You Don’t Need a New Year to Make a Change
I started writing my second book, Real Confidence, on June 3, 2023. Not in January. Not at the start of a new year. Just a regular day when I finally stopped waiting and decided to begin. That date matters to me because it reminds me of something we forget far too often. Real change does […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Power of Women, Together
I wish I could bottle the feeling of being in that room, experiencing the Power of Women firsthand. Imagine one hundred women gathered together, side by side, leaning in as each voice filled the space with honesty. Some shared their wins, others shared their struggles, but what struck me most was this: they did not […]
Overwhelmed to Aligned: Boundaries, Change, and Confidence
In this timely episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia talk candidly about overwhelm—especially during transitional seasons like back-to-school and the fall speaking circuit. From travel stress (hello, delays and cramped flights) to the reality of heavier course loads, new routines, and planning a senior convocation speech, they unpack how quickly life can pile […]
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 […]
10 Powerful Life Lessons About Your Journey
There are so many life lessons I’ve learned in my fifty years of living. From motherhood and adoption to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Machu Pichu to being an entrepreneur and a speaker—the knowledge and experience I’ve gained are priceless. While some of the lessons I’ve learned have been just for me, I feel that others […]
4 Ways to Feel Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Feeling comfortable in your own skin isn’t about what you look like. It’s about loving who you are. With social media selfies of seemingly perfect people, it’s hard not to compare yourself to what looks like a picture of perfection. Not to mention the fact that with technology, digital photographers can actually create the perfect […]
6 Reasons to Love the Life You’re Already Living
Have you ever struggled to love the life you’re living? With social media and selfies giving us a peek into the lives of others, sometimes it’s hard to love your life when someone else’s looks so much better. But real life is beyond the perfect pictures and posed selfies. I can promise you that no […]
I Met 100 People During a Pandemic Through Podcasts
As I set out to write a book, I had no idea of the power of podcasts to better share my story. When I published my book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, the entire world was right smack dab in the middle of a lockdown due to the Covid pandemic. You have to admit that my […]