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Brave Moves: Confidence, Mindset & Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs

How to Start a Business Before You Feel Ready | Latina Entrepreneur Melissa Polanco

March 03, 2026 • Julie DeLucca-Collins - Business Strategist for Women in Midlife • Episode 141

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What if confidence doesn’t come before you start — but because you start?

Today, in Brave Moves Pod, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares powerful lessons from her conversation with Melissa Polanco, founder of Ring of Color, a Latina-owned, cruelty-free makeup brand built on inclusivity, representation, and purpose.

Melissa didn’t come from the beauty industry. She came from higher education and counseling. But when she noticed a lack of diversity and representation in cosmetics, she didn’t wait for permission or perfect timing.

She started.

This episode breaks down what women entrepreneurs can learn from Melissa’s journey, including how to start a business before you feel ready, how to build from your values instead of validation, and why representation in business matters.

If you’ve been hesitating to launch your idea, grow your brand, or step into leadership, this episode will give you a practical mindset shift.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

How to start a business when you don’t feel qualified
Why taking imperfect action builds confidence
The importance of representation and diversity in the beauty industry
How to build a purpose-driven, values-based brand
Why visibility matters for women entrepreneurs
Lessons from a Latina-owned beauty brand founder

Melissa’s story is a reminder that you don’t need full clarity to begin.

Your brave move this week? Start before you feel ready

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Brave 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.

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