Finding Confidence Through Storytelling - Celebrating Women’s History Month | Valeri Hager

In honor of Women’s History Month, this special Brave Moves series highlights phenomenal women who are making history through courage, creativity, and authentic leadership.In this episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins reflects on her powerful conversation with writer, performer, and movement artist Valerie Hager, creator of the one-woman show Naked in Alaska. Valerie’s story explores vulnerability, storytelling, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of sharing lived experiences.Julie shares why Valerie’s journey matters today, especially for women navigating identity, confidence, creativity, and personal reinvention. This episode is a reminder that embracing your full story, even the imperfect chapters, is often the bravest move you can make.If you’ve ever questioned your path, struggled with self-confidence, or wondered whether your story matters, this episode will inspire you to own your voice and step forward boldly.Why storytelling is a powerful tool for healing and growthThe role of vulnerability in building authentic connectionsOvercoming body image challenges and societal expectationsHow creativity transforms personal struggle into purposeThe importance of mentorship, community, and supportEmbracing self-acceptance and confidence at every stage of lifeIf you learn more about Valerie or to listen to her episode on Casa De Confidence Epiaode 4If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave 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, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe