What if the voice telling you to play small… isn’t telling the truth?

In this episode, Penny sits down with keynote speaker, author, and confidence coach Simone Knego to talk about the stories women tell themselves—and how those stories shape everything from leadership to self-worth.

Simone shares her REAL Confidence Method and a simple mindset reset that helps interrupt the spiral of self-doubt when it shows up (because it always does).

From redefining leadership around the kitchen table to dropping the word “just,” this conversation is full of honest reflections, laughter, and practical mindset tools women can use right away.

Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with.
It’s something you build.

In this episode:

• Why women often underestimate their leadership
• Simone’s REAL Confidence framework
• Why failure is data—not identity
• The moment her daughter gave her a powerful wake-up call
• How climbing Kilimanjaro changed how she saw herself

Key Topics:

• Confidence and mindset
• Kitchen table leadership
• Women and self-worth
• Rewriting your internal dialogue
• Self-respect and boundaries
• Why self-care isn’t selfish

Simone's Book, Real Confidence: https://realconfidencebook.com/

Learn more and connect with Simone: https://simoneknego.com/

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
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Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

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What if the dream you’ve been carrying for decades is still waiting for you?

Susan Lienau is 65 years young. She’s spent over 40 years running a small-town bar in northeast Iowa. She’s helped launch a community museum, serves on the city council, co-owns an Airbnb—and somewhere between raising four boys and welcoming six grandchildren, she finally decided to write the children’s book she’d imagined her entire life.

Not because it was convenient.
Not because she suddenly had “extra time.”
But because she realized… if not now, when?

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why so many women put themselves on the back burner for years
• The Decorah eagle story that inspired her book series
• What happened when 123 people asked for copies
• Navigating criticism while leading in a small town
• Reinventing yourself in your 60s
• The quiet courage it takes to call yourself an “author”

Susan’s story is about more than publishing a book. It’s about reclaiming creativity, trusting your ideas, and showing the next generation what’s possible when you finally say yes to yourself.

If there’s something tugging at you—a class you want to take, a business you want to start, a creative project you’ve been postponing—this conversation is your permission slip.

Because 65 is not too late.
And your dream is not too small.

Find Susan's Ruford Series on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rufordseries

Buy Ruford Visits the Farm on Amazon: https://a.co/d/01ykayOg

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
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Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

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Busy doesn’t mean productive. And exhausted doesn’t mean successful.

In this episode, Peggy Sullivan — former corporate executive turned researcher and speaker — shares what 12 years of data revealed about time poverty, burnout, and the hidden damage of hustle culture.

If you’ve ever felt like there’s never enough time, like your calendar is packed but your goals aren’t moving, this conversation will feel both validating and empowering.

Peggy breaks down:

• What “time poverty” really is
• How chronic busyness damages health and relationships
• The productivity myth that keeps high-achieving women stuck
• Why multitasking actually lowers performance
• How to subtract low-value commitments
• Small micro-steps that rebuild clarity and confidence

We also explore how busyness can become a habit — even an addiction — and how to retrain your brain to choose meaning over mayhem.

This episode is for female entrepreneurs, leaders, and women in midlife reinvention who are ready to stop hiding in busy and start leading with intention.

Because you don’t need a crisis to change. You need clarity.

To learn more about Peggy and her work, visit her website: https://peggysullivanspeaker.com/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggyasullivan/

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

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