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

We live in a world where we have lived entirely different lives from the one we are living. At Casa DeConfidence, we want to share the stories of others of different backgrounds and lives.  We aim that by sharing diverse cultures and individuals, we can appreciate the commonalities that make us more similar. After all, we are all part of the human race. In this episode, I address the sensitive mat...

Scott’s life story is one of profound resilience, perseverance, and triumph against challenge. He was born in England but adopted by and raised as the son of a Midwestern civil servant and a factory worker. As a bookish bi-racial child raised by African-Americans in a conservative rural community, he never encountered others like him to look up to or act as mentors, And so he grew up playing with...

This week, we are featuring Jennifer Jane Young! Just to start us off, Jennifer shared her words of wisdom that have been the guiding light of her last 11 years of being an entrepreneur:     "The actions you are not willing to take or the decisions you are not willing to make, are the ones that will change your life."  ~ Jennifer Jane Young    Jennifer, as a women entrepreneur and busine...

This week, we are featuring Dr. Nazanin Moali. Before we tell you about her, I just have to share her favorite quote with you."In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." ~ Albert CamusFor a quick tidbit about Dr. Nazanin Moali, she is a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified Sex Therapist. Her private practice is located in Los Angeles and she sp...

I am proud to have a Casa DeConfidence podcast guest who isn't afraid of time passing by, Mariann Aalda!   Mariann is an accomplished actress who has decided not to let her age slow her down. As she says, "I am not an older version of myself... I'M THE NEWEST MODEL." Now that Mariann is in her seventies, she is renouncing basking in past career accomplishments in favor of marin...

First (drumroll please!) we have our latest guest to to podcast, Kate Volman!    Kate Volman helps professionals do more of what they love in business and life. She’s the CEO of Floyd Consulting, Executive Coach and Certified Dream Manager. She’s empowered hundreds of women through her program Inspired Action, a monthly coaching experience designed to help women stop overthinking and making excuse...

Jodi Martino, also known as the Fit Task Master Mama , supports women that are caregivers for those with Alzheimer's by helping them tap into their endorphins.  Jodi entered her caregiver journey in 2019 when her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's – with all of the challenges, joy and grief that accompany it.  She is a wife, mom and mentor who uses a supportive approach to show others ho...

It was late one night, and I could not sleep. They say that you should not reach for the phone because your device's blue light will keep you up. Despite knowing this, I grabbed my phone and opened TikTok. As I mindlessly scrolled through cleaning videos, cute puppies, and people pointing at words on their screen as they danced, my #foryoupage stumbled across a video from this young woman. Wh...

Happy Valentine's Day Welcome to this week's episode of the Casa DeConfidence Podcast! This week we had the pleasure of speaking with husband and wife duo, Courtney and Jennifer James! I recently read a quote from Courtney that said “Remember ... Follow your dreams, they know the way.” This simple quote can give a  glimpse at who our guests are. For a quick rundown on this epic pair, Cou...

In this special episode of the Casa DeConfidence Podcast, I bring you two confident, philanthropic women.  Jill Albertelli leads Pratt & Whitney’s and has more than 25 years of aerospace industry experience. Jill is an advocate to advance girls and women in STEM fields. She serves on the Southern New England Junior Achievement Board of Directors and is a member of the Miss Porter’s School STEM...

Kari is a retired teacher. She spent years creating a life that was “fine”- and it cost her EVERY ounce of energy. After a divorce, fifteen years as a single mom, a second failed relationship, some serious introspection, healing, and bravery she’s using the lessons she’s learned to help others face their stories and fears so that they can live as their most authentic self, living the extraordinary...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Casa DeConfidence Podcast! This week we bring you my conversation with Laura Castro. Laura lives in Los Angeles with her family. Laura and her sister Gabi have a site named “Reinventate con Proposito” or Reinvent Yourself with Purpose. Laura is a beautiful woman helping others find their purpose by helping them shift their mindset. Like many women in my c...

This week, we had the opportunity to speak with my friend David Orozco.    David is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s in Nutrition and Health Science from Georgia State University. He is certified in Intuitive Eating Counselor, Exercise Physiology, and Quit Smart® smoking cessation, and is fluent in Spanish.    David is the owner of TD Wellness, LLC, and believes in food as medic...

This week, we had the opportunity to speak with the incredible Lauren D'Angelo! This incredible woman was one of my yoga teachers in my yoga teacher training a little over one year ago. I count myself changed for the better by knowing her and counting her a friend and mentor.  Lauren D’Angelo is a veteran yoga instructor, the Marketing Manager for Yoga Alliance , the host of "whereimat&q...

Welcome back to another week of the Casa DeConfidence Podcast! Thank you for joining us! On this week's episode of the Casa DeConfidence Podcast, we are talking about money money money with the amazing Melissa Myers. Melissa Myers is a certified financial planner who has been in the financial services industry since 2000 and earned her certification in 2012. As well in 2012, she co-founded Ka...

Welcome to a heartfelt and hilarious kickoff to the new year on Casa De Confidence ! In this episode, Julie and Dan ring in 2021 with confetti, vision boards (well... kinda), and some BIG wins—including Julie’s book Confident You hitting #1 in multiple Amazon categories! But the real star of this episode? Julie’s longtime coach, mentor, and friend, the no-BS queen herself: Corinne Crabtree . Corin...

In this week's episode of the Casa DeConfidence™ Podcast, I want to welcome you to our HOME! Dan and I take pride in creating a home where we all welcomed, included, and loved. We have been married for eight years, and in the process, we have created our own traditions steaming from the ones passed down to us from our families. We reflect on our family of origin traditions, the holidays that...

On this week's episode of the Casa DeConfidence Podcast we has the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado. After reviewing the inconsistent patterns of America's veteran systems, Ashley realized that a change needed to be made. Today, Ashley is the CEO and Founder of GuideOn Education, a service that builds meaningful and sustainable veteran programming in higher education,...

Jacquelynn Garofano, Ph. D., is program manager of the prestigious Margaret Ingels Engineering Development Program at Raytheon Technologies, a two-year, entry-level leadership development program for top engineering talent. In this role, she is committed to cultivating a diverse technical workforce and leading the next generation of engineers who will redefine the future of aerospace and defense....

How to Life is a brand geared toward helping, guiding, and encouraging the younger, newer adult maneuver through adulthood more easily. In short, it helps to take the fear out of “adulting”! Our guest this week is Dr. Laura Jaget. She is a chiropractor who retired in 2020 after 28 years of practice. She took advantage of the downtime during the Covid shut down and created a podcast called How To L...

Want to know how Jullie and Andrea met? In this episode of a little shot of confidence, the coaches of Go Confidently Coaching look back on how they met and how they forged a more than skin deep friendship.  Please take a quick listen and share with us your thoughts. Also, don't forget to Confidently.  I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the s...

On today's episode of the Casa DeConfidence Podcast, we hosted a sister duo for the first time. Rishelle, a professional graphic designer, and Jessica, a work-at-home mother of three-year-old twins, strip the greeting card concept down to first principles; no sequins, glitter, or lace, just well-placed words that speak to real human sentiments. dapple + grey greeting cards are designed and pa...

Stephanie was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that primarily leads to irreparable damage to the lungs. In spite of the considerable challenges, Stephanie continued her successful career as a designer all while being a devoted wife and loving mother. Unfortunately, CF started to have a greater impact on her life, forcing her to leave her career so that she could focus on her health. Th...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Casa DeConfidence First Annual Holiday List. Today I invited my gal pal and Lemon friend Sharon Studley. Sharon and I are both #noBSwomen in the NoBS weightloss program. Sharon is part of my accountability group the Lemons or Lemon Mafia.  Sharon is a phenomenal mom and wife. I loved dishing with her about shopping, and the train wreck reality TV can be....

In this second special 'A little shot of confidence'  episode of the Casa DeConfidence,  Go Confidently Coaching's newest coach Andrea Agostinnucci joins Julie again for a conversation about food, habits, and how they affect us physically and mentally. We share the tips that have helped us be successful in our health journey. This lively conversation touches on how mindfulness while...