Apr 2, 2026
What if the version of you that feels most aligned is also the one that requires the most courage?
Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and confidence expert who helps high achievers reconnect with their worth and lead more meaningful lives. Her best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, which she co-hosts with her daughter, have inspired audiences around the world. A two-time TEDx speaker featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News, Simone is also the creator of the REAL Method—a framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. Her second book, REAL Confidence, launched in February and offers a practical guide to quiet self-doubt and lead with clarity and self-respect. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro to raising six children and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life, she brings authenticity, perspective, and heart to everything she does.
In this heartfelt and transformative conversation on the Humble Rising Podcast, Simone joins the show to explore faith, identity, personal growth, and the bravery it takes to evolve.
Simone opens up about the seasons that stretched her, including moments of doubt, reinvention, and stepping away from expectations that no longer fit. She reflects on surrendering control allowed her to grow into a more grounded, confident version of herself.
This episode moves beyond surface-level success and into the inner work of becoming. It is a conversation about shedding labels, healing old narratives, and understanding that growth often requires letting go before stepping forward.
You will learn:
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Why personal evolution can feel lonely before it feels liberating
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How faith and discernment guide major life transitions
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The difference between external success and internal alignment
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Why obedience to your calling requires courage
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How to release identities that no longer serve you
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The role of community and mentorship during seasons of change
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Why becoming is an ongoing process, not a final destination
This episode is especially for:
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Women navigating identity shifts and life transitions
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Leaders seeking deeper alignment between faith and ambition
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Professionals feeling called to something more
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Anyone learning to trust who they are becoming
Because growth is not always loud.
Sometimes it is quiet, intentional, and deeply personal.
And becoming her is less about changing who you are, and more about fully stepping into who you were always meant to be.
Show Notes:
CONNECT WITH SIMONE-
https://realconfidencebook.com
FB- https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego
IG- https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/
LI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego
Amazon - https://geni.us/ExtraordinaryYou
https://www.youtube.com/@her_unshakeable_confidence
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