in your business and lastly be knowledgeable in every aspect of the business in order to build a reputation.

I turn my professional experience as an event planner/ private dining and regional sale manager to create my business. With that i was able to connect with past clients and ask for their support to help build a reputation with either their testimonials, reviews on social media platforms, article in local newspaper and loyalty.

When i reach out to new clients, i am able to refer back to what i was doing to gain trust in the new product i am offering.

Can you open up about a time when you had a really close call with the business?

We live in an era where businesses are challenged especially small businesses with the volatile market.

Champagne is a great wine and personally i think every house hold should have a bottle of Champagne store in the fridge for special occasion or just to enjoy the lushes bubbles floating in a glass. with that said, Champagne is still not as a common purchase or a first thing in mind for gifts due the prices being much higher then most great wines. My business has/is experiencing the fluctuation of the economy and state of mind of people on a daily business.

The survial way is to not give up and continue marketing, investing on target clients that are more likely to purchase your products.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.bubleschampagne.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubleschampagne/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063767432188
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71401553/admin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bubleschampagne/
• Yelp: https://biz.yelp.com/biz_info/oBLOhG9eN9lAu3YpPjjdsw
• Other: https://www.google.com/search?q=Bubles+Champagne+Gifts+%26+Events&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAA_-NgU1I1qLAwSDaytEw0sjBJMUtJMkyxMqgwtkxMNEtMtUxLSzGzTDIzWsQq71SalJNarOCckZhbkJiel6rgnplWUqygpuBalppXUgwAit0SkEsAAAA&hl=en&mat=CeTRHedtrxiVElYBeenfiCEGgpqRfPu6I1Yog6nqZBYg5uDY2XSE7skOZ-YE4Wh1ErJBur-aPowTSxQk1l10XZT5pS1ajUG2pi-heS8avlgCGX3ikkXm9noNNdtX_v6UpA&authuser=1