In this lively episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, hosts Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with April Diaz—leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Ezer + Co. Together, they dive into how embracing your quirks, weirdness, and true self is the secret sauce to building lasting confidence.
April shares her powerful journey of raising a not-so-typical family, leaning into the unexpected, and learning to celebrate the things that once made her feel different. From funny family stories to party tricks like whistling without moving her mouth, April reminds us that “normal” is overrated—and our uniqueness is where the magic happens.
The conversation also touches on life-saving advice about balance, the importance of rhythms of rest, and how building holistic confidence starts with knowing yourself deeply.
This episode is an encouragement to every woman who’s ever felt “too different” to know: your quirks are your strength.
🚀 Actionable Takeaways
- Weirdness is a strength. The quirks that once made you feel different can become your greatest confidence boosters.
- Stop worrying about who likes you. When you show up as your full, authentic self, the right people will be drawn to you.
- Rest is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. You need strong rhythms of recovery to sustain long-term confidence and success.
- Define your reality. You can’t grow or solve problems until you first see and name them clearly.
- Confidence grows through small promises kept. Following through builds self-trust—and self-trust is the foundation of unshakable confidence.
- Know where you are to know where to go next. Self-assessment is key to strategic, confident growth.
📖 Chapters 00:00 – Embracing the Weird: Stories from the Diaz and Knego Families
09:15 – Confidence Through Authenticity
15:20 – Party Tricks and Personality: Why Quirks Matter
21:35 – The Popeye Arm Lesson: Rest and Renewal Save Lives
32:10 – Leadership Starts with Defining Reality
40:00 – Confidence Tip of the Week: Keep Promises to Yourself
👩💼 About April Diaz
April Diaz, Founder and CEO of Ezer & Co., is a highly respected executive leadership coach specializing in holistic leadership and developmental transformation. Her innovative approach and proprietary Wholeness Assessment have impacted thousands of diverse leaders globally and executives from top U.S. companies. With over 25 years of experience in leadership and human development, April’s expertise is widely recognized across industries, having successfully coached over 1,000 diverse clients, including C-suite leaders, professional athletes, Olympians, and emerging leaders.
👉 Connect with April Diaz
Instagram: @aprildiaz LinkedIn: April L. Diaz Website: ezernco.com
👉 💬 Connect with Us
Don’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!
✨ Take our new QUIZ and find out how much self-doubt is holding you back.
🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life Authentically
Click HERE to get your copy!
👉 Connect with Simone Knego:
- Instagram: @simoneknego
- Facebook: @speakersimoneknego
- LinkedIn: simoneknego
- Website: www.simoneknego.com
- Book a free call with Simone
👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:
- Instagram: @oliviaknego
- LinkedIn: oliviaknego
Visit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio
✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at TheUnshakeableStudio on Etsy!
Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
Listen to Episode on:
