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

Learn how to unlock your potential by embracing imperfection and taking risks. This post shares inspiring insights from Lillian Brienza's journey, perfect for anyone seeking motivation to make bold moves in their life.

In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Many of us struggle with self-doubt and the fear of stepping into the unknown. But what if embracing these fears could lead to extraordinary opportunities? In this post, we’ll explore the inspiring journey of Lillian Brionza, a remarkable woman who transformed her life by helping others and following her passion. By the end, you’ll discover how to take those brave steps toward your own dreams, even when the path seems uncertain.

The Power of Belonging  
Lillian often emphasized the importance of belonging. She walked into rooms filled with powerful executives, owning her presence and inspiring confidence in others. She believed that everyone has the right to be visible and to take space in discussions, regardless of their background.  

Belonging is essential for personal growth. When you feel that you belong, you are more likely to contribute authentically and make a significant impact.  

Start by affirming your presence in any space you enter. Remember that you have unique insights and experiences that are valuable.

• You belong in every room you enter. Own your space and share your voice.  
• Imperfection is a stepping stone to growth. Don’t wait for the perfect moment; take action now.  
• Build your community of support. Surround yourself with individuals who inspire you and can help you on your journey.

In conclusion, Lillian Brienza’s story is a powerful reminder that we all have the potential to make a difference. Whether you’re taking your first steps toward a new venture or navigating challenges, remember that you are worthy of belonging and your contributions matter.  

For your brave move today, embrace your imperfections, reach out for support, and take confident steps toward your dreams. If Lillian can inspire you to take action, imagine what you can achieve when you believe in yourself.  

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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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What if midlife wasn’t the beginning of the end — but the beginning of your most powerful chapter?

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins highlights her conversation with Jack Perez, founder of Cool Life, a platform dedicated to helping women thrive in midlife.

After leaving corporate America and building successful businesses, Jack realized that women entering their 40s, 50s, and beyond were largely ignored in mainstream media and business conversations. Instead of helpful information, women were told to hide the signs of aging rather than embrace the opportunities that come with experience and wisdom.

So she built a platform that celebrates women in midlife and connects them with expert insights on health, finances, entrepreneurship, travel, relationships, and personal growth.

This conversation explores why midlife is actually one of the most exciting and empowering seasons of life — and how women can step into it with confidence.

Listen to Jack's Episode Here

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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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What if confidence doesn’t come from perfection — but from honesty?

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares powerful lessons from her conversation with Becky Smoak, founder of Becky’s Mindful Kitchen, a cooking school focused on mindfulness, connection, and personal growth.

Becky’s journey is a powerful reminder that confidence grows when we stop hiding and start owning our story. After struggling with an eating disorder for more than 20 years, Becky chose recovery and eventually shared her experience publicly. Instead of losing credibility, she gained deeper trust and connection with her community.

Through cooking classes, leadership workshops, and mindfulness practices, Becky teaches an important life lesson: mistakes are not failures — they are opportunities to create something new.

This episode explores how mindfulness, vulnerability, and personal growth can transform the way we approach challenges, relationships, and confidence.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide parts of your story, this conversation will inspire you to embrace authenticity and take your next brave move.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

• Why vulnerability builds deeper trust and confidence
• How mindfulness helps you respond instead of react
• The connection between food, emotional awareness, and personal growth
• Why mistakes are essential for building resilience
• How sharing your story can inspire and empower others

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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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Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Everything is fine… so why doesn’t it feel fulfilling?”

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores what happens when a life that looks good on the outside no longer feels aligned on the inside. Inspired by her conversation with motivational speaker and life coach Kari Hurd, Julie shares a powerful message for women who feel restless, stuck, or quietly unfulfilled, even when life seems “fine.”

This episode is for the woman who is doing all the right things, checking the boxes, and showing up for everyone else, but knows deep down she wants more. Julie unpacks why settling for “fine” can keep you disconnected from your purpose, and how small acts of honesty and courage can help you create a life that feels more meaningful, aligned, and fully your own.

If you’ve been wondering how to stop settling, how to make a life change, or how to listen to that inner voice telling you something needs to shift, this episode will help you take the next brave step.

In This Episode:

• Why “fine” can be one of the hardest places to stay
• How to know when your life no longer feels aligned
• What restlessness may be trying to tell you
• Why honesty is the first step toward change
• A simple question to help you stop settling and start exploring what you really want

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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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Feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck?

In this short episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a real and honest moment from her life while navigating home renovations, unexpected chaos, and the loss of motivation.

Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, Julie explores a powerful mindset shift that helps rebuild momentum: focusing on the next small step.

This episode is a reminder that progress doesn’t require perfection. Sometimes the bravest move is simply continuing forward, even when life feels messy.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or struggling to stay motivated, this short episode will help you reset, refocus, and take your next step.

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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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What happens when you push yourself beyond what you think you’re capable of?

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares the powerful story of Roxanne Gray and her experience completing Everesting 29029, a physical and mental endurance challenge where participants climb 29,029 vertical feet in 36 hours, the equivalent height of Mount Everest.

This challenge took place in Whistler, British Columbia, and required participants to repeatedly climb a mountain until they reached the total elevation of Everest.

But the real story isn’t just about endurance.

It’s about overcoming self-doubt, building mental toughness, and discovering the strength that comes from doing hard things.

Roxanne signed up for this experience not to compete against others, but to challenge herself and prove that she could push beyond her limits.

Her journey offers powerful lessons about resilience, personal growth, and the mindset needed to keep moving forward when things get difficult.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, faced a big personal challenge, or wondered how to build confidence through adversity, this episode will inspire you to keep climbing your own mountain.

Hear the original episode with Roxanne here. 

• What the Everesting 29029 challenge is and why people do it
• How endurance challenges build mental toughness

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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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What does it take to lead a legacy business into the future?

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins reflects on her conversation with Anne Huntington Sharma, President and board member of Huntington Learning Center, one of the nation’s leading tutoring and test preparation organizations.

Founded by Dr. Ray Huntington and Eileen Huntington, Huntington Learning Center has helped millions of students improve their academic performance and build confidence through personalized tutoring and test prep programs.

Anne shares insights from growing up within the family business and stepping into leadership to guide the company through changing educational trends, franchise expansion, and the challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Julie also shares her own connection to Huntington Learning Center, where she began her professional career as a center director, and discusses how the organization fosters leadership development, entrepreneurship, and educational impact.

Beyond education, Anne is also a leader in the arts and philanthropy. Through her creative agency, AMH, she has curated more than 30 exhibitions and helped raise over $30 million for charitable causes.

This episode explores leadership, innovation, family business dynamics, and how to honor a legacy while building the future.

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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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Can one person really make a difference in the world?

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares powerful lessons from her conversation with Tobie Spears, founder and director of the nonprofit Be Humanitarian, an organization dedicated to supporting families and children in Guatemala through food programs, education support, and sustainable community initiatives.

Tobie’s journey began with a simple trip to Guatemala. What started as curiosity quickly became a calling when she saw the challenges many families faced, including food insecurity, limited educational opportunities, and widespread poverty.

Today, Be Humanitarian provides thousands of meals every month while also supporting educational access and economic opportunities for families in remote communities.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a difference, start a nonprofit, volunteer abroad, or support humanitarian efforts around the world, this episode will inspire you to take action.

Tobie Spears is the founder and director of Be Humanitarian, a nonprofit organization committed to creating meaningful impact through food programs, education initiatives, and sustainable community development in Guatemala. Her work focuses on empowering local communities while building long-term solutions to poverty and malnutrition.

Check out Be Humanitarian and the show below: 

Listen to the original Casa De Confidence Episode Here

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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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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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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 growth
• The role of vulnerability in building authentic connections
• Overcoming body image challenges and societal expectations
• How creativity transforms personal struggle into purpose
• The importance of mentorship, community, and support
• Embracing self-acceptance and confidence at every stage of life

If you learn more about Valerie or to listen to her episode on Casa De Confidence Epiaode 4

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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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