Conversations with Carroll

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...

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...