The Carroll Connection Podcast

12/15/2025

🧠Episode 228 - Levi Leland🧠

On this episode, Levi Leland rejoins the podcast for the first time since his last appearance on episode 191. Levi catches us up on everything that has happened since episode 191 aired in August of 2024. He discusses the release of his book, Edgar Allan Poe The Master of the Macabre, which is apart of the Pocket Portraits series. Levi dives into how this opportunity came to be and walks us through how he actually wrote the book. We talk about the importance of preparation and how it's key to be ready for possible opportunities. Also, Levi explains how he's handled all of the publicity around the book and even dealing with some negative feedback. Join us in this authentic conversation on Poe, writing, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️
•

11/24/2025

***OUT NOW***
🧠Episode 227 - Lincoln Po***ck🧠
Lincoln Po***ck is the owner and craftsman behind Arcwood Jewelry. On this episode, Lincoln opens up about his family dynamic and shares what it was like growing up in his household. Lincoln expresses his appreciation for his parents and helping guide him into the arts and music. He dives into his early love for music and explains how it helped him express his emotions throughout his childhood. Also, Lincoln discusses changing majors in college to pursue music which was something he was more passionate about. Lincoln talks about deciding to dive into jewelry and where his interest came from. We talk about the importance of having a why when pursuing your passion too. Join us in this authentic conversation on music, business, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️
•
•
•
•
•

11/17/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 226 - Cristian “Ceelo” Lopez🧠Cristian Lopez aka ‘Ceelo’ is a cinematographer. On this episode, Cristian opens up about his family dynamic and the relationship he had with his older sister. Cristian discusses becoming an uncle and working to understand that role. He talks about playing football in high school and how it eventually became his favorite sport. Also, Cristian explains going to college and making a career pivot into photography with the help of his wife. They work together on many different projects and she’s helped him improve his craft. Cristian began focusing on cinematography and making his own content too. Join us in this passionate conversation on family, cinematography, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

11/05/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 225 - Birthday Reflection: Year 30🧠On this episode, I go solo to reflect on my 30th birthday. I dive into the recent career change I made and why I decided to do it. Also, I am celebrating getting engaged and as well as my birthday. I discuss the lessons I’ve learned from over the years podcasting. In addition, I explain how the podcast will change in the future and what to expect going forward. Join me in celebrating and reflecting my 30th birthday. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️••••• #30

10/13/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 224 - Change is Inevitable🧠On this episode, Elyse Beauregard rejoins the podcast for the first time since her last appearance on episode 216. We dive into the topic of change and how it is inevitable. I discuss my recent career change and why I ultimately decided to leave my previous job. We talk about the reasons why change is good and also difficult. Join us in this quick conversation on change, career pivoting, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/29/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 223 - Julia Harley🧠Julia Harley is a tattoo artist and animator. On this episode, Julia opens about her current family dynamic and how it has been becoming a new mother. Julia explains how having a child has strengthened her relationships with her family and clients. She goes on to discuss how she began drawing as a way to communicate as he learned English after immigrating over to the US at an early age. Then, Julia talks about going to school in New York to pursue a degree in stop motion animation, but eventually transfer out to come back to a school in Massachusetts. Julia dives into transitioning from animation into tattooing and how it gives her flexibility with her time as a new mother. Join us in this animated conversation on stop motion, tattooing, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/22/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 222 - Ashley Crossman🧠Ashley Crossman is a social media marketer and creator of NE Marketing Solutions. On this episode, Ashley goes into detail about her family dynamic and some of the early struggles they had growing up. Ashley explains trying to understand and deal with the mental health struggles in her family and how financial concerns limited her ability to play sports into her teenage years. She talks about going to school for journalism and having a professor who guided her into creating and managing a social media for a school news source. This early introduction into social media later inspired Ashley to eventually leave corporate America to start her own social media marketing business. Also, Ashley discusses the difficulties of being your own person while being a loving mother and wife too. We dive into how important balance is in life and how to structure that in your own life. Join us in this powerful conversation on marketing, motherhood, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/15/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 221 - Mason Terra🧠On this episode, Mason Terra rejoins the podcast for the first time since his appearance on episode 204. Mason catches us up on everything that has happened since his episode aired earlier this year. He discusses his performative art exhibit where he trapped himself in a box for 24 hours and took prompts and created drawings like AI. We dive into how we feel about AI and not allowing it to take away our creative ability as humans. Also, Mason goes into detail about his Azores trip and what it meant to him. As well as, mentioning that he was accepted into an art trip program to go to the Azores and network later next year. Then, we talk about what Mason thought of my book and the value of the pillars. Join us in this unique conversation on art, travel, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/08/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 220 - Shane Barboza🧠Shane Barboza is an artist and creator of Feverrs Art. On this episode, Shane opens up about his family dynamic and more specifically his relationship with his older brother. Shane discusses playing different sports growing up and how it helped him make friends. He dives into how he go into creating art and trying multiple different forms of content creation. Also, Shane explains the value of trying so many different things and how creating art becomes a form of therapy. We dive into the concept of content creation and how difficult it is to maintain consistently creating art. Shane mentions some of his successes and failures and how they have shaped him. Join us in this honest conversation on content creation, art, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/01/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 219 - Julie Dora Bannon🧠Julie Dora Bannon is a high school teacher and yoga instructor. On this episode, Julie opened up about her family dynamic and what it was like growing up. Julie explains some of the differences in how she played outside with friends versus how children today have more technology. She shares some of the life lessons she gained through basketball and other sports. Also, Julie dives into her journey into education and why she decided to teach high school. We discuss how social media is changing children today and how it was for us growing up. Then, Julie goes on to explain how she go into yoga and eventually become an instructor. In addition, we mention the importance of traveling internationally. Join us in this compassionate conversation on teaching, yoga, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

08/18/2025

08/11/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 217 - Lucas Nature🧠Lucas Nature is an artist and filmmaker. On this episode, Lucas opens up about his family dynamic and childhood growing up outside. He talks about the value he got from being outside and playing with his friends. Lucas shares some of the life lessons he learned through hockey. Also, he discusses his reasoning for quitting the sport and how we went D1 for men’s track and field at Stonehill College. Lucas set records and explains how difficult it was to manage school and athletics in college. Then, he walks us through bouncing from jobs to eventually learning digital marketing and videography skills. These skills helped Lucas launch multiple projects and brands from Passion Street Media to his art and now a Youtube channel geared towards finding affordable rentals in nature. Join us in this passionate conversation on technology, nature, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••