Why You’re Successful on Paper but Still Feel Empty Inside with Simone Knego

You don’t need to move mountains to make an impact, just take one brave step.

In this heartfelt conversation, George sits down with Simone Knego, international speaker, best-selling author, and proud mom of six, to explore how ordinary choices can lead to extraordinary transformation. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to blending a beautiful multicultural family, Simone shares how embracing imperfection and leading with authenticity can change not only your life, but the lives of everyone around you.

Simone Knego believes your story matters and that the courage to share it can move hearts, break barriers, and spark global change. 

They talk about identity, legacy, marriage, entrepreneurship, and the lies we tell ourselves about what “success” looks like.

This episode will have you laughing, tearing up, and reflecting on how the seemingly small things, like saying yes when it’s scary, are what actually shape the legacy you leave.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why telling your story (flaws and all) is a superpower
• How to overcome self-doubt and redefine success
• What it looks like to live with intentionality, even during chaos
• Why courage doesn’t have to be loud or public to matter
• The power of leading by example, especially for your kids
• How to find your worth beyond your productivity
   

Key Takeaways:
✔️Your story doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful, share it anyway
✔️Courage comes in daily micro-moments, choose one, and keep going
✔️Adoption, entrepreneurship, and healing all require surrender
✔️There’s no such thing as “balance”, only presence
✔️Being real is more impactful than being polished
✔️Legacy isn’t something you leave behind, it’s something you build every day
 

Timestamps & Highlights:
[00:00] – Intro and George’s excitement about today’s conversation
[03:10] – Meet Simone: her family, her story, her mission
[08:15] – Climbing Kilimanjaro and conquering fear (and altitude)
[15:00] – Leading by example, especially when parenting through uncertainty
[22:20] – The truth about “having it all” and why it’s a lie
[28:45] – Redefining success and rewriting your story
[36:00] – Living intentionally in the chaos of big families and big business
[43:10] – Simone’s cancer journey and what it taught her about worth
[51:20] – Identity, spirituality, and creating legacy through your choices
[59:00] – Saying yes when it’s hard and how courage multiplies
[1:07:30] – Final takeaways: your story matters, and it’s time to own it
 

Connect with Simone Knego:

• Website: https://simoneknego.com
• Instagram: @simoneknego
• Books: The Extraordinary Unordinary You (Available on Amazon and her website) & Real Confidence (Available on Amazon and her website)

Your Challenge This Week:
Which part of Simone’s journey hit home for you?

• Share your biggest takeaway from this episode on Instagram and tag @itsgeorgebryant and @simoneknego, your story might just be the spark someone else needs.

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