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

In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie takes listeners back to the beginning of her confidence journey and shares the story behind why confidence became such a meaningful part of her life and work. After realizing that some listeners may be joining the Brave Moves journey mid-story, Julie opens the door to her own origin story. She reads from the first chapter of her book, Confident You: Simple Ha...

Fear is contagious; we all know that. But courage is contagious too. In this episode, Julie explores what it really means to live courageously, not as one big heroic moment, but as a quiet, repeated way of showing up. She breaks down why courage isn't a highlight reel, and why the hardest part of courageous living is letting go of the outcome entirely. In This Episode: Why fear spreads fast i...

Inspired by a powerful quote from Karen Salmansohn, "If you stay too long in a bad situation, you forget it's a bad situation and get comfortable. Meanwhile, the best years of your life will pass you by," this episode explores how we quietly settle into situations, jobs, relationships, and business models that stopped serving us long ago. Julie breaks down why comfortable and good a...

A video of a German Shepherd sunning himself on a balcony, until one small shift sent him slipping between the rails, sparks this week's Brave Move. His owner happened to glance out at exactly the right moment and pulled him to safety. In this episode, Julie unpacks why the real brave move wasn't the rescue, it was the noticing, and why the people around us who "look fine" may...

What if the most empowering thing someone could say to you started with the words "everything is your fault?" In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins opens with a statement that might make you want to close the app — and then spends the rest of the episode turning it into the most liberating idea you've heard all year. This is an episode about radical responsibility. A...

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,...

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,...

Energy doesn't flow smoothly. Not in nature, and not in you. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down why the smallest unit of action can hold the most power, starting with Max Planck's discovery that energy moves in discrete packets, not a continuous stream- a discovery that eventually became the foundation of quantum physics and the Manhattan Project. Julie app...

Have you ever started writing something simple- a journal entry, a text, an email and surprised yourself with what came out? That's not random. It's neuroscience. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down why writing by hand activates language, memory, attention, and executive functioning all at once and why that matters more now than ever, in a world where we&apo...

Why do we keep repeating the same bad habits, even when we're motivated to change? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores why the goal isn't to eliminate mistakes—it's to recover from them faster. Instead of striving for perfection, you'll learn how successful people build resilience through quick course correction, intentional attention management, and...

Why do so many people give up on their biggest goals? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins uses the powerful analogy of climbing Mount Everest to explain why focusing on the summit can leave us discouraged—and why lasting success comes from taking one intentional step at a time. Julie also shares two attention habits that can help you stay focused, make consistent progress, and r...

Have you ever ignored your intuition only to discover later that you were right all along? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the psychology of women's intuition, self-trust, overthinking, and why so many women have been conditioned to question their own inner knowing. Julie discusses the connection between intuition and emotional intelligence, the impact of peopl...

Breaking Repeating Patterns with Family Constellations and Curiosity The episodes introduce family constellations, a method developed by Bert Hellinger that explores how unconscious family-system dynamics can influence recurring life patterns without blaming parents. Julie explains that family constellations can be applied beyond family relationships to issues like career, money, leadership, self-...

Why do stories matter so much? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the fascinating story of a 2006 experiment where ordinary thrift store items were sold for thousands of dollars after being paired with compelling stories. Julie explores what this teaches us about leadership, personal branding, human connection, and the importance of sharing our own stories. If you'v...

What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? In this heartfelt episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the life lessons, mindset shifts, and wisdom she wishes she had learned sooner. From learning to trust yourself and stop comparing your journey to others, to understanding the power of service, community, and emotional growth, this episode is a reflection on what tru...

Do you ever feel discouraged because your goals seem so far away? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores a powerful quote from Aldous Huxley: "Every ceiling, when reached, becomes a floor upon which one walks." Julie shares why patience, consistency, habits, and community are essential ingredients for personal growth and success. If you've been feeling frust...

Are you an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert—and does it really matter? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the differences between introversion, extroversion, and ambiversion while revealing the real key to personal growth: energy management. Julie discusses how introverts and extroverts gain and lose energy, why personality labels shouldn't become limitations, an...

Have you ever woken up at 2 a.m. with an idea you couldn't stop thinking about? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the fascinating history of biphasic sleep, the science of creativity, theta brainwaves, and why some of our greatest insights may emerge during the quiet hours of the night. Drawing on historical research, neuroscience, and her own experience launchin...

Have you ever been having a perfectly good day only to have anxiety suddenly show up and pull you into the future? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a personal experience with unexpected anxiety and the powerful lessons it taught her about mindfulness, happiness, and returning to the present moment. Drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson and the Stoic wisdom of Marcus...

Are you searching for love, or unknowingly blocking it? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the powerful idea that love, connection, and belonging may not be missing from our lives. Instead, the barriers we've built to protect ourselves from pain may be preventing us from fully receiving them. Inspired by a quote often attributed to Rumi, Julie discusses vulnerabil...

Are you spending your life trying to control everything—or learning to be present for what matters most? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the difference between being present and constantly chasing comfort, certainty, and control. Julie discusses mindfulness, stress, emotional resilience, and the powerful question that can help you focus your energy on what you can a...

How do you move forward when you're scared? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the connection between fear, courage, confidence, and personal growth. Julie shares why many of life's greatest opportunities begin with uncertainty and how looking back at your own experiences can provide powerful evidence that you're capable of doing hard things. If you&apos...

Why do we jump to conclusions so quickly—and what happens when we don't have the full story? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores a viral moment involving Gwyneth Paltrow and how a quote taken out of context sparked widespread reactions online. Julie uses this example to discuss assumptions, cognitive biases, emotional intelligence, and the importance of understandi...

Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down, getting sick, or taking time to recover? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a personal reflection after taking a week off from podcasting due to illness. She explores the connection between physical health, productivity, self-worth, and recovery, and explains why rest is not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of sustainabl...

Should you forgive, ignore, or seek revenge when someone hurts you? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the popular quote, "Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent people ignore," and unpacks what emotional strength, forgiveness, boundaries, and personal peace really look like. Julie discusses how revenge keeps us emotionally attached to pain,...