Brave Moves: Confidence, Mindset & Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs

Julie DeLucca-Collins - Business Strategist for Women in Midlife
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Brave Moves is a daily personal growth and confidence podcast for ambitious women, entrepreneurs, and leaders ready to build self-trust, overcome self-doubt, and take bold action in business and life. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build through mindset, habits, and small courageous decisions made consistently over time. Each short, actionable episode delivers practical tools for personal development, leadership growth, mindset mastery, and habit formation. You’ll learn how to quiet negative self-talk, make aligned decisions, build momentum, and develop the confidence to pursue your goals with clarity and courage. If you’re a woman in business, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating reinvention, Brave Moves will help you strengthen your mindset, increase resilience, and create real forward progress. Because brave doesn’t mean fearless. It means choosing growth over comfort and action over hesitation. Tune in daily for motivation, self-improvement strategies, leadership insights, and the confidence boost you need to make your next brave move.

  1. 17H AGO

    How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life (5 Questions to Find Your Purpose)

    Do you feel stuck trying to figure out what to do with your life? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins walks you through five powerful questions to help you gain clarity, rediscover your purpose, and take your next step with confidence. If you’ve ever thought:  “I don’t know what I want to do with my life”  “I feel behind compared to everyone else”  “I’m ready for something more, but I don’t know what” In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  How to find clarity when you feel lost in life or career  The 5 key questions to help you discover your purpose  How your past experiences hold clues to your future direction  Why you’re not behind—you’re evolving  How to take small, intentional steps toward your next chapter The 5 Questions to Find Your Purpose:  What led me to where I am today?  When was I able to use my talents, skills, and gifts?  How have I grown?  What impact am I making?  What do I feel I should have done by this time in my life? Brave Move of the Day: Choose ONE question and answer it honestly. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    9 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Why Setting Unrealistic Dreams is the Answer

    Are you setting goals that are too small… and calling them “realistic”? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins challenges the idea that realistic goals are the safest path to success—and explains why setting bigger, seemingly unrealistic dreams may actually be the key to growth, confidence, and long-term success. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like you’re playing small in your life or business, this episode will help you shift your thinking and expand what you believe is possible. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  Why realistic goals can keep you stuck in your current identity  The difference between realistic goals and growth-driven goals  How “unrealistic” dreams create transformation and momentum  Why fear of failure leads to playing small  How to set bigger goals without feeling overwhelmed Brave Move of the Day: Set one goal that feels slightly unrealistic. Not impossible…  but big enough to stretch you. Then ask: Who do I need to become to achieve this? And take one small step in that direction.  Key Reminder: You don’t grow by staying inside what’s comfortable. You grow by stepping into what feels possible—even if you don’t fully believe it yet. Join the Confident You Brave Movers Community If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    7 min

  3. 3D AGO

    How to See Your Worth When You Feel Stuck | You Are a Diamond in the Rough | Brave Moves

    Do you ever feel like you’re capable of more—but you’re stuck, doubting yourself, or waiting for the right moment? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins reminds you that you are a diamond in the rough—valuable, capable, and in the process of becoming. If you’ve been struggling with self-doubt, comparison, or feeling like you’re not “ready,” this episode will help you reframe your mindset and recognize your true worth. You’ll learn:  How to build self-worth and confidence  Why you don’t need to feel ready to take action  How to stop waiting for validation  The truth about growth and becoming  How to see your value even in difficult seasons Key Takeaway: You are not behind—you are being refined. Join our community of Brave Moves Here If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    7 min

  4. 3D AGO

    How to Stop Waiting for Someone Else to Make You Happy (You Can Buy Yourself Flowers)

    Are you waiting for someone else to make you feel loved, seen, or valued? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores a powerful truth inspired by the idea: you can buy yourself flowers. This isn’t just about self-care—it’s about self-worth. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, unappreciated, or like you’re waiting for someone else to choose you, this episode will help you shift your mindset and take your power back. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  Why we often wait for validation from others  How to stop outsourcing your happiness and self-worth  The difference between self-love and seeking approval  How to start choosing yourself without guilt  Simple ways to create joy and fulfillment on your own Brave Move of the Day: Do one thing for yourself… without waiting for someone else to do it. Whether it’s:  buying yourself something meaningful  celebrating your own wins  resting without guilt  or simply saying “I matter” Choose yourself—on purpose. Key Reminder: You don’t need to wait to be chosen. You can choose yourself. And that’s where confidence, joy, and freedom begin. Join my Confident You Brave Moves Community If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    7 min

  5. 5D AGO

    The Fears That Keep Me Up at Night, And Why I'm Telling You Anyway | Brave Moves

    Have you ever lain awake at 2am asking yourself: Am I too old to start over? Did I waste too much time? What if I try again and still fail? In this deeply personal episode of Brave Moves, I'm doing something I've never done before, I'm opening up about my own fears as a midlife woman entrepreneur. The ones that keep me up at night. The ones I've been almost too scared to say out loud. Because I know I'm not the only one. We're naming the five fears that haunt midlife women entrepreneurs most, exploring what neuroscience says about why fear gets louder as we get older (hint: it's not weakness, it's your brain being a good prediction machine), and uncovering the surprising truth that your deepest fears are actually pointing directly at your deepest desires. By the end of this episode you'll have:   • The most common fears midlife women entrepreneurs carry,  named openly and without shame   • Neuroscience from Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett on why fear intensifies with age, and how to update it   • Harvard & Stanford research proving why midlife is actually your entrepreneurial advantage   • The 3-step Fear Audit to decode what your fears are really telling you, and your next brave move Join the Community HERE If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    13 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Why You're Not Lazy, You're Just Scared: How to Stop Overthinking and Take Action

    Julie DeLucca-Collins shares how women over 40 can overcome fear, procrastination, and self-doubt to confidently pursue their dreams. She emphasizes the importance of taking brave action, understanding the neuroscience behind fear, and building supportive communities. key topics Fear and procrastination in women over 40The neuroscience of fear and actionThe 3-step Brave Action FrameworkBuilding confidence through tiny habitsCreating supportive communities for women entrepreneurstakeaways Readiness is a myth; take brave action regardless.The amygdala triggers fear responses, mistaking risks for danger.Motivation follows action, not the other way around.Start tiny and celebrate small wins to build momentum.Permission is an illusion; women must give themselves permission.Join our FREE Brave Moves Confident Co-op community If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    11 min

  7. APR 2

    How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Start Living Intentionally | Brave Moves Podcast

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in a cycle of stress and burnout? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a deeply personal story about caregiving, travel stress, fear, and the reality of what happens when we live unintentionally. If you’ve ever felt like you “should know better” but still fall back into old patterns, this episode will remind you that you’re human, and give you a way forward. Julie opens up about:  The hidden impact of burnout and overwhelm  How fear can take over your thoughts and energy  Why living unintentionally leads to stress and exhaustion  The importance of giving yourself grace  How to reset and begin again without guilt Key Takeaway: You don’t need to push harder, you need to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  How to stop the cycle of overwhelm and burnout  Why fear can feel real even when it’s not  How to manage emotional and mental exhaustion  The power of giving yourself grace  Simple ways to live more intentionally Brave Move of the Day: Give yourself permission to pause. Instead of rushing to catch up, choose to:  reflect, reset, and begin again...intentionally If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    11 min

  8. MAR 28

    What Should I Do With My Life? How to Find Clarity and Direction

    Do you feel stuck, unsure, or disconnected from what you truly want in life? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores how to figure out what you want and why so many women struggle with clarity in their life and career. If you’ve been asking yourself, “What should I do with my life?” or “Why do I feel lost?”, this episode will help you reconnect with your inner voice and take your next step forward. You’ll learn:  Why you feel stuck or uncertain about your direction  How to reconnect with what you truly want  Simple questions to gain clarity in your life  Why you don’t need a full plan to move forward  How to take aligned action starting today Key Takeaway: Clarity doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from action. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. 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. Fo...

    7 min
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Brave Moves is a daily personal growth and confidence podcast for ambitious women, entrepreneurs, and leaders ready to build self-trust, overcome self-doubt, and take bold action in business and life. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build through mindset, habits, and small courageous decisions made consistently over time. Each short, actionable episode delivers practical tools for personal development, leadership growth, mindset mastery, and habit formation. You’ll learn how to quiet negative self-talk, make aligned decisions, build momentum, and develop the confidence to pursue your goals with clarity and courage. If you’re a woman in business, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating reinvention, Brave Moves will help you strengthen your mindset, increase resilience, and create real forward progress. Because brave doesn’t mean fearless. It means choosing growth over comfort and action over hesitation. Tune in daily for motivation, self-improvement strategies, leadership insights, and the confidence boost you need to make your next brave move.

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