On a Mission is a podcast hosted by UK No.1 podcaster Ellie McKay that goes beyond headlines and achievements to explore the real stories behind them. Each episode features people from all walks of life sharing the moments that shaped them, the setbacks they didn't expect, and the lessons they learned along the way. The show is for listeners who believe that life's greatest lessons come from hearing those who have lived them.
Episodes
Simon Squibb: Homeless at 15, Multimillionaire by 40 | The Truth About Money, Success & Chasing Your Dreams
Homeless at 15. A multimillionaire by 40. Now he’s helping millions of people chase their dreams.
Simon Squibb is an entrepreneur, investor and social media phenomenon with millions of followers watching him give strangers the opportunities he never had.
After losing his father as a teenager, Simon found himself sleeping on the streets with no money, no qualifications and nobody to turn to. He sta
Gordon Burcham: Why Losing Everything Could Be Your Greatest Breakthrough
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, but the story you’ve been telling yourself?
From a terrified young boy who was bullied relentlessly and didn’t want to be alive, to becoming a three-time martial arts world champion and successful entrepreneur, Gordon Burcham knows what it takes to completely transform your life.
In this episode of the On a Mission Podcast, G
“I Was Andrew Tate on Steroids”: James O’Keefe on Violence, Shame and Changing His Life
James O’Keefe spent years around gangsters, dealing drugs, fighting and womanising. In his own words, he was “Andrew Tate on steroids.” Today, he’s the founder of Unguarded Warrior, helping people break the patterns that nearly destroyed his life.
James grew up with an alcoholic father, was thrown out of home at 15 and lost his dad soon after. He went on to become a professional MMA fighter and bu
The Psychology of Enough: What a $100 Million Exit Taught Andrew Hulbert About Success
Andrew Hulbert went from starting a company in his bedroom in his pants to building and exiting a business for $100 million before the age of 40.
An incredible achievement, but this conversation is about far more than business.
Andrew’s life could very easily have gone in a completely different direction. He was wild, fiercely ambitious and willing to take risks most people wouldn’t entertain.
Martin Stapleton: Cheerfulness in the Face of Adversity | Royal Marine Commando & MMA World Champion
What happens when you stop trying to avoid adversity and start seeing it as part of the deal?
Former Royal Marine Commando, MMA world champion and elite performance coach Martin “Stapes” Stapleton returns to On a Mission, and as always, no subject is off limits.
Stapes has spent most of his adult life operating outside his comfort zone. From war zones and professional fighting to business, coa
Jody Riley: A Stranger Took My Two Year Old Daughter
A two year old girl leaves nursery with a man who wasn’t authorised to collect her. By the time her mother is told, her daughter has already been returned.
What happened in between remains unknown.
In this episode of On a Mission, Jody Riley tells the full story of the day her daughter Rosie was taken from nursery by a man Jody did not know, the account she says she was initially given about what
Daniel O’Reilly: The Rise and Fall of Dapper Laughs, Addiction & Redemption
Daniel O’Reilly became one of Britain’s first huge social media stars as Dapper Laughs, building an audience of millions with a character that was loud, laddish and deliberately pushed boundaries, until it all came crashing down.
Branded misogynistic, accused of promoting rape culture and effectively cancelled, Dan went from having his own ITV show and sold out tour to becoming one of the most h
Tim Storey: The Comeback Coach Trusted by Oprah, Kanye West and Hollywood’s Elite
Tim Storey has spent decades working with some of the most recognisable and successful people on the planet.
Oprah Winfrey, Kanye West, Robert Downey Jr., Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder are just some of the names connected to a man who has become known around the world as The Comeback Coach.
He’s a world renowned speaker, bestselling author, life strategist and spiritual leader who has spoken
Why Successful People Ask Better Questions with Dean Kelly and Ellie McKay
Most people don’t need more information. They need the right answer, from the right person, at the exact moment they need it.
In this special episode, TalentDec co founders Dean Kelly and Ellie McKay reveal the thinking behind a new expert marketplace designed to make valuable knowledge and real world experience far more accessible.
Dean sold his first company at 30 for an eight figure sum bef
From Market Trader to International Music Artist | The Hidden Cost of Chasing Your Dreams with ADMT
Millions of people know Adam (ADMT) for his incredible voice, but what I love most about him isn’t his music. It’s the person behind it.
It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with one of my good friends and an all round brilliant human being, Adam Taylor.
Behind the sold out shows, record deals and millions of views is someone who, for years, struggled to believe he was good enough. Adam spe
The Wealth Lie That’s Fooling Millions | With Multimillionaire Dean Kelly
We’ve never had more access to information, yet it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust.
Social media has created a generation of experts who look successful. AI can give two completely different answers to the same question. Millionaires are selling courses on building wealth, despite making more money from the courses than the thing they’re supposedly teaching.
So how do you sepa
I Escaped the 7/7 London Bombings… Then Went to Rehab with Hannah Lanel
Twenty one years ago, serial entrepreneur and wellbeing expert Hannah Lanel made a split second decision that saved her life.
On the morning of the 7/7 London bombings, Hannah was sitting on the Tube when she looked up and made eye contact with another passenger. An overwhelming sense of dread washed over her. She got up, ran off the train and left the station, despite the fact it wasn’t even her
Female Entrepreneur Chloë Bisson on Postnatal Depression, Business and Burnout
In this episode of On a Mission, I sit down with female entrepreneur, author and founder Chloë Bisson to talk about the reality of building and scaling a seven figure business whilst raising a newborn.
This is an honest conversation about female entrepreneurship, motherhood, postnatal depression, burnout and the mental load that comes with trying to balance it all.
Chloë opens up about becomin
From Addiction, Shame & Suicide To Finding Purpose with Eth Power
What happens when the life and soul of the party can no longer escape himself?
In this episode of On a Mission, Eth Power joins Ellie McKay for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, shame, identity, self destruction and recovery.
For years, alcohol and drugs were at the centre of Eth’s life. What began as chasing confidence, connection and escapism eventually spiralled into cha
Why So Many People Are Rethinking Alcohol with Andy Ramage
In this episode, I sit down with Andy Ramage, former City broker turned one of the leading voices in the alcohol free movement, for a raw conversation about alcohol, stress, identity and the habits many of us have normalised for years without ever really questioning.
What starts as a discussion about drinking quickly becomes something much bigger. We talk about the reality that alcohol is often
The Secret To Personal Transformation with Andy Ramage
This episode was actually recorded a couple of years ago, before alcohol became the mainstream conversation it is today. Listening back now, it’s fascinating how many of the things we discussed then are starting to become widely talked about in 2026.
Ahead of tomorrow’s brand new episode with Andy Ramage, I wanted to re release our original conversation because so much of it still feels incred
Maajid Nawaz on Grooming Gangs, Covid Backlash and Losing LBC
Maajid Nawaz was radicalised as a teenager and built his life around an extremist ideology that led to his arrest in Egypt, prison, and torture, before walking away from it and rethinking everything he once believed.
Years later, after becoming a well-known voice in counter extremism, he lost his role as a presenter on LBC during Covid, publicly labelled and ridiculed for his views.
This conv
Built in Pain, Forged in Fire: with Adventure Athlete Darren Grigas
He Wasn’t Built For This… He Became It
Darren Grigas has completed a world first 127 mile foot crossing of the 55 million year old Namib, run 100 miles across a frozen lake in temperatures down to minus 50, taken on uncharted rainforest, and completed Marathon des Sables alongside Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Most people look at extreme endurance athletes and assume they’ve always been wired different
The Healthy Habits Slowly Destroying Your Body | Michelle Flynn
Renowned performance coach Michelle Flynn works with high performers operating at an elite level, people at the top of their game who, on the surface, look like they have everything under control.
She was doing the same.
Training hard, disciplined, performing at a high level, until her body shut her down. Twice.
It’s something she now sees constantly, high performers still delivering, still
Mark Whittle: Why Success Won’t Fix You
Mark Whittle is someone who’s spent years studying what actually drives human behaviour, performance, and fulfilment, and why so many people still feel lost even when they “have it all”.
From working with high performers, athletes and entrepreneurs to building his own platform, Mark has seen first-hand what happens when success on paper doesn’t translate to real happiness. Because for a lot of p
From Supermodel To Film Producer: Reinventing At 50+ with Caprice Bourret
Caprice Bourret is proof that reinvention doesn’t have an expiry date.
From becoming one of the most photographed women in the world to building a film career from scratch in her 50s, she’s lived multiple lives and she’s still not done.
Three years on from her first appearance on On A Mission, Caprice is back and this time she’s gone all in. Producing, acting, writing and running entire film
The Truth About Trauma, Money and Self Sabotage with Dr Dain Heer
Great to welcome back Dr. Dain Heer, internationally renowned speaker, bestselling author, and co-creator of Access Consciousness, a global movement active in over 170 countries. From a childhood marked by abuse and poverty to a career as a chiropractor who once felt suicidal, Dain’s life radically changed when he discovered practical consciousness tools that opened a completely different way of l
How Trauma Shapes Behaviour and Identity with Jess Cunningham
In this episode of the On a Mission podcast, I’m joined by Jess Cunningham, TV personality and founder of Belief Coding.
Jess talks candidly about her time on the hit BBC show The Apprentice, the biggest opportunity of her life, when suppressed memories of childhood abuse surfaced out of nowhere, just as she was stepping into the limelight for the first time.
Trying to hold it together on the
The Royal Family and the Reality of Public Scrutiny with Gary Goldsmith
As the biological uncle to Catherine, Princess of Wales, Gary Goldsmith is no stranger to media scrutiny, scandal and public controversy.
Gary made his millions in the IT recruitment world and was a prominent figure within the recruitment sector long before the press notoriety.
In this episode, we talk about all of it. Entrepreneurship, success and being part of the royal family. The scandal t
The Psychology of Not Quitting with Greg Parkin
Greg Parkin has exited multiple seven figure businesses, completed Ironman triathlons, and in his fifties is preparing to run 108 miles across the Pennine Way in winter. His life has been shaped by pressure, risk, discipline and a mindset built around pushing limits.
This episode explores what it really takes to build and scale at that level. The appetite for risk. The tolerance for uncertainty.
His Father Was Murdered. He Refused to Break with Gian Power
At 23 years old, he received a phone call that changed everything.
His father had travelled to India for work. Days later, he was missing. Weeks later, a confession came in. Murder. The body was never recovered. The assets were taken. The legal system stalled. And overnight, Gian Power lost his hero, his security, and the life he had known.
This is not just a story about grief. It is about wha
Royal Marine Commando Aaron Moon: Blown Up, Written Off, Still Standing
Aaron Moon is a Royal Marine Commando whose life changed in seconds in Afghanistan when his vehicle hit an IED. He died twice on the flight home, woke from an induced coma to life changing injuries, and later faced the letter that ended his military career for good.
In this episode, Aaron talks honestly about what came after, the denial, the loss of identity, the darkest period where he drifte
Martin Stapleton From Combat to Cage Warriors and Beyond
Martin Stapleton (Stapes) returns to the On a Mission Podcast for his third appearance, and once again, this is a conversation that goes far beyond fighting.
Since we last sat down together, Martin has stepped back into the cage, this time on his own terms. A former Royal Marine Commando, a world-level MMA fighter, and an entrepreneur, Martin has lived multiple lives that demand extreme resilien
The Human Illusion and the Mechanics of Control with David Icke
For more than three decades, David Icke has been one of the most censored and relentlessly challenged voices in modern public discourse. Banned from countries, erased from platforms, publicly ridiculed and dismissed, yet still standing thirty five years later as many of the conversations he began have moved steadily closer to the mainstream.
This was never going to be a surface level conversatio
Covid, Censorship and the Doctor Who Wouldn’t Back Down with Dr Peter McCullough
He became one of the most visible medical voices of the Covid era by refusing to stay quiet. One of the most published cardiologists in history, he challenged the official response in real time and paid the price for it. When he questioned the narrative, they tried to erase him.
Peter McCullough returns to the On a Mission podcast as our most listened to guest, after years of censorship, platfor
When Stress and Menopause Collide with Health and Wellness Expert Gudiya Dagur Patel
Wellness expert and Harley Street clinic co-founder Gudiya Dagur Patel joins the On a Mission podcast to unpack why so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, reactive, and disconnected despite doing everything right.
This conversation will resonate with high-functioning women who are juggling work, family, health, and responsibility while quietly running on empty.
Gudiya works in health and w
Break Free from Addiction and Stop Repeating Destructive Patterns with Dr John Demartini
World-renowned behavioural expert Dr John Demartini is back on the On a Mission podcast, and he does not disappoint!
Demartini has long challenged mainstream psychology and self help frameworks, particularly around trauma, addiction, burnout, success, and responsibility. In this episode, those challenges show up clearly in how he explains behaviour, why people stay stuck, and why many popular ap
Jaymie Icke: Questioning Authority In A System Built On Fear
Covid. Censorship. Digital ID. Vaccines. Health freedom. Alternative media. Government overreach. Institutional control. Parenting in a system you no longer trust. These are no longer fringe talking points. They are the fault lines running through everyday life, shaping how people think, comply, spend, raise their children, and hand over responsibility without realising the long term cost.
Jaymi
The Architecture Of Mass Compliance with Multimillionaire Dean Kelly
Dean Kelly returns to the On a Mission podcast for one of the most anticipated conversations we have released.
Dean founded his first business at 27, sold it to a PLC for an eight figure exit, and became a liquid multi millionaire by 30. He went on to become the youngest CEO on the UK stock market and has since built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses. On paper, the story could stop there.
James Ashford on Addiction, Success and Finding Purpose After Becoming a Multimillionaire
Always a pleasure catching up with James Ashford, a working class Yorkshire lad putting Doncaster on the map. He has faced more than his fair share of adversity and refused to let any of it define him. From a standing start to a multi figure exit, he has achieved more than most people could ever imagine.
This is not a business podcast. We get into the real stuff. He talks openly about overcoming
Alone in the World’s Deadliest Jungle with World First Adventurer Daniel Eggington
Daniel Eggington has already completed world first expeditions in environments most people would never dare step into. No big budget. No support crew. No safety net. Just an ordinary man deciding to do something extraordinary and refusing to turn back when everything went wrong.
In this episode Daniel takes us into the reality behind those missions. The failed attempts. The fear. The injuries. T
Men’s Mental Health. The Silent Crisis with Danny Wicks
This is a conversation for anyone who has ever hit a point in life where everything you thought was solid suddenly falls apart.
Danny Wicks speaks openly about navigating divorce, depression and the shock of starting again in your forties when you realise the life you built no longer fits the person you are becoming. He talks honestly about the internal collapse that happens long before anything
From Darkness to Discipline: The Making of a Modern Man with Jordan Rassas
Jordan Rassas is proof that even the darkest beginnings can create the strongest men.
From growing up in poverty and surviving years of abuse to becoming one of the UK’s most outspoken voices for men, family and faith, this is a conversation that strips everything back. Jordan opens up about the dark years he’s never shared publicly before: the violence, the trauma and the defining moment that f
Helen Masters: The Truth Behind the Armour
Helen Masters has never been one to follow the rules.
She carved out a successful career in the corporate world, built a reputation for being sharp, fearless and straight talking, and lived life at full throttle. But behind that drive was a story that very few people knew.
Growing up in a pub and finding her voice in the tough world of eighties football culture, Helen learned early how to figh
Kevin Godlington: Special Forces, Grooming Gangs and the War for Truth
From growing up in care to breaking world records on Everest, Kevin Godlington’s life has been anything but ordinary.
He’s served in the Special Forces, worked in post conflict zones for the Foreign Office, and seen humanity at its darkest and most inspiring. But long before all of that, he was a child in the care system during the 80s and 90s, a time and place now infamous for the grooming gang
Matt Peacock: The Man Who Made the Impossible Possible
They said it couldn’t be done.
Matt Peacock proved them wrong.
An ordinary man achieving extraordinary things, Matt completed a world first by walking from Manchester to London with no sleep, defying experts, pushing his body and mind to the edge, and inspiring thousands along the way.
Best known as an international model, Matt’s story goes far beyond the camera. This is about purpose, resilie
Tatiana Ashborn: Sex, Shame and the Truth Untold
Some people talk about sex to shock. Others talk about it to sell. Tatiana Ashborn talks about it because she genuinely wants people to understand themselves and each other better.
She started out studying drama, never planning to become one of the UK’s leading voices in modern sex education. What began as a creative project turned into a viral lockdown experiment that sparked real conversations
Lisa Holley Palmer: Surviving Abuse and Homelessness to Rebuild With Purpose
Some journeys don’t just inspire, they redefine what’s possible. Lisa Holley Palmer went from being homeless with a young child, a bag of clothes and £250 to her name to becoming the Editor of Mind Jump Magazine and the driving force behind a groundbreaking dating platform.
In this episode Lisa shares the reality of what it takes to rebuild a life from the ground up. She talks about leaving abus
Adam Williams: Escaping the Nine to Five
There’s a dangerous place so many people settle into. It isn’t failure. It isn’t collapse. It’s that space where everything looks fine. Stable job. Decent pay. Life going well enough. But fine is the enemy of greatness.
If you feel a restless knot in your gut, the kind that says you’re capable of more and that you’re done settling, this episode is for you. Adam Williams had everything on the out
Dr Shawn Baker: On Health, Freedom and the Carnivore Diet
He’s been called the face of the carnivore movement but behind the headlines is a much bigger story about health, responsibility and challenging the systems that keep us sick.
This week I’m joined by Dr Shawn Baker, orthopedic surgeon, world class athlete and best selling author, whose radical approach to diet and lifestyle has put him at the centre of a global conversation. From his own health
Ollie Ollerton: Mass Control, Identity Shifts and Waking Up
Great to have Ollie Ollerton back on the podcast for the third time.
Most of you already know Ollie’s story. SAS: Who Dares Wins. Ex Special Forces. Bestselling author. But this time, there was no plan. No script. No agenda. Just a real conversation between two friends.
It all started with an impromptu catch up over Zoom. Midway through, we both said the same thing. This would have made a grea
Dr John Demartini: Unlocking the 7 Hidden Forces That Shape Your Life
This episode is one of those rare conversations that expands your mind in real time.
Dr John Demartini has spent over forty years studying what makes us think, feel, and behave the way we do. He has helped some of the world’s most influential people rewrite their internal story and find a deeper sense of meaning and direction. And this conversation goes even further.
Back on the podcast for a
Dylan Davey: From Bedroom Hustler to Celebrity Deal Maker
Dylan Davey is making serious moves behind the scenes of the A list world, but it hasn’t always been VIP parties and champagne campaigns.
In this episode, we hear from a natural born entrepreneur who carved out a name for himself by doing what most people are too afraid to do, backing himself completely. From his early years growing up neurodivergent and missing large chunks of education due to
Amber Jean: Losing Her Hair, Finding Her Power and Having The Courage To Be Seen
At just 15 years old, Amber Jean’s world changed overnight. One tiny bald patch turned into complete hair loss within a year and for the next decade she hid behind wigs, determined to survive but terrified to be seen.
Today she has not only embraced her hair free identity, she has built a game changing brand that is transforming the wig industry, working with household names like Gail Porter and
Filmmaker Charles Mattocks: On Exposing the Lies Behind Food, Pharma, and Chronic Illness
From the streets of Brooklyn to the film sets of his hard-hitting health documentaries, Charles Mattocks life has been nothing but ordinary.
Nephew of the legendary Bob Marley, he forged his own path, from breaking into the music industry with LL Cool J to producing award-winning documentaries that challenge the health system and expose uncomfortable truths.
In this episode of the On a Mission
Jack Faint: Turning a Terminal Diagnosis into a Reason to Live
What a man. What a mission.
Jack Faint was 25 when everything changed.
One minute he was cycling through Melbourne on his way to work. The next, he was waking up on the pavement after a seizure, completely disoriented. A hospital scan revealed the last thing anyone expects to hear at that age, a terminal brain tumour. Grade 3 astrocytoma. Seven years to live.
No warning. No lead up. Just a s
Nici Burns: Real Talk on Trauma, Healing and Taking the Long Road Back to Self
In this episode I’m joined by my brilliant friend Nici Burns, female founder of Nibu Naturals, wellness advocate, biohacker, and someone who’s been doing the work for decades.
But this conversation isn’t about branding or business. It’s about survival.
We go all the way back to the beginning. Childhood trauma, domestic violence, eating disorders, toxic relationships, the search for love in all
Breaking In, Standing Out, And Staying True. Redefining Success Behind The Lens With One Of The UK’s Most Loved Photographers, Rachell Smith
Rachell Smith is a force behind the lens, but her journey to becoming one of the UK’s most in-demand photographers hasn’t been straightforward.
In this episode, we talk about how she broke into the industry, the reality of building a career from the ground up, and the creative identity she had to fight to reclaim. From sending thousands of cold emails to walking away from portfolio work that no
Mushrooms, Manifestation and the Fight for Truthful With Zain Peer From London Nootropics
Mushrooms. Manifestation. A brand changing the game.
Meet Zain Peer, cofounder of London Nootropics, one of the breakout names in functional health right now. Their adaptogenic coffee blends have taken the wellness space by storm, helping people ditch the jitters, clear brain fog, and tap into something better than burnout.
They have gone from kitchen counter experiments to a seven figure bran
Why PEMF Therapy Is Transforming Health and Longevity with CELLER8 Founder Andy Smith
What if the solution to your chronic pain, low energy, poor sleep, or even spiralling mental health wasn’t another pill but a magnetic field?
More and more people are starting to take their health and longevity seriously, myself included. And once you start digging, it’s incredible what’s out there. One of the names that keeps coming up is Andy Smith. He’s really making waves (pardon the pun) in
You're Hired: From Backpacker to Boardroom with Mark Wright
He arrived in the UK with just £270 in his pocket and ended up building a multi-million-pound business with Lord Sugar as his partner.
In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Wright, who doesn’t just talk about entrepreneurship, he’s lived it, battled through it and earned every win.
We talk about what really happens after the cameras stop rolling. From legal battles in month two of business, to being
Behind the Headlines: The Truth About PR, Power and Publicity with Rebecca May
Rebecca May (Becky) is the quiet force behind some of the UK’s most high profile media placements.
For over two decades, she’s been shaping stories, building brands, and steering clients through everything from viral headlines to full blown media storms. She’s worked with celebrities, founders, and total unknowns, navigating the chaos and making the right kind of noise when it matters most.
It
From The Bedroom To The Boardroom with Emma Sayle
She’s been called a modern day Madame, a real life rebel, and even a threat to society’s moral compass, but beneath the headlines, Emma Sayle is a female entrepreneur who has built one of the most recognisable and controversial brands in the world.
Two decades ago, she launched Killing Kittens with a clear mission to challenge the double standards around female sexuality and create a space where w
The Man They Call When It Goes Wrong. Lessons from a real life James Bond Will Geddes
When the stakes are high, Will Geddes is the man they call.
A-list celebrities. Billionaire CEOs. Politicians with everything to lose. For over thirty years, he’s protected people in the moments where it matters most, kidnappings, blackmail, death threats, data breaches, revenge plots. The stuff most of us only see in films.
Dubbed the real-life James Bond, Will has operated at the highest lev
Why Mindset Isn’t Enough: Will Polston on the Real Reason High Performers Struggle
If you’ve ever looked like you’ve got it all together on the outside but felt like you’re barely holding it together underneath, this one’s for you.
Will Polston is one of the UK’s top mindset and performance coaches. He’s built a successful business, worked with thousands of people and ticked off the big goals. But long before any of that, he hit a point where he genuinely didn’t know if he could
Toxic Relationships, Emotional Intelligence and Rebuilding Trust After Trauma with Rebecca P. Fox
Back by popular demand, I’m joined once again by Rebecca P. Fox, qualified psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and leading expert in emotional intelligence and narcissistic abuse.
You might remember our first conversation, where we scratched the surface of some big topics. This time, we go deeper.
This isn’t about clinical definitions or theory. It’s about what really happens behind the scenes. Th
AJ Roberts: When Telling the Truth Comes at a Cost
The only difference between a conspiracy theory and the truth is about six months…
AJ Roberts was cancelled during lockdown. Shadowbanned. Deplatformed. Silenced for speaking out against a system he’d once served.
I watched it happen in real time. Years of building up hundreds of thousands of followers, gone in an instant. But AJ didn’t back down. He kept going. He kept speaking. And people kept l
Eddie Hearn: Building Empires, Battling Pressure, and the Truth About Success
This week’s episode is with world-renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, the man behind some of the biggest nights in boxing history and one of the most influential figures in the sport.
But this isn’t just a conversation about boxing.
We go behind the scenes of the empire he’s built and the pressure that comes with carrying a legacy. From growing up as “Barry Hearn’s son” to leading global
Jordan Wylie: War Zones, Wild Missions and the Fight to Find Himself
He’s dodged bullets, been held at gunpoint, worked as a private security contractor in the world’s most dangerous places and still says the scariest thing he ever did was sit still with his own thoughts.
This week, Ellie McKay is joined by the unstoppable force that is Jordan Wylie. Soldier. Adventurer. Author. TV personality. But underneath it all, a man who’s had to battle his demons harder than
Philly J Lay: Exposing the Health Scandal That Affects Us All
Philly J Lay never set out to be a campaigner. But after a routine spinal fusion left her in agonising pain and heavily medicated, her world was turned upside down.
She spent years in bed, disconnected from everything she once knew, physically broken, emotionally exhausted, and unsure of what recovery could even look like. But it was through that experience that she began to question everything sh
The Breakdown Before the Breakthrough: Talking Eating Disorders, Men’s Mental Health, and Infertility with The Man Behind The Muscle, James Roffey
Looking at James Roffey today, you see the strength, the discipline, the presence of a man who has done the inner work. But behind that calm exterior is a story that challenges everything we think we know about mental health, masculinity, and what it means to fall apart and put yourself back together again.
James is breaking down taboos and speaking openly about the topics that too often go unspok
From Tabloid Target to Self-Made Powerhouse: Reinvention, Resilience and the Reality Behind the Headlines with Caprice Bourret
You think you know Caprice? Think again.
In this episode of On a Mission, Ellie McKay sits down with the model-turned-mogul for an unfiltered deep dive into a life that’s been anything but ordinary. From becoming one of the most photographed women in the world to building a multimillion-pound property portfolio and running successful businesses, Caprice Bourret opens up like never before.
This isn
Angharad Wrigley – Letting Go, Starting Over, and Becoming the Woman She Was Meant to Be
This is what happens when two good friends sit down and talk about the stuff that actually matters.
In this episode of On a Mission, Ellie McKay is joined by the brilliant, big-hearted and wonderfully honest Angharad Wrigley for a conversation about life, growth, and finding your way back to yourself after years of running on autopilot.
Angharad shares how it took her until her 40s to finally like
From Homeless and Written Off to a Global Voice for Human Potential – Dr. John Demartini on Rebuilding from Rock Bottom
Dr. John Demartini wasn’t supposed to make it.
Diagnosed with learning difficulties. Branded “uneducable.” Homeless at 14. By the world’s standards, his story should’ve ended before it ever really began.
But one powerful conversation changed everything.
In this episode of On a Mission, Dr. Demartini shares the truth behind his journey not the highlight reel, but the moments most people never see.
From Diagnosis to Defiance, Three Months to Live: What John Did Next Will Shock You
The day John Bygraves was told he had just three months to live, everything came crashing down.
His world, once filled with music, momentum and a fast-paced DJ lifestyle, suddenly stood still. What began as a small health concern turned into a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosis, and within moments, life as he knew it was gone.
Faced with a life-altering decision, John chose to explore a differen
Hooked by the System: The Truth About Prescription Addiction with Adam Ashburn
Adam Ashburn’s life changed in an instant when he was hit by a car travelling 100mph.
At just 19, he went from training as a professional golfer to being told he might never walk again. His injuries were extensive, multiple surgeries, years in recovery, and a complete rebuild of his physical body. But what followed was even tougher.
Hooked on prescription opioids, Adam found himself spiralling. Li
From Idea to Iconic: The Doncaster Festival Story with Andy O’Grady and Martin Semple
Most people go to festivals. Andy O’Grady and Martin Semple built one from scratch. No big sponsors, no safety net, just two mates with a vision and the sheer determination to make it happen.
From the very start, they were at the heart of it all, two lads from Doncaster who wanted to create something special. The first event was held in a field with a couple of hundred people. No one knew if it wo
Reinvention, Resilience & Risk-Taking – Sophie Milliken on Selling a Business, Divorce & Starting Over
Success isn’t just about winning it’s about having the courage to start over when everything changes.
For years, Sophie Milliken was known as a successful entrepreneur, building a business from the ground up, helping founders raise their profiles, and even becoming a best-selling author. But behind the success was a reality few people saw. Selling a business isn’t always the dream exit it seems. D
Breaking the Silence: Nina Aoulik’s Unstoppable Mission to End Honour-Based Abuse
Some stories are difficult to hear, but they are even more dangerous to ignore.
In this powerful episode of On a Mission 2.0, I sit down with Nina Aoulik, a survivor, activist, and a woman on a mission to end honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and gender-based violence.
Nina’s story is harrowing. Born into a family that rejected her simply for being a girl, she endured years of extreme abuse, a
From Family to Felonies: Francesca Fattore’s Untold Story
Francesca Fattore had a loving childhood, a tight-knit Italian family, and a life that, on the surface, seemed worlds away from crime. But by her early teens, she was deep in a world of drugs, violence, and survival, running with dangerous people and making decisions that would ultimately land her behind bars.
In this real and raw episode, Francesca opens up about her descent from an innocent kid
Dean Forbes: From Rock Bottom to Multi-Million Pound CEO
This week on On a Mission, I’m joined by Dean Forbes, and his story is nothing short of incredible. From being homeless twice to leading multi-million-pound business exits, Dean opens up about the raw reality behind his success.
He talks about losing his football dream, drowning in debt at 17, and working in a Motorola call centre while crying in the toilets between shifts. But instead of staying
Andrew Jenkins on Mental Health, Resilience, and Life After The Traitors
In this episode of the On a Mission podcast, I sit down with Andrew Jenkins, one of the standout finalists from BBC’s The Traitors. But there’s so much more to Andrew than what we saw on our screens. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and sheer determination.
At just 21, Andrew’s life took a drastic turn when he survived a horrific car accident that left him in a coma for four weeks.
Breaking Free: Sara Al Madani on Healing, Spiritual Awakening & Redefining Success
This week on On a Mission, I’m joined by the unstoppable Sara Al Madani a trailblazing entrepreneur, speaker, and fierce advocate for personal growth and authenticity.
Sara started making money at just three years old, launched her first business at 15, and built a multimillion-pound empire. But behind the achievements was a woman battling deep personal struggles, societal expectations, and toxi
Jessen James: The Truth About Mindset, Money, and Making an Impact
We’re welcoming back Jessen James to the On A Mission podcast and trust me, this one’s unfiltered, unapologetic, and packed with real talk.
Jessen isn’t just another entrepreneur talking mindset he’s a trained psychiatric nurse who’s taken his deep understanding of human behaviour and turned it into a blueprint for success. From battling financial hardship to becoming a self-made millionaire, Jess
Ollie Ollerton: The Truth About the SBS, Discipline & Reprogramming Your Mind
There’s something about Special Forces operators that fascinates us. Maybe it’s the sheer grit, the mental resilience, or the stories of extreme hardship that push the human body and mind to its limits. We picture them as warriors hardened by battle, unshaken in the face of danger. But what if the reality is something very different?
In this episode, I sat down once again with one of my most popul
