Live from Podfest: Community, Courage, and Taking the First Step

In this spontaneous, on-the-road episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins and her handsome hot husband Dan come to you straight from Podfest in Orlando. Sitting in a hotel bar, surrounded by creators, community, and a slightly too-loud Patriots game, they reflect on what makes podcasting such a powerful and freeing medium.

They share why the podcasting world is built on connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. Dan talks about the beauty of podcasting as an unrestricted platform where anyone can share their voice, message, passion, or even their goofball energy with the world. No gatekeepers, no overlords, just real humans creating meaningful content.

Julie steps outside her usual comfort zone by recording on her phone and bringing Dan on camera for YouTube, proving once again that confidence is built by taking imperfect action.

They also give a sneak peek of next week’s featured interview with Cathi Carrier, founder of Pure Bella, who left spa ownership to build a skincare line designed specifically for women in midlife.

The episode wraps with a heartfelt reminder: there will always be reasons not to start, but if you have a dream or direction calling you, take the first step. You don’t have to see the whole path, you just have to begin.

Come home to confidence. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

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Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities.

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