Confidence isn’t a personality trait you’re born with but a daily choice you make in the smallest moments.   Self-confidence doesn’t always show up with fireworks. Sometimes it starts as a mindset shift so small no one else can hear it, a quiet decision to replace old self-talk with something kinder. Leslie Randolph sits down with Simone Knego to redefine what it really means to become confident women and raise confident teens, not through perfection or performance but through daily honesty and courage.   Simone’s REAL framework (Respect yourself, Embrace failures, Ask for what you want, Live without limits) turns self-confidence into something you can build like a muscle. She shares stories from motherhood, adventure, and loss that reveal how mindset isn’t just what you think, but how you recover, reset, and speak to yourself when things get hard.    If your inner voice became a loudspeaker, would it motivate you or tear you down? Whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or trying to model it for someone watching, this episode is a reminder that confident women aren’t born - they’re built one thought, one ask, one brave moment at a time.   Episode Breakdown 00:00 Why Self-Confidence Matters for Women and Teens 02:23 Simone Knego’s REAL Method for Building Confidence 07:45 How Self-Talk Shapes Your Mindset 09:02 Modeling Confidence for Children and Confident Teens 15:05 Climbing Kilimanjaro to Overcome Fear 20:08 Asking for Help and Breaking People-Pleasing Habits 26:39 Control-Alt-Delete Mindset Reset 32:06 Moving Forward After Setbacks and Self-Doubt 37:01 Daily Confidence Practices: Affirmations and Gratitude   Connect With Simone Knego: Visit Simone’s website   Connect With Leslie Randolph: Help your teen cultivate confidence! Visit Leslie’s website Follow Leslie on Instagram Follow Leslie on Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm