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/