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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
If this episode helped you, leave a review and share it, because conversations like this create real change. And as always… go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

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What happens when a high-achieving leader stops performing and starts returning to herself?

In this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with leadership coach, writer, and former Fortune 100 executive Jan Turner for a deeply human conversation about burnout, reinvention, creativity, and what it truly means to live a fierce life.

After spending nearly three decades leading multi-billion-dollar businesses, Jan experienced multiple life-altering burnout moments that forced her to confront patterns of perfectionism, over-responsibility, and self-abandonment. Instead of pushing through, she chose a braver path: slowing down, reconnecting with creativity, and redefining leadership from the inside out.

Together, Julie and Jan explore:

• Why burnout is not a badge of honor for high-achieving women
• How creativity and play are essential tools for regulation and healing
• The hidden leadership patterns that keep women stuck and exhausted
• Why vulnerability is not weakness, but a powerful leadership skill
• What it means to live and lead fiercely in midlife and beyond

Jan also shares the story behind her mother’s parting message, “Live a Fierce Life,” and how it continues to shape her work today.

Free Gift:
Jan is offering listeners her Fierce Weekly Reset, a simple and powerful guide to reset your energy, priorities, and mindset each week.
Visit jan-turner.com.

If you’re a woman navigating leadership, transition, burnout, or a desire to return to yourself, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

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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 location
• How art can support conservation and environmental awareness

Learn more about James’ work, original paintings, prints, and commissions:
https://www.jamescorwin.com

https://corwingalleries.com

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