The Art of Action: Cultivating Confidence & Connection

What does it look like to take action in a way that’s embodied, intuitive, and true?In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Shamey—Director of Strategic Planning at Strive, yoga teacher, runner, and community-focused leader—for a grounded conversation about movement as a pathway to confidence, resilience, and connection. Raised in western Massachusetts, where he now lives, Matt teaches power vinyasa yoga and spends his time running through woods and country roads with friends and teammates, using movement as a practice of presence and listening.A Grinnell College graduate, Matt ran cross-country, studied political science and Spanish, and deepened his global perspective through study abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. His work leading immersive programs throughout Latin America and East Africa shaped his leadership philosophy—one rooted in community, emotional literacy, and awakening people to their own strength and capability.We explore how movement builds self-trust, why recovery matters as much as effort, and how taking action from the heart can transform the way we live and lead.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com