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Leave Your Mark with Vince Cortese

LYM is the premiere stage for people to share their Greatest victories in life. If you have experienced any misfortune and have overcome it then LYM is for you!

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Nov. 6, 2024

Prison Meditation / Hospice Chaplin - Ben Katt

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 tr...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Breast Cancer Patient / Artist - Tracey Rieder Albrecht

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 pract...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Cancer Patient / Windsurfer - Michael Cramer

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 exceede...

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Aug. 30, 2024

Entrepreneur / BULU CEO - Paul Jarrett

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 tha...

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Aug. 14, 2024

Breast Cancer Doctor & Patient - Dr Liz O'Riodan

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 transition f...

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Aug. 14, 2024

Autism Diet / Gluten Free snacks - Auggie & Jennifer Wiese

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 successfu...

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July 5, 2024

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Advocacy with Jordan Corcoran

Episode Description In this heartfelt episode, Jordan Corcoran shares her personal battle with mental illness and how it inspired her to create Listen, Lucy. Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder at 19, Jordan faced…

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July 1, 2024

Unwavering Love: A Father’s Journey with Pfeiffer Syndrome and Cerebr…

Episode Description: In this heartfelt episode, we delve into Andrew Lund's inspiring journey as a father raising a daughter with Pfeiffer Syndrome and cerebral palsy. From the moment of diagnosis, Andrew's dedication and love have been unwav…

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June 28, 2024

Against All Odds: Bella's Story of Resilience

Episode Description (Personalized): In this heartwarming episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Bella Brave and her remarkable mother, Kyla. Born with three rare conditions—Hirschsprungs, SCID, and dwarfism—Bella's life…

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Excellent

"This is an excellent podcast. Vince is well prepared and engages his guests very well."

dave pol | June 4, 2021

"Excellent podcast!!"

Debbie havrilla | July 13, 2021

A podcast that tells people’s stories

"I love the LYM podcast because I get to hear the story of someone new each week, as well as how they plan to leave their mark on the world. It provides a great opportunity to learn from others experi…"

Cameron Suorsa | July 9, 2022

A Complete interview

"Love the Structure and atmosphere of the show. Vince touches on every area of the persons story. He digs deep and gets the ins and outs. I appreciate the opportunity of being on this awesome show. An…"

Philip Jones Jr | Sept. 10, 2022

Entertaining

"Informative with variety."

Christine Besong | June 21, 2023

Guests Who Are Making A Difference In A Different Way

"Vince seeks out guests who are making a difference in the world in a different way. It’s always interesting to see who he’s interviewing. The wide variety opens your mind about the many ways a pers…"

Therese Granville | June 21, 2023

Great topics

"This is a great podcast. I enjoy the variety of people that Vince interviews."

Aimee A | June 22, 2023

Inspiring and informative

"I loved that I could learn something, hear a great story, and be inspired!"

Nancy Caruso | June 24, 2023

Leave Your Mark Podcast

"Great stories, great content. This podcast reminds us of what it is to be human and to persevere. Always enjoy the message and the positive vibes."

Frank Weber | June 27, 2023

Great Stories!

"Extremely well done and interesting. I love the positive energy of the guests. Their stories of success are inspiring. As always, Vince does a great job hosting."

Lou Valenzi | June 30, 2023

Great Podcast

"I find the LYM podcast to be very entertaining with a unique perspective on a variety of health issues and business. I look forward to the new episodes every week. Some days it's the highlight of my …"

Debbie H | July 27, 2023

Number One Podcast

"Yours is one of the best podcasts I've heard lately. I drive a lot with my job and always listen to podcasts. Love the positivity of all the guests!! Keep the episode coming."

Maureen Mulligan | July 27, 2023

Exceptional podcast

"I give this podcast a high ranking! It is always built around one idea or concept, and they stick to it. Positive and inspirational"

Beth Littelhale | July 28, 2023

Informative Podcast

"I enjoy listening to LYM podcast. I appreciate all the advice and information. Keep the episodes coming!!"

Beth Littlehale | Aug. 1, 2023

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