Her Unshakeable Confidence Podcast

   Are you waiting for the perfect moment to take action?  In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego share funny family stories, Simone’s experience caring for her grandson, and reflections on making time for the people we love. They wrap up with a powerful reminder: successful people don’t wait for the right moment. They take action and give themselves permission to g...

   Have you ever felt like you're just pretending to be an adult?     Simone and Olivia Knego share hilarious real-life experiences about learning to navigate adulthood, from household mishaps to technology and new responsibilities. They explore why it's okay not to have everything figured out and how staying curious, embracing new challenges, and never stopping learning help us grow in confidence...

    Do you love surprises, or do they make you want to run the other way?  In this lighthearted episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego share why one of them can't stand surprises while the other lives for them. Olivia lets listeners in on her plan to surprise her younger sister Mili with Olivia Rodrigo concert tickets, and the two swap stories about family secret-keeping, o...

 What happens when the AI tools we rely on start echoing the same biases women have been pushing against for generations?  In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego unpack a John Hopkins’ study showing that prompts written in language patterns associated with women produced less formal, less sophisticated writing. They talk about hedging, saying please and thank you to...

What does it really take to climb a mountain, write a bestseller, and finally believe you're enough? In this special episode recorded live at the Nashville launch of REAL Confidence, Simone sits down with her publisher, Allie, just days after the book hit #35 on the USA Today bestseller list. Simone shares why she said yes to Kilimanjaro at 42 with no climbing experience and six kids at home, what...

What does it really take to keep going when life knocks you off track? Recorded live in front of an audience, this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence has Olivia putting Simone in the hot seat about REAL Confidence, from losing everything flipping houses to the grandmother whose resilience broke barriers in medicine. Together they share the family rule of feeling your feelings and then moving fo...

Ever think something will be easy, only to find out it's way harder than you expected?  In this lighthearted episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego swap stories about the everyday tasks that turned out to be surprisingly difficult, from boiling eggs and stripping furniture to recording an audiobook and battling laundry stains. Along the way, they talk about laughing at your...

What if courage has to come before confidence, not after?  In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Stephanie Richardson, a public speaking and executive coach, certified world class speaking coach, and international best-selling author of The Power of Coaching, Volume 2. A former licensed professional counselor with a master's in psychology, Stephanie brings...

  What happened to common courtesy?  In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego riff on the manners meltdown they keep running into everywhere, from elevator etiquette and messy hotel bathrooms to parking lot chaos and airplane frustrations. They talk about fake service dogs, headphone-free video calls, road rage, and why karma always seems to catch up.  The takeaway: c...

What happens when your body forces you to stop pushing? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Michelle Scott, an executive and intuitive leadership coach with over 15 years of experience helping high-impact leaders lead from clarity instead of pressure. Michelle shares how a hyperthyroidism diagnosis became the wake-up call that led her to spiritual psychol...

 What does a new beginning actually look like when you're not forcing it?  In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego catch up after a week off to talk about the flood of new beginnings hitting their family all at once, from Mili heading to college in DC and Noah trading a four-year degree for welding school, to Emma's move from Wales to Scotland and Simone easing into...

 What does it actually mean to "adult"?  In this candid mother-daughter episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego swap adulting horror stories and hard-won lessons, from laundry mishaps and grocery store avoidance to the real cost of chasing the cheapest option. They dig into the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge, and land on a bigger truth: nobody has it figured...

 Have you ever wondered why making friends feels so much harder as an adult? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego explore the challenges of building meaningful relationships through different seasons of life. From navigating friendships after college to embracing change, they share why creating your village takes intention, why casual friendships matter, and how s...

 Have you ever felt like you had to figure everything out on your own?  In this heartfelt episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia reconnect while sharing exciting family updates, including Simone becoming a grandmother. Through conversations about parenting, support systems, postpartum struggles, and advocating for yourself, they explore how confidence grows when we ask for help,...

 Have you ever wondered what real confidence actually looks like?  In this special episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego revisit a heartfelt conversation originally recorded before the release of Simone’s book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, which is now available.  Together, they unpack the REAL Method while exploring self-respect, failu...

 Have you ever held yourself back because you were waiting for someone else to join you? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego discuss Olivia's summer adventure of moving to a new city, living alone for the first time, and stepping into her dream internship. Together, they explore the confidence that comes from trying new experiences, embracing independence, and ta...

Have you ever felt like something was wrong, even when everyone kept telling you that you were fine? In this honest and inspiring episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone shares her recent hysterectomy, the discovery of a chronic infection that had impacted her health for years, and the relief of finally getting answers. Together, Simone and Olivia discuss the importance of listening to your...

Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something because you didn’t want to do it alone? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego explore the confidence that comes from learning to enjoy your own company. From solo dinners and traveling alone to striking up conversations with strangers, they share personal stories about stepping outside your comfort zone and discov...

Have you ever felt like your pain or concerns weren’t being taken seriously?  In this honest and emotional episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego open up about Simone’s ongoing health journey, the trauma of painful medical procedures, and the importance of advocating for yourself when something feels wrong. They discuss women’s health, medical dismissal, finding the right s...

What if the life that looks “perfect” on the outside is actually leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected on the inside? In this powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Tia Graham — bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of The Feel Good Club — to talk about the reality of balancing motherhood, career, and personal well-being. Tia...

What happens when success looks good on the outside—but feels overwhelming on the inside? In this powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Kasey D’Amato—strategic advisor, executive coach, and former dermatology PA turned entrepreneur—to unpack what it really takes to lead, grow, and make high-stakes decisions without losing yourself in the process. Kasey sha...

Have you ever wondered how to know your “next right step” in life? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Kate House — author, speaker, and creator of Live By Design Blueprint: Build a Life You Love. Kate shares her journey of learning to trust her intuition, take action even when outcomes are uncertain, and embrace imperfection as a catalyst for growth. The...

Have you ever wondered how playfulness and humor can unlock confidence and connection in your life and work?  In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with Kelsey Kates — a facilitator, play expert, and advocate for creativity in adulthood. Kelsey shares how embracing low-stakes environments, playful curiosity, and even hands-on tools like LEGO Serious Play c...

Have you ever felt like something was wrong with your body, but no one seemed to listen? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego open up a vulnerable conversation about self-advocacy in healthcare and what happens when women are told “nothing is wrong” while their symptoms continue to be dismissed. Simone shares her long journey with a ch...

How do we teach our kids the value of money, independence, and confidence while also preparing ourselves for life’s unexpected challenges? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Julia Myers, an expert in financial empowerment and personal growth. Julia shares her practical strategies for raising financially confident children — from budgeting, saving, and gi...