The Real Estate in Your Mind: Reclaiming the Space That Shapes You

What’s taking up space in your mind right now? No, really. If your thoughts were tenants, who’s paying rent—and who’s squatting in the corner, draining your energy and refusing to leave? It’s easy to overlook what we’re carrying. We power through the day, responding to emails, solving problems, supporting everyone else. And somewhere in the […]
Finding Hope and Connection After Loss: Carla Sloan’s Inspiring Story

In this deeply moving episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Carla Kaufman Sloan — a mother, medium, and founder of Caleb and Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation. Carla shares her extraordinary journey through unimaginable loss after the sudden passing of her son, Calder. She discusses how she found a path toward […]
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 […]
Slowed Down but Wiser: Not Taking Life for Granted

In this reflective episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego share the surprising lessons that come when life forces you to slow down. Fresh from shoulder surgery, Simone opens up about the daily tasks she never realized she’d miss — from putting on makeup to folding laundry — and how recovery has brought […]
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 […]