You Must Do The Thing You Think You Cannot Do
“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”— Eleanor Roosevelt We’ve all heard those words before, but when you really sit with them, they hit differently. Because most of us have a long list of “things we think we cannot do.” Speak up in a meeting. Apply for that dream job. Write a […]
Karen Mayer Cunningham on Empowering Parents and Educators to Advocate with Confidence
In this powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Karen Mayer Cunningham — special education advocate, trainer, speaker, and founder of the Epic IEP Academy. Karen shares her mission to equip parents, educators, and advocates with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate the special education system. She helps […]
Because They’re Family
The Shadow Who Follows Me Kodi follows me everywhere. If I get up to grab a glass of water, he’s right there. If I walk outside for a minute, he’s at the door waiting. Even if I go to the bathroom, I can hear him get up and follow, because heaven forbid I go anywhere […]
Navigating Remission and Reality: Confidence Through Chronic Illness
In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego open up about Olivia’s recent health setback after three years in remission from Crohn’s disease. From traveling to New York for her colonoscopy, to the emotional impact of hearing she’s no longer in remission, they unpack the realities of living […]
REAL Confidence: Why Admitting We’re Struggling Might Be the Most Confident Thing We Ever Do
We live in a world that praises strength. We celebrate composure, grit, and perseverance, the ability to keep it together no matter what is happening beneath the surface. But sometimes, I think the world confuses strength with silence. Maybe you have felt that too. You smile through exhaustion, you say “I’m fine” when your throat […]
From Yo-Yo Dieting to Lasting Change: Jiordana Saade’s Story
In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia talk with Jiordana Saade — founder of The Mind-Full Clinic, a certified nutritionist, hypnotherapist, and behavioral coach — about how to heal your relationship with food and your body. Jiordana shares her personal journey from childhood bullying and yo-yo dieting through substance use, motherhood, and […]
Picking a Day to Move Forward
We’re in New York City this week for medical appointments. Olivia had a colonoscopy yesterday, and the results weren’t what we hoped for. After three years in remission, her Crohn’s disease is active again. Those words are hard to say out loud. Three years. Three years of stability, of finding a rhythm that worked, of […]
Chrysalis Advantage: Reframing Midlife as a Season of Becoming
In this insightful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia talk with Tami Jorden — certified death doula, co-founder of the Legacy 22 Women’s Circle, and creator of the Chrysalis Advantage. Tami reframes midlife not as decline but as a powerful season of becoming, where earned wisdom, courage, and community open the door to […]
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Build Confidence by Taking Action
We often think confidence is something we’re born with or something that magically appears once we’ve achieved enough. But real confidence isn’t built by waiting until we feel ready—it’s built by doing. By taking small, intentional steps that show us what we’re capable of. When we take action, we start proving to ourselves that we […]
The Weird Things People Do in Shared Spaces and Don’t Even Notice
In this lighthearted and relatable episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia dive into the funny, cringe-worthy, and downright confusing things people do—from airplane etiquette and body odor to farting, food smells, and public quirks. They laugh through real-life examples involving partners, strangers on planes, and unforgettable club moments (silent but deadly included). The […]