Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt Shoup
What is definition of leadership and how does one become a better leader?
Leadership is a lifelong journey of failing forward, stepping out in faith, and embracing discomfort. A true leader owns and lives out their imperfect self, sharing their stories of wins and losses, highs and lows, adversity and setbacks, while continuing to vision and pursue their calling. Tune in to the Gentle Art of Leadership podcast to hear these brave and vulnerable stories from some of the world’s most impactful leaders.
Our guests and I sit down weekly for some delicious Spanish coffee to share our stories and journeys together while inviting you to join along with us! Our guests are predominately Jesus following men and women from across all walks of life. We have featured CEO’s and entrepreneurs, professional athletes, authors, keynote speakers, counselors, pastors, musicians, and many other impactful professions.
We have fun, shoot straight, and leave it all on the table. Can’t wait for you to tune in!
Meet your host;
Matt Shoup, is a Jesus follower, husband, father, keynote speaker, facilitator, author, serial entrepreneur, Spain aficionado, Spanish coffee addict, aspiring paella chef and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. He’s proof that you can mix faith, business, and caffeine—and still find time to roll on the mats.
He has spent the last 25 years building successful companies, and interacting with some of the world’s most inspiring, interesting, and successful leaders. Matt’s initial journey to advance and develop his own leadership has now developed into this podcast to contribute to you!
When Matt isn’t inspiring entrepreneurs or running his businesses, he enjoys traveling to Spain, teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, perfecting his paella recipes, fueling his Spanish coffee addiction, and most of all, spending quality time with his wife, two children, and their dog.
Matt’s mission is simple: inspire others to discover their purpose, pursue it relentlessly, and make a lasting impact on the world—one business, one connection, and one cup of coffee at a time.
Thank you for tuning in, and as you do, remember to ALWAYS:
POUR INTO PEOPLE!
Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt Shoup
From Rock Bottom to Redemption With Rocky Romano
This week, Rocky Romano joins us on the Gentle Art of Leadership Podcast. He gets real, raw, and unfiltered about his life’s traumas and wounds that led him to a deep and ugly heroin addiction. Rocky dives deep into the emotional wounds, abandonment issues, and patterns of self-sabotage that quietly derail men’s lives.
From chasing success to numbing pain with quick fixes, Rocky doesn’t hold back as he shares his personal story, including a life-changing moment checking into rehab in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. But his story isn’t just about hitting rock bottom—it’s about the breakthrough that came when he shifted his mindset from self-focused to serving others, and ultimately found his faith in Jesus.
These passions led Rocky to help launch the ARK Sober Living Facility in Loveland, Colorado. The Ark focuses on Christ centered sober living, equipping men with faith, fellowship and life skills to STAY sober for a lifetime. At ARK, men are not only given tools for recovery, but hope, purpose, and a path back to who they were created to be.
As we discuss these topics, Rocky shares excerpts from his book: Rock Bottom: The Heroin Addict Next Door.
This podcast isn’t just Rocky’s story—it’s a guidebook for any man (or anyone who loves one) searching for healing, purpose, and a life that truly matters.
Expect raw conversations, real-world tools, and a reminder that no matter how broken the road, redemption is always possible.
Tune in, lean in, and get ready for the kind of honesty that leads to transformation—one story, one step, one breakthrough at a time.
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Learn more about the Ark Sober Living Facility
https://thearksoberliving.org/
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Read Rocky's book Rock Bottom: The Heroin Addict Next Door
https://a.co/d/85ghBEl
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Read Matt's Books:
Become an Award Winning Company: 7 Steps to Win Business Awards
https://a.co/d/b0ibNFQ
Painted Baby: Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling
https://a.co/d/0kcaC5a
JJ Learns Jiu Jitsu: A Bullied Boy Discovers His Inner Voice and Strength
https://a.co/d/aB1gJbm
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Connect with Matt Sh
Download Matt's FREE Business and Leadership Tools
https://mattshoup.com/free-tools
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Check Out Matt's Video Coaching Programs
https://matt-shoup.mykajabi.com/store
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Check Out Matt's Upcoming Leadership Adventures to Spain
https://mattshoup.com/spain
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Join Matt and Emily for their next Couples Connection Night Out
https://www.mattshoup.com/couples-connection-night-out/
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Visit Matt at Café Sevilla
https://www.mattshoup.com/cafesevilla/
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