In this episode of Parallel Lives, Damian sits down with defensive back Rob Carter Jr. to talk about the unconventional road that ultimately led him to the NFL.

From UVA Wise and Robert Morris to a viral interception, an NFL rookie minicamp, and eventually the CFL, Rob’s path was anything but guaranteed. He shares what it was like watching an NFL opportunity come and go, making the decision to continue his career in Canada with the BC Lions, and ultimately getting the call that brought him back across the border to the Indianapolis Colts.

The conversation explores perseverance, betting on yourself when the traditional path disappears, and what happens when an opportunity you thought you missed comes back around.

Rob Carter Jr.’s story is proof that sometimes the road to where you’re supposed to be looks nothing like the one you originally planned.

In the first episode of Parallel Lives, Damian sits down with Francis Santore to explore a path that has taken him from the Marine Corps and Scout Sniper community to entrepreneurship and medical school.

Francis shares the decisions that shaped his life, the lessons he carried with him from the military, and what it took to continue evolving after leaving that world behind. The conversation explores resilience, identity, leadership, and the challenge of taking experiences from one chapter of life and using them to build the next.

From Marine Scout Sniper to entrepreneur to future physician, Francis's story is a reminder that the path you're on doesn't have to define where you end up.