Ep 356 - Find Your Mount Kilimanjaro with Simone Knego
Release Date: 12/15/2021
Ep 855: Starting Over at 50: Sandy’s Guide to Confidence, Beauty & Dating Again
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where strength, reinvention, and authenticity are always in style. Today, we’re stepping into a powerful conversation about starting over, confidence, beauty, and dating — but not just at any age. We’re talking life after 50. Our guest is Sandra Lena Silverman, better known as Sandy, a bestselling author, beauty rebel, and host of the candid podcast and talk show Party’s Over. Sandy isn’t just redefining aging — she’s living proof that your second act can be your most radiant. She’s walked the runways of New York Fashion Week and...
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Ep 854: Connecting All The Dots For Your Greatest Comeback
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On today's episode, we're talking about having a comeback. Linda has faced her fair share of challenges - from devastating injuries to self-doubt. Yet, time and time again, she has proven that with unwavering determination, a resilient mindset, and an unshakable faith, one can emerge from the depths of adversity stronger and more fulfilled than ever before. In this captivating address, Linda shares her personal journey of triumph over tragedy, offering listeners the inspiration and practical wisdom they need to dust themselves off, get back up, and forge ahead towards the life they were...
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Ep 855: From ESPN to Bedtime Stories: Brad Gilmore on Why There’s Something Really Great About a Grandma
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we celebrate strength, heart, and the connections that shape who we become. Today, we’re joined by a voice you may already know — from ESPN’s Hall of Fame show with WWE legend Booker T, from The Brad Gilmore Show, or from his hit Back to the Future Podcast. Brad Gilmore is a Houston-based TV host, radio personality, award-winning podcaster, and author — and now he’s stepping into an entirely new creative chapter with his heartwarming new children’s book, There’s Something Really Great About a Grandma. This 42-page treasure...
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Ep 853: Fit in France, Fab in Amsterdam: Clean‑Eating & Budget Travel Hacks
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today, we’re jet-setting across the globe with actress, filmmaker, and travel expert Marcia Kimpton, daughter of the late Bill Kimpton, founder of the iconic Kimpton Hotels. Marcia’s passion for adventure and storytelling has taken her to more than 50 countries — and now she’s bringing that wanderlust straight to your ears. She joins us to talk about her new dark comedy, An American in Amsterdam, streaming May 1 exclusively on her new app, Kimpton...
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Ep 852: Motivation Monday: Dreams Have No Age Limit
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing agism and why your dreams don't depend on your age.
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Ep 851: Let It Rip Friday - The Way Out is Through
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's Let it Rip Friday, we're sharing an episode from the Sisters of Fitness, on overcoming, and so much more.
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Ep 850: The Longevity Diet Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose at every stage of life. Today we’re diving into one of the most exciting frontiers in women’s health — how fasting-mimicking diets can transform the way we age, think, and thrive. My guest is Renee Fitton, MS, RD — a leading longevity dietitian and the Director of Education & Healthcare Sales at Prolon (by L‑Nutra) — the company behind the world’s first fasting-mimicking diet backed by decades of research in nutritional science and cellular health. Renee...
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Ep 849: Deborah Roberts on the Divine Power of Sisterhood — and Why We Need Each Other More Than Ever
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we lift each other higher, live with purpose, and celebrate the power of women who show up for one another — body, mind, and soul. Today, we’re talking about one of the most sacred relationships of all — the bond between sisters. Joining us is the phenomenal Deborah Roberts — Emmy and Peabody Award–winning journalist, 20/20 co-anchor, and New York Times bestselling author. Her brand-new book, Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds, is a heartfelt celebration of sisterhood featuring stories from Viola Davis,...
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Ep 848: Hormones, Hot Flashes, Healing: Your Anti-Inflammatory Game Plan
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome to the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. podcast! Today we’re diving into the fires of inflammation—physical and mental—with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic expert and author of The Inflammation Code. She created Elemental Design, a simple quiz that shows how your unique blueprint influences hormones, energy, sleep, cravings—especially in peri and menopause. We’re talking real-world protocols, the right way to use healing spices like turmeric, and how to cool stress-driven inflammation so you can feel vibrant again. Let’s get stronger—body, mind, and spirit—together
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Ep 847: The Dynasty Returns: How Faith & Family Fueled the Biggest Comeback of the Year
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
This week on The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., host Linda Mitchell is quacking up with excitement as she welcomes members of the Robertson family—the heart and humor behind Duck Dynasty! After eight years away from the cameras, this beloved family is back with Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiering this October on Hulu. In this heartwarming and laughter-filled conversation, the Robertsons open up about faith, family, and legacy, sharing how they’ve stayed grounded through fame and what it’s like watching the next generation step into the spotlight. From hilarious behind-the-scenes moments to...
info_outlineAre you ready to be motivated? Have you been struggling to believe in yourself? In this episode, we are trying to find our way to self-love, mindset, and truly believing in ourselves. Today, I talk with Simone Knego, best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You. She is a speaker, entrepreneur, and mother to six multi-cultural children. With her bold witticism, larger-than-life personality, and fearless attitude, she is a powerful force for good. Sharing her journey of adopting three of her six children in foreign countries, her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise cancer awareness, and all of the funny, scary, and inspiring stories that came along the way, Simone instills in her audience the powerful lesson that what you do matters. We discuss how it’s the little things we do each day that make the most difference. We also dive into finding our own mountain to climb, and the importance of making scary goals and pushing for them.
Questions I asked:
- How did you get into this motivational space?
- What was your lightbulb moment?
- What were you thinking when you decided to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?
- What did you learn about yourself in that journey?
- How did you go from questioning yourself to believing in yourself?
- How can we change the way we see ourselves?
- Why don’t we believe in ourselves as adults?
- Can you tell us about the alien and the 4%?
- When did you realize you had more power than you thought?
- How do we realize that the things we do make an impact and matters?
- How do we find our own Kilimanjaro?
- Can you explain why you need to be all in?
- How can we stop being afraid of failure?
- Can you tell us about your family, and adoption?
- How did you get into public speaking?
- Where can people find your book?
Topics Discussed:
- Giving a Ted Talk.
- Climbing a mountain.
- Self-confidence.
- How to become more confident.
- Writing a book.
- Raising six kids.
- Raising confident children.
Quotes from the show:
- “We are all more then enough, we just have to realize it.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “I need to stop limiting myself and enabling myself.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “If you want something, and you put in the work, you can achieve it.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “I have mirror moments first thing in the morning. It’s an affirmation or something I like about myself.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “I have to remind myself, I am as worthy as everyone else out there.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
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