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

Do actions really speak louder than words? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores why consistent actions reveal more than promises, intentions, or explanations ever can. Inspired by a powerful quote from Maya Angelou, Julie discusses relationships, trust, personal growth, self-awareness, and the importance of paying attention to patterns instead of potential. If you'v...

Are you appreciating your life, or rushing through it, waiting for something bigger? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares five powerful reminders for living with more gratitude, intention, joy, and presence. From taking care of your future self to finding beauty in everyday moments, Julie explores practical ways to build a more meaningful life without waiting for the next...

Are fear and impatience keeping you stuck? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores why the biggest risk in life is often not failure—but staying where you are. Julie discusses fear, comfort zones, risk avoidance, confidence, personal growth, and why waiting for certainty can quietly steal your joy and potential. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck between where they...

Should you really follow your passion? Or is that advice keeping you stuck? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins challenges one of the most popular career and personal development myths: "Follow your passion." Drawing on research from psychologists Paul O'Keefe and Carol Dweck, Julie explains why passion is often developed through effort, skill-building, and persis...

Why do some people achieve success consistently while others keep waiting for motivation? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the powerful connection between identity, habits, mentorship, confidence, and motivation. Building on the previous episode about stories and systems, Julie explains why action creates confidence, why confidence creates motivation, and how mentors...

Are the stories you tell yourself keeping you stuck? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores how limiting beliefs become identities and why many of us live inside stories we never consciously chose. Through a personal story about gardening, inherited beliefs, and the psychology of behavior change, Julie explains why willpower often fails and how systems help us create lasti...

Do we actually experience reality—or do we experience our interpretation of reality? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the teachings of Taoist philosopher Zhuangzi and how our minds constantly interpret, label, and create meaning from the world around us. Julie discusses the power of perspective, limiting beliefs, mindset, cognitive filters, and how the stories we tel...

What can the Golden Buddha of Bangkok teach us about confidence, self-worth, and personal transformation? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the inspiring story of the Golden Buddha and explores how life experiences, fear, self-doubt, and societal expectations can cause us to forget our true value. Through this powerful metaphor, Julie discusses confidence, resilience, p...

How do you forgive yourself for past mistakes, regret, and the things you didn’t know at the time? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores self-forgiveness, emotional growth, regret, and the wisdom that only comes through lived experience. Julie shares why so many women judge previous versions of themselves harshly and how growth changes the way we see our past decisions, r...

Why are so many ambitious women rethinking hustle culture, burnout, and traditional career success? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the growing shift among women who are redefining ambition, success, and fulfillment outside of hustle culture and corporate expectations. Julie discusses: burnout among high-achieving women the pressure to “do it all” why women are quest...

Why do so many intelligent, highly educated people still struggle financially? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the psychology of money, emotional decision-making, perfectionism, and why intelligence alone does not guarantee financial success. Drawing from research on financial behavior, neuroscience, and mindset, Julie breaks down how overthinking, fear of failure,...

Is your phone rewiring your brain and lowering your attention span, motivation, and focus? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the neuroscience behind smartphones, dopamine, focus, and emotional overstimulation. Julie breaks down how constant phone use and social media create dopamine spikes that can lower motivation, increase distraction, and make everyday life feel le...

Is modern comfort making us emotionally weaker, more anxious, and less fulfilled? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins reflects on lessons learned during a mission trip to Haiti and explores the ideas from The Comfort Crisis about resilience, discomfort, gratitude, and personal growth. Julie shares how witnessing gratitude in difficult conditions challenged her understanding of c...

In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins reflects on how judging things too quickly can cause us to miss joy, connection, and meaningful experiences. Inspired by her unexpected appreciation for NASCAR after years of dismissing it, Julie explores curiosity, presence, and why so many people spend their lives emotionally surviving instead of truly living. This episode dives into:  preco...

What is the SIFT method and how can it help you manage emotional overwhelm, anxiety, and stress? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the SIFT technique developed by psychiatrist Daniel Siegel and explains how mindfulness, neuroscience, and emotional awareness can help regulate your nervous system and stop reactive thinking patterns. Julie breaks down the four parts of S...

What can spring teach us about personal growth, renewal, and letting go of what no longer serves us? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins reflects on lessons from her rose garden and how pruning, renewal, and intentional growth mirror the seasons of our own lives. Julie shares a personal story about tending to her rose bushes, the emotional experience of pruning something she lov...

How do you handle criticism, difficult feedback, and uncomfortable conversations without losing confidence in yourself? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a vulnerable, honest reflection following a difficult client meeting that challenged her communication systems, leadership style, and operational visibility. Julie opens up about how feedback can trigger self-doubt, ov...

Can sharing your story help someone else heal, grow, or feel less alone? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the power of storytelling, vulnerability, and human connection. Julie shares why authentic stories matter, how honesty creates healing, and why your experiences may become someone else’s roadmap through difficult seasons of life. If you’ve ever wondered whether y...

What are cognitive distortions and how do they impact your mindset, confidence, and mental health? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down common cognitive distortions through the lens of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and explains how negative thinking patterns shape emotions, behaviors, and self-perception. If you struggle with overthinking, catastrophizing, perfec...

In this conversation, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing self-acceptance. She reflects on her experiences growing up feeling different and not enough, and how these feelings drove her to achieve perfectionism. Julie emphasizes the importance of tiny habits for personal growth and offers practical strategies to help listeners navigate their own challenge...

Can writing by hand actually make you think more deeply and improve brain function? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the neuroscience behind deep thinking, handwriting, and cognitive growth. Julie explains why handwriting activates more brain areas than typing and how intentional writing can improve clarity, creativity, emotional processing, and problem-solving. This...

Can you train your brain to think more deeply, creatively, and strategically? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the neuroscience behind deep thinking, cognitive growth, and how great thinkers train their minds like athletes train their bodies. If you’ve ever felt mentally scattered, creatively blocked, or stuck in reactive thinking, this episode will help you understa...

Do you feel like you’re stuck, not confident enough, or like something is wrong with you? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down a powerful mindset shift: you are not broken—you are simply unpracticed in the behaviors that lead to confidence and growth. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, fear of showing up, or feeling like you can’t follow through, this episode w...

Do you feel like your flaws are holding you back from living your purpose? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the powerful story of the Cracked Pot and explores how your perceived weaknesses may actually be your greatest strengths. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, comparison, or feeling “not enough,” this episode will help you shift your mindset and see yourself...

How can you turn pain into purpose and shift a negative mindset into growth? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the powerful story of Frida Kahlo and how she transformed deep physical and emotional pain into meaningful art and legacy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in negative thinking, this episode will help you understand how your mindset shapes your...