Leave Your Mark with Vince Cortese
Self-Improvement
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Topics are Personal Discovery, Spirituality, Cancer, Mental health, Entrepreneurs, Sports. Developing deeper levels of thinking and self-awareness. Much Love and appreciation for all of you who choose to listen have a Blessed Day!
Episodes
- Sports Business Professor / Consultant - Mark Francis
In this episode of Leave Your Mark, host Vince Cortese speaks with Mark Francis, a professor and consultant in the sports and entertainment industry. Mark shares insights on leadership and entrepreneurship within the athletic sector, offer…
- NCAA Chair/ Administrator - Tom Burnett
In this episode of Leave Your Mark, Vince Cortese speaks with Tom Burnett, NCAA Chair, about purpose, courage, integrity, and overcoming obstacles. The conversation covers leadership lessons and the impact of daily choices on one's legacy,…
- Author/ Speaker -Weston Lyon
Vince Cortese interviews author Weston Lyon, who has published 19 books, on topics including self-publishing, copywriting, and book writing. Lyon offers advice and practical tips for individuals interested in writing a book.
- Drug Addiction / Entrepreneur - Chuck Ondo
Chuck Ondo discusses his life experiences, including his service in the Marines and as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. He also talks about his nonprofit, the Semper Fi Mission, which provides support to veterans, the homeless, and prisoners,…
- Infinite Mind CMO - Bryan Green
Bryan Green, CMO/COO of Infinite Mind, shares insights on the app designed to improve cognitive functions like memory and focus. Infinite Mind utilizes brain training and speed reading techniques to enhance users' mental agility and produc…
- Nutrition Coach / Pharmacist - Amy K Wilson
Send us Fan Mail Join us on the "Leave Your Mark" podcast with Vince Cortese for an insightful interview with Amy K. Wilson, a pharmacist and nutritional coach. Amy shares her expertise on how proper nutrition can transform our lives and e…
- Sudden Childhood Death / Founder - Mark Trella
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Leave Your Mark, Mark Trella shares the powerful legacy of his late son, Michael Trella, and the inspiration behind the I Love You More Foundation. Through love, loss, and purpose, Mark opens u…
- Prison Meditation / Hospice Chaplin - Ben Katt
Send us Fan Mail Ben Katt is a deeply compassionate guide and teacher whose life is dedicated to helping others find peace and purpose through spiritual awakening. With a profound understanding of ancient wisdom, he empowers individuals to…
- Breast Cancer Patient / Artist - Tracey Reeder Albrecht
Send us Fan Mail Tracy Rieder Albrecht, a Pittsburgh native, artist, and resilient breast cancer warrior. Tracy shares her inspiring journey of perseverance through a metastatic cancer diagnosis, her love for creating art, and the daily pr…
- Cancer Patient / Windsurfer - Michael Cramer
Send us Fan Mail 22-year-old Michael Kramer, who shares his remarkable journey of resilience after being diagnosed with a rare form of T-cell lymphoma. Diagnosed on July 14, 2020, Michael's battle against cancer defied the odds, as he exce…
- Entrepreneur / BULU CEO - Paul Jarrett
Send us Fan Mail Paul Jarrett, CEO of Bulu and a dynamic entrepreneur with a fascinating journey from humble beginnings to international success. Born and raised in a trailer park in Lincoln, Nebraska, Paul grew up in a hardworking family…
- Autism Diet / Gluten Free snacks - Auggie & Jennifer Wiese
Send us Fan Mail Auggie discusses his early experiences with autism and the dietary changes he had to make, which led Jennifer to start creating gluten-free foods for him and eventually the entire family. This venture evolved into a succes…
- Breast Cancer Doctor & Patient - Dr Liz O'Riodan
Send us Fan Mail Imagine being a seasoned breast surgeon, only to be struck by cancer yourself—this was Dr. Liz Riodan's shocking reality in 2015, when her world turned upside down at just 40 years old. Despite her expertise, the transitio…
- Spina Bifida / Paralympics World Champion - Dan McCoy
Send us Fan Mail Dan McCoy's journey embodies resilience and triumph. Despite being born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, he soared to victory with Team USA's Paralympic Sled Hockey Team in 2014, securing a cherished Gold Medal. This t…
- Motivational Speaker - David Meltzer
Send us Fan Mail Enter the world of David Meltzer, a visionary entrepreneur whose mission transcends conventional boundaries. With a fervent determination to empower over 1 billion individuals to discover happiness, Meltzer's journey embod…
- Amputee / Pro Bowler / Speaker & Comedian - Mike Bolland
Send us Fan Mail Embark on an extraordinary journey with Mike Bolland, a congenital amputee who defies the odds and transcends barriers with his remarkable resilience and ingenuity. Born without a right hand in Montclair, New Jersey, Mike'…
- Cancer Survivor / Entrepreneur - Chuck Rinker
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Chuck Rinker, a visionary leader deeply committed to revolutionizing businesses through cutting-edge technologies. Beyond his notable achievements in the tech industry, Chuc…
- Business Coach - Steven Tinkle
Send us Fan Mail Born into a dynamic household, Steven's upbringing was marked by constant movement, as he found himself residing in 21 different homes before reaching the age of 17. Despite the transient nature of his early years, Steven…
- Sports Psychologist - Dr. Eddie O'Connor
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Eddie O'Connor stands as a prominent figure in the realm of psychology, specializing in clinical and sport/performance psychology. As a seasoned professional speaker, his primary focus revolves around aiding individual…
- Special Olympics Unified Sports - Jordan Howard & Clara Wallace
Send us Fan Mail Empowering Through Inclusion: The Transformative Impact of Special Olympics" delves into the profound journey of individuals with intellectual disabilities, showcasing the pivotal role that Special Olympics plays in their…
- Heart + Liver Transplant - Special Olympics Athlete - Joe & Peg Eitl
Send us Fan Mail The remarkable life of Joe Eitl, a resilient individual whose journey from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to his current transformed life is nothing short of inspiring. Joe's story begins in January 1983 when he was born in Bryn…
- Hirschsprungs, SCID, Dwarfism - Bella & Kyla Thomson
Send us Fan Mail In a world where life's challenges can seem overwhelming, Bella Brave and her unwavering spirit stand as a testament to the power of courage and love. Born with not just one but three rare conditions—Hirschsprungs, SCID, a…
- Pfeiffer Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy - Andrew Lund
Send us Fan Mail Andrew Lund's journey as a father raising a daughter with Pfeiffer Syndrome and cerebral palsy is nothing short of inspiring. From the moment he received the diagnosis, Andrew's unwavering love and dedication have fueled h…
- Mental Health Advocate/ Anxiety Disorder - Jordan Corcoran
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Jordan Corcoran opens up about her personal battle with mental illness and how it inspired her to create Listen, Lucy. At just 19 years old, Jordan was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder…
- Male Breast Cancer Survivor - Vance Stacks, Jr.
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dive into the extraordinary story of Vance Stacks Jr., a native Memphian and breast cancer survivor who has overcome tremendous odds and emerged as a beacon of hope for his community. In this captivating inte…
- Autism Advocate / Podcaster - Thomas Henley
Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking podcast, Thomas dives deep into various topics related to autism, offering practical advice and guidance. From mental health and relationships to self-improvement and workplace integration, Thomas…
- Breast Cancer Survivor - Paula Flory
Send us Fan Mail In 2011, Paula received a life-changing diagnosis of Stage III locally advanced breast cancer. Little did she know that this setback would fuel her passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others facing similar st…
- Autism Advocate / Autistic Pencil Artist - Casey Vormer
Send us Fan Mail Born in The Netherlands, Casey's story is a fascinating one. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with classic autism, a condition that affects an individual's ability to communicate and socialize. However, despite this diag…
- Anxiety and Depression / Global Educator - Dr. Demartini
Send us Fan Mail Today, we'll be exploring the insights and teachings of Dr. John Demartini, a renowned polymath, and how he shares his methods to arrange and direct your thoughts about depression and anxiety. We'll dive deep into his core…
- Childhood Cancer Advocate / Tattoo Tom Mitchell
Send us Fan Mail Tattoo Tom's journey has been one of unimaginable loss and heartbreak, but from that pain, he has created something truly inspiring. After the devastating loss of his daughter Shayla to childhood cancer, he made the decisi…
- Dream Big / Child Entrepreneur - Eva Karpman
Send us Fan Mail Eva Karpman is an 8th grader and the host of the Dream Big Podcast, a top-ranked Kids & Family podcast in iTunes with over 3,000,000 downloads. Eva launched the podcast at the age of 7. Currently we have published over 340…
- Disability Advocates / Innovative Women - Heather & Jessica Tomko
Send us Fan Mail Heather and Jessica Tomko are sisters who both have a genetic, neuromuscular disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA affects the motor neurons, which causes people with SMA to have weak muscles that atrophy over…
- Pediatric Nurse - Madison Quinn
Send us Fan Mail At the age of 13, Madison Quinn came across support pages for children battling cancer on Instagram. Quinn was eager to help, and began to reach out to families asking to send their child a care package. In 2014, care pack…
- Mental Health / Primary Care Provider - Dr. Efrat, FNP-C, PhD
Send us Fan Mail Dr Efrat instincts direct her to the mindset and its contributions to our health. She shares how the body talks to us but we don't know how to listen. She created "The Knew Method" mindset that helps patients realize their…
- Visionary / Entrepreneur - Ben Fisher
Send us Fan Mail Ben experiences childhood divorce and house full of "lots of Rules" his college experience is short lived and finds himself as a low-level drug dealer and 2X felon. During this time his Uncle reaches out to him and offers…
- American Biographer / Science Writer - Robert Kanigel
Send us Fan Mail Robert comes from humble beginning living in city row house life in a Jewish, Italian and Irish middle class childhood. He's attracted to being on the rifle team he has a fasination with guns at an all boys school. He star…
- American Marathoner / Ultra Runner - Michael Wardain
Send us Fan Mail Michael's dedication and passion for running is an inspiration to many. He is not only an accomplished athlete, but also a philanthropist who uses his talents to make a difference in the world. His story is a reminder that…
- Novelist / Amazon Bestseller - Ellen Pall
Send us Fan Mail Ellen experiencing the worst imaginable loss at age 7 her mother passes away. her father remarries soon after and her childhood experience would leave her searching for answers her whole life. She finds her true love later…
- Family Lifestyle / Nourish to Good Health - Robin & Hannah Miles
Send us Fan Mail Robin and Hannah are a high performance coach "Inspire ME " and Nutritionist " Guide to High Frequency Living". They have misfortune with their health and life experience that lead to a deeper sense of self and attraction…
- Global Educator / Polymath - Dr. John Demartini
Send us Fan Mail From being a kid who just wanted to surf to a life changing moment meeting Howard Hughes on the streets at age 14. Howard takes this street kid John to the public library to help carve his character to the man he is today.…
- Emotional Mastery / Life Coach / Author - Kenny Weiss
Send us Fan Mail Kenny experiences "Perfectly Imperfect Parents" at age 4 a rage charged father and alcholic mother. Kenny is transformed into the person is today his deep level of wisdom from tramatic experinces and ability to mentally wo…
- Sondheim Review / Author / Journalist - Paul Salsini
Send us Fan Mail Paul starts out as a accomplished journalist at the Milwuakee Journal for 37 years and then his intuition directs him to write fiction. During this time he is fascinated with Broadway legdend Stephen Sondheim and his creat…
- Professional Dancers - Summer & Jude Elkin
Send us Fan Mail Summer's childhood is a christain experience until her parents divorce at age 10, She is attracted to dancing to give her answers. After high school she leaves college to go train dance her commitment too her craft takes h…
- President / Rare Patient Voice - Wes Michael
Send us Fan Mail In this video, I'll be talking with Wes Michael, the founder of Rare Patient. Wes is the president of Rare Patient, and he's a caregiver patient himself. Wes shares his story and how caregiver patients are getting paid. ra…
- Social Worker / Wellness House - Jill Otto
Send us Fan Mail Jill's childhood and youth experiences carver her into the person she is today. Her journey to Wellness House and how she's evolved into the cargiver she is today to others with experiences simliar to hers. Watch full epis…
- Entrepreneur / Business Coach - Tanner Chidester
Send us Fan Mail Tanner a a very determined young man he knew what he wanted and went all-in. His process is truth based on both fronts, who he chose as a mentor and the business he created. It wasn't always easy his lack of success he nea…
- Exercise Psychology / Confidence Specialist - Darren Scherbain
Send us Fan Mail Darren is driven to show you how the natural movement in your mind, body, and soul connection creates better health. He uses unorthodox techniques that challenge your thinking and beliefs about a lifestyle of a healthy per…
- Foster Parent / Mindset Coach - Elizabeth Shafer
Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth had a strong intuition that she would be in the ministry in her teen years. Her dislike for school and sense of adventure draws her nearer to being in the ministry but is not until she experiences life-changing m…
- PTSD / Mental Health Advocate - Mark Thomas
Send us Fan Mail Life happens fast when an ordinary day on the job changes your life forever in a blink of an eye. Mark speaks on a range of topics about his journey from being mentally healthy, to being in a psych clinic and onto his subs…
- Influencer for Women over 50 - Kwavi Agbeyegbe
Send us Fan Mail Kwavi superpower is without a doubt helping women become the best version of themselves while pursuing the kind of life they actually want.... the possibilities are endless. Watch full episode on YouTube Resources Mentione…