Empowered Mindset: Overcoming Negativity Together with Dr. Duguid
In this empowering episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, hosts Simone and Olivia Knego continue their heartfelt conversation with Dr. Stephanie Duguid, exploring how to overcome negativity. This time, they dive even deeper into the discussion, exploring how negativity can often become a major barrier to confidence. More importantly, they also unpack practical ways to take […]
Authenticity: How to Embrace Being Real in a World Full of Filters
Let’s be honest—we’re living in a world where it’s harder than ever to know what’s real. The concept of authenticity has become increasingly elusive in today’s society. Between perfectly curated social media feeds, airbrushed influencers, AI-generated everything, and news headlines we don’t know whether to trust, reality has become… complicated. And it’s exhausting. We scroll […]
Building CONFIDENCE in Law School’s Toughest Moments!
In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego reflect on the power of persistence in Confidence Law School. They discuss the importance of asking questions and how confidence builds over time — especially in challenging environments like law school. Olivia opens up about her experience navigating tough first semesters at Confidence Law […]
Personal Growth Has No Finish Line
My choice to become a speaker has taught me a lot about personal growth. I’ve given many speeches over the years. Each time I step onto a stage, I carry with me the lessons I’ve learned from past experiences. Yet when I step off that stage, there’s never been a moment when I think, “That’s […]
Do It Anyway: Why Facing Your Fear Is Worth It
Facing your fear can be a scary thing—but it can also be empowering. This week I did something that scared me. I was at an event where they invited people on stage to share a new story they were working on. When I heard that invitation, part of me thought, “Just sit this one out.” […]
The Art of Managing Pressure
“Pressure makes diamonds.” That’s what they say. But more often than not, when pressure comes from the wrong place—when it’s unaligned, unrelenting, and unaddressed—it doesn’t make diamonds. It creates dysfunction. This kind of pressure feels like an endless uphill climb, no matter how hard you push. It makes you keep trying to force something to […]
The Value of Saying Yes When No Seems Easier
Sometimes in life, we have so much on our plate that the idea of saying yes to something new feels impossible. I know that feeling well. Recently, we had an exchange student stay with us for five weeks. Life was very busy—work, family, school projects, and endless errands filled our days. Yet, we said yes […]
Embracing Change with a Growth Mindset
Embracing change may seem scary. But every day, things around us change. The weather, our jobs, our relationships, even our thoughts—all are in constant motion. Instead of fighting these changes or feeling upset, imagine what would happen if we chose to accept them. Accepting change means understanding that life is always moving forward—and that it […]
How to Cultivate Curiosity and Lifelong Learning
This week, I am participating in a continuing education program. This experience has got me thinking about the importance of lifelong learning. Today’s world is changing rapidly. And the ability to learn new things and adapt to new circumstances is more important than we might realize. Cultivating curiosity and committing to lifelong learning can really […]
How to Make the Best of Missed Opportunities
We’ve all experienced missed opportunities—those moments when we look back and think, “If only I had taken that chance.” Often, these missed opportunities can bring feelings of regret and frustration. But if we look at them differently, these experiences can also offer valuable lessons and new perspectives. By changing how we view missed opportunities, we […]
