Building Unshakable Confidence with Simone Knego Episode 90

Summary

In this episode of Deals with Heals, host Debra Bowers interviews Simone Knego, an international speaker and author, who shares her journey from being a CPA to a successful entrepreneur. Simone discusses her experiences climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the lessons learned from her failures, and the importance of self-respect and confidence. She introduces her REAL method for building unshakable confidence and emphasizes the significance of self-talk and setting boundaries. The conversation also touches on her mother-daughter podcast and the impact of sharing personal stories.

Takeaways

• Simone Knego transitioned from a CPA to an entrepreneur after discovering her passion for storytelling.

• Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was a pivotal experience that helped Simone overcome self-doubt.

• The little choices we make every day can lead to significant changes in our lives.

• Simone's new book, 'Real Confidence', focuses on building confidence in women.

• The REAL method stands for Respect Yourself, Embrace Your Failures, Ask Yourself What You Want, and Live Without Limits.

• Self-respect is crucial for personal growth and setting boundaries.

• Embracing failure is essential for learning and growth.

• Women often struggle to prioritize their own needs and desires.

• Positive self-talk is vital for building confidence and self-esteem.

• Sharing personal stories can foster connection and understanding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Simone Knego

01:12 Simone's Entrepreneurial Journey

02:46 Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: A Life-Changing Experience

06:00 Books and Writing Journey

10:31 The Mother-Daughter Podcast

16:26 The REAL Method for Building Confidence

27:40 Living Without Limits and Self-Respect

Simone's second book is coming out 2/3/2026. REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable

Find out more and preorder her book on her website https://simoneknego.com/

Connect with Simone at [email protected]

or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-knego-7965701a3/

Listen to her podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474

You can learn more about us and our host Debra Bowers on our website https://www.dealswithheels.com

Learn more about Debra's advertising agency Hexagon Media at https://www.hexagonmedia.net

Connect with Debra on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-bowers/