The Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast invites you to toast the Women of Distinction who contribute to improving Jewish life in Florida’s Gulf Coast. This year we are Reaching New Summits with Jewish Women Changing Our Community and the World, and our speaker is Simone Knego.
Simone Knego
Simone Knego is a USA Today bestselling author, international speaker, and confidence expert empowering women to overcome self-sabotage and live without limits. As the bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, Simone’s research-backed REAL Method™ has inspired audiences worldwide. She cohosts Her Unshakeable Confidence—a top 5% podcast—with her daughter, Olivia, sharing stories and strategies to foster growth, resilience, and authenticity. Simone’s “Kitchen Table Leadership” philosophy reminds audiences that real leadership is modeled through everyday choices—at work and at home. Featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News, she has impacted thousands of high-achieving women seeking authentic confidence and fulfillment. The heart of a lively household with six kids, two dogs, and her husband of 32 years, Simone brings her message of confidence and possibility everywhere she goes. Her foundational belief: confidence is a skill that you build.
Simone was the 2018-2019 Co-Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet, the 2021-2024 Chair of the Network of Independent Communities of JFNA, and served 6 years on the board of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. She is currently on the National Women’s Philanthropy Board of JFNA.
To learn more, visit simoneknego.com.