INSPIRE with Nicola Wills
INSPIRE with Nicola Wills is a podcast in which Nicola Wills talks to well-known people about their real-life journeys. Guests share the ups and downs they faced on the way to achieving their goals. The show is inspired by the Chicken Soup for the Soul books and aims to show that anyone can pursue their dreams. Each conversation is meant to encourage listeners by revealing that everyone faces similar struggles and possibilities.
Episodes
Nicola Wills- Rock bottom to Reality TV
FROM ROCK BOTTOM to REALITY TVI've had two seasons of guests sit in this chair. This time, it's just me.No expert. No filter. No polished pitch.Because reinvention isn't a strategy I teach, it's a life I survived. It’s been 3 years since I’ve last shared a podcast with you and honestly, I didn’t think I would ever sit in front of a mic again, butI have found my way home. This is where I final
EPISODE 25 | Hannah Home Educates | "the fastest way to make me do something, is tell me I can't do it" - The UKs leading home educator and gentle parenting advocate
A note from Inspire: TW This episode discusses eating disorders.Today's guest is a mum of 3, freelance journalist, owner of the UK's most popular homeschooling blog, business owner and hugely influenTial TikToker who is probably best known for her channel 'Hannah Home Educates'. Hannah started off her career working in a pupil referral unit, teaching children with severe emotional and behavio
EPISODE 24 | Niyc Pidgeon | How to be HAPPY, the psychology of happiness
Note from Inspire: TW - This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault and suicide.If you've ever wondered about the psychology behind a happier life then this episode is for you. There's a reason that self-help books, courses, videos and seminars are available in abundance. Have you ever considered that generally every action we take as humans are things that we believe are going
EPISODE 23 | Mart Tweedy | Life TRANSFORMED through crystals & manifestation - the ultimate 'how to'
Mart Tweedy is a wellbeing and Law of Attraction practitioner, successful business owner and no1 podcast host from Newcastle upon Tyne. Just 18 months ago, he was working for the NHS and left to launch Canny Crystals, an online "one stop shop for everything spiritual" which has been wildly successful. Just 3 months after leaving his full time job, Mart's online shop made in one month, his pre
EPISODE 22 | Dani St James | Business with purpose - empowering Trans+ lives
Today's guest is a successful British business woman, model, makeup artist, media celebrity and trans activist. Founder of Zoah, a pioneering company offering lingerie and underwear for transgender women, Danielle is the epitome of using her own experience to help others. Danielle's story is one of discovery, passion and determination in all things personal life and business, and is committed
EPISODE 21 | Charlie Sims | The reality behind the reality TV
Our guest today is a hugely successful and influential talent manager and reality star who began his career on The Only Way is Essex back in 2013.He has since branched out to the sports industry and has started up the huge project, where he manages elite talent including John Ryder, Joe Cordina, and Connor Ben, as well as the reality stars Chloe, Demi and Frankie Sims. Alongside his agency wo
EPISODE 20 | Emma Mumford | The Queen of manifestation, learning to surrender and turning pain into power
Note from Inspire: This episode discusses sexual abuse and trauma. Todays guest is the UK's leading voice in Law of Attraction. She is an award-winning life coach, 3x bestselling author of her books Positively Wealthy and Hurt, Healing, Healed, Manifestation YouTuber, speaker and podcast host of the #1 Spirituality podcast on iTunes 'Spiritual Queen's Badass Podcast' with over 2 million downl
EPISODE 19 | Nicola Elliott | How a burnt out journalist, built the UK’s no.1 wellness brand from her kitchen sink
Our guest today is the co-founder of one of the leading wellbeing brands in the UK and beyond, NEOM organics. Having worked 60-hour weeks in her career as a journalist, Nicola Elliott came to a point where she realised the lifestyle she was living was impacting her sleep, energy and mood. Recognising that something needed to change, she decided to take control of her wellbeing. So h
EPISODE 18 | Javeno Mclean | The power of PERSPECTIVE "a bad day for us is paradise for someone else"
Today’s guest really is one in a million. “I discovered Javeno one night whilst I was scrolling on Instagram, and instantly connected with the work he was doing because of my brother Graeme. Having grown up with a severely disabled brother, I know the importance and how special the work is that Javeno does day in day out. I probably watched nearly all of the videos he’d posted on Instagram an
EPISODE 17 | Chalene Johnson | Building multimillion $ businesses with ADHD - How to turn life's hardships into your greatest success
Have you ever or are you going through something crazy difficult? Something you struggled/are struggling to figure out? We all have our valleys. We all have that moment. And today’s guest’s passion is showing you how your mess can be your greatest success. She believes that “Every twist of your life has the potential to serve as a positive impact on the lives of others and I’m devoted to
EPISODE 16 | Wayne Lineker | The REAL story behind the success of one of Ibiza's most famous
In today's episode, we welcome a truly inspiring guest, Wayne Lineker. An established entrepreneur and proud Dad and Grandad, Wayne has built an impressive empire of sports bars and clubs in some of the world's most popular tourist destinations, most notably, "O Beach Ibiza". His journey from a modest upbringing to becoming a nightlife icon is nothing short of inspiring. But what
EPISODE 15 | Sarah Dunning | From a career ending injury to true success "I didn't want my life to be this way forever, and I knew this was the way to change it."
Today’s guest is the no.1 income earner in her UK online business, a property investor with a growing portfolio, a business investor and mum of 3.Sarah Dunning’s story is one of total transformation. She is not the same person as she was 15 years ago. Sarah’s story will INSPIRE you and show you that with unwavering belief, hard work and commitment to personal growth anything is possible.So what di
EPISODE 14 | Karl Willett | "you should walk out that house in the outfit you wish to die in"
Karl Willett is a top international stylist having worked in the fashion industry for 20 years building a vibrant portfolio of celebrity clients including Amanda Holden, Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Hudson, Paloma Faith, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessie J and Beverley Knight. He is also a happily married, family man with ‘miracle’ twin boys being born by surrogacy.Karl has the family, a career that he loves,
EPISODE 13 | Leona Burton | Teen Mum to 6 figure CEO "I thought about giving up every month and that's what people need to understand"
Today’s guest is a high-performance mentor, author and CEO of Mums in Business International. With a global membership of 350,000 she is disrupting her industry as a voice for good, championing women and mums to thrive in business. Alongside business, she is a mum of 6 and together with her husband, they travel the world whilst homeschooling their children.But life hasn’t always looked this way, s
EPISODE 12 | DJ Fat Tony | Abuse, addiction and self-destruction to recovery and redemption
From a council estate in Battersea to DJ’ing for A-list celebrities and royalty, today’s guest is not short of jaw dropping stories of his eclectic life. Grateful to still be alive after 28 years of addiction, DJ Fat Tony shares all in his powerful, hilarious and eye-opening Sunday Times best selling memoir, ‘I don’t take requests’. From his first steps into Heaven nightclub at 16, his whole life
EPISODE 11 | Dr Aseem Malhotra | “it’s not safe to speak the truth, but it’s even less safe not to”
When public figures share an unpopular opinion, in recent years, it has become increasingly known to result in media smear campaigns and a culture of cancelling the person from the spotlight. On the other hand, what if this ‘unpopular opinion’ is in fact evidence based medical research written by Dr Aseem. A top British Cardiologist and published researcher in the British Medical Journal whose lif
EPISODE 10 | Emma Cooper | Pregnant Police officer to multi-millionaire in 2 years
Imagine being 30 weeks pregnant, excited to start the family you have always dreamed of and then one day the glossy vale falls away and reality confronts you, “OMG, why did I think my life was so amazing?”. From broke to self-made multi-millionaire in 2 years, nothing makes you move faster than when you are in pain. Emma Cooper is a mum, wife, sister, property investor, AirBnb business owner and c
EPISODE 9 | Amber Smart | How I went from being in debt to earning 6 figures in ONE month
Today's guest is the founder of global team ID network, which spans 10 countries and drives 40 million in team sales making her the no.1 income earner in her company with multiple 7 figures to date. Amber Smart is a savvy entrepreneur, investor and public speaker having taken centre stage in front of 70,000 at the GoPro conference. Amber’s story will expand your mind to the possibility of Netw
EPISODE 8 | Pam Wills | My Mum & Me | "I knew life was never going to be the same again"
Having children changes your life but when you have a child born with a rare chromosome disorder (only 12 other cases on record globally) as a young 24 year old parent, you truly are stepping into the unknown. Your life is never going to be the same again. That parent and today’s guest is a very special lady, Pam Wills. Pam describes herself and her life before her son Graeme as average and ordin
EPISODE 7 | Madeleine Black | The ULTIMATE story of survival, forgiveness and healing
Note from Inspire: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault and suicide. Today’s guest will share with you the power of forgiveness to heal and to find peace despitehorrific circumstances. After keeping silent for 38 years, Madeleine Black shares her heartbreaking story of being gang raped at 13, in her best-selling book ‘Unbroken.’ Now an international speaker including two TedX ta
EPISODE 6 | Francesca Amber | From broke to earning 5-figures a month | "The Law of Attraction Changed my Life"
If you have ever wondered if the law of attraction actually works, then listen to this episode carefully! Today’s guest is host of the UK’s biggest self development bookclub and podcast, ‘Law of attraction changed my life’. A best selling author, serial entrepreneur and single parent of three. Francesca Amber is a fierce woman and mother who has not only transformed her own life using the law of
EPISODE 5 | David O'Reilly | From breakdown to BREAKTHROUGH
If someone has ever told you to ‘stay in your own lane’, then today's guest will help you to shatter those limiting beliefs. David O’Reilly is a highly talented artist having performed internationally in theatre, television and radio. His theatre performances include Greece, the Book of Mormon, Everyone’s talking about Jamie and most recently he starred in ‘Buff’, receiving outstanding solo pe
EPISODE 4 | Laura Blair | "How to OVERCOME FAILURE and use heartbreak to change your life"
Known for her exquisite style, creative content and unique ‘strut’, today’s guest has built an audience of over 1 million followers across Youtube, Instagram and TikTok. Working with top brands such as Marc Jacobs, Karen Millen and Dior, Laura Blair is not only savvy in style but a smart and dedicated entrepreneur, intentionally becoming an ‘influencer' in the luxury fashion and beauty space.B
EPISODE 3 | Melvin Odoom | BBC Radio1 | From "you don't have a voice for radio" to award-winning radio host
If you have listened to BBC Radio One or Kiss FM you may recognise the voice of this weeks guest, an award winning radio broadcaster who currently hosts Radio 1 Live lounge with Ricky and Charlie.Having won two industry awards at Kiss FM including the prestigious, ‘Best breakfast radio show’ in 2012 to broadcasting over the BBC Radio One airwaves since 2019, Melvin Odoom is one of the top names in
EPISODE 2 | Stuart & Francis | Gay Dads | "How to find your true self and set them free"
Soul mates, business partners, west end stars, Stuart and Francis are perhaps the most famous and loved husbands in the UK after documenting their journey of surrogacy and becoming a family to over a million followers on social media. Taking on the world together in business, travel and family life these best friends are redefining the narrative of a gay couple in 2023.But it hasn’t always been th
EPISODE 1 | Nicola Wills: My story | "How I created my dream life"
We wanted to kick start this Podcast with our very own host Nicola Wills.Nicola is not famous or a multi-millionaire instead she has achieved what she defines as true success because she is living the life she always dreamed of in Ibiza, she is happy and is finally comfortable in her own skin.But it hasn’t always been this way. It has taken her a long time, thick skin and self belief, perseverance
WELCOME to INSPIRE
Welcome to Inspire the podcast with me - Nicola Wills, where I will be speaking to CEO’s, Influencers, Doctors, TV Personalities, Actors and people from all walks of the inspiring side of life.They ‘ll be sharing real life stories and the ups and downs of what it took for them to get where they are today.But instead of giving you the typical success stories - we strip it back, get raw and go deepe
