Reinvention after 50, second act careers, confidence in midlife, and personal growth are at the heart of this empowering episode of Casa De Confidence.

Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Jacqueline R. Robinson, founder of Second Act Inspirations, to talk about what it really means to create a second act lifestyle—not just a new career, but a new way of living, thinking, and showing up in the world.

After being downsized at 55 following a 27-year corporate career, Jacqueline made a bold decision: instead of settling, she chose to rediscover herself. What followed was a journey of creativity, courage, and confidence that led her to build a platform dedicated to helping women over 50 reclaim their identity and purpose.

This conversation is a must-listen for any woman navigating midlife transitions, identity shifts, or the desire to start again.

🎯 In this episode, we discuss:

• What a “second act lifestyle” really means
• Navigating identity loss after a long career
• How to rebuild confidence in midlife
• Why you don’t need to have everything figured out
• The power of creativity in reinvention
• Overcoming fear and stepping out of your comfort zone
• Why community and “balcony people” matter
• How to turn life experience into purpose

✨ Key Takeaway

You are not done.

You are just getting started.

🔗 Connect with Jacqueline:
Website: https://secondactinspiration.com

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/secondactinspiration

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/secondactinspiration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondactinspiration

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Identity, resilience, racial identity, personal growth, and overcoming adversity—this episode of Casa De Confidence is one of the most powerful conversations yet.

Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Ricky Weir, author of Illegitimately Blessed, to explore a deeply moving story of adoption, identity, belonging, and transformation. Ricky shares how he discovered the truth about his origins, navigated societal labels, and ultimately reframed his life as a blessing rather than a limitation.

From navigating a turbulent childhood to finding confidence through football, Ricky’s journey is a masterclass in mindset, resilience, and self-definition.

If you’ve ever struggled with identity, felt like you didn’t belong, or questioned how to move forward through adversity, this episode will meet you right where you are.

🎯 In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up adopted and discovering your identity
• The impact of societal labels and how to break free from them
• Navigating racial identity and belonging
• Building confidence through sport and community
• Turning adversity into purpose
• Why life skills matter more than talent
• How to reframe your story and step into your power

🎁 SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: WIN A SIGNED COPY OF ILLEGITIMATELY BLESSED
Ricky is generously gifting 5 signed copies of his book to the first 5 listeners who answer the following questions correctly.

👉 Listen to the episode carefully (or grab the book 😉) and send in your answers.

✨ Quiz Questions:
1. Ricky’s birth father was born in:
a. South Africa
b. Nigeria
c. Scotland
2. Ricky’s adoptive father was born in:
a. Scotland
b. South Africa
c. Nigeria
3. Ricky’s birth father died by:
a. Car accident
b. Drowning
c. Illness
4. Ricky’s two mothers shared which name?
a. Mary
b. Marie
c. Margaret
5. Ricky’s parents found him:
a. In a newspaper
b. On a doorstep
c. In a children’s home

📩 Submit your answers as instructed in the show notes or email.

🏆 The first 5 listeners with all correct answers will receive a personally signed copy from Ricky (shipped at his cost).

🎧 Final Thought
This isn’t just a story about where Ricky came from.
It’s a

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, questioned your path, or wondered why confidence feels just out of reach, this episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, Julie and Dan sit down with Danielle Spencer to explore what it really takes to break free from limiting beliefs, shift your mindset, and step into the next version of yourself with confidence.

This episode dives deep into personal growth, identity, and the internal work required to create lasting change in your life and business. Danielle shares insights on how our past experiences shape our present decisions, and how awareness is the first step toward transformation.

If you’re a woman entrepreneur, leader, or someone navigating a major life transition, you’ll walk away with practical tools and a new perspective on what’s possible for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How limiting beliefs are formed and how to break them
• The connection between mindset and confidence
• Why identity shifts are necessary for growth
• Overcoming self-doubt and stepping into your next level
• The role of awareness in personal transformation
• How to take aligned action even when you feel uncertain

This is the kind of conversation that meets you where you are and helps you move forward.

🔗 Connect with Danielle:
Website: https://daniellespencer.org/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-spencer-20aa6926a/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/daniellespencer3647/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielleSpencer-hv5fh

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In this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with psychotherapist and somatic practitioner Inga Larson to explore what it really means to grow up as the child of emotionally immature or personality-disordered parents—and how that early experience shapes confidence, belonging, and identity.

Inga shares her deeply personal story of navigating childhood anxiety, performative confidence, homelessness in her twenties, and eventually discovering healing through somatic therapy, social work, and parts work.

Together, Julie and Inga unpack:

• What emotionally immature parenting actually looks like
• The difference between performative confidence and embodied self-trust
• How trauma gets stored in the body
• Why many adults feel disconnected from themselves
• The power of somatic healing practices
• How secure attachment transforms relationships
• What true belonging really means
• How to stop living in survival mode

Inga also introduces her Defying Gravity course for adult children of emotionally immature parents and shares simple grounding practices anyone can begin today.

If you’ve ever felt like you were the “parentified child,” the performer, the fixer, or the one who had to hold everything together—this conversation will resonate deeply.

🔗 Connect with Inga:
Website: https://ingalarson.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifecraftingByIngaLarson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecraftingcoaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-larson-lmt-msw-1407924a/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifecraftingsomaticpsychot3417

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Leadership development, emotional intelligence, feedback culture, and small business leadership — this episode of Casa De Confidence dives deep into what it truly means to lead in today’s evolving workplace.

Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with leadership strategist and fractional HR partner Lindsay White to unpack how vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional intelligence shape effective leadership — whether you’re a corporate executive, a first-time supervisor, or a small business owner building your team.

If you’ve ever struggled with:

• Asking for feedback
• Managing your inner critic or saboteur
• Leading new or high-performing team members
• Creating culture intentionally
• Scaling your business without losing your humanity
  
  

This conversation will challenge and equip you.

Lindsay shares:

• The essential traits of a great leader (not a perfect one)
• Why feedback is the fastest path to growth
• How situational leadership changes everything
• How to manage your internal saboteur
• Why leadership is a daily practice, not a title
  
  

You’ll also hear powerful insights about emotional intelligence, Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability, Simon Sinek’s purpose-driven leadership philosophy, and how small habits create leadership momentum.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, executives, founders, HR professionals, and emerging leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and culture.

🎙 Connect with Lindsay:
Website: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-white-high-voltage/
Instagram: @hivoltageleadership

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What does success look like when you are ambitious and raising a family?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rebecca Olson, international life coach and host of Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms, to unpack the real challenges career-focused parents face when trying to balance ambition and family life.

Rebecca shares her personal journey from managing 30,000-person tech conferences in San Francisco to experiencing what she now calls the “motherhood identity crisis.” That pivotal season led her into coaching, where she now helps working parents stop feeling overwhelmed, guilty, and constantly “not enough.”

We explore:

• The difference between coaching and therapy
• Why work-life balance is a feeling, not a schedule
• How ambition shifts after becoming a parent
• The danger of perfectionism and the “I don’t know” spiral
• How to reflect, reset, and design your year intentionally
• A powerful backpack exercise to help you let go and move forward
• Why identity matters more than accomplishment
• How to create meaningful connection with your children at every stage
  
  

If you are a high-achieving parent, entrepreneur, or leader who feels pulled in multiple directions, this episode will help you redefine success in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling.

Rebecca reminds us that at the end of our lives, we will care more about who we were than what we accomplished.

✨ Ask yourself today: Who do I want to show up as?

Connect with Rebecca Olson:
Website: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/
Podcast: Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaolsoncoach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson/

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What if feeding your family didn’t feel overwhelming, stressful, or rushed?

In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with Zoë Willis, founder of Real Life Real Kitchen, to talk about practical, realistic strategies for busy families who want to cook well and live well.

Zoë shares her journey from pursuing a PhD in art history and climbing the academic ladder to becoming a stay-at-home mum of many and ultimately launching her business as a family food consultant. Through years of home cooking, experimenting with gluten-free living, and helping other overwhelmed mothers, Zoë discovered that what many families need isn’t perfection — it’s a system.

You’ll learn how to:

• Reduce food overwhelm without becoming a “Pinterest perfect” cook
• Create simple meal plans that actually fit your family schedule
• Budget wisely while minimizing food waste
• Batch cook and food prep in ways that save time and money
• Regain confidence in the kitchen even if you feel embarrassed about not knowing what to cook
• Make cooking joyful again through community and connection

Zoë also shares practical tips like:

• Freezing pre-chopped onions and garlic
• Smuggling vegetables into crowd-pleasing meals
• Rummaging your pantry before grocery shopping
• Planning meals with a friend to reduce overwhelm
• Giving yourself permission to adjust recipes instead of following them rigidly

If you’ve ever stared into your fridge wondering what to cook… this episode is for you.

Connect with Zoë:
Website: https://realliferealkitchen.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realliferealkitchen/
Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ZoeFWillis/

And as always, don’t forget to go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

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What does reinvention really look like in midlife?

In this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with Amy Stone for an honest conversation about midlife reinvention, confidence, visibility, identity shifts, and stepping into leadership without abandoning who you’ve been.

This episode explores:

• Reinvention after 40
• Confidence building for women leaders
• Navigating personal growth and career transitions
• Visibility mindset and overcoming self-doubt
• Confidence for women entrepreneurs
• Emotional intelligence in leadership
• Visibility and authority
• Courage, identity, and next-level expansion

Amy shares insights about what it takes to evolve without shrinking, how to step into your voice, and why showing up before you feel ready is often the bravest move you can make.

If you are a woman entrepreneur, executive, coach, or creative navigating growth in midlife, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Because confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a practice.

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