Rob Roman, known for his time on Hulu’s “Got to Get Out” and Netflix’s “Squid Games: The Challenge”, is more than just a reality star. Dedicated police sergeant and founder of Homecare Roots, a healthcare organization providing in-home specialized care to children, Roman’s passion for helping others is the real star. To learn more about Rob Roman, read on.

Where are you based?
I live in both Georgia and New Jersey.

What inspired you to want to take part in reality tv competitions?
I wanted something new, exciting, and honestly, something that would push me outside of my comfort zone. Winning prize money is a bonus, but for me it was about shaking up the routine. I’ve spent over a decade in law enforcement, and while I’ve loved serving in that way, I’ve always felt there’s more to life than sticking to just one chapter. I believe your life shouldn’t be just one page, it should be a whole book series. And this was my next wild chapter.

You were most recently a part of Hulu’s high stakes challenge series “Got to Get out” hosted by Simu Liu. What about this show made you want to partake in it?
Everything about it pulled me in. I knew the cast was smaller than something like Squid Game: The Challenge, so right away I saw a bigger opportunity to actually play the game—and win. That meant more strategy, more connections, more pressure… and I love that. I wanted to see what I was really made of when the stakes were high and the spotlight was on.

You’ve posted on social media about the friendships you made with other contestants. What were your interactions with other contestants like during the show compared to after the show had finished?
At first, we were all feeling each other out, can you blame us? A million dollars was on the line! But pretty quickly, I connected with Val and Steven. Those guys reminded me of my boys back in Jersey; real, loyal, funny. And honestly, I’ve always been good at reading people. Most of the house, I could tell right away, were just genuinely good people.

After the show, those bonds only grew stronger. Now I’m super close with Val, Steven, Spencer, Lindsey, Steve, and Shane. It’s amazing how a high-stress, high-stakes environment can create real friendships that actually last.

You were also briefly on Netflix’s first season of “Squid Games: The Challenge” competition show. What was being on this show like compared to your longer experience on “Got to Get Out”?
Both shows were amazing in their own way. Squid Game was iconic—just being part of something that big, based on a global phenomenon, was surreal. But the wild part? We lived the Squid Game life more than the actors did. Two hundred of us sharing bunk beds, ten showers… no trailers, no going home. It was raw, and that made it special.

Got to Get Out was way more intense, though. The money was real every single day, people were literally trying to take it from you while smiling to your face. That pressure hit differently. In Squid Game, one person out of 456 wins, so it always felt kind of out of reach. But on Got to Get Out, your bag could be stolen at any moment. It made every interaction more personal, every decision more strategic, and I loved that.

Can you tell us about some of your favorite behind the scenes memories from your time on “Got to Get Out” and “Squid Games: The Challenge”?
One of my favorite memories from Squid Game was building my alliance—who are now some of my best friends and even business partners. That alone made the experience priceless. But also, the little moments stick with me. Like playing football with rolled-up underwear during downtime, or everyone getting hyped when they finally gave us carbs. It was like camp… if camp had 200 people and a $4.56 million prize and was never allowed outside.

With Got to Get Out, it had to be the drama that didn’t make it to the screen. I mean, real drama—like plot twists, secret alliances, intense confrontations. So much went down that viewers never saw.

Will we be seeing you on any more reality tv shows?
I hope so! I love the unique experiences that come with it. I mean, come on—how many people get to say they’ve been on reality TV, let alone more than once? It’s wild, it’s unpredictable, and it brings out parts of you that you didn’t even know existed. If the opportunity comes again, I’m in. Let’s roll the cameras.

You don’t just take part in reality tv competitions, you’re also a highly decorated police sergeant. What inspired you to go into law enforcement?
It all started on 9/11. I was in 5th grade, growing up just across the river from the Twin Towers in Hoboken. I’ll never forget that day, seeing the smoke, the fear, the confusion. But what stuck with me most was watching the police officers in my city rise to the moment with bravery and calm. While the world felt like it was falling apart, they were running toward the danger. I looked up to them and thought, I want to be just like that!!

What is the most difficult part of being a sergeant? How do you combat all of the negativity you may see while on duty?
The hardest part is that no one calls the police to celebrate a birthday or share good news. Every call we respond to is usually someone’s worst day—and we carry that, day in and day out. Five days a week, twelve months a year, for decades. It’s a lot of trauma that builds up over time, whether you realize it or not.

That’s why I’ve had to be really intentional about how I take care of myself. For me, that means leaning on Jesus Christ, seeing a therapist, having hobbies outside of work, and staying close to the people I love. I’m not going to pretend it’s easy, some days it’s heavy. But those things keep me grounded. They remind me that I’m more than the uniform… that I’m human too.

What has been the most rewarding part of being in law enforcement and getting to protect your community?
It’s the moments no one sees. Like the look on a victim’s face after you’ve helped them—sometimes in a big way, sometimes just by showing up when they needed someone. We’re all living this messy, complicated human experience, and I’m in a position where I get to step into people’s fear, pain, or chaos and try to bring some calm, some hope.

It’s hard to put into words what it feels like when someone says “thank you” and you can tell it’s coming from their soul. That moment… it stays with you. It reminds me why I started, and why I keep showing up.

You’re also the founder of Homecare Roots, a home healthcare organization dedicated to providing specialized in-home nursing to children under 21 with developmental disabilities and medical fragility. Can you tell us a little bit more about this organization and what inspired you to start it?
Homecare Roots is what I’m most proud of. We provide in-home nursing to children under 21 who are medically fragile or have developmental disabilities—kids who require round-the-clock care. What’s beautiful is that our services are fully covered by Medicaid, so families never pay out of pocket.

What inspired me to start it was seeing how many families, especially moms, were completely burned out, trying to care for their child full-time without help. I realized I could create something that gives them their peace back. A chance to rest. To work. To simply breathe.

My goal was simple: build a business that changes lives. And with every child we serve, I’m reminded that I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to do. But I want to be clear, I’m not trying to sound like a saint. This is also a business that can create real generational wealth. I’ve been broke before, and I want to leave a legacy with my last name, Roman. Homecare Roots is that legacy in the making.

What kind of an impact do you hope to see from your organization Homecare Roots in the future?
I want to help as many families in Georgia as possible who need this kind of care. When we serve a child, their whole family becomes part of our family. My goal is to keep growing that family, making sure no family feels like they’re going through this alone. That’s the impact I want Homecare Roots to have for years to come.

Are there any upcoming projects you may be a part of that we can look forward to?
Right now, I’m focused on growing my business and traveling as much as I can, because life’s too short not to see the world. And of course, I’m hoping to land another cool reality show that challenges me in new ways. So, stay tuned, there’s definitely more to come!

It’s been a rough few years, and we expect at least four more. How have you been staying positive?
If you’re talking about the political climate, I’ve chosen not to engage because politics often just stirs up fear and division on every side. What I focus on instead is my foundation; my faith in Jesus Christ. Everything is better when I lean into Him, the true leader!

I remind myself daily that no matter what’s going on in the world or who’s in power, I still have control over my own life. I have to get up every morning, show up for my business, take care of my health, and spend time with the people I love. That’s where my peace comes from. No president, no politics, no outside circumstance can shake that unless I let it. My faith keeps me grounded and hopeful through it all.

What is your motto in life?
Live with passion, Pursue your dreams, Take massive action, because true faith is in your works, not just beliefs. Love hard. Be kind. Take care of people. Don’t take yourself too serious, have fun, be silly, dance as much as you can. And above all else, put God first.

To learn more about Rob Roman, please check out the links below:
Homecareroots.com
Instagram: @itsrobroman
TikTok: @itsrobroman

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