The tone of Spillin’ & Liftin’ is open, inclusive, and nonjudgmental. Each episode features honest conversation, thoughtful questions, reflection, laughter, and practical insights designed to encourage listeners to think differently and act thoughtfully in their own lives. This podcast isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking better questions and sharing stories that feel a bit like running into an old friend at lunch and leaving encouraged, inspired, and renewed.

Carolyn Walker

Carolyn Walker – Podcaster, Life Coach, Entrepreneur, Mother, Grandmother, Lover of the Arts. Life Long Learner in pursuit of Spiritual awareness and expansion.

Carolyn Walker is an experienced leader and Chief Executive who since 1981 as risen through the ranks in Fortune 50 companies to owning and operating her own enterprise.

After spending several years in the corporate sector, Walker established Vision Industries, a 501(c) 3 corporation focused on workforce readiness in Prince George’s County.

In 1999 she applied her IT, training and management skills to a position at ICES LTD., first as Director of Instructional Design and Development, then as President.

In 2002 she established TDP, LLC specializing in the design and development of customized training programs serving federal and commercial clients in the Washington DC region and nationwide.

Over the years she has applied her expertise to volunteer endeavors and programs. Serving on the Board of Directors of the Gladys Spellman Specialty Hospital and Nursing Center, working as an Ambassador for the Prince George’s Community Foundation, and ministries at Largo Community Church.  Today she is a tithing member of Alfred Street Baptist Church.

After raising her beautiful daughter, Sydney, and caring for her aging mother whilst growing a thriving business.  Walker was in search of a place to call home in her “seasoned years”.  Life in the DMV did not offer the opportunity for peace and growth that Walker thirsted for.  So, she purchased an ocean front property on the west coast of Florida.  Then came COVID. COVID peeled back the troubling layers of stress and political turmoil that came with life in the United States.  Once the mask was removed the unease became impossible to sustain.  Rather than suffer and stagnate she searched for viable options and decided to explore the possibility of Portugal.

Today Walker is a resident of Coimbra, Portugal where she is learning the language soaking up the culture and exploring all of the possibilities that tomorrow holds.

Sherri Tolliver

Sherrilynn (Sherri) Tolliver is co-host of Spillin’ & Liftin’—Conversations of Wisdom, a
podcast devoted to thoughtful, honest conversations that inspire clarity, connection, and growth—where we “share” what we know to “uplift” your soul.
Sherri co-created the podcast from a deep conviction that meaningful conversation matters. The show grew out of a desire to slow down and make space for real dialogue about life—our stories, our choices, our highs and lows, our learning, our growth, our wisdom, and sometimes our uncertainty about how we arrived where we are. These are the conversations people often rush past, yet quietly long to have.

Just as important as professional experience is lived experience. As a mother, widow,
entrepreneur, and lifelong learner, Sherri understands that wisdom is often shaped in the quiet moments—through loss, resilience, reflection, and growth. These experiences inform how she listens, the questions she asks, and the space she creates for others to be seen and heard.

Known for her warmth and grounded presence, Sherri believes learning and growing never
ends—it simply evolves.
Her personal philosophy is captured in the words:

“We do not live to see through others;
we live to see others through.” —Peter De Vries