In this episode, Walking Away to Wake Up: Matt Grasela on Authenticity, we sit down with Matt Grasela—executive leader, former global vice president, and host of The Strategy Seat podcast. With a track record of scaling service operations and leading enterprise transformation, Matt brings sharp insight and grounded wisdom to this conversation about walking away from success to step into alignment.

After 13 years building a profitable business and leading high-performing teams, Matt realized he was out of sync with his inner truth. What followed was a courageous decision to walk away—not out of defeat, but from a deep, soul-led knowing. He shares what it means to live authentically in a world addicted to achievement, and why most adults operate from fear: fear of loss, change, or being misunderstood.

We also discuss:

✨ The difference between quitting and conscious alignment.

✨ How fear keeps people from bold, necessary moves.

✨ Why saying “I’m not working right now” triggers others—and what that reveals.

✨ His natural detachment (which I call deep self-trust) as a source of power.

✨ The permission many seek—and how a mentor can shift everythin.g

Matt’s story is an invitation to stop waiting for approval and start living in radical truth. You’ll walk away inspired, reflective, and maybe even ready to make a move you’ve been resisting.

How to Connect with Matt Grasela:

Website: BlackLabInk.com

Email: Matt@blacklabink.com

Instagram: @MattGrasela

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgrasela/

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