The Carroll Connection Podcast

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...

Lincoln Pollock 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...

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...

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. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u

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. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Paul is the creator of What Up Rhody which is a platform to highlight people and things in Rhode Island. On this episode, Paul opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up as an only child. He explains that his parents did a great job encouraging him to be creative and explore. Paul played many sports to help make friends and learned valuable life lessons from them. Also, he discussed graduating high school during 2020 and how covid impacted his decision to go to community college. This decision ultimately lead Paul to eventually focus more on...

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...

On this episode, I was joined by my girlfriend, Elyse Beauregard, who is the editor of my book. Originally, this episode was going to be a solo discussing the book I'm currently reading titled, Extinction of Experience by Christine Rosen, but Elyse was willing to join in and test out the new studio. We dive into some of the concepts in the book and how technology is changing the human experience. Some of the topics consisted of how computers have changed learning, GPS has prevented human error while navigating, and the lack of in person communication. Join us in this...

Kyle Oliveira is the founder and CEO of Luxury Leaf which is a hemp 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 hemp. Join us in this passionate conversation on hemp, fashion, and...

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. The...

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...

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...

Brian Dias is the owner and operator of the landscape company, Clean Cuts. On this episode, Brian opens up about his family dynamic and coming from a large Portuguese family. Brian explains his relationship with his sisters and being a more quiet, introverted child growing up. He mentions moving to Seekonk and eventually starting to play football to make friends. We share our thoughts on football and how it teaches life lessons that translate into adult life. Also, Brian talks about how podcasts and social media helped inspire him to launch his own business and chase his passion. Join us...

Anthony De Jesus is the CEO and founder of DGT Studios. On this episode, Anthony opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like being raised by his mother. Anthony explains the importance of his family and the reunions they would have growing up. He explains being creative in his youth which eventually helped lead him on his career path and to start his clothing brand. Also, Anthony talks about playing football in high school and the life lessons he learned from that. Anthony walks us through his college journey studying architecture and how he eventually decided to...

On this episode, Cxm "Cam" Production, rejoins for the first time since his last appearance on episode 173. Cam talks about everything he has done within the las year since that podcast episode dropped. He explains how he used his love for football and the New England Patriots to start making posters for the players on the team. Cam would go to training camp and give the custom posters to the athletes and this got the attention of local media. Also, Cam discusses his post announcing he wants to be a full time content creator. We share our thoughts on content...

Randy Anthony Phillips is a coach at Johnston High School in Rhod Island. On this episode, Randy opens up about his family dynamic as well as the importance of playing sports at a young age. He explains playing basketball with his cousin and the memories they shared doing something they loved as kids. Randy talks about bouncing from different jobs until he was offered an opportunity to coach his nephew playing football. He worked up the ranks coaching various levels of youth football and other sports then making the transition to high school football. Also, he talks about the value...

Marlon Wesh is a keynote speaker, momentum coach, and host of the Rising From the Shadows Podcast. On this episode, Marlon opens up about his family dynamic and the struggles during his childhood. He touches on the relationship with his father and how it affected his life. Marlon explains how abuse can affect a person and how the trauma follows you throughout life. He goes into detail about enlisting in the Marines and what he learned from those experiences. Marlon talks about the concept of shame and breaking our attachment to it. Also, he discusses why he started his coaching...

On this episode, Eddy Vieira Jr rejoins the podcast for the first time since his last appearance on episode 169. Eddy catches us up on everything that has happened since that last episode in January of 2024. He talks about expecting his first child in May and what it feels like to be a future father. Eddy explains the value of networking and consistently working on his brand Hunger Breeds Success. We discuss the importance of not caring what others think and chasing your dreams. As well as, talking about the value of quitting negative self talk. Join us in this authentic...

On this episode, Vasilis Axios rejoins the podcast for his first appearance since episode 139. Vasilis catches us up on everything that has happened since episode 139 recorded in May of 2023. He explains his journey with running a marathon on every continent and which one was the toughest. We dive into meal prepping, training, and exercise for a marathon. Also, Vasilis talks about the real estate market and all the new things he's been working on. Then, we discuss the concept of consistency and outlasting competition. Join us in this amazing conversation on marathons, the real estate market, and mental health. The...

Mason Terra is an artist. On this episode, Mason opens up about his family dynamic and how supportive his parents were with his art. Mason explains his early interest in rough housing and wrestling with friends. He explains how seeing a fight one day changed his outlook and forced him to join jujitsu. Mason talks about his love for jujitsu and that he even became a teacher for younger children. Also, Mason goes into detail about always loving drawing, coloring, and painting. This love for art led him to share his work on social media and he explains why he...

On this episode, Amanda Russo rejoins the podcast for the first time since her appearance on episode 153. Amanda and myself recap 2024 and how the year went for each of us. She is the host of her own podcast called, Manders Mindset. Also, Amanda explains her decision to leave her job to chase her dreams and visit Bali, Indonesia. In addition, she talks about some of the lessons she learned from attending podcast conferences in 2024. We take turns talking about 2024 and our goals for 2025. Join us in this fantastic conversation on balance, content, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create...

Kwon Rabbit is a hip hop artist. On this episode, Kwon opens up about his family dynamic and the relationship he had with his parents. Kwon talks about how his father wasn't really present in his life and how both his parents struggled with addiction. He explains how his mother did her best to try and support him through his childhood and teens, but ultimately Kwon ended up in the foster care system. Kwon goes into detail about struggling to feel like he was enough and points out some of the negatives of the foster care system. Also, he discusses...

On this episode, I go solo to celebrate my birthday and reflect. I discuss the milestone of recording 200 podcast episodes and hitting over 20k downloads/listens/views. I explain how much it means to be a podcaster and why I continue to make episodes. Also, I talk about the creation of my debut book, The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life. I go into detail about the story behind the book's development and walk through my writing process. Join me in celebrating my birthday and reflecting on another year. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on...

Riley Sullivan is a musician. On this episode, Riley opens up about his family dynamic and what his relationship was like with his parents. Riley discusses how watching his father spend a lot of time in the office influenced his decision to never work in an office. He talks about writing music at an early age in middle school for a project and that sparked his interest in music. Also, Riley shares details about how a history teacher really pushed him by making a comment about his personality. Riley explains what music means to him and what future projects he's...

Ray Lambert is a licensed psychotherapist. On this episode, Ray opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like living with his father. Ray explains how his parents were able to successfully co-parent and guide him into becoming the man he is today. He talks about playing basketball and focusing more on academics rather than the athletics. Also, Ray discusses his passion for the mental health industry and therapy early on in school. Then, how that drove him to succeed in school and eventually landing him at Boston College to study psychology. Ray talks about his passion for...

Matt Sweeney is a physical therapist, fitness trainer, and podcaster. On this episode, Matt opens up about his family dynamic and growing up in a small town in Massachusetts. Matt talks about the differences in his childhood experience compared to what children experience today. Also, Matt explains his athletic career and playing multiple different sports and going to an all boys school. He discusses how a major shoulder injury influenced his decision to pursue a career as a physical therapist. Matt goes on to talk about working in the PT industry, but eventually decided to leave and create his own...

Allana Turcotte is an holistic nature wellness guide. On this episode, Allana opens up about her family dynamic and what her relationship was like with her sister. Allana explains how she was introduced into competitive dance at a young age. She discusses why dance is so important to her and how it's lead to her being involved in musicals too. Also, Allana talks about how she left her career in the psychology field and pursued a path of holistic wellness and herbalism. We dive into the concept of healing and how impactful nature is to people. Join us in this...

On this episode, Billy Giannouloudis rejoins the podcast for his first time since appearing on episode 132. Billy walks us through what has happened since February 2023. He talks about going to Michigan State University to host a workshop for students. Billy shares how valuable it is to teach about how powerful the mind is to young students to help them succeed early on in their life. Then, we dove into the discussing of things that happen for you rather than to you in relation to spirituality and religion. We share our interest in the author, Billy Carson, and how he has...

Soleil Marcotte is a 2nd grade inclusion teacher and small business owner. On this episode, Soleil opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like having to step up from time to time while her father had major health scares. Soleil explains her relationship with her mother and how she influenced her to eventually become a teacher. Also, Soleil talks about being a swimmer and how it helped her form some of her best friendships. She discusses her college path and the importance of getting real life experience in the classroom. Soleil mentions some of the learning curves...

Colby Dressler is a freelance writer, editor, and YouTuber. On this episode, Colby opens up about his family dynamic and relationship with his siblings. Colby explains what it was like having a brother on the autism spectrum who was mostly nonverbal and how they led him to have more compassion for others. Also, he talks about his love for sports and more specifically baseball. Colby mentions moving to Georgia for college and working towards studies in animation/art. Then, Colby discusses why he moved to Arizona during the pandemic and how he started putting more effort into YouTube. Colby shares...

Aaron Ferro is co-founder of non-profit, Hope For Providence, aimed to help people who are homeless, suffer from mental health issues, and identifying local RI infrastructure problems. On this episode, Aaron opens up about his family dynamic and being raised in a Cape Verdean family. Aaron discusses the importance of family and community and how that's lacking in current society. Also, Aaron explains being a creative early on in life and constantly exploring stories. He talks about going to college to study philosophy, but ultimately dropped out and invested into books and a camera. Eventually, Aaron co-founded Hope For Providence...

On this episode, Zane Propatier rejoins the podcast for his third appearance last one being episode 118. Zane catches us up on everything that has happened since his last episode which was in 2022. He talks about his album release party for '10:30' and what it meant to him having family and friends supporting his music. Also, he explains why he chose to donate the proceeds to St Jude's and the value in doing that versus keeping the money for profit. Zane discusses the end of an era in terms of his music and switching to finishing his masters. As well...

Levi Leland is a creator and guide of edgarallanpoeri.com and 'A Walking Tour of Poe's Providence. On this episode, Levi opens up about his family dynamic and the bond he had with his great grandparents. Levi dives into his parents' marriage and how their divorce affected him as a young teen. During his early teenage years Levi began to fall in love with the history of Edgar Allan Poe. He shares how he traveled to many locations where Poe lived and how his work impacted him. Also, Levi discusses the relationship he had with his father and how his...

Jaime Calva is a music artist also known as J.C. On this episode, Jaime opens up about his family dynamic and the relationship he has with his mother. Jaime dives into what it was like being born in Mexico and moving to the US around 2 years old. He discusses getting his residency later in life and eventually visiting Mexico in his late teenage years. Also, he talks about how he starting writing music early in his childhood drawing inspiration from Eminem. Jaime explains how he was able to get over his fear of promoting and constantly striving to improve...

Susan Shapiro is a compassionate aging hippie and my grandmother. On this episode, Susan opened up about her family dynamic and what it was like watching her mother battle illnesses. Susan explains how all her family stepped up to help and what her relationship was like with her father. Also, Susan discusses what it was like to go to college in New York and how she ended up pursuing a degree in psychology. She talks about supporting many social justice causes ranging from race to gender and everything in between. Susan speaks on the relationship she had with my late...

Catherine Tiley is an artist and masters student. On this episode, Catherine opens up about her family dynamic and relationship with her cousins. Catherine explains what it was like growing up and being undiagnosed for autism. She walks us through how she managed to handle stress and difficult situations throughout her childhood. Also, Catherine talks about isolating from friends during school to help raise her siblings at times. Then, she discusses finally getting her diagnosis and how validating it was to have an explanation for how she felt. As her mental health was improving she reconnected with her passion for...

Lexi Milich is a holistic lifestyle guide, usui reiki practitioner, and content creator. On this episode, Lexi opens up about her family dynamic and how much she values her relationship with her parents. Lexi explains the connection she has with her mother and how valuable it is to work along side her. She dives into her spiritual journey and what her family has gone through while putting aside their business to handle things. Lexi talks about how much she's grown over the last several years and mentions the value of reconnecting with her inner child. We discuss the importance of...

On this episode, I go solo and discuss the value of sharing things on social media. I debate the concept of keeping things private versus publicly sharing details of your life on social media. I think there's pros and cons to both sides of the argument and I give examples of how I've personally done each. I walk through some of my mistakes early on in content creation and why sharing too much isn't healthy. Join me in this quick solo episode on social media, life sharing, and mental health.

Rellz is an artist. On this episode, Rellz opens up about his family dynamic and navigating challenging circumstances. Rellz explains the relationship he has with his parents and siblings and how they have influenced him to being more of a loner. He shares details of trying to be an MC and writing lyrics or poems during his youth. Rellz talks about how music is powerful and was a chance for him to tap into his creative side. Also, we dive into the concept of healing your inner child and chasing creativity. Rellz goes on to talk about how he go...

Sathyadev is a yoga teacher. On this episode, Sathyadev opens up about his family dynamic growing up in Fort Worth, Texas. Sathyadev shares that his family were Christians and how he struggled with their acceptance of his sexuality as well as choice of religion later on. He talks about coming to Hinduism around 2012 and how it completely changed his life. Sathyadev explains how he came into contact with his current guru, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, who is also known as Amma, the hugging saint. We discuss the meaning of karma and yoga and how Western culture has changed our perspective...

AO is an artist, engineer, and school maintenance worker. On this episode, AO opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like watching his parents work a lot. AO explains how hard his parents worked to provide a good life for him and how appreciative he is for them. He talks about playing soccer and video games to make friends as a child. Also, he started making music in 8th grade with his friend. AO discusses the ways he had to grow as a person in order to make better music that represented him in a more positive...

Sam Greene is a photographer. On this episode, Sam opens up about her family dynamic and her parents opening a salon. Sam dives into how her parents' divorce affected her and what it was like trying to work through her own mental health. She walks us through her experience in therapy and how therapy can help many people. Also, Sam talks about her creative side doing theater and digital media in high school. Then, she got into photography and ended up creating her business, Zest & Zeal Studio. We talk about the value of social media when it comes to marketing...

Jesse Neptune is a rapper. On this episode, Jesse opens up about his family dynamic and growing up in a Portuguese/Italian household. Jesse explains why he started writing raps in 7th grade and how it changed his life. He walks through his high school experience and working on trying to market himself and his music. We shared our opinions on the hot topic of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar rap beef. Also, Jesse discusses his early struggles promoting his music in person and on social media. Jesse shares details about his upcoming project, A Moment in Music, which drops...

On this episode, Mark Furtado rejoins the podcast for his third appearance since episode 147 and 101. We discuss our merch collaboration that drops May 1st for Mental Health Awareness Month. Also, Mark dives into taking a hiatus from his business and working on setting boundaries. He talks about the importance of giving yourself a break and coming back refreshed. Mark explains the process behind creating a new business called 'The Pink Scallop' which is a luxurious scents company. In addition, Mark drops some breaking news about his current brand, 'The Artisan'. Then, we dive into the importance of putting yourself out...

Zach Souza is co-host of the podcast Low Gravity Podcast Uncensored. On this episode, Zach opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up. Zach talks about his love for soccer and how it helped it make life long friendships. Also, he walks us through the his high school experience and getting injured his freshman year. Zach explains how difficult it was to cope with a major injury that almost prevented him from ever walking again. Then, he discusses not enjoying his community college experience and eventually coming to creating the podcast. We share our similar...

vv is a music artist. On this episode, vv opens up about his family dynamic and growing up in Wheeler, Texas. vv explains what is was being Mexican in a predominantly white town and some of the early struggles. He talks about his love for basketball and what lessons he learned from the sport. Then, vv mentions an incident where he quit his senior year and that moment lead him on a path to finding his passion in music. vv discusses how he ended up messing with the wrong crowd and fighting for his freedom before moving to New England...

On this episode, Andrew Medeiros rejoins the podcast for the first time since his appearance on episode 45. Andrew catches us up on everything that has happened since 2021. He talks about what it's been like being the CEO of Apotho Therapeutics which is a recreational cannabis company. Andrew goes into detail about expansion and some of the struggles with marketing his business on social media due to restrictions. Also, he discusses some of the projects he's been working on in film, script writing, and acting.Then opens up about how he's about to become a father this summer. We dive into...

Danny Mandelli is a web designer and founder of WebWise Technology. On this episode, Danny opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up with parents from Brazil. He walked through his family history stemming from his grandparents moving from Italy to Brazil and his parents moving to the US. Also, Danny shares details about coming out about his sexuality and how he managed to deal with how his family responded in the beginning. Danny explains the value of creating friendships through going to church early on and how he still has those friends to this...

Junior Luis is an active duty member of the Air Force and co-host of the Low Gravity Podcast Uncensored. On this episode, Junior opens up about his family dynamic and how his parents were able to co-parent. Junior talks about his early love for sports such as football and soccer. He goes into detail about the life lessons that sports taught him especially camaraderie. Also, he explains his decision to join the Air Force and what basic training was like. As well as, discussing how we mentally handled being away from his family and friends at his first location in...

On this episode, I go solo and discuss why your pain has a purpose. I saw a clip of George Janko and Candace Owens talking about your pain having a purpose and that inspired me to discuss the concept. They were talking about when praying for or manifesting things you want sometimes you'll be put through difficult situations in order to learn things to help you on your journey. I've personally been going through things and thought this was the perfect chance to open up about my current emotional state. I talk about the importance of pain and how it...

Cam aka Cxm Productions is a content creator. On this episode, Cam opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like being raised by his grandparents. Cam goes into detail about his early love for football and how a major leg injury derailed his young career. He talks about transitioning from sports to playing video games and getting into content creation. Cam shares his experience meeting different creators who helped guide him into YouTube and other social media platforms. Also, discussing his passion for helping the local youth, elderly, and homeless with his content. Join us in this...

Hope Shanley is a country artist. On this episode, Hope opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like growing up. Hope talks about her early interest in music and how her nerves used to affect her during performances. Also, she explains her reasoning for not going to college and choosing to pursue a career in music. She walks us through what the conversations were like with her parents about her difficult choice. Hope discusses her belief system and faith in God and how that influences her purpose within music. Join us in the powerful conversation on music...

Samuel Longbottom is a boat builder. On this episode, Samuel opens up about his family dynamic and being raised by his grandparents. Samuel explains the importance of the role his grandfather played in his life. Also, Samuel talks about skateboarding and why he enjoyed that compared to other sports. He discusses some of the early struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. Then, Samuel talks about his sobriety and the long road of battling with alcohol. He walks us through the difficulties of being an addict and how tough it is to quit. Join us in this vulnerable conversation on addiction...

On this episode, Josh Troiano makes his third appearance on the podcast last since episode 128 and 87. Josh catches us up on all that has happened since the beginning of 2023 starting with the end of his senior year of high school. He talks about being appreciative of his high school experience and wrapping up the school year. Also, Josh mentions what his summer workouts for college football were like. He explains what his first semester of college was like for him and managing being a D1 athlete. Then, he shares details about running for Seekonk School Committee and why he decided...

Eddy Vieira Jr is an entrepreneur and owner of Hunger Breeds Success. On this episode, Eddy opens up about his family dynamic. Eddy shares details about the struggles of growing up in a dysfunctional family at times and how it can shape your personality. He talks about playing sports growing up and how it helped him develop his competitive nature. Then, Eddy discusses the importance of pivot moments and how those moments changed his life. Eddy goes into why he created Hunger Breeds Success and the value of helping others achieve greatness. Join us in this authentic conversation on purpose...

On this episode, Gio Depina-Alves rejoins the podcast for his third appearance since episode 140 and 98. He talks about getting monetized on YouTube for his reaction channel, A0HD. Gio explains the process of getting monetized and what creators need to do to achieve that goal. Also, we discuss the importance of finding your community whether that's in real life or online. Join us in this fun conversation on producing, content creation, and mental health.

On this episode, Jon Sisto returns to the podcast for his third appearance and he was on episode 89 and 47. Jon comes back to talk about his 2022 and 2023 successes and failures. He discusses why he sold his car detailing business and working on managing stress within his life. Also, he talks about switching from blue collar work to white collar and how that transition has been for him. Jon talks about a really toxic breakup that caused his mental health to slip into decline and how prior trauma also added to the chaos. We discuss the value of therapy and the...

Nick Lancellotti is a project engineer. On this episode, Nick opens up about his family dynamic and struggling about expressing his sexuality during his childhood. Nick shares details about some of the fear about coming out to your family and friends. Also, he talks about moving away for college and then to New York afterwards. Nick explains how moving to New York helped him gain new perspectives. We discuss the value of moving out of your hometown. Then, Nick talks about getting involved in some activism work regarding taxes and funding wars overseas. Join us in a refreshing conversation on...

On this episode, Andrew Brown rejoins the podcast for his third appearance since episode 83 and 32. Andrew catches us up on his coaching experience going high school to women's professional to college football. He talks through some of the challenges and lessons learned over the year being a coach on the collegiate level. Also, he shares details about traveling throughout 2023. We share stories about our travel experiences from the year. Then, we discuss our relationships and how changing our mindset to thinking more positively really helped us find success in dating. Andrew and I talk about our future goals for 2024 and...

Troy Travassos is a Senior Audit Associate. On this episode, Troy opens up about his family dynamic and what it's like being an uncle. Troy talks about playing multiple different sports and figuring out which one he enjoyed the most. He ultimately played football in. high school and eventually walked on in college at UMass Darmouth. Troy shares his early struggles with school and trying to find a career he wanted to pursue. Also, he discusses pursuing a career in accounting and getting his masters degree. Troy worked hard to get into one of the Big Four within public accounting...

On this episode, Andrew Breiter-Wu returns to the podcast for the first time since his appearance on episode 11. Andrew catches us up on everything that has happened since his episode released right before the pandemic. He talks about some of the challenges he faced with running his company, Breiter Planet Properties. Also, we discussed how Andrew has improved his leadership skills over the last decade in the solar industry. We touch on the rise of the 'Solar Bros' and how they are affecting his business. Join us in this awesome conversation on solar, leadership, and mental health.

Daniel Mendes is a financial communications professional. On this episode, Daniel opens up about his family dynamic and how he felt having parents come from two different upbringings. Daniel talks about his mother dealing with multiple health issues and how that affected his mental health. Also, he shares his motivation to become valedictorian and eventually why he went to Brown University. Then, he mentions his journey to Miami and moving to New York and how that has changed his life. Daniel has recently made a move into content creation and he explains his reasoning and future goals. Join us in...

Tucker Sullivan is a writer and the author of a poem book called 'Relate! One Human To Another'. On this episode, Tucker opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up with a big family. Tucker talked about some of the early signs of anxiety and other mental health related issues that stemmed from childhood. He discusses falling down the path of drugs and alcohol as well as contracting Lyme disease. Tucker shares details into his mental health battle and overcoming those issues to begin his journey into writing his first book. We talked about the...

On this episode, Devynn Slaughter rejoins the podcast for the first time since his appearance on episode 62. Devynn talks about all his life changes since that episode aired in 2021. He discusses the struggles of entering the full time work force and how difficult the economy is currently. Also, Devynn opens up about becoming a father for the first time and all the emotions going into his daughter's birth. We talk about the value of shrinking your inner circle and taking a step back from social media. Join us in this honest conversation about fatherhood, life, and mental health.

Abbie Hopkins is an equine professional. On this episode, Abbie opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like to grow up being outside often. Abbie talks about playing multiple sports and eventually falling in love with field hockey. She discusses the difference of riding horses which is a very individual sport compared to playing a team sport like field hockey. Also, Abbie shares her college experience competing riding and then having to deal with her father's accident during that time. After college, Abbie talks about the struggle of picking a career path, but ultimately decided to chase...

On this episode, I go solo to celebrate my birthday and reflect. I discuss some of moments of success and some of the areas I missed my goals. I talk about listening back to prior birthday reflections and how that made me feel hearing those episodes. Also, I share my thought process on how this past year went for myself personally. As well as, mentioning some of the things to do in order to change your life and possible future goals. Join me in celebrating my birthday by reflecting on my past year.

Richie Oliver is a digital marketing associate. On this episode, Richie opens up about his family dynamic and growing up with differing views than his parents and still being able to get along. Richie talks about his early love for acting and music. He discusses acting in many plays throughout school and it helping his acting skills which lead him to pursue a communications degree. Also, Richie mentions how he was an actor at King Richard's fair this year and what that experience was like. Join us in this enthusiastic conversation on acting, music, and mental health.

On this episode, I decide to go solo and discuss the topic of not forcing things in your life. Throughout our life journey, we will sometimes force things whether in relationships or creative projects. We will even force things for social media and try to portray things that aren't necessarily reality. Allow things to be and let things happen organically. I share my thoughts on this concept within relationships and how I've learned to let things be. Join myself in this to the point podcast on patience, not forcing things, and mental health.

On this episode, Jake Wickham rejoins the podcast to discuss our most recent trip to Germany. Jake talks about what his experience was like first landing in Germany and going to town Bamberg. We describe what the town was like and what some of the differences were that we noticed right away compared to the US. Then, we dive into our time in Munich and going to Oktoberfest. Also, we discuss the value of travel and being able to do that with family. Join us in this amazing conversation on international travel, family, and mental health.

On this episode, Brandon Woodward returns to the podcast for the first time since episode 67. Brandon catches us up on everything that has happened over the last 2 years. He talks about graduating college and how he struggled to land a job after enjoying the summer. Then, Brandon discusses how he used in psychology degree to get into solar sales and that it helped build up his communication skills even more. We discuss the value of a psychology degree and how you can get into a variety of different fields. Brandon mentions how he ultimately left solar and became a recruiter...

Amanda Russo is a paralegal, breath work practitioner, and podcaster. On this episode, Amanda opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like being an only child then having her younger cousin move in with her family. Amanda discusses some of the sports she played and her overall high school experience. Then, she moves into talking about going to college to try and become a lawyer. She mentions her early struggles entering the legal industry and how an ayahuasca trip changed her identity. Amanda explains why she tried ayahuasca and how it helped her heal parts of herself...

Renadi Durosier is the studio manager at F45 in South Shore Boston. On this episode, Renadi opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like for him growing up with many siblings. He discusses his relationships with each sibling and what they mean to him. Renadi talks about how he go into soccer and how that was his passion early in and into college. Also, he discusses his path to play at the collegiate level and battling through many injuries along the way. Then, Renadi explains how he got into fitness and ultimately became a coach and trainer...

Noah Berndt is a Spanish teacher and content creator. On this episode, Noah opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like for him growing up with adopted siblings. Noah talks about the role his mother played in his early childhood and about his love for sports. He discusses becoming interested in learning a new language and the opportunities it would bring given his father was from Germany. So, Noah decided to learn Spanish and through a language learning app eventually met his wife who lived in Columbia. He walks us through the decision to travel to Columbia...

Paul Yvan Koffi is a data engineer and content creator. On this episode, Paul opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like for his family to move from the Ivory Coast to the US. Paul talks about his early introduction into videography, film, and writing and how that sparked an interest in content creation. Then, he mentions how he started going to the gym and that changed his life. He became a personal trainer and began competing in body building and started power lifting as well. Eventually, Paul combined all his passions into one on a YouTube...

On this episode, wALiE rejoins the podcast again to discuss the concept of originality. wALiE talks about why he pushes back on reciting opinions from other creators. We go back and forth on how does someone form their own original opinion. Also, we explain our points on how difficult it truly is to be original. Join us in this intriguing conversation on forming opinions, being original and caring for your mental health.

On this episode, I go solo for the first time since my birthday reflection. I decide to discuss my mindset change on how I am producing content. The quality of the content has become way more important to me than just popping out new episodes each week. Also, I open up about my personal life and what's new as well as my future plans. Join me on this solo adventure on social media, content creation, and mental health.

On this episode, Mark Furtado returns to the podcast for the first time since his appearance on episode 101. Mark catches us up on everything he has been up to within the last year. He opens up about figuring out how to prioritize his business, The Artisan. Also, he shares some of his successes in expanding the brand with new products and in new locations. We discuss becoming more self aware and that is okay to be selfish sometimes. Join us in this amazing conversation on business, self awareness, and mental health.

Tyler Valerio is a veterinary technician. On this episode, Tyler opens up about his family dynamic and how co-parenting impacting him growing up. Tyler shares his experience going to school and trying to find his path throughout high school. He talks about his struggles with alcohol and drugs which eventually became an addiction. Also, Tyler explains how his wife helped him work to become sober and is nearing 2 years now. Then, he discusses how he began working with animals and how that's lead to a career in medicine. Join us in authentic conversation on sobriety, animals, and mental health.

Adam Gold is a performance coach and Angela Pyne is a graphic designer. On this episode, Adam and Angela both dive into their separate family dynamics and we discuss the importance of family. Adam talks about his love for soccer and how he learned many lessons from it. Angela opens up about doing a variety of different sports. Also, we discuss the value of a college education and the paths that they both took. Angela mentions why she loves graphic designing and Adam shares why he enjoys helping coach clients. Join us in this great conversation on career paths, social...

Shawn Rivers is a storyteller who plans to help the world, by first helping himself. On this episode, Shawn opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up as the oldest sibling. Shawn talks about why he went to college and how he has tried a bunch of different careers trying to find something he enjoys. Also, he explains why he started his podcast, Growth by Shawn Podcast. We discuss the importance of changing your thoughts and mindset in order to grow. Join us in this authentic conversation on life experiences, connections, and mental health.

Yexcica Andrea Cappas Santiago is an English adult teacher and self love content creator. On this episode, Yexcica opens up about her family dynamic and being raised in Puerto Rico. Yexcica talks about losing her dad at an early age and how that effected her. She discusses some of the cultural differences in the education system between Puerto Rico and US. Also, Yexcica tells us why she went to college for education and wanting to help immigrants with learning English. We talk about content creating and how frustrating it can be when you don't get the success right away. Join...

On this episode, Elijah DeAndrade rejoins the podcast for the third time and recaps everything that has happened since his last appearance on episode 122. We open up talking about video games and the nostalgia. Elijah discusses his mindset in moving down to Virginia and creating his podcast called the SponCast Podcast. He explains why he interviews people and how meaningful it is to have real conversations. We dive into the impact social media has on us and what we do to deal with it. Join us in this great conversation on podcasting, social media, and mental health.

Adam Berube is a arborist. On this episode, Adam opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like being adopted. Adam talks about being originally born in Guatemala and being put up for adoption as a baby. He discusses his relationship with his family and what's it like having a sibling with special needs. Also, Adam went down to Mexico to try ayahuasca in a spiritual retreat. Adam explains how beneficial the whole experience was and walks us through the entire process for him. Join us in this fascinating conversation on family, spirituality, and mental health.

On this episode, Gio and wALiE return the podcast to discuss the creation of their YouTube channel A0HD. Gio talks about the decision to end his podcast and pivot to a reaction channel. He mentions his loss of passion for podcasting and wanted to do something he enjoyed more. wALiE was helping co-host Gio's podcast which eventually led to them teaming up for A0HD. Also, Gio joined in the production of wALiE's podcast ' Ever Changing Vibe'. We share laughs talking about content to sports and everything in between. Join us in this hilarious conversation on content creation...

Vasilis Axios is a real estate broker. On this episode, Vasilis opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up in a Greek family structure. Vasilis talks about his experience with Greek culture and visiting Greece over the years. He explains his path into sales and how that helped him develop his communication skills. Also, Vasilis dives into the importance of fitness and why he decided to run the Boston Marathon. We share our thoughts on the stability of the United States and how divided we are currently and what we can do to find more...

Sam Moreira is a hair stylist and makeup artist. On this episode, Sam opens up about her family dynamic. She talks about how art was an outlet for her early on to express herself. Sam discusses trying multiple different jobs before finally going to cosmetology school. Then, finding the salon she currently works at that is extremely inclusive and welcoming. Sam talks about what is was like for her to come out and find her partner. We discuss the difficulties of content creating on social media as well. Join us this vulnerable conversation on cosmetology, love, and mental health.

On this episode, Ankit Kotwal rejoins the podcast for the first time since his appearance on episode 22. Ankit catches us up on everything that has happened in his life since that appearance back in 2020. We talk about the importance of sports and how fun it is to play with friends. Also, he mentions switching jobs and how he decided to left his last one which was established in Chicago. Then, he mentions how teaching and tutoring kids in math has become a therapy and passion for himself. We discuss the value of cutting out toxic habits such as drinking. Join...

Tyler Benson is a student, musician, and drummer in Sue's Garage band. On this episode, Tyler opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like becoming an older brother to his sister. Tyler talks about getting involved in karate and how it changed his life. He walks through some of the life lessons he learned through karate too. Also, Tyler discusses how the band was started and what it's been like getting more involved in the social media aspect. Join us in this fun conversation on karate, music, and mental health.

On this episode, Johnny Costa rejoins the podcast for the first time since his appearance on episode 92. Johnny recaps everything that has happened within the last year. He talks about traveling and flying on a plane for the first time as well as going to Canada. Also, we discuss the importance of travel and leaving the country to experience new cultures. Then, Johnny explains what he is doing to teach his daughter about her health and the value of eating healthy. We both share our opinions on the state of men and masculinity in society. Join us in this authentic...

Aram Diarbian is a graphic design student and artist. On this episode, Aram opens up about his family dynamic and what it's like being a twin. Aram talks about his experience having his senior year of high school being interrupted but covid. Also, he discusses how he got into drawing and art at a very early age in his life. Aram explains his path of high school and finding out his passion for creating digital art. Then, creating a social media page to share his work which eventually blew up and has several viral videos. We talk about the positive...

Josh Ruiz is a real estate and tech sales professional. On this episode, Josh opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up. Josh talks about playing soccer and how it became a way to make friends too. Also, he discusses the reason he started looking into real estate and how this career has helped me develop his communication skills. We discuss how social media has how people have conversations nowadays. Join us in this great conversation about real estate, communication, and mental health.

Billy Giannouloudis is a life coach and professional speaker. On this episode, Billy opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up with a Greek family. Billy explains how he had to start believing in himself and his ability to speak before his family would see his vision. He discusses some of his reasons why he started working to be a coach and become a motivational speaker. We touch on the importance of sports and how it can build solid principles in people such as consistency and work ethic. Billy talks about his weekly podcast and...

Bobby Labossiere is a liquor store manager and video game streamer and Neil Fisher is a mail carrier. On this episode, Bobby and Neil talk about their family dynamics and we discuss the differences between Neil being an only child and Bobby having siblings. Neil discusses the importance of the relationship he had with his grandfather and how he helped him become a man. Then, Bobby and Neil share their memories playing sports and how baseball created a life-long friendship between them. Also, Bobby discusses why he got into video game streaming and walks through some of the early hurdles...

Shaelyn Fiske is a soon to be special education teacher for students with mild to moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. On this episode, Shaelyn opens up about her family dynamic and being an only child. Shaelyn walks us through what it was like growing up with an alcoholic father. She talks about how difficult it was for her to process and how therapy played a huge role in learning how to cope with her family struggles. Also, she discusses how her mother being a special education teacher inspired her to pay it forward and help students with disabilities. We had...

David Pedro is a real estate student and a guitarist for Sue's Garage. On this episode, David opens up about his family dynamic. David discusses how his parents' relationship affected his view on what love is. We talk about the concept of love being a choice. Also, he mentions about getting into music at a young age and how it became a creative outlet. He opens up about his decision to not go to a university and focus on real estate and his band. David talks about the creation of Sue's Garage and why he decided to take a step...