The Part of Writing a Book No One Warns You About
The Myth We All Believe at the Beginning People love to say that writing a book is the hard part. Sit down, open your laptop, pour your heart onto the page, and eventually the manuscript will be finished. Then you close the computer and imagine everything after that happening with ease. I believed that too. […]
Owning Your Voice: Emotional Regulation & Connection with Dr. Shafer Stedron
How do we care for ourselves while staying connected to the people we love? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with Dr. Shafer Stedronova, MD, to explore emotional regulation, self-compassion, and authentic living. Dr. Stedronova shares insights on navigating transitions, honoring your feelings, setting healthy boundaries, and the […]
A Thanksgiving Full of Gratitude, Chaos, and Everything in Between
Coming Home Again Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Not because of the turkey or the desserts or the beautiful table settings we pretend will stay untouched. The real reason is simple. All of my kids come home. That alone feels like a gift. As they get older, their lives pull them […]
Letting Go of Holiday Pressure: Choosing Connection Over Perfection
Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to create the “perfect” holiday—when no one is actually asking for perfection? In this warm and relatable episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego unpack the expectations, traditions, and stress tied to the holiday season, exploring why we often force ourselves into routines that […]
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 […]