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Brave Moves: Confidence, Mindset & Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs
Brave Moves is a daily personal growth and confidence podcast for ambitious women, entrepreneurs, and leaders ready to build self-trust, overcome self-doubt, and take bold action in business and life.
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build through mindset, habits, and small courageous decisions made consistently over time.
Each short, actionable episode delivers practical tools for personal development, leadership growth, mindset mastery, and habit formation. You’ll learn how to quiet negative self-talk, make aligned decisions, build momentum, and develop the confidence to pursue your goals with clarity and courage.
If you’re a woman in business, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating reinvention, Brave Moves will help you strengthen your mindset, increase resilience, and create real forward progress.
Because brave doesn’t mean fearless. It means choosing growth over comfort and action over hesitation.
Tune in daily for motivation, self-improvement strategies, leadership insights, and the confidence boost you need to make your next brave move.
Episodes
202 episodes
How to Handle Criticism Without Losing Confidence
How do you handle criticism, difficult feedback, and uncomfortable conversations without losing confidence in yourself?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a vulnerable, honest reflection following...
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Why Sharing Your Story Matters (Your Story Could Save Someone’s Life)
Can sharing your story help someone else heal, grow, or feel less alone?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the power of storytelling, vulnerability, and human connection. Julie shares why authe...
Why Your Brain Lies to You (CBT & Cognitive Distortions Explained)
What are cognitive distortions and how do they impact your mindset, confidence, and mental health?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down common cognitive distortions through the lens of Cognitiv...
From Insecurity to Confidence: Habits to Reset Your Mind and Embrace Self-Love
In this conversation, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing self-acceptance. She reflects on her experiences growing up feeling different and not enough, and how these feelings drove her to achieve perf...
How Writing Helps You Think More Clearly (The Science of Journaling & Deep Thinking)
Can writing by hand actually make you think more deeply and improve brain function?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the neuroscience behind deep thinking, handwriting, and cognitive growth. J...
How to Train Your Brain Like an Athlete (The Science of Deep Thinking & Mental Strength)
Can you train your brain to think more deeply, creatively, and strategically?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the neuroscience behind deep thinking, cognitive growth, and how great thinkers t...
Why You’re Not Broken (You’re Just Unpracticed at Being Confident)
Do you feel like you’re stuck, not confident enough, or like something is wrong with you?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down a powerful mindset shift: you are not broken—you are simply unprac...
How to Turn Your Flaws Into Purpose (The Cracked Pot Story & Finding Your Strengths)
Do you feel like your flaws are holding you back from living your purpose?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the powerful story of the Cracked Pot and explores how your perceived weaknesses may a...
Frida Kahlo’s Story: Turning Pain Into Purpose (How to Shift a Negative Mindset)
How can you turn pain into purpose and shift a negative mindset into growth?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the powerful story of Frida Kahlo and how she transformed deep physical and emotiona...
How Quiet Support Strengthens Relationships
Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the profound 'Sunflower Theory'—a metaphor for resilience, presence, and embracing imperfections during dark times. Discover how quiet support and self-acceptance can strengthen relationships and personal growth.
What the Kentucky Derby Winning Trainer Can Teach You About Patience and Winning
What can a Kentucky Derby-winning trainer teach us about patience, timing, and success?In this short episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a powerful reminder that success doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built throu...
Why Your Old Identity Is Holding You Back (And How to Step Into Your Next Level)
Are you feeling stuck even though you know what you want in life or business?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores how your current identity may be holding you back from reaching your next level—a...
Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (Even When You Know What To Do)
Why do you keep self-sabotaging—even when you know exactly what to do?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down the real reason behind self-sabotage and why it has nothing to do with laziness, lack...
Why You Still Feel Stuck After Taking Action (And How to Break Through Fear and Self-Doubt)
Have you ever taken action… and still felt scared, anxious, or stuck afterward?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down why taking action doesn’t always lead to immediate confidence—and what’s act...
Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: How to Take Action When Fear Is Holding You Back
Are you waiting to feel ready before taking action in your life or business?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a powerful story about fear, self-doubt, and the moment that changed everything—lear...
How to stop yourself from failing
How did I stop myself from failure? I will tell you my secret in this episode.Thank you for listening to our podcast. Please Subscribe!Today, I was inspired by a story from Ed Mylett on the Jay Shetty podcast about his father's ...
Why You Feel Invisible and Unimportant (And How to Finally Be Seen)
Do you feel invisible, overlooked, or unimportant in your life or relationships?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the real reasons women feel unseen—and how to break free from patterns such as...
Why You’re Playing Small (Self-Suppression, Fear, and How to Break Free)
Are you playing small in your life or business—and calling it being responsible?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins dives deep into the real reason women hold themselves back: self-suppression driven by ...
Self-Care for Women Who Put Everyone Else First
Why do so many women put themselves last—and how can you finally start prioritizing your own needs without guilt?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores why women are conditioned to prioritize other...
What Is Anticipatory Grief? Coping With Loss Before It Happens
What is anticipatory grief, and why does it feel like you’re grieving something that hasn’t even happened yet?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the emotional experience of anticipatory grief, ...
Always Busy, Still Behind? The Truth About Time Poverty
What is time poverty—and why do so many high-achieving women feel like there’s never enough time?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins breaks down the concept of time poverty and why being constantly busy ...
The Opposite of Work Is Not Play (Why Adults Need Play to Thrive)
When was the last time you truly played—and why does it matter?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the powerful concept that the opposite of play is not work—it’s disconnection, burnout, and eve...
Tired of Fake Positivity? Go Beyond #Blessed and #Grateful
Is social media making you feel like everyone else has it all together?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the truth behind #Blessed and #Grateful posts—and why so many women feel disconnected f...
Why You Don’t Feel Good Enough (And How to Accept Yourself Fully)
In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the powerful concept of unconditional self-acceptance and why so many women struggle with self-worth, self-criticism, and the need to “fix” themselves before feeling enough...
Why Your Brain Craves Quiet (And How to Stop Feeling Overstimulated)
Why does your brain feel constantly overwhelmed—and what can you do about it?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the science behind mental overload and why your brain craves quiet more ...