
Episode #213
EP 213: Volume with Vinny Carrano
On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast , Joe Rinaldi sits down with Vinny Carrano — Marine Corps veteran, nonprofit professional, fundraiser, and endurance athlete — for a deeply personal conversation about grief, resilience, and finding happiness through life's most difficult seasons. Vinny shares the story of losing his sister (Lauren) to leukemia at just seven years old and how that experience shaped the way he approaches life, teaching him to appreciate the little things, not take himself too seriously, and find ways to turn difficult experiences into something meaningful. He opens up about carrying that loss for more than 30 years, the questions that still remain, and the ways he continues to honor his sister while building a life of his own. Joe and Vinny explore persistence through fundraisin and his work helping others participate in endurance events, emphasizing the importance of repetition, consistency, and being willing to hear "no" along the way. The conversation also dives into Vinny's decision to leave Philadelphia with his wife to support her career, his evolving definition of happiness, and how moving to California has given him a new appreciation for slowing down and being present. From grief and marriage to service, fundraising, and embracing major life transitions, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance isn't just about pushing through hard things, but allowing those experiences to shape you into someone who can help others through them too. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Vinny's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him. If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support! Follow Vinny (here) Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here) Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)






