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Building a Creative Life That Pays, Lessons from Artist and Gallery Owner James Corwin

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with acclaimed wildlife artist and gallery owner James Corwin for a powerful conversation about creativity, confidence, and building a sustainable business as an artist.James shares how growing up immersed in nature shaped his artistic voice, why discovering painting later in life changed everything, and how a single rhino painting sparked a breakthrough that transformed his career. Together, Julie and James explore the emotional power of storytelling through art, the importance of conservation, and how creativity can move people deeply, sometimes even to tears.This episode also dives into the realities of entrepreneurship for creatives. James opens up about the pressures of scaling too fast, the stress of running a second gallery, and the hard lessons he learned about focus, boundaries, and staying in his lane. His honesty about burnout, anxiety, and redefining success will resonate with anyone navigating growth while protecting their well-being.You’ll also hear how travel fuels James’ inspiration, from Africa to Costa Rica to underwater worlds discovered through scuba diving, and how he uses his art to support conservation efforts like Yellowstone Forever.Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone craving a more intentional, meaningful life, this conversation is a reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your health or joy.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why storytelling and emotion are at the heart of meaningful art The mindset shift creatives need to build profitable businesses Lessons learned from closing a high-stress gallery locationHow art can support conservation and environmental awareness Learn more about James’ work, original paintings, prints, and commissions: https://www.jamescorwin.com https://corwingalleries.com Instagram Support the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

Aging Beautifully, Trusting Your Gut, and Building a Business with Heart — with Cathi Carrier

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What if aging wasn’t something to fight, but something to honor? In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring conversation, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with entrepreneur and skincare founder Cathi Carrier to talk about confidence, reinvention, trusting yourself, and building a business aligned with your values.Cathi’s journey began as a young girl struggling with acne and self-confidence. That challenge sparked a lifelong passion for skincare, eventually leading her to build an award-winning spa, Bella Estetica, and later launch Purely Bella, a clean skincare brand created specifically for women over forty. Along the way, she navigated single motherhood, financial hustle, entrepreneurship, self-doubt, faith, and the courage to start again from scratch.This episode is about so much more than skincare. It is about listening to your instincts, letting go of other people’s opinions, creating alignment in your business, embracing aging with grace, and choosing brave moves over perfect ones.If you’ve ever felt pulled toward a new chapter but wondered if you’re too late, too old, or too unsure, this conversation will meet you right where you are.What You’ll Hear in This Episode • Why she believes confidence is built through lived experience, not perfection • The leap from employee to spa owner and how she pushed through self-doubt • Lessons from single motherhood, hustling, and rebuilding life from the ground up • Why trusting your gut is essential in business and life • The power of having — or becoming — your own support system • How Cathi built a spa rooted in safety, care, and empowerment for women • The importance of knowing your values and ideal client in business • Funny Cape Cod stories, including the infamous waxing pivot moment • Why self-care is not selfish and how inner health shows up in your skin • A holistic approach to skincare, wellness, and aging gracefully • Launching Purely Bella and creating products for women in midlife • Redefining beauty as healthy, radiant, confident skin at every ageWebsite: purelybellabeSupport the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

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

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...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.Support the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

Becoming Calm, Connected, and Confident with Food and Life

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Julie sits down with master certified coach, elite endurance athlete, and repeat guest Jane Pilger to explore what confidence really looks like when it is built from self-trust, compassion, and connection rather than perfection or control.Jane shares how learning to trust her inner GPS transformed her work as a coach, her relationship with food, and her identity as an athlete, including qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Together, Julie and Jane unpack why so many women feel stuck, why change feels unsafe, and how patterns we think are holding us back are often patterns of protection trying to keep us safe.This episode dives into food freedom, inner child work, nervous system awareness, and why healing is not about arriving at a destination but becoming someone new along the way. You will also hear practical ways to build confidence deposits, reconnect with yourself, and stop trying to do everything alone.If you have ever felt frustrated with yourself, caught in old habits, or convinced you were stuck, this episode will help you see yourself differently.What we cover in this episode:Why confidence is built through trust, not scripts or perfectionHow to create a clear vision without attaching your worth to the outcomeWhat patterns of protection really are and why they make senseWhy healing and growth require community, not isolationHow to build safety for your inner child without overwhelmThe role of identity in lasting change, in food, business, and lifeWhy small, safe steps create more progress than all-or-nothing changeConnect with Jane:Website: https://janepilger.comPodcast & Book: Binge Eating Breakthrough™Substack: Powered by PossibilitySupport the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

10 Questions to Close the Year Strong and Step Confidently Into What’s Next

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...As the year comes to a close, Julie DeLucca-Collins and her husband and business partner Dan share an honest, reflective conversation about wrapping up the year with intention and moving forward with clarity.In this special end-of-year episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie walks through 10 powerful reflection questions she uses to review the past, learn from the lessons, and intentionally shape what’s next, rooted in self-trust rather than hustle.Together, they explore life, caregiving, business, health, and resilience, offering a reminder that confidence isn’t an arrival point, it’s a daily practice, especially in the messy middle of real life.✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:The 10 questions Julie uses to reflect on the year and set intentions for the nextWhy buying the “thing” doesn’t create the identity we want (and what does)How small moments matter just as much as big milestonesNavigating caregiving, health, grief, and growth with compassionLetting go of what no longer serves you without burning bridgesWhy waiting for the “right time” keeps us stuckEnvisioning who you want to become and choosing actions that align with that identityJulie also shares exciting news about the upcoming release of Confident You: The Raw Conversations, a powerful anthology featuring 23 women sharing real stories of courage, healing, and redefining confidence.🎧 Whether you’re closing out this year or listening sometime in the future, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and help you move forward with clarity, courage, and confidence.Support the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...