Confidence, Agency & Belonging with Julie DeLucca-Collins

Send us a MessageWhat does it really take to build unshakable confidence and a true sense of belonging? In this powerful conversation, business strategist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author Julie DeLucca-Collins joins hosts Kim Romain and Louise to explore confidence as a habit, the courage to claim your agency, and what it means to belong authentically in a world that often pressures us to fit in.Julie shares her journey from personal transformation to becoming the founder of Go Confidently Services and host of the Casa De Confidence Podcast, offering proven strategies, mindset shifts, and simple habits that help leaders and entrepreneurs show up 1% braver every day. Together, we unpack how systemic conditioning shapes our sense of agency, why belonging starts from within, and how acceptance and authenticity open the door to lasting success.If you’ve ever felt “stuck” or struggled to own your voice, this episode will give you tools, stories, and inspiration to step into your own rhythm.You'll Learn:Why confidence is built through practice, not personalityHow to reclaim your agency when life feels stuckThe difference between fitting in and belongingSimple habits to show up 1% braver each dayHow systemic conditioning shapes (and limits) our choicesWhy acceptance fuels growth rather than settlingThe role of community as “believing mirrors” for our potentialHow saying “yes—and” creates space for both authenticity and expansionWhy courage is contagious and inspires others to actHow daily consumption impacts confidence, mindset, and self-beliefKey Moments: 00:00 – Welcome & Introductions 03:03 – Julie’s Journey into Mindset Work 07:20 – Agency, Stuckness & Systemic Conditioning 09:50 – Fitting In vs. True Belonging 13:30 – Dancing Your Own Way 19:34 – Confidence as a Daily Practice 29:15 – Acceptance & the “Yes-And” Approach 33:35 – Community, Mirrors & Growth 40:12 – Final Takeaways & ClosingConnect with Julie:Find out more at GoConfidentlyCoaching.comConnect with Julie on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTokTune in to the Casa DeConfidence podcastWatch Julie's TEDx Talk: How Habits Give Us the Confidence to Dance in LifeJoin a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program.Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com