Representation Matters: Showing My Niece What’s Possible

In this heartfelt episode of Brave Moves, I share a story that started in my grandmother’s courtyard in El Salvador, and how her strength, values, and quiet confidence shaped the woman I’ve become. My grandmother’s resilience taught me what it means to live in alignment with your values, even when life tests your courage.Now, years later, I see the impact of her legacy as I mentor and model possibility for my niece, Amelia. This is a story about independence, representation, and how living your truth can inspire the next generation to believe they can too.We talk about:🌿 The powerful lessons my grandmother taught me about strength and dignity💫 How our values become the compass that shapes our confidence👩‍👧 Why representation matters — especially for the women and girls watching us💪 The connection between independence and identity🔥 How living in alignment with who you are gives others permission to do the same When you live your values out loud, you don’t just create success — you create ripple effects. Someone, somewhere, is watching you and realizing what’s possible for them too. ✨ If today’s story resonated, share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that their story matters too. And if you’re ready to build a business or life aligned with your values, come hang out with me at goconfidentlycoaching.com or on Instagram @julie_deluccacollins.If 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