You Must Do The Thing You Think You Cannot Do
“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”— Eleanor Roosevelt We’ve all heard those words before, but when you really sit with them, they hit differently. Because most of us have a long list of “things we think we cannot do.” Speak up in a meeting. Apply for that dream job. Write a […]
Karen Mayer Cunningham on Empowering Parents and Educators to Advocate with Confidence
In this powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Karen Mayer Cunningham — special education advocate, trainer, speaker, and founder of the Epic IEP Academy. Karen shares her mission to equip parents, educators, and advocates with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate the special education system. She helps […]
Because They’re Family
The Shadow Who Follows Me Kodi follows me everywhere. If I get up to grab a glass of water, he’s right there. If I walk outside for a minute, he’s at the door waiting. Even if I go to the bathroom, I can hear him get up and follow, because heaven forbid I go anywhere […]
Navigating Remission and Reality: Confidence Through Chronic Illness
In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego open up about Olivia’s recent health setback after three years in remission from Crohn’s disease. From traveling to New York for her colonoscopy, to the emotional impact of hearing she’s no longer in remission, they unpack the realities of living […]
REAL Confidence: Why Admitting We’re Struggling Might Be the Most Confident Thing We Ever Do
We live in a world that praises strength. We celebrate composure, grit, and perseverance, the ability to keep it together no matter what is happening beneath the surface. But sometimes, I think the world confuses strength with silence. Maybe you have felt that too. You smile through exhaustion, you say “I’m fine” when your throat […]
Picking a Day to Move Forward
We’re in New York City this week for medical appointments. Olivia had a colonoscopy yesterday, and the results weren’t what we hoped for. After three years in remission, her Crohn’s disease is active again. Those words are hard to say out loud. Three years. Three years of stability, of finding a rhythm that worked, of […]
What Happens When You Finally Put Your Phone Away
When’s the last time you had a meal without looking at your phone? Putting your phone away might lead to a real connection with those around you. It’s a simple question, but one that stayed with me during our recent trip to England and Wales. My husband and I spent a week traveling—first to Birmingham […]
The Confidence We Find in Connection
There are nights when the couch feels like the best option in the world. Blanket. A glass of wine. Netflix. Zero effort. Moments like these challenge my confidence in connection with others. That was me not too long ago. A friend had invited a few couples over to her house, and I had said yes, […]
Why I Wrote REAL Confidence (and What I Hope It Gives You)
For a long time, I thought I was the only one. The only one who second-guessed her choices. The only one who replayed conversations in her head at night, wondering if she said the wrong thing. The only one who looked around at other women and thought, They’ve figured it out. They belong here. I’m […]
What is the SECRET to Owning Your VOICE with Sabine Kvenberg
In this inspiring episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Sabine Kvenberg — confidence coach, author, and former performer — to explore how we can all learn to step into our presence and the art of owning your voice. Sabine shares her powerful OWN Method (Own your voice, Own your presence, […]