The Carroll Connection Podcast

Zac DeBlois is an ABA therapist working out of a center based in Cranston. In this episode, he talks about his decision to study psychology and pursue a career helping special need students. He discusses his experience in school and how its impacted his outlook on life. Zac opens up about his hobbies and passions and how they help him keep a positive mental attitude. Join us in this refreshing con...

Devynn Slaughter is a marketing major and bartender. In this episode, Devynn joins the podcast and opens up about his love for basketball. He mentions the impact his father had on him and his friends growing up. Also, Devynn discusses his reasons for going to college and the struggle that came with that. We share valuable life advice from our personal experiences. Join us in this great discussion...

Nate Merlan is a Public Affairs Coordinator in the field of public health and an aspiring YouTuber. In this episode, Nate opens up about his life journey and how it lead him to be in public affairs. He talks about struggling to find his passions during high school and college. That struggle led him to get into rap and YouTube which he discovered a passion for. We share our unique experiences with...

Jen Boyle is a registered nurse in the float pool in a hospital in Rhode Island. In this episode, Jen opens up about her journey into nursing. She talks about her experience as a early nursing student and the struggle of school. Also, Jen discusses what it was like to be a nurse during the pandemic. She focused on Covid units. Join us in this awesome conversation on nursing, passion, and mental he...

Korey Lopes is a sales representative for AT&T. In this episode, Korey opens up about having a brain tumor in high school and his recovery following the surgery to remove it. He talks about playing football for the first time and then getting a concussion during his freshman season. His consistent, nagging headaches led him to seek medical help that ended up leading to the discovery of his tumor....

Mike Burke is a program manager at the Concussion Legacy Foundation. In this episode, Mike shares his early life experiences playing sports. As the podcast progressed, he mentions about why he went to college. Also, Mike talks about his study abroad experience in the UK too. Mike discusses what CLF does to bring awareness to CTE and concussions throughout society. Join us in this great conversatio...

Jackie Sabilla is a seasoned traveler, SEO analyst, and the most badass spin instructor you'll ever meet. In this episode, Jackie opens up on what it was like being born in the Philippines. She talks about the difference in educational systems and how it was to move to America. Jackie discusses her reasons on switching majors and the struggle of finding something you enjoy doing. We share why we l...

Colby Cyrus is a local budtender, filmmaker, and partial owner of Ski Productions. In this episode, Colby talks about his journey into college and why he chose to attend. He talks about picking a major and changing to a different career after college to pursue his passions. Colby opens up about why he wanted to act and create films. We had a really great discussion revolving about trying new thing...

Elijah DeAndrade is founder of D.E.Art, a licensed white water rafting guide, podcaster, and your friendly neighborhood afro man. In this episode, Elijah talks about moving out to California and the things he learned while traveling. We discuss the impact of covid and how much we miss traveling freely. He opens up about the reasons he started his artwork and creating designs. Also, we talks a lot...

Zane Propatier is a renaissance man and has done things such as creating music and Twitch streaming. In this episode, Zane opens up about the loss of his cousin, step-father, and grandfather. He talks about how important his grandfather was to him and how he impacted his life. Zane mentions why he started writing and recording music. After the loss of several family members, he turned to twitch st...

Amanda Lyman is a full time nursing student at Rhode Island College and a server at an Irish Pub. In this episode, Amanda talks about the impact her brothers had on her growing up. She talked about her experiences playing softball and field hockey during high school years. Also, she discussed some of her initial struggles during school and managing the workload with nursing. We talked a lot about...

Grace Belt is a frontline worker in a mental health office. In this episode, Grace opens up about her life and reasons why she enjoyed band during high school. As we progressed through the episode, she talks about pursuing a psychology degree and how that process has been. We discuss the impact of working in a mental health career and the importance of speaking out on the issues. Also, we mentione...

Frank Parella is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and NPC body builder. In this episode, Frank touches on how concussions ended his sports career in high school and pushed him towards body building. He shares the initial struggle entering the world of body building. Also, we discuss how difficult it is to chase non-conventional career paths. In addition, Frank mentions how exercising is a ther...

Branden Magalhaes is a local teacher, content creator, and collaborator. In this episode, Branden opens up about life as the middle child and why he decided to go to college. He talks about graduating school and then deciding to change career paths to become a teacher. In addition, we talk about finding our life passion and how difficult that really is. Also, Branden discusses his new found love f...

In this solo episode, I talk about changing the way we look at things and problems. We are faced with issues everyday and sometimes it can overwhelming. So, the more we change our perspective the easier those situations can be dealt with. Join myself in this quick episode on perspectives, gratitude, and mental health.

Jacob Teixeira is a project manager for a BioBanking and Biosolutions company based in Massachusetts. In this episode, Jacob shares his experiences in track during his high school and college career. Also, he talks about struggling with his sexuality and coming out to friends and family. In addition, we talked a lot about mental health and being vulnerable. Jacob talks about the loss of his father...

Jon Sisto is the owner of Last Ride Auto Detailing as well as a former firefighter. In this episode, Jon shares his experiences after high school and some his early struggles that led him to the fire department. He talked about how life changing becoming a fire fighter was. Also, in the beginning of the pandemic Jon volunteered to help on Covid units. Jon really opened up about his own mental heal...

In this episode, Kate Abrames rejoins the podcast for the first time since her appearance on Episode 4. Kate comes back to share all the things she has learned in the past year about herself and her business. She talks about learning how to manage her business and help others during the pandemic. Also, we dove deep into topics such as vulnerability, gratitude, and self-awareness. Kate talks about...

Andrew Medeiros is the CEO of Apotho Therapeutics which is a recreational cannabis company. Also, he is founder, majority owner, actor, writer, and producer of Ski Productions LLC. In this episode, Andrew discussed how he found himself in the acting industry. He talks about the struggles he has faced in the industry and how that effects your mental health. We also shared our experiences and lesson...

In this episode, Eric Lozito rejoins the podcast for the first time since his appearance on Episode 1. Eric shares what he's been up to since the original drop of the podcast. He talks about buying his first ever home and the challenges of renovating it. Also, we discuss the impact Covid has had on our lives since we last spoke. In addition, Eric talks more about the cannabis industry and things h...

Mike Bozek is an entrepreneur who likes to have his hands in a little bit of everything from butchery to body work therapeutics. In this episode, Mike shares how the loss of his father at a young age impacted his life journey. He talked about moving to California and working with a healer. While out in Cali, he discovered his passion for alternative medicine and the impact on the food we eat. This...

Jon Bibeault is a local landscaper in the New England area and a video game streamer. In this episode, Jon discusses why he decided to get into landscaping versus going to school or a different trade. He shares how he got into streaming and some of the difficulties along the way. We talked about some of the fear and doubt that comes with starting something new. Also, we shared some stories about h...

Nicole Matarese is the host of her own podcast called 'Candid With Coley', the co-owner of a small charcuterie business as well as a tax accountant. In this episode, Nicole shares her experiences traveling and working in different states and how that changed her perspective on life. She talks about why she started her own podcast and the struggles that came with it. We talked about similar experie...

In this episode, I talk about my experiences and lessons learned throughout 2020. This is the first episode since I decided to take my month break to work on my mental health. I discuss the loss of Kobe, the pandemic, Covid-19, heartbreak, the loss of my grandfather, and my goals for 2021. I was real honest with how this year impacted me while recording this episode. Also, I shared my plans for 20...

James Carroll III is apart of United States Navy in the Security Forces. This episode marks the 1 year anniversary of the podcast. One year ago, I dropped two episodes and one of them being Episode 2 with James Carroll Sr (our grandfather). So, this brings everything full circle for myself. In this episode, James shares his journey into the Navy and how his current experience in Spain has been. He...