Dry January, Apparently
I do not make New Year’s resolutions. I don’t believe in them. They often feel like setting yourself up to fail, simply because so few people actually follow through. I have nothing against them, but I have learned that January First does not magically make me a different person. If I want to change something, […]
Transform Your Relationships with Powerful Daily Communication
Have you ever wondered why some conversations flow easily while others feel completely off — even when you’re trying your best? It all comes down to communication. In this insightful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with communication expert and author Maria Garaitonandia to explore what truly strengthens (or complicates) our […]
Why I Chose “Action” as My Word of the Year
Every January brings a familiar pause. People look back before they look ahead. They think about what worked, what didn’t, and what they want to carry forward into the year to come. More and more people are choosing a word of the year instead of traditional resolutions. Rather than creating long lists that feel overwhelming […]
How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Builds Confidence
What if staying in your comfort zone is actually what’s holding you back? In this end-of-year episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego reflect on the past year through real-life moments—family stories, travel, creativity, loss, and unexpected challenges—and explore why meaningful change doesn’t require New Year’s resolutions. With honesty, humor, and heart, they […]
I Rode a Mechanical Bull at 53 and Honestly, What Was I Thinking?
A couple nights ago, I was out with friends. One of those nights where the conversation is easy, the laughter comes fast, and you lose track of time in the best way. I might have had an extra beverage. Or two. Nothing wild, just enough to make confidence show up a little louder than wisdom. […]
Choosing a Life You Actually Want Instead of the One You’re Chasing
Ever feel like your life is stuck repeating the same patterns, even when you’re trying to grow? In this empowering episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with George Bryant as he shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. He emphasizes the importance of choice, […]
Becoming a Grandmother
This summer, I’ll become a grandmother. I still can’t believe I just typed that. Our oldest son and daughter in law are expecting their first baby in June. Their baby. Our grandchild. Even writing those words takes a second to settle. Not because it feels overwhelming, but because it marks a shift. One that feels […]
Ditch Resolutions and Dive In Today!
What if you didn’t wait for January 1 to change your life? In this candid and relatable episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego unpack why New Year’s resolutions so often fail—and why meaningful change doesn’t need a calendar date. Through honest conversation, humor, and real-life reflections, they explore giving yourself grace, redefining […]
You Don’t Need a New Year to Make a Change
I started writing my second book, Real Confidence, on June 3, 2023. Not in January. Not at the start of a new year. Just a regular day when I finally stopped waiting and decided to begin. That date matters to me because it reminds me of something we forget far too often. Real change does […]
Drop the Armor: Designing a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From with Christine Jewell
What would happen if you finally dropped the armor you’ve been carrying? In this powerful conversation, Simone and Christine Jewell explore what it means to strip back the layers of performance, pressure, and perfection so you can live with authenticity and purpose. Christine shares how understanding your origin story, choosing faith over fear, and embracing […]