Kitchen Table Leadership: Why Modeling Matters More Than Managing–and You Don’t Need a Title to Lead
We’ve been sold a narrow definition of leadership, but modeling matters in defining its true essence. We picture the CEO at the head of the boardroom table. The person who commands attention, delivers bullet points with polish, and holds the corner office key. We imagine leadership as loud, official, maybe even a little intimidating. But […]
The Things We Take for Granted
The Overlooked Everyday: We often take for granted the simple things in life. We don’t mean to do it. But we all take things for granted. People, routines, little freedoms we don’t even notice until they’re gone. And most of the time, it’s not because we’re careless or ungrateful. It’s because life moves fast, and […]
Sisterhood Unleashed: Your Life Transformation Starts Now with Amy Falk Weinberger!
In this heartfelt episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, hosts Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with Amy Falk Weinberger—certified grief educator, energy healer, and intuitive guide. They explore how grief, trauma, and healing can unlock your greatest confidence and lead to life transformation. Amy shares her personal journey of losing her mother and navigating pain […]
What Shoulder Surgery Taught Me About Slowing Down (and Peeing on My Socks)
A week ago, I had shoulder surgery. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t on my vision board. And it definitely wasn’t how I thought I’d be spending the summer undergoing this surgical procedure. The injury happened during cleanup after Hurricane Helene—a quick movement, a sharp pain, and then that slow, creeping realization: something wasn’t right. I […]
Facing Fear, Slowing Down, and Finding Courage in the Unknown
In this open-hearted episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego invite listeners into an intimate conversation about fear, control, and the courage to pause. As Simone prepares for shoulder surgery, they talk candidly about what really scares us — not always the procedure itself, but what it asks us to surrender: our pace, […]
What Happens When You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Emma’s Brave ChoiceLast fall, my oldest daughter Emma made a bold decision: she stepped out of her comfort zone, packed up her life and moved to Cardiff, Wales to pursue her master’s degree in art conservation. Now, this wasn’t just a new school in a new city. It was a new country. A new culture. […]
How GRATITUDE Can Change Your Life Forever with Dr. Peggy DeLong
In this heartfelt episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, hosts Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Peggy DeLong. Together, they explore how gratitude can dramatically impact our mental health, relationships, and self-confidence. First, Dr. Peggy shares her personal story of loss and resilience. Then, she describes her powerful pivot from […]
When Confidence Looks Like Rest: What Surgery Is Teaching Me About Slowing Down
The Injury That Wouldn’t Go AwayThis Tuesday, I’m having surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. I injured my shoulder last October during the cleanup after Hurricane Helene. It wasn’t a big, dramatic moment—just one of those times when you’re in go-mode, doing what needs to be done. I had been lifting, hauling, helping out […]
When Overwhelm Hits: What to Hold Onto and What to Let Go
In the midst of stress & overwhelm, this honest and relatable episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego dive deep into what it feels like when life is simply too much. From juggling work, surgery, and international travel to questioning routines and reacting emotionally, this mother-daughter conversation unpacks the pressure we put on […]
Live Without Limits: What Happens When You Stop Waiting for Permission
We’ve talked about what it means to respect yourself. We’ve embraced failure and recognized our limitations, but it’s important to strive to live without limits. We’ve asked the hard question—what do you really want? Now we’ve arrived at the fourth and final part of the REAL Method: Live Without Limits. Let’s pause for a second. […]
