Conversations with Carroll

Thank You, Father! 💙🙏🕊️ Today, I sit down with the incredible Rechelle Conde-Nau for a moving conversation about SURRENDER, creativity, healing, and tracing the hand of God through every chapter of our lives. Rechelle shares her powerful story of walking through unimaginable loss and how SURRENDER, trust, and unwavering faith allowed her to see God’s presence woven through every moment. We talk...

Thank You, Father! 💙🙏🕊️ Today, I sit down with the incredible Nicholas Byrd - Project Manager with CAM Construction in Houston, Texas - for a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is practical! From a love of building things as a kid to discovering the perfect balance between construction and meaningful relationships, Nick shares his journey into the world of residential construction and how he...

Have you ever felt like you and a friend are no longer in the same season of life—but you don’t want to hurt them, either? I’m answering a listener’s question about exactly that: how to navigate outgrowing a friendship. I share how it’s okay to gently let relationships evolve, how to move forward lovingly and kindly, and why practicing the golden rule - treating others as you hope to be treated -...

Welcome back!  Today I continue my conversation with Ginny, and WOW - her story is nothing short of extraordinary. We dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of her Olympic journey, from training in a closed-down Macy’s during COVID to competing in an empty arena in Tokyo. Ginny shares what it was like to navigate the postponed Olympics, fight against the odds, and still come out on top. We exp...

Thank You, Father! Today I’m joined by Olympic boxer and team captain Ginny Fuchs for an honest and powerful conversation about resilience, faith, identity, and the inner strength that carries us through life’s hardest seasons. Jenny shares her extraordinary journey from a young athlete navigating personal struggles to standing on the world stage as a leader, competitor, and woman ROOTED in purpos...

Being a daughter, sister, or family connector is a gift - and in this episode, we celebrate exactly that!  I sit down with Dr. Allison Alford, communication expert, researcher, and author, to dive into “daughtering” : the thoughtful, intentional ways we nurture our families, strengthen bonds, and create connection in everyday life. From organizing family moments, sending a kind note, or simply che...

I’m so excited to share this conversation with Bonnie Harris, a woman whose story is full of courage, faith, and possibility. From her remarkable healing journey to building a thriving business, Bonnie shows what happens when we STEP FULLY into the gifts God has placed within us, trust the process, and show up every day with intention and purpose. In this episode, we talk about: 💙Embracing your s...

What if the hardest seasons of relationship - conflict, disconnection, even divorce - could become places of clarity, healing, and growth? In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, transformational coach, and communication expert Liz Goll Lerner , author of Divorce Well and Thrive . Together, we explore what it really means to show up with intention - first for ourselves, and then for the...

You matter. Your story matters. We are shaped by stories - the ones we’re born into, the ones we inherit, and the ones we slowly discover are ours to tell. In this panel conversation on Conversations with Carroll , we explore the healing, connective, and transformative power of storytelling. I’m joined by three extraordinary women - Amy , Nancy , and Barbara - each of whom lives at the intersectio...

What if getting it right for one child could change everything? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with the remarkable Karen Mayer Cunningham - advocate, educator, truth-teller, and fierce champion for children with disabilities and the families who love them. Karen doesn’t share this work from theory - she lives it. From the moment her son was diagnosed with autism, her life took an unexpe...

Thank You, Father! 💙🙏🕊️ I’m joined by the radiant and inspiring Maddie Tufts - entrepreneur, founder of Steer, and a beautiful example of what’s possible when curiosity, courage, and purpose come together.  Maddie has carried an entrepreneurial spirit since the day I met her, and in this episode, she shares how Steer is reshaping the way we think about affiliate marketing, influence, and everyda...

Thank you Father! In today’s heartfelt and joy-filled conversation, I sit down with someone incredibly special to me - my nephew Keith, a gifted young filmmaker whose journey is already inspiring so many. Fresh out of college and stepping boldly into the world of film, television, and indie production, Keith brings a blend of creativity, discipline, faith, and pure passion that reminds all of us w...

In this conversation, I sit down with her friend and visionary founder Susan Taaffe - the heart and mind behind Skanties , the anti‑shapewear movement that is reshaping not just underwear, but how women relate to their bodies, their comfort, and their own innate worth. From Brisbane to Laguna Beach, from engineer to fashion innovator, and from young mother to global founder, Susan’s story is a tes...

Thank You, Father! In this beautiful conversation, I sit down with Melissa Heathers, author of ' dear EGO, dear HEART ', to explore how we can move from head to heart, from striving to SURRENDER, and from self-doubt to divine trust. Melissa opens up about her journey of writing what she calls a “love letter from God” - one that invites us to quiet the ego’s noise and listen for the truth o...

Thank You, Father! 🙏 In this episode of Conversations with Carroll, I sit down with the incredible Cathy Holt - author, speaker, and lifelong advocate for women’s leadership - for a powerful talk about courage, confidence, and saying “yes” when God opens the door. Cathy shares her inspiring journey of breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and helping women step boldly into their God-given pote...

In this powerful conversation with Artist, Dialogue Facilitator and Coach, Sharyll Burroughs, we explore what it truly means to live as art, to honor our shared humanity, and to let love, kindness, and forgiveness shape the masterpiece of our lives.  From breaking free of stories that don’t belong to us, to learning the art of pausing, listening, and forgiving ourselves, this episode is a heartfel...

What if success didn’t have to cost you your health, your peace, or the moments that matter most?  In this episode, I sit down with Amy Kemp, an Owner, CEO and strategic business leader with a refreshingly honest approach to growth, boundaries, and purpose. Amy’s mission is clear: to help us DO LESS, BE MORE, and build lives and businesses that are both impactful and deeply fulfilling. Together, w...

In this episode of Dear Carroll, I hear from a listener who shared something so many of us can relate to: that feeling of looking back on the year and replaying everything we didn’t get done - and then slipping into shame. Shame spirals are REAL. We all need the tools and practice to get OUT of them - to pause, breathe, and surrender it all back to God. In this heartfelt conversation, I share how...

Life has a way of shaping us through both challenges and triumphs. Today’s guest, Msz. England, is living proof that with resilience, community, and faith, it’s possible not just to survive—but to thrive and inspire others along the way. From becoming a mom at 15 to building an international platform dedicated to ending childhood poverty, Msz. England shares her remarkable journey of transformatio...

Welcome to the VERY FIRST episode of Dear Carroll ! 💌 In this episode, we hear from a listener who writes in about a friendship that’s grown distant after a misunderstanding - and the longing to reconnect but not knowing where to start.  Oh, haven’t we all been there? I share what’s helped me in those moments: getting honest with ourselves first. Writing it all out - what was said, how it felt, a...

From childhood memories to wedding day magic—this episode is all about full-circle moments. I welcome Louisa Lummis, a lifelong family friend turned celebrated wedding stylist and entrepreneur. Together, we unpack what it really means to guide brides and families through one of life’s most sacred seasons—with grace, presence, and a deep breath or two. Louisa shares her journey of saying “yes” to h...

In this deeply inspiring episode, I sit down again with Purposeful Living Alchemist, Founder & CEO, Kyra Faison-Gardner to talk about gratitude, presence, and creating sacred spaces for women to rise. Together, we discuss how small, intentional practices can shift overwhelm into peace - and why our collective healing begins with honoring our OWN unique gifts. This is a conversation about coura...

There are conversations that shift something in your soul — and this was one of them. I had the deep pleasure of sitting down with Monica Ion, the founder of the School of Universal Laws and a truly extraordinary guide for anyone seeking clarity, healing, or purpose.  Through our conversation, we explore the seven Universal Laws that govern the inner and outer world — and how understanding them ca...

What does it really take to change a life, a family, even a generation? In this episode, I sit down with Dana Thomas, a true servant leader and the Executive Director of The FORGE For Families—a Christ-centered urban ministry in Houston, Texas. For over a decade, Dana and his team have been walking alongside children and families, equipping them with faith, leadership, and life skills that ripple...

In this episode, I’m joined by two inspiring women - Elisa Lynch, a holistic health advocate and “bio-hope” coach, and Jaclyn Patterson, a personal stylist specializing in slow fashion. Together, we dive into the soul of entrepreneurship - what it takes to launch something meaningful, the mindset shifts, the faith, and the fear. Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own business or navigating t...