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  • Yesterday marked 8 years of business & The birth of a new brand

    Cheers to 8 years at The Caged Juelz Collection

    Yesterday I relaunched after being closed since September 2024

    And I am feeling super grateful, Let me give you a lil back story about how The Caged Juelz Brand came to be.

    Took $50 and started my brand in a corner of my moms basement on June 23, 2017 Eastpointe MI

    I’ve worked many dead end jobs and baby as a natural born creative I just wasn’t going for it. I couldn’t keep a job cause a job couldn’t keep me lol so one thing I knew I was great at and loved to do was CREATE! So I used my love for fashion & decided to turn it into a business, I had no prior knowledge of how to start one but I knew that just by being myself I could make a living from it.

    June 23, 2017 I took my last $50 I had til next payday and invested it into materials, and a mini glue gun and just started creating designs! No sketches , no Pinterest inspo , no chatGPT back then 😂 just me, my gift and will to create!

    I sold a few of my designs that same day. And from there I just locked in on my skills and got to work more and more. 2019 I hosted my very own fashion show at the Fisher Building

    My actual notes from planning my first very own fashion show, Celebrating 2yrs of business
    Promo for my own show

    I went through a lot during this process, from losing my mom months later to cancer, to being partially blind in one eye from a car accident, and simply losing my mind from 2019-2022 But I kept working! Cause It was the ONLY thing I had to keep me going. It was the only thing that didn’t leave me so I had to keep going no matter how many times I wanted to say “EFF THIS” or simply wanted to give up!

    I remember very vividly how I fought through these temporary challenges and emotions while everything was caving in on me I still managed to give it my all even when my all didn’t feel like much.

    Entrepreneurship will challenge you in ways you never even imagined, especially when you didn’t choose this path … it chose YOU! So your calling to it is bigger and deeper than you think.

    2019 Fisher Building
    My first show was a swimwear show to kick off the summer

    I was led to close my business last September because God had a greater purpose for it,, he’s like “You think I blessed you with this gift to do what YOU want to do with it” HA! Not even lol We think our gifts is our own but in reality it’s Gods way of telling you I have CHOSEN YOU! and until you understand this your business will not grow nor flourish!

    Be Empowered Be Sexy Be Confident

    I worked diligently for the past 10 months literally tearing it down to the ground to rebuild it back up to serve and to please Gods will for his gift he has loaned to me.

    2025 Birthed Juelz Denim Collections under The Caged Juelz Name… this brand is a vessel to support and help women become more confident within themselves by providing them with tools and services that will help them succeed in life!

    Being set a side and being set apart from things that just didn’t align with what he wants for my brand.. From 2022 till today I spent my time rebuilding ME! I had to do the inner work on myself in order to come back and serve the women who were just like me! To serve the woman who is desperately seeking a change! and to serve the women he assigns to me!

    Confidence is given to us by GOD to create a life for ourselves that is rewarding and pleasing to HIM!

    So as I set out on my assignment just know when you come in contact with me… You have come in contact with a vessel who was sent to do Gods work for women just like me who needed help and support while going through life’s challenges.

    This mission and purpose is deeper than just making money! It’s about serving! And when I show up for them they will feel me!

    Caged Juelz Today

  • The Tug of War Before the Launch: Releasing the Old Me

    2017 HER -VS- HER TODAY

    Whewww… I didn’t expect today to hit me like this.

    Three days before I relaunch the biggest version of my brand…

    And I found myself completely overwhelmed. Not with fear. Not with doubt.

    But with emotion.

    Heavy, raw, anxious yet expectant emotion.

    It felt like a full-body power surge. Like my spirit was trying to make room for something bigger but my mind couldn’t figure out why I still felt so emotionally tangled.

    Then it hit me.

    I prayed for release…

    Release from old habits.

    Release from old connections.

    Release from old environments.

    But I never prayed to release her

    The Old Me.

    The version of me that built everything from survival.

    THE VERSION OF HER WHO STARTED IT ALL

    The one who pushed through pain, hustled through heartbreak, and stayed quiet to be palatable.

    THE VERSION OF HER WHO DESIGNED FROM HER PAIN

    The one who learned to grind before she ever learned how to receive.

    I’ve evolved. I know I’ve evolved.

    But she’s still been there… holding on.

    And today, I finally told her:

    “Thank you. But your work is done.”

    “I release you with grace. I need to grow now.”

    That moment was EVERYTHING.

    The anxiety? Gone.

    The inner tug-of-war? Silenced.

    The weight? Lifted.

    Because I finally realized…

    This relaunch isn’t just about denim. It’s not just about sales or visibility.

    This is my personal reintroduction.

    I’m no longer just creating custom orders. I’m releasing ART.

    Pieces born from my story, my soul, my healing.

    THE VERSION OF HER WHO DESIGNS FROM HER POWER

    Designs rooted in confidence and made for the woman who’s finally ready to see herself.

    And this time, I’m not chasing approval.

    I’m walking in my assignment.

    If you’re feeling the same way stuck between your old self and your future calling let this be your sign:

    You’re allowed to release her.

    You don’t owe her forever.

    You don’t have to carry her into your next season.

    You are safe to evolve. You are safe to outgrow. You are safe to become.

    RELEASED WHO SHE ONCE WAS, SO SHE CAN BECOME WHAT GOD INTENDED FOR HER TO BE!

    This launch marks more than just a new drop.

    It’s my arrival.

    And I’m not turning back.

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  • Why all women need to see Tyler Perrys STRAW.

    Tyler Perry NEVER misses with his hit movies. Before I get into my honest review and reactions for this movie Let’s start by giving Tyler his flowers!!! Tyler Perry is an absolute inspiration to me as a person in general . When he speaks about his journey and his experiences throughout his life and career I came to find out that he’s living his calling . The VERY thing we work so hard on and pray so desperately for is the very thing that God called us to do.

    Ok so let’s get into my honest review and reactions to this film

    Janiyah

    First of all Taraji Playyyyyyyyedddddd this part to the T!!!!!! wheww when I say I felt every emotion she was going through It had me just in pure SILENCE! Which is like unheard of when I am watching a film because I love to be the narrator lol or repeating each line like I helped them write the script but anyway let’s move along lol.

    From the beginning to the end this movie came in SWINGING in full emotional force. It disturbed me for a while because It took me back to a time when I was a struggling single mother. But not to this extent, but the struggle we all endure as women, as mothers, as wives and as vessels can be extremely overwhelming & if you never experienced this kind of trauma you have no clue what’s this movie is really about.

    Nothing is stronger than the love a mother has for her child

    Throughout the entire movie , no one showed Janiyah (Taraji’s character) any type of compassion, understanding , or humanity for that matter. Like people will literally see that you’re having a hard time & instead of being helpful or have a sense of care they rather mistreat you & give you more of an hard time. See that you’re already down and will put their foots on your neck to keep you there.

    This resonates sooo much with me cause at a time when I was having a hard time, instead of help I was given MORE of a hard time. So this really made me feel for her , When she said “Nobody Sees Us” “ Nobody Cares” is a feeling I said to myself over and over again before and to be honest she was telling the truth.

    Nobody sees you while you’re struggling, Nobody Helps you while you’re going through your storms until you SNAP!!! The last STRAW! And only then is when they want to listen, when they want to care but by then you already done took a turn for the worst.

    From her Landlord evicting her , Boss firing her , Cops threatening her, Bank Teller who didn’t show a pinch of compassion for her all they saw is someone “Less than” all she wanted was to cash her check & bring her daughter $40 for her lunch, Just shows how humans really are in real life .

    To get down to the bottom line of this movie… she lost her daughter, she lost her mind so she became STUCK , stuck in the moment of when she took her daughter to the hospital, she never came back home , so the ONLY thing she was living for was her daughter so her subconscious mind kept her daughter alive!

    I’m not going to lie that spin really threw me off but as I continued to watch and it clicked… she was still living in the traumatized state of mind which resulted in her behaving irrationally and out of character.

    The storms we go through in life will take us down some really dark and destructive paths & often times we become STUCK and don’t know how to move forward from it. But at the end God will send us angels who will protect us!

    Her angels happened to be Detective Richardson ( Teyanna Taylors Character & The Branch Manager ( Sherri Character)

    Without these 2 women who were the only ones besides the elderly lady who was the last hostage showed compassion for her. God will literally place angels around you just to let you know that he’s there & you’re not alone.

    To wrap this up I want to give this movie a 100 stars… because it evoked an emotional moment for me I just want to say when you see someone that’s having a hard time PLEASE be compassionate!! Please be understanding and please be a helping hand! Instead of another rope around the persons neck!

    I feel like all women need to see this movie because it’s a reminder of what life can be and how people treat you when you’re less fortunate than them or they feel superior to others who just are having a hard time in life period. We are to LOVE one another and Help one another the world would be such an better place if we all did

  • The Pain of Bad Friendships: What Nobody Talks About (But We Need To)

    My sister LT & I being Divas in the Hallway of Parlay Detroit

    Nobody really talks about the trauma that comes from broken friendships.

    We speak often about heartbreak in love, but what about the heartbreak that happens between friends? The kind that lingers longer than some relationships. The kind that makes you question your judgment. Your worth. Your ability to trust.

    For a while, I didn’t even have the words for it.

    But one thing I’ve learned through my own growth is this: God will reveal the heart, the intentions, and the true energy behind those who surround you especially when you start healing, evolving, and aligning.

    And most times ….it’s not what we thought it was.

    Here’s what I know now:

    Some friendships were seasonal. Their exit was part of your elevation. Some friendships were rooted in convenience, not true connection. And others… were actually disguised lessons meant to sharpen your discernment.

    It took me a while to be fully open again. After being let down, misunderstood, or even betrayed by people I thought were friends, I realized I needed a new kind of clarity a clarity that comes from within, not from titles or years known.

    How to Recognize a Bad Friendship (Before it Breaks You)

    🚩 You feel drained after talking to them

    🚩 They constantly downplay your wins

    🚩 They’re inconsistent when you need them, but expect you to show up fully

    🚩 You notice jealousy, comparison, or backhanded comments

    🚩 You feel like you’re walking on eggshells around them

    If you feel like you’re auditioning for their loyalty… it’s not a friendship. It’s a performance.

    What a Healthy Friendship Should Feel Like:

    Having a friend that came later on in your life and really reciprocates the same level of friendship that you give is a blessing.

    ✅ Safe to be your full self flaws and all

    ✅ Celebrated in your wins, held through your losses

    ✅ They speak life over you even when you’re not in the room

    ✅ Boundaries are respected, not resented

    ✅ You grow together, not compete

    When to Exit Gracefully

    You don’t need a dramatic ending. Sometimes the shift is quiet. Sometimes the goodbye is internal.

    But when you notice patterns that dim your light, disrupt your peace, or make you feel small that’s your cue. Love them… but leave them in peace.

    God doesn’t reveal to hurt you. He reveals to protect you.

    When to Open Back Up

    This part took me time. And therapy. And prayer.

    But if you’ve done the inner work and your spirit feels aligned it’s okay to try again. You deserve beautiful, healthy, reciprocal friendship. Just don’t forget what you’ve learned. Move with wisdom. But don’t close your heart completely.

    You live. You learn. And you get better at protecting your peace.

  • God isn’t looking for Perfection he’s looking for obedience my 3 am download.

    I’m usually in a deep sleep at this hour , but sometimes I am awakened with a spiritual download while my husband lightly snores in my ear as I type this message.

    One thing about our spiritual awakening is that we often hear God speak and what us humans must understand is that when he speaks, he comes at the hour when our minds are clear, calm and composed and what better time then while you’re in a deep sleep.

    It’s impossible to ignore , it literally wakes you up and that’s how you know it’s a message that needs to be put out so here I am at 3:19 am on A Weds morning with it.

    As I awake I find myself repeating

    “ God isn’t looking for perfection he’s looking for obedience”

    I feel as though as the scripture states many are called but only a few are chosen, because God wants to see exactly WHO will answer his call & who will walk into their calling after he has chosen them. We often begin to think that he wants us to be perfect and holy before he does when in fact he wants the complete opposite.

    For so long I used to think that God only called the goodie two shoes 😂 I am being completely honest , until my mother told me that he wants the ones that are counted out, filled with worldly desires and pretty much the train wrecks because that’s where the testimonies come from.

    Without a testimony how are you relatable? And if you always done good in your life what testimony do you have? And it made me think about the times where I was lost and the times where I really didn’t believe or have real faith in him.

    There were times where I didn’t even pray fr and there were times where I was mad at God for the things I chose to do with my life! But he never left me nor forsaken me because unlike humans He Understood me! He waited for me and he had mercy on me.

    I’m typing this entry for the person who needs to understand that God isn’t calling you cause he expects you to be perfect, he’s calling you to do his bidding because he wants you to be obedient to him.

    Me being obedient at this moment by putting action behind his message that it may rest on the ears and mind of those who are meant to receive it

    In Jesus Name Amen

  • MY FIRST PRIDE EXPERIENCE AS A STREETWEAR DESIGNER

    Real Confidence. No Conditions. Just Truth.

    Delora Green | TheCEOof Confidence

    This past weekend I hit the Motor City Pride runway with Strut Honey, and babyyyy… I didn’t just show up

    I ARRIVED.

    But let me be clear: I wasn’t there to just show off denim. I was there to walk for a message.

    I’m a designer who builds clothes for the soul, not for the surface. Confidence is not a costume. It’s not an aesthetic. And it sure as hell ain’t a trend.

    It’s who you are when nobody’s clapping. It’s how you walk into a room before you’re introduced.

    🏳️‍🌈 I don’t design for a demographic I design for the disregarded.

    For the LGBTQ+ community that’s STILL out here being judged for who they love, how they show up, and how they choose to live boldly? Yeah… I see you. I got you. I design for you.

    Because if we’re being real nobody has time to be judged over their truth. We don’t have space to be picking apart people’s identities when half of y’all can’t even look in the mirror and accept your own reflection.

    And that’s on self-worth.

    ✨ My brand? My purpose? My presence?

    It’s not just for women.

    It’s not just for Black girls, or thick girls, or spiritual baddies.

    It’s for humans.

    I am a woman who creates for people. Period.

    Because before anything else, we are all God’s children. That means YOU deserve love. YOU deserve to be seen. And YOU deserve to feel like the main character in your life no matter who you are, who you love, or how you express that love.

    💅🏾 So here’s your reminder:

    Your confidence doesn’t need to be filtered.

    Your identity doesn’t need to be explained.

    And your lifestyle? That’s YOUR divine business.

    I don’t care if you’re gay, straight, fluid, or figuring it out if you lead with love and live in your truth, baby, you belong here.

    This Pride Month (and every damn month after), I will be designing with all my beautiful, vibrant, confident souls in mind.

    Because real confidence is for everybody. No edits. No judgment. No exceptions.

    So walk your walk, strut your truth, and know that I’ve got space for you at my table and in my collections.

    With love, confidence, and a whole lotta VIBES,

    Delora Green

    CEO of Juelz Denim Collections

    Where Confidence Becomes the Lifestyle™ 💖

  • My Journey back to Confidence

    A raw and reflective entries from TheCEOof Confidence, exploring the emotional weight of reinvention and the breakthrough that came with spiritual alignment, clarity, and reclaiming personal power.

    If you’re healing, evolving, or stepping into your Main Character era this is for you. 🌱

  • Power Looks Good On Me Now

    I used to carry my story like a secret.

    “Activated inner powers when you know who you are you don’t have to convince anyone”

    Now?

    I wear it like designer.

    The shame, the breakdowns, the seasons I thought would bury me they became my blueprint. Not for survival, but for sovereignty.

    There’s a moment in every woman’s life where she stops shrinking and starts choosing herself. Where she doesn’t need a spotlight to shine because the glow comes from finally knowing who she is.

    I don’t just walk in rooms different now.

    I walk in knowing I belong.

    Because I finally stopped borrowing confidence and started becoming it.

    And all of that started the day I whispered:

    “This is my story. And I’m done running from it.”

    💌 If this hit your soul, forward this post to another woman becoming HER. Or journal this: What’s one chapter of your life you’re ready to reclaim?

  • Welcome to TheCEOofConfidence Blog

    Hey there babes,

    Welcome to my blog, this is where all my random thoughts, experiences and life is documented.

    I decided to reboot my blog with a new vibe because life is random and shit happens lol let’s just be real.

    But I am happy to have you here so let’s get into who I am & what this blog is about and who it is for.

    My name is Delora Green aka

    The CEO OF Confidence .

    I gave myself this name because I spent years rebuilding my own confidence back from being robbed of it. And by doing so has helped me gain clarity on exactly what my purpose is.

    “ The version of us we have to become is more important than the versions of us we once were”

    Life has a way of forcing us to become what it wants us to become if we do not lean into what God has created us to become. I say this with so much conviction because there was a time in my life where I wasn’t on the right paths or in the right environments.

    My confidence rebuilding journey didn’t happen because I was “Ready” nooo baby it happened because God said it was MY TIME! It was my time to surrender, it was my time to say “ok lord idk what’s going on but I trust you fully” … the moment that shift comes into play is when you just know it’s your time to go to the next level and chapter of your story.

    My journey began in 2022…. Things just started to unravel from around me and at this time 2 years has gone by since the day my mom left me. I was lost and really trying to figure ME OUT. I spent many days in isolation , I spent many days with tears in my eyes and soaked t shirts with a headache to match.

    2023 My life changed drastically! It was like God just came in and cleaned sweeped everything and everyone from my life. After getting married for my 40th bday to the love of my life it felt as if a RESET button was pressed and I began to HEAL from the version of me that abruptly came to a complete END.

    2023 was a journey BACK TO MYSELF what people need to understand is that healing is just recovery from the versions of us we self designed . Let’s simmer in this for a moment “self designed versions” what I mean by that is us as humans have this IDEA of who we want to be in life right? So sometimes we design our lives , environments and relationships to fit this design that WE want for ourselves when God clearly tells us that we are made in HIS IMAGE.

    So by us designing OUR LIVES outside of HIS IMAGE results in us being lost souls and just basically existing in our own worlds we have built for ourselves. Not fully understanding this is why we have the challenges we have so when it is our time to “HEAL” we basically just go back to who we were before the world got its corrupted hands on us and before placing ourselves in bad company which In fact corrupts good character.

    I found myself crying more and more to the point where I just yelled out

    “GOD!!! I give you FULL CONTROL over my life! My marriage, my children, my siblings, my business and everything and everyone attached to me”

    It was like a weight being lifted from me at the very moment I felt a sense of peace, clarity and comfort!to know that at ANY given moment you can call on him to deliver you from your own self designed misery!

    Most of 2023 leading to 2024 was a road of self forgiveness, self improvement and self reflection, there has been many tears I cried and til this very day I still cry but my tears that fall aren’t filled with worry, sadness and despair.. They are filled with gratitude, love, joy, happiness, peace and wisdom knowing that God has covered me in the blood of his son Jesus Christ!

    2024 I started to bloom into myself, and into my purpose, learning not to make healing my identity but a stepping stone to a better life! I took a step back from my brand to build this Confidence so I can be able to stand up and help other women who is actively and positively seeking to become more confident from within..

    2025 I have fully accepted and own my mission and my purpose the very lessons we learned in life are the very lessons we must teach to our children and to those who are open to receiving it. I am not afraid of my gifts God has blessed me with & I am not ashamed to share what I been through to help the next woman either get through it or simply don’t deal with it at all!.

    So this is why I decided to reboot my blog for those like me. Once was lost now I am found and I am here to uplift, empower and rebuild every woman God sends my way!

    Thank you for reading! Stick around babes I have so much more to share!

    Delora Green

    The CEO of Confidence

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