Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins

Julie DeLucca-Collins - Business Strategist for Women in Midlife
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If you are asking yourself, "How to build confidence as a woman entrepreneur," this is the show for you.  Casa De Confidence is for women who know they’re capable of more and are ready to reinvent, expand their voice, and build a life and business that reflects who they’ve become.   If you’re navigating a season of reinvention, building confidence in your next chapter, or stepping into greater visibility and leadership, you’re in the right place.  Each episode helps women entrepreneurs and leaders build confidence, grow sustainable success, and become known for the work and impact they are here to create.  Boost your confidence and build a life you love—one empowering conversation at a time. Welcome to Casa De Confidence, the go-to podcast for women who are ready to stop playing small and start showing up boldly in life, business, and relationships. Hosted by #1 Bestselling Author and business strategist Julie DeLucca-Collins and her #handsomehothusband, Dan, this show delivers real stories, actionable insights, and authentic encouragement to help you unlock your full potential. Each episode features honest, heart-centered conversations with everyday people and inspiring leaders who’ve faced challenges, chased big dreams, and created success on their own terms. You'll discover tools, strategies, and tiny habits to ditch the overwhelm, find clarity, and finally take aligned action. Whether you're craving motivation, confidence, peace, or a little kick in the pants—we’ve got you. Tune in weekly and learn what it takes to Go Confidently and create the life you LOVE. 👉 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Julie_DeLuccaCollins for updates and behind-the-scenes moments.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Build a Referral-Based Business Without Paid Ads with Virginia Muzquiz

    What if the secret to growing your business wasn't another funnel, ad campaign, or social media strategy? In this inspiring conversation, Julie sits down with Virginia Muzquiz, known as "The Referral Diva," to discuss how entrepreneurs can build thriving businesses through authentic relationships, meaningful connections, and referral-based growth. Virginia shares lessons from more than 20 years of helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs create revenue through trust instead of transactional marketing. The conversation goes far beyond referrals. Virginia opens up about overcoming a devastating health crisis, rebuilding her confidence, developing self-efficacy, and learning how to create success without relying on fear, perfectionism, or burnout. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by funnels, social media algorithms, or trying to "do business the right way," this episode will remind you that relationships remain your most valuable business asset. In This Episode Why perfection is hurting your visibilityThe difference between visibility and validationBuilding a business through relationships instead of adsThe entrepreneur mindset shift that changes everythingVirginia's powerful health and healing journeyDeveloping self-efficacy through adversityWhy consistency beats talentThe importance of market insight before building offersReferral marketing strategies that actually workNetworking mistakes entrepreneurs makeThe power of asking for helpHow to become a super connectorWhy kindness is a business strategy 🔗 Connect with Virginia Website: https://masterconnectors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiamuzquiz/ Free Offer http://www.masterconnectors.com/blueprint I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    46 min

  2. Jun 25

    You Are Worthy: Breaking Free from People Pleasing, Trauma Responses, and Self-Doubt with Jackie Roby

    Many women spend their lives achieving, helping, giving, and succeeding—while quietly struggling with self-worth, people pleasing, anxiety, and the fear of disappointing others. In this powerful conversation, Julie sits down with relationship mindset coach Jackie Roby to discuss trauma responses, mental wellness, boundaries, healing, self-worth, and what it truly means to choose yourself. Jackie shares her personal journey through therapy, recovery from abuse, navigating identity as a Latina woman, and helping women build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Together, they unpack how childhood experiences, family narratives, cultural expectations, and survival mode shape our lives—and how we can begin rewriting those stories. In This Episode Why boundaries can feel uncomfortable at firstThe impact of trauma and abuse on relationshipsHealing generational patternsThe difference between mental health and mental wellnessWhy high-achieving women struggle with self-worthHow people pleasing shows up in everyday lifeBuilding confidence through mindfulness and self-compassionThe power of visualization and dreaming againWhy women often feel guilty for choosing themselvesPractical tools for nervous system regulation 🔗 Connect with Jackie Roby Website: https://inspiredjourneyconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-roby/  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/inspiredjourneyconsulting Free Offer The Self-Worth Reset is a free three-part video series for badass women who are killing it at work but drowning in everyone else's needs - because I've been there, bought the T-shirt, and almost got the tattoo. It's your permission slip to finally figure out what YOU want, choose yourself without the guilt trip, and speak your truth boldly - shifting that inner meltdown of "I don't have one minute to myself" into unapologetic self-advocacy. https://subscribepage.io/Self-Worth-Reset  I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    41 min

  3. Jun 18

    She Rises High: How to Reclaim Your Voice, Heal After Divorce, and Choose Yourself Again

    What happens when the life you've built falls apart? For author, yoga teacher, and speaker Sheri Broussard, the answer wasn't giving up. It was rising. In this heartfelt conversation, Sheri shares the deeply personal story behind her new book, She Rises High: A Journey Through the Mud to Find Your Strength, Power, and Voice. Together, Julie and Sheri explore healing after divorce, overcoming shame, breaking free from people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and learning how to choose yourself after years of putting everyone else first. Sheri opens up about surviving two divorces, rebuilding her identity, confronting lifelong guilt and shame, and discovering that true healing begins when we stop blaming others and start doing the inner work. This episode is a powerful reminder that your story isn't over, no matter how difficult the chapter may seem. In This Episode The moment Sheri knew her life needed to changeWhy people-pleasing keeps women stuckHealing from divorce and heartbreakBreaking free from shame and guiltLearning to choose yourself without apologyThe importance of boundaries in healingHow faith supported Sheri's journeyBuilding healthy habits before crisis hitsThe surprising self-confidence ritual that changed everythingWhy midlife can become your greatest season of growth Memorable Quotes "Freedom is being able to be who I am without apology." "What is for me will find me." "You can either stay the victim, or you can choose to become the victor." "Pick yourself first." Connect with Sheri Broussard Website and meditation resources available through Sheri's website. 🔗 Connect with Sheri: Website: http://sheriseshigh.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheriseshigh Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sheriseshigh/ Free Offer Book: She Rises High: A Journey Through the Mud to Find Your Strength, Power, and Voice I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    36 min

  4. Jun 11

    The Hidden Reason Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck: ADHD, Time Blindness, and Focus

    Many entrepreneurs believe their biggest challenge is strategy. But what if the real challenge is focus? In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with ADHD strategist, coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Unconventional Organisation, Skye Waterson. Diagnosed with ADHD while pursuing her PhD, Skye shares how she transformed her personal struggles with focus, overwhelm, time blindness, and burnout into a thriving business helping ADHD entrepreneurs and executives scale sustainably. Together, Julie and Skye explore how ADHD impacts business growth, why traditional productivity advice often fails neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and how systems, structure, and self-awareness can help entrepreneurs create consistent revenue without sacrificing their well-being. Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect you may have it, or simply find yourself overwhelmed, distracted, and struggling to prioritize, this conversation offers practical strategies and hope. In This Episode: What ADHD looks like in high-achieving entrepreneursHow Skye discovered her ADHD during her PhD programThe concept of time blindness and why it impacts productivityWhy traditional planning systems often fail ADHD entrepreneursThe connection between dopamine and focusHow to identify the 20% of activities driving 80% of resultsBuilding systems that work with your brainScaling a business without burning outManaging teams and creating structure as an ADHD entrepreneurLessons learned from leaving academia to build a successful business Connect with Skye: Website: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/?hl=en LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204 Free Offer: The 2-Minute Focus Formula https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filter I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    35 min

  5. Jun 4

    Healing Generational Trauma and Learning to Set Boundaries with Stephanie McAuliffe

    What happens when you realize you’ve spent your entire life abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable? In this deeply powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcomes back author, energy healer, and boundary expert Stephanie McAuliffe for an honest conversation about generational trauma, emotional healing, boundaries, people pleasing, and learning to trust yourself again. Stephanie shares her personal story of growing up in a family where emotions were silenced through alcohol, how those patterns shaped her relationships and career, and how she ultimately transformed her life after the collapse of her marriage and Wall Street career. This episode dives into: emotional healinggenerational traumafamily dynamicspeople pleasingself abandonmentenergy protectionpersonal boundariesinner child healinglearning to trust yourselfIf you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or stuck repeating unhealthy patterns, this conversation will resonate deeply. 🎯 In This Episode We Discuss How trauma patterns get passed through generationsWhy many women struggle with boundariesThe difference between boundaries and rulesEmotional healing after toxic relationshipsThe impact of silence in familiesHealing childhood wounds and inner child workWhy we repeat unhealthy relationship patternsBreaking cycles of people pleasing and self abandonmentTrusting yourself after emotional painHealing generational trauma through awareness📚 Resources Mentioned 📖 The Impact of Silence by Stephanie McAuliffe 📖 The Message in the Bottle by Stephanie McAuliffe 🔗 Connect with Stephanie: Website: www.wayofthediamondwarrior.com/connect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebmcauliffe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniebmcauliffe/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebmcauliffe/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@stephaniebmcauliffe Free Offer Unlock your inner calm with three powerful guided meditations designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and realign. Each meditation is designed to bring you back to a state of balance. https://wayofthediamondwarrior.com/guided-meditation/  I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    48 min

  6. May 22

    Healing After Heartbreak, Addiction, and Loss with Gina Economopoulos

    What happens when life completely shatters the future you thought you were supposed to have? In this deeply moving episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with author, former nun, end-of-life doula, and recovery advocate Gina Economopoulos for a conversation about grief, faith, addiction, healing, and learning how to rebuild after devastating loss. Gina shares her incredible journey from growing up in a loving Greek and Italian family, to joining a convent for 12 years, to losing her mother to cancer, surviving heartbreak, navigating alcoholism and recovery, and ultimately discovering her purpose as an end-of-life doula. This episode is emotional, raw, compassionate, and deeply human. If you have ever struggled with: grief and lossaddiction or recoveryfaith and spiritualitycaregivingfear of deathrebuilding after heartbreakfinding purpose after pain…this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. 🎯 In This Episode We Discuss: Gina’s journey from bartender to nun to end-of-life doulaLosing her mother to cancer at age 23What grief actually feels likeFaith, anger, and rebuilding a relationship with GodAlcoholism, recovery, and sobrietyThe realities of end-of-life careWhat families should know when someone is dyingWhy there is no “right” way to grieveHelping people die with dignity, love, and compassion💬 Memorable Quotes: “There’s no right way or wrong way to grieve.” — Gina Economopoulos “If nobody told you they loved you today, I do.” — Gina Economopoulos “Heaven is just a veil away.” — Gina Economopoulos 📘 Resources Mentioned: 🔗 Connect with Gina: Website: https://www.ginaecon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562911825099 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ginaeconomopoulos/ 📖 The Bestselling Book: Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk by Gina Economopoulos I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    41 min

  7. May 14

    How to Build Passive Income Without Burning Out

    Financial freedom, passive income, real estate investing, and wealth-building strategies are at the center of this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence with investor and entrepreneur Bronson Hill. Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Bronson to unpack the mindset, education, and investment strategies that help entrepreneurs create long-term financial freedom and time freedom. Bronson shares how he transitioned from a high-paying corporate medical sales career into alternative investing, passive income, and wealth-building through real estate, businesses, and oil and gas investments. If you’ve ever wondered: How do I start investing?What is passive income really?Can women entrepreneurs build wealth without working 24/7?How do I protect myself financially after divorce or starting over?…this episode is for you. 🎯 In This Episode We Discuss: Why time freedom matters more than moneyThe biggest myths about passive incomeReal estate investing for beginnersHow inflation impacts your wealthAlternative investments beyond Wall StreetTax strategies entrepreneurs should knowThe difference between active vs. passive investingHow to start investing even if you feel behindWhy mindset is critical to building wealth💬 Memorable Quotes “Financial freedom is really about time freedom.” — Bronson Hill “It’s not just what you make. It’s what you keep.” — Bronson Hill “86% of millionaires are self-made.” — Bronson Hill 🔗 Connect with Bronson: Website: http://bronsonequity.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronson-hill-b4843910/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1KYJL8ZjF3GC3Wh5lYNfg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bronson.hill.37 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bronsondavidhill/ 📘 Free Resources Mentioned: https://bronsonequity.com/learn/resources/ I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    49 min

  8. May 7

    Why High-Achieving Women Struggle in Love (And How to Change It)

    High-achieving women, confidence, subconscious beliefs, and relationships are at the center of this deeply transformative episode of Casa De Confidence. Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Michelle Chung, coach, speaker, and founder of a transformational framework for high-achieving women, to explore what happens when success on paper doesn’t match fulfillment in life. Michelle shares her personal journey—from ending a “good” marriage to stepping into a life aligned with her true purpose—and how subconscious programming, identity, and emotional patterns shape everything from career success to relationships. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right… so why doesn’t it feel right?”—this episode is for you. 🎯 In this episode, we cover: Why high-achieving women feel “different” and misunderstoodThe role of subconscious beliefs in relationships and successHow to break patterns that keep you stuckThe truth about confidence (it’s not what you think)Why clarity changes when your identity evolvesThe difference between external success and internal alignmentMichelle’s 3-step process: Release → Rewrite → RealignWhy doing more is NOT the answer ✨ Key Takeaway You don’t need to do more. You need to become more aligned with who you already are. ✨ Key Takeaway You are not done. You are just getting started. 🔗 Connect with Michelle: Website: https://www.michellechungcoach.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-chung-05550616/  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/michellechungcoach/   Join the Free Masterclass where Michelle teaches you the 3 steps on how to meet your ideal partner without dating or using online apps: https://www.michellechungcoach.com/masterclass   I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

    46 min
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If you are asking yourself, "How to build confidence as a woman entrepreneur," this is the show for you.  Casa De Confidence is for women who know they’re capable of more and are ready to reinvent, expand their voice, and build a life and business that reflects who they’ve become.   If you’re navigating a season of reinvention, building confidence in your next chapter, or stepping into greater visibility and leadership, you’re in the right place.  Each episode helps women entrepreneurs and leaders build confidence, grow sustainable success, and become known for the work and impact they are here to create.  Boost your confidence and build a life you love—one empowering conversation at a time. Welcome to Casa De Confidence, the go-to podcast for women who are ready to stop playing small and start showing up boldly in life, business, and relationships. Hosted by #1 Bestselling Author and business strategist Julie DeLucca-Collins and her #handsomehothusband, Dan, this show delivers real stories, actionable insights, and authentic encouragement to help you unlock your full potential. Each episode features honest, heart-centered conversations with everyday people and inspiring leaders who’ve faced challenges, chased big dreams, and created success on their own terms. You'll discover tools, strategies, and tiny habits to ditch the overwhelm, find clarity, and finally take aligned action. Whether you're craving motivation, confidence, peace, or a little kick in the pants—we’ve got you. Tune in weekly and learn what it takes to Go Confidently and create the life you LOVE. 👉 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Julie_DeLuccaCollins for updates and behind-the-scenes moments.

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