Conversations with Carroll

What happens when a 12-year-old decides he wants to become an entrepreneur - and never gives up on that dream? Today, I have the gift of sitting down with Ocean Baker - designer, artist, and entrepreneur - alongside his incredible mother, Deb Drummond, to talk about what it takes to turn passion into PURPOSE. 💙 From sketching artwork as a young boy to building a fashion brand that's making an...

What if confidence isn't a personality trait, but a strategy? In this episode, I'm joined by business strategist, best selling author, and confidence coach Julie DeLucca-Collins for a conversation about confidence, courage, and the power of taking imperfect action. Julie shares her journey from educator and corporate executive to entrepreneur, and together we explore why so many women stru...

Welcome to the SURRENDER Summit Series 💙🙏🕊️ This video is part of SURRENDER: The Summit - December 2025, a powerful 3-day virtual experience that featured speakers from around the world sharing real stories of faith, transformation, resilience and SURRENDER. Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, each speaker explored what it meant to let go, trust God more deeply, and discover s...

Welcome to the SURRENDER Summit Series 💙🙏🕊️ This video is part of SURRENDER: The Summit - December 2025, a powerful 3-day virtual experience that featured speakers from around the world sharing real stories of faith, transformation, resilience and SURRENDER. Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, each speaker explored what it meant to let go, trust God more deeply, and discover s...

Welcome to the SURRENDER Summit Series 💙🙏🕊️ This video is part of SURRENDER: The Summit - December 2025, a powerful 3-day virtual experience that featured speakers from around the world sharing real stories of faith, transformation, resilience and SURRENDER. Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, each speaker explored what it meant to let go, trust God more deeply, and discover s...

Welcome to the SURRENDER Summit Series 💙🙏🕊️ This video is part of SURRENDER: The Summit - December 2025, a powerful 3-day virtual experience that featured speakers from around the world sharing real stories of faith, transformation, resilience and SURRENDER. Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, each speaker explored what it meant to let go, trust God more deeply, and discover s...

If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight of your household in your head - trying to remember all the appointments, responsibilities, decisions, and details while wondering why you're still exhausted - this conversation is for you. I have the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize365, researcher, educator, and author of Escaping Quicksand . T...

Welcome to the SURRENDER Summit Series 💙🙏🕊️ This video is part of SURRENDER: The Summit - December 2025, a powerful 3-day virtual experience that featured speakers from around the world sharing real stories of faith, transformation, resilience and SURRENDER. Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, each speaker explored what it meant to let go, trust God more deeply, and discover s...

Welcome to the SURRENDER Summit Series 💙🙏🕊️ This video is part of SURRENDER: The Summit - December 2025, a powerful 3-day virtual experience that featured speakers from around the world sharing real stories of faith, transformation, resilience and SURRENDER. Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, each speaker explored what it meant to let go, trust God more deeply, and discover s...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, grieving, or simply disconnected from yourself… this conversation may speak directly to your heart. I’m joined by Caroline Ruderman - a Reiki master, teacher, intuitive guide, and gentle soul who has spent the last 15 years helping people CALM their nervous systems, RECONNECT with themselves, and TRUST the quiet wisdom within. Caroline shares he...

This conversation is FULL of hope and encouragement for anyone: 💙Who is walking through a season that feels overwhelming💙Who is parenting a child with unique needs 💙Who has ever felt isolated, exhausted, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward I sit down with the wonderful Hannah Smith - designer, entrepreneur, advocate, mother, and one of the most present-moment people I know. Hannah o...

Thank You, Father, for the opportunity to sit with the wonderful Liv McBride and have such an important conversation about what it TRULY MEANS to care for our health… mind, body, and spirit. 💙🙏 Liv brings such wisdom, compassion, and grounded truth as she shares the heart behind lifestyle medicine and why so many chronic illnesses may be connected to the everyday choices we make - from the food...

Today, the incredible Monica Tanner joins us and shares what it truly means to create a marriage that is not just lasting - but deeply alive, joyful, and fun! Monica brings such honesty, warmth, and wisdom to this conversation as she reframes marriage not as something we simply “endure,” but as a SKILL we can learn, grow in, and intentionally nurture over time. We dive into what it means to move b...

Thank You, Father, for the opportunity to sit with the incredible Anat Peri and explore what it TRULY means to feel, heal, and live with intention. Anat brings such wisdom, grace and truth to the table as she walks us through the connection between our inner child, our nervous system, and the patterns we may not even realize are guiding our lives. Together, we explore what it means to move from su...

There comes a moment when what once “worked” no longer feels right - and you know something has to shift. In this meaningful conversation, I’m joined by Kadine Cooper - executive coach, facilitator, speaker, and someone who is deeply committed to helping leaders realign with who they truly are. Kadine shares her journey from a 20-year career in HR to stepping out on her own, following that quiet (...

Thank You, Father! I’m joined by Isabel Chiara - author and life actualization coach, and someone who has completely reimagined what it means to NOURISH ourselves, far beyond food. Isabel’s journey began in the fast-paced, emotionally charged world of the restaurant industry, where she spent years taking care of everyone else - while slowly losing connection with herself. Like so many of us, she f...

Thank You, Father! 💙🙏🕊️ In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Nelva Lee - a woman of deep conviction, BOLD vision, and a heart ROOTED in service. Dr. Lee is a serial entrepreneur, educator, author, and advocate whose life’s work has been centered on empowering others and creating opportunity. Now, she’s stepping into a new season - answering a long-held calling to serve in the public sphere...

Thank you Father! In today’s conversation, I sit down with trauma healing coach and facilitator Melanie Starr to explore what it TRULY means to heal from the inside out. Melanie graciously shares her powerful personal journey through physical injury, loss, divorce, and supporting her daughter through a life-threatening illness - and how those experiences led her to discover the profound connection...

Sometimes, the greatest lessons come from the moments we never saw coming.  In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Becky Helms - nurse, caregiver, entertainer, and survivor. Becky takes us through her journey from caring for others to becoming a patient herself, facing cancer head-on, and finding her spark again on the other side! We dive into faith, laughter, and the power of prioritizing...

There is something so powerful about our stories.  In this beautiful conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Cynthia Gregory , author, speaker, and creator of the Love Notes Anthology Series, as we explore what it really means to share from the heart. Cynthia takes us behind the inspiration of Love Notes - a movement rooted in TRANSFORMATION, COMPASSION, and now, conscious leadership. Through t...

In today’s Dear Carroll , I hear from a beautiful listener who is navigating financial stress in this season of life… while also carrying the emotional weight of change, comparison, and wondering, “How did we get here?” She shares about selling the family home of 30 years, continuing to work, supporting her son, and quietly asking a question I think so many of us have felt at one time or another:...

Today, I am beyond thrilled to welcome my very own daughter-in-love, Kate Johnson - wife, mother, award-winning luxury travel advisor, and truly one of the most thoughtful, intentional planners I know! Together, we dive into the art of travel - the kind that TRANSFORMS experiences into memories, teaches flexibility and patience, and opens your eyes to the beauty and sameness of humanity across the...

This episode is so special to me, because it’s personal. I sit down with my own ADHD coach, Ezra DeWolf - entrepreneur, founder of the ADHD Tools Company, and someone who has made a profound difference in my life. 💙 If you have ever wondered, “Why can I be brilliant in one area… and completely stuck in another?”... 💙 If you’ve bought every planner, tried every productivity hack, promised yoursel...

Some conversations invite us to slow down, listen deeply, and hold space for life’s most meaningful lessons. In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Mary Beth Lee , a clinical social worker, advocate, and compassionate guide for individuals and families navigating grief, trauma, and life’s unexpected turns. Mary Beth shares how personal experiences shaped her path toward helping others throu...

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Larry and Gary Lane — actors, film directors, screen writers, producers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers - for a conversation that left me laughing, learning, and deeply moved. You may know them as The Lane Brothers , the creative force behind the powerful documentary Still Working 9 to 5 - a film that honors the legacy of the iconic movie 9 to 5 whi...