The best podcasts for Entreprenuers Who are Starting After Successful Past Careers

I’m Julie DeLucca-Collins, a TEDx speaker, award-winning best-selling author, business strategist, and the host of Casa De Confidence and Confident You- Raw Conversations. After more than 20 years in senior leadership roles in corporate America, I traded the boardroom for the microphone to help women in midlife build profitable, purpose-driven businesses with confidence and clarity. I’m Julie DeLucca-Collins, a TEDx speaker, award-winning author, business strategist, and the host of Casa De Confidence. After more than 20 years in senior leadership roles in corporate America, I traded the boardroom for the microphone to help women in midlife build profitable, purpose-driven businesses with confidence and clarity. I’m certified in Tiny Habits and obsessed with the intersection of mindset, strategy, and systems. Through my coaching, speaking, and podcast production company—Casa De Confidence Productions, which I co-founded with my husband, Dan, I help entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers grow their impact, income, and influence. Beyond business, I’m a caretaker for my mom, a role that has deepened my compassion and shaped how I approach life and leadership. I’m an avid traveler and reader, a certified yoga teacher, and a proud dog mom to the Fluff Squad, who frequently make guest appearances in my life (and occasionally on my calls). I’m also a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and a champion for voices that need to be heard. Whether I’m sharing stories on the podcast, guiding clients through a big leap, or amplifying important conversations, my mission is the same: to help people go confidently in the direction of their dreams. I chose this subject because I’ve lived it. After more than two decades in corporate leadership, I saw firsthand how confidence, mindset, and the right strategies can change the trajectory of someone’s career and life. I also saw how many talented women, especially in midlife, were holding themselves back, doubting their worth, or feeling invisible in spaces where they should be leading. On a personal level, I’ve navigated big reinventions of my own, stepping away from a steady career, becoming a caretaker for my mom, building a business from scratch, and learning to trust myself through uncertainty. Along the way, I’ve earned certifications in Tiny Habits and yoga, developed expertise in business strategy and systems, and built Casa De Confidence Productions with my husband to help others amplify their voices through podcasting. All of these experiences, combined with my love of storytelling, advocacy, and teaching, make me deeply committed to helping others build confidence, grow their visibility, and create lives and businesses they truly love.

Casa De Confidence is all about inspiring and equipping entrepreneurs, especially women in midlife, to build profitable, purpose-driven businesses with confidence and clarity. Each episode blends real, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers with practical strategies for growth, mindset, and visibility. It relates perfectly to the “Entrepreneurs Starting Out” playlist because it gives listeners both the inspiration to believe in what’s possible and the tools to take action. Whether someone is in the early stages of launching a business, navigating self-doubt, or figuring out how to get visible in their industry, the show offers relatable stories, actionable tips, and encouragement to keep going.

This playlist is your go-to toolkit for starting, and actually growing, your business with confidence. It’s packed with powerhouse podcasts that give you the real talk, proven strategies, and inspiring stories every new entrepreneur needs. Inside, you’ll hear from founders who started with nothing but an idea, experts who break down marketing, branding, and visibility into steps you can actually take, and mindset mentors who’ll keep you moving forward when self-doubt creeps in. Whether you’re building your very first offer, trying to land your first paying clients, or figuring out how to stand out in a crowded market, these shows will fuel your hustle without burning you out. Think of it as your on-demand business mentor in audio form, ready to help you brainstorm, troubleshoot, and dream bigger anytime you press play. If you’re ready to launch smart, grow strategically, and stay inspired along the way, this is your playlist.