Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins
If you are asking yourself, "How to build confidence as a woman entrepreneur," this is the show for you.
Casa De Confidence is for women who know they’re capable of more and are ready to reinvent, expand their voice, and build a life and business that reflects who they’ve become.
If you’re navigating a season of reinvention, building confidence in your next chapter, or stepping into greater visibility and leadership, you’re in the right place. Each episode helps women entrepreneurs and leaders build confidence, grow sustainable success, and become known for the work and impact they are here to create.
Boost your confidence and build a life you love—one empowering conversation at a time. Welcome to Casa De Confidence, the go-to podcast for women who are ready to stop playing small and start showing up boldly in life, business, and relationships. Hosted by #1 Bestselling Author and business strategist Julie DeLucca-Collins and her #handsomehothusband, Dan, this show delivers real stories, actionable insights, and authentic encouragement to help you unlock your full potential.
Each episode features honest, heart-centered conversations with everyday people and inspiring leaders who’ve faced challenges, chased big dreams, and created success on their own terms. You'll discover tools, strategies, and tiny habits to ditch the overwhelm, find clarity, and finally take aligned action.
Whether you're craving motivation, confidence, peace, or a little kick in the pants—we’ve got you. Tune in weekly and learn what it takes to Go Confidently and create the life you LOVE.
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Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins
Neurodivergent Leaders: Detail, Tenacity, and the Power of the Right Environment
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What if neurodiversity isn’t a barrier to success, but a set of strengths that can shine in the right environment? In this episode, Julie sits down with Shea Belsky, an autistic leader, advocate, and tech professional, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about what neurodiversity really means, why accessibility is equity, and how workplaces and communities can better support neurodivergent individuals.
Shea shares his “superpower” (attention to detail and tenacity), but also makes an important point: strengths only show up when people have the right support systems. Julie and Shea talk about the difference between mentorship vs sponsorship, why sponsorship is often the game-changer for career growth, and how companies can scale inclusive practices without making it feel complicated or performative.
They also unpack the reality of unemployment and underemployment for neurodivergent people, what accessibility looks like beyond ramps and captions, and the simple mindset shift that can change everything: listen better, drop assumptions, and treat each person as an individual.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What “neurodiversity” includes (and why it’s an umbrella, not one experience)
- Why neurodivergence can be innate or acquired (including cognitive changes after illness)
- The difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why sponsors change careers
- What accessibility actually means and why it matters in daily life and work
- How to support neurodivergent people in your workplace and your community
- Why “if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person” is the truth
- How to challenge stereotypes in your own corner of the world
Connect with Shea
Shea’s best place to connect is LinkedIn (search “Shea Belsky”, he says there’s only one!). Julie also links his website and contact info in the show notes.
Julie’s Closing Reminder
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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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