The Carroll Connection Podcast

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🎙️•••••

07/21/2025

06/30/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 215 - Kyle Oliveira🧠Kyle Oliveira is the founder and CEO of Luxury Leaf which is a h**p clothing brand. On this episode, Kyle opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like having parents who immigrated from Brazil. Kyle shares some of the cultural differences in values he noticed that his family had compared to friends. He talks about enjoying his college experience and making valuable connections. Also, he discusses how he with the help of some business partners created Luxury Leaf. Kyle values sustainability and emphasizes the importance of h**p. Join us in this passionate conversation on h**p, fashion, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️••••• **p **pclothing **pproducts

06/23/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 214 - Azores Trip Recap🧠 On this episode, Jake Wickham rejoins the podcast once again to recap another international trip. This time we discuss our latest family trip to the Azores in the beginning of June 2025. Jake catches us up on his major life events since his last appearance back in October of 2023. We discuss the value of being able to travel with our family. Also, sharing some of the cool things we saw in the Azores. We share our favorite moments and some of the lessons we learned during our trip. Join us in this great conversation on family, travel, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️ •••••

06/02/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 213 - Michael Rose🧠Michael Rose is an Art Gallerist and writer. On this episode, Michael opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like working in his grandparents local business. Michael discusses his early love for art and how it lead him to eventually want to study art history in college. He talks about what an art history major consists of and his college experience. Also, Michael mentions the importance of internships and how that guided him to launch his own website and blog. We dive into the concept of AI and how it could affect the art industry too. Join us in this authentic conversation on art, community, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️ •••••

05/12/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 212 - Sathyadev🧠On this episode, Sathyadev rejoins the podcast for the first time since episode 184. Sathyadev catches us up on everything that has happened since that episode aired a year ago. He talks about what it was like joining his guru, Amma, as she traveled across the US. We dive into the concept of consciousness and how we are all connected to one another. Sathyadev explains the importance of detaching from our ego and identity to truly become conscious and connected. Also, he discusses what kundalini is and some of the things to be aware of if you choose to learn about it further. Join us in this healing conversation on consciousness, creativity, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••