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

In this episode, Marlee Kivens shares her inspiring journey as a Pampered Chef consultant, discussing how she overcame physical challenges and gained independence through her work. She emphasizes the importance of networking, community support, and self-advocacy, while also addressing the social perceptions surrounding disabilities. Marlee's story highlights the power of using one's voic...

On this episode of Casa De Confidence , Julie welcomes disability advocate, author, and accessibility educator Jenna Udenberg , a 2020 Bush Fellow whose mission is improving accessibility where it matters most — in our everyday lives. Diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at age 7 and a wheelchair user since age 8, Jenna shares her story of resilience, leadership, and activism. We explore what it mean...

What happens when two women working behind the scenes in Hollywood decide they’re done watching perfectly good gourmet meals go in the trash?  They build a movement. In today’s powerful conversation, I sit down with CNN Everyday Hero nominee Hillary Cohen and her powerhouse co-founder Samantha Liu , the founders of Everyday Action , a Los Angeles–based nonprofit rescuing untouched meals from film...

In this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with author, veteran, and recovery advocate Eva Nevarez St. John , whose award-winning memoir, When Tough Cookie Crumbles , tells the true story of friendship, murder, manipulation, addiction, and healing. Eva shares the story behind her friendship with Janice, how their lives ran in parallel through military service in the 1970s, and...

In this special crossover episode, I’m sharing something close to my heart — Empathy in Action: Expanding Our Capacity to Care — from my new podcast experiment, Brave Moves. Yes, you heard that right... This is my newest project, and I’m inviting you to come along for the experiment. Brave Moves is my journey of starting, launching, and growing a podcast from scratch, using the same tools, systems...

In this inspiring episode of Casa De Confidence , host Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with fellow podcaster, coach, and animal-advocate Julie Marty-Pearson to uncover the truth behind what it really takes to launch and grow a podcast that matters. You’ll hear how Julie Marty-Pearson turned her love for storytelling and pets into The Story of My Pet Podcast and a thriving coaching business that he...

What happens when life changes overnight? When the world literally goes dark? In this powerful episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Laura Bratton , motivational speaker, coach, and author of Harnessing Courage . Diagnosed with a rare retinal disease at nine years old, Laura faced the reality of losing her sight. Over the next decade, she navigated denial, grief, and transformation to rebu...

What if the stories you loved as a kid were quietly rewriting the rules for an entire generation? In this episode, Julie sits down with Rachelle Bergstein , bestselling author of The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us. Together, they unpack how Judy Blume became an accidental feminist icon, why women’s interests are often dismissed as trivial, and how stories can shape...

In this heartfelt conversation, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcomes back Dr. Kristen Cook, pediatrician, parenting expert, podcaster, and soon-to-be author of Parenting Redefined: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child’s Behavior to Help Them Thrive. Dr. Cook shares how years of working with families inspired her to create a new framework for parenting — one rooted in both science and heart....

In this episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares why a girls weekend is so much more than wine, laughter, and matching pajamas. It’s about recharging, reconnecting, and remembering who you are outside of all the roles you carry in life. Whether it’s a quick overnight getaway or a long weekend on the Cape, time away with your girlfriends can: Boost your mental health and lower stress levels Strengthen...

Do you ever wonder why you react the way you do in relationships. or why certain patterns keep showing up? In this episode of Casa De Confidence , Julie sits down with Bev Mitelman , M.A., Relationship and Attachment Trauma Practitioner and founder of Securely Loved . Bev shares her personal story of growing up in emotional chaos, how attachment styles form in childhood, and why they deeply impact...

What happens when a martial artist and a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner come together? You get The Digital Dojo , a space where science, spirituality, instinct, and strategy blend seamlessly to help people heal, grow, and lead with presence. In this powerful conversation, Julie sits down with Dana Pemberton and Colleen Robinson to explore the practices and philosophies that shape their...

I just returned from a weekend in New York City, and it stirred up more than I expected. Between a $24 martini, a glam squad at the hotel, and the reminder of life waiting for me back home, I found myself reflecting on the roles we play — and how old patterns have a way of resurfacing, even when we think we’ve outgrown them. In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to live in two worlds: t...

How many times did you say “I’m sorry” today? If you’re like most people, it was probably more than a few, and not always for things you were actually responsible for. Over-apologizing is a habit rooted in people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and even trauma. In this solo episode, Julie dives into: Why so many of us over-apologize (and where the habit comes from) The hidden costs of saying sor...

What does it take to build a rock-solid mindset, scale a business you love, and still have time for the life you want? In this inspiring conversation, Julie sits down with Carina Groombridge, engineer turned entrepreneur and coach, to explore how mindset shapes success at every level. Carina shares her journey from the male-dominated aerospace industry to creating her own thriving coaching busines...

What happens when a high-level coach, orthopedic expert, and new mom decides she’s done shrinking? Physically, emotionally, and professionally? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Daffney Allwein , founder of Lift Pro Wellness, who has spent over two decades helping elite professionals reclaim their health, energy, and boundaries. We go deep into the hidden costs of burnout, the healing...

Are you holding back because you’re afraid of what people will think? It’s time to stop hiding and start thriving. In this episode, I’m sharing how to let yourself be seen, online, offline, and everywhere in between, so you can grow your business, attract clients, and lead with confidence. You’ll learn: Why visibility is the fastest way to grow your business (and confidence!) How to overcome the f...

In this episode, Julie Collins interviews sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, founders of The Passion Project and The Passionist Sisterhood. They discuss their evolution from celebrity interviewers to building a global online community for women entrepreneurs and changemakers. The conversation highlights their pivot during the pandemic, the importance of storytelling and sisterhood, and the launch o...

What does it take to break free from the roles we were forced into and start living as our truest selves? In this deeply moving and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with Inga Larson, therapist, somatic practitioner, and the creator of the Defying Gravity course. We unpack what it’s really like to grow up with emotionally immature or personality-disordered parents… and how to heal from...

What if we stopped living in the boxes the world puts us in—and started choosing our identity for ourselves? In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, Julie sits down with interdisciplinary artist and dialogue facilitator Sharyll Burroughs to explore the intersection of race, identity, creativity, and humanity . From reclaiming autonomy to dismantling inherited belief systems, this episode...

Is your website working for you — or just sitting there looking cute? In this episode of Casa De Confidence , host Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with web designer and branding strategist Jenny Belanger of Jenny B Designs to unpack what it really takes to build a website that attracts your ideal client and turns clicks into conversions. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or creative entrepreneur...

Have you ever felt like you were doing all the things online, but still not being seen? This episode is your permission slip to stop spinning your wheels—and start showing up with clarity and purpose. This week on Casa De Confidence , I’m joined by the incredible Keenya Kelly, entrepreneur, TikTok strategist, and visibility powerhouse. We discuss what it truly takes to build a platform that attrac...

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share a story that stopped me in my tracks... being called an anti-Semite for standing up for what I believe in and for speaking up against Alligator Alcatraz. But instead of backing down, I want to lean into truth, integrity, and my own values. This is a reflection on the legacy of a woman who embodied true confidence: the unforgettable Hat Lady. From pe...

Are you making business harder than it needs to be? In this powerful conversation, Julie sits down with Austin Grammon , co-founder of SpeakerFlow , to talk about creating systems that actually support your life, not steal joy from it. From mindset shifts and marketing strategy to the very real overwhelm of being a creative entrepreneur, Austin shares how to simplify your tech, your process, and y...

This episode is a power-packed conversation with the incredible Dr. Abena Berry —psychologist, therapist, and passionate advocate for human wellness. If you’ve ever felt stuck, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by your emotions, this episode is your permission slip to get curious, get real, and get growing. Dr. Berry and Julie dove deep into the heart of personal development, emotional intelligence, a...