The Carroll Connection Podcast

On this episode, Eddy Vieira Jr rejoins the podcast for the first time since his last appearance on episode 169. Eddy catches us up on everything that has happened since that last episode in January of 2024. He talks about expecting his first child in May and what it feels like to be a future father. Eddy explains the value of networking and consistently working on his brand Hunger Breeds Success. We discuss the importance of not caring what others think and chasing your dreams. As well as, talking about the value of quitting negative self talk. Join us in this authentic conversation on family, brands, and mental health.

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On this episode, Vasilis Axios rejoins the podcast for his first appearance since episode 139. Vasilis catches us up on everything that has happened since episode 139 recorded in May of 2023. He explains his journey with running a marathon on every continent and which one was the toughest. We dive into meal prepping, training, and exercise for a marathon. Also, Vasilis talks about the real estate market and all the new things he's been working on. Then, we discuss the concept of consistency and outlasting competition. Join us in this amazing conversation on marathons, the real estate market, and mental health.

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Mason Terra is an artist. On this episode, Mason opens up about his family dynamic and how supportive his parents were with his art. Mason explains his early interest in rough housing and wrestling with friends. He explains how seeing a fight one day changed his outlook and forced him to join jujitsu. Mason talks about his love for jujitsu and that he even became a teacher for younger children. Also, Mason goes into detail about always loving drawing, coloring, and painting. This love for art led him to share his work on social media and he explains why he does what he does with his artwork. Join us in this authentic conversation on healthy living, art, and mental health.

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On this episode, Amanda Russo rejoins the podcast for the first time since her appearance on episode 153. Amanda and myself recap 2024 and how the year went for each of us. She is the host of her own podcast called, Manders Mindset. Also, Amanda explains her decision to leave her job to chase her dreams and visit Bali, Indonesia. In addition, she talks about some of the lessons she learned from attending podcast conferences in 2024. We take turns talking about 2024 and our goals for 2025. Join us in this fantastic conversation on balance, content, and mental health.

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Kwon Rabbit is a hip hop artist. On this episode, Kwon opens up about his family dynamic and the relationship he had with his parents. Kwon talks about how his father wasn't really present in his life and how both his parents struggled with addiction. He explains how his mother did her best to try and support him through his childhood and teens, but ultimately Kwon ended up in the foster care system. Kwon goes into detail about struggling to feel like he was enough and points out some of the negatives of the foster care system. Also, he discusses how music came into his life and that Eminem inspired him to share his story through rap. Join us in this powerful conversation on family, music, and mental health.

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On this episode, I go solo to celebrate my birthday and reflect. I discuss the milestone of recording 200 podcast episodes and hitting over 20k downloads/listens/views. I explain how much it means to be a podcaster and why I continue to make episodes. Also, I talk about the creation of my debut book, The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life. I go into detail about the story behind the book's development and walk through my writing process. Join me in celebrating my birthday and reflecting on another year.

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Riley Sullivan is a musician. On this episode, Riley opens up about his family dynamic and what his relationship was like with his parents. Riley discusses how watching his father spend a lot of time in the office influenced his decision to never work in an office. He talks about writing music at an early age in middle school for a project and that sparked his interest in music. Also, Riley shares details about how a history teacher really pushed him by making a comment about his personality. Riley explains what music means to him and what future projects he's working on. Join us in this great conversation on school, music, and mental health.

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Ray Lambert is a licensed psychotherapist. On this episode, Ray opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like living with his father. Ray explains how his parents were able to successfully co-parent and guide him into becoming the man he is today. He talks about playing basketball and focusing more on academics rather than the athletics. Also, Ray discusses his passion for the mental health industry and therapy early on in school. Then, how that drove him to succeed in school and eventually landing him at Boston College to study psychology. Ray talks about his passion for helping others suffering with depression and anxiety. In addition, Ray talks about starting his podcast, Smooth Podcast. Join us in this powerful conversation on psychology, therapy, and mental health.

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Allana Turcotte is an holistic nature wellness guide. On this episode, Allana opens up about her family dynamic and what her relationship was like with her sister. Allana explains how she was introduced into competitive dance at a young age. She discusses why dance is so important to her and how it's lead to her being involved in musicals too. Also, Allana talks about how she left her career in the psychology field and pursued a path of holistic wellness and herbalism. We dive into the concept of healing and how impactful nature is to people. Join us in this healing conversation on dance, holistic wellness, and mental health.