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
How Women Entrepreneurs Build Authority, Visibility, and a Brand That Attracts Clients
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Build a Brand That Opens Doors Before You Walk Into the Room
What makes someone memorable?
It's not just a great website.
It's not posting every day on social media.
And it isn't luck.
In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with award-winning public relations strategist and entrepreneur Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas and creator of one of the country's first PR agency franchise models.
Together they unpack what it really takes to build authority, become visible, attract ideal clients, and create a business that reflects your values—not someone else's expectations.
Whether you're building your first business or growing an established brand, this conversation offers practical advice on personal branding, marketing strategy, confidence, delegation, and creating a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.
In This Episode
- The difference between public relations and marketing
- Why every founder needs a personal brand
- Building confidence without comparison
- How to stop chasing external validation
- Creating a business around your values
- Why women struggle with visibility
- Building authority before selling
- How PR creates trust with potential clients
- Why testimonials and case studies matter
- The importance of founder visibility
- Starting a PR agency while raising young children
- Franchising as a pathway to entrepreneurship
- Why collaboration beats competition
- Creating sustainable success without burnout
đź”— Connect with Aquila
Website: https://hitpr.com/
https://www.hauteinfranchising.com/
Instagram : http://instagram.com/hauteintexas
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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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