A single phone call can knock down a life you spent years building and still open the door to the one you were meant to live. That’s the pulse of this conversation with Julie DeLuca-Collins, a coach, creator, and “confidence magician” who turned a pandemic layoff into a platform for impact and a top-ranked podcast.
We trace Julie’s story from a childhood between El Salvador and the U.S., through the ache of not belonging, to the moment community helped her find footing and voice. She shares why conscious community is a catalyst for growth, how to build confidence like a muscle, and the practical mindset shifts that turn anxiety into action. You’ll hear her framework for handling the inner critic notice, normalize, neutralize and her philosophy on intention, presence, and shrinking the horizon when the road ahead feels overwhelming.
When the layoff came, grief arrived with it: loss of a role, a mentor’s legacy, a familiar identity. Julie doesn’t skip that part. Instead, she shows how honoring grief clears space for courage. Then comes the pivot: a birthday mic, a simple dare to “just talk,” and the first recording at a dining room table. We get into the craft and ethics of voice—speaking boldly without tearing others down, treating podcasting as leadership, and letting your message be both honest and helpful. Julie also names common traps that hide women’s power—endless branding tweaks, new certifications, and constant offer hopping—and replaces them with consistency, community, and meaningful action.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your voice matters, or how to move when you can only see the next 200 feet, this is your map. Expect hard-won wisdom, usable tools, and a warm push to start before you feel ready.
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To connect with Julie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdelucca

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goconfidentlyjulie/

Website: https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliedeluccacollins

Watch Julie's Ted X talk: https://youtu.be/WrcJisG_wmc?si=LWRJ1oDHGqmv4FV7

Connect with Julie in person at Podfest 2026! https://podfestexpo.com/

Podcast:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casa-de-confidence-podcast-grow-your-business-life/id1510255268

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bdFBL0NNvNyFmf4czEhHB?si=dba4fa54b7d94750

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This is how we rise — one choice, one voice, one brave breath at a time.

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I’ll see you in the next episode. And until then… stay rising.