Ad Yack: Season 6, Episode 6: Mary Lengle

Ad Yack: Season 6, Episode 6: Mary Lengle

From AdYack by American Advertising Federation of the Greater Lehigh Valley

April 24, 2026 · 1h 11m · Season 6 · Episode 6

About this episode

Mary Lengle discusses her transition from publishing to creating a global golf instruction platform.

Today on the podcast, I get to talk to someone whom I admire, because they were willing to pivot from a good career in publishing to one completely outside their comfort zone to build something meaningful. I’m talking about Mary Lengle . Early in her career, Mary worked at Rodale , where she built a reputation as a talented publicist promoting books for some remarkable people — from Denise Austin to Gary Player, LL Cool J, and Morgan Freeman. She enjoyed the work and was building a successful career. But like many creative people, Mary had this quiet feeling inside her that she was meant for something more. Not just helping tell other people’s stories, but helping build something that connected with her own passions and purpose. And for Mary, that passion had been there since childhood. She grew up around the game of golf, learning from her grandfather that golf isn’t just a sport — it’s a game that brings people together. Eventually, that inner voice got louder. Mary realized that if she wanted to create the kind of life and work that truly resonated with her, she would have to take a leap. So, she made a bold decision: she left Rodale and partnered with PGA instructor Eric…

People in this episode

Host: unknown

Guest: Mary Lengle

Topics covered

  • career change
  • golf
  • personal growth
  • publishing
  • community building

Keywords

  • Mary Lengle
  • golf instruction
  • career pivot
  • Rodale
  • Eric Cogorno

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rodale

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