On a Mission Podcast

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Turning Your Pain Into Your Purpose - with Billy Schwer Apr 11, 2022

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In this episode, I’m going the distance with former British, Commonwealth, European, and World Boxing champion, Billy Schwer.

Billy speaks about the difficulties of his boxing journey and the lessons he learned from getting to the top of his profession and then losing it all. In this candid interview, Billy talks openly about his struggle to transition from a sportsman into the business world as he felt like he no longer had an identity after retiring from the sport that he had dedicated so much of his life to.

From the brink of suicide, Billy started to discover his true life’s purpose as he embarked on a crazy journey of self-discovery where he learnt how to turn the pain of his past into the purpose behind his future.

Now a motivational speaker, author and an elite performance coach living his best life, this conversation is as energetic as 12 rounds in the boxing ring as Billy and I go deep down the rabbit hole of consciousness, MDMA therapy and everything in between.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Wealth and the material possessions we gain through a successful life are not the metric we should judge ourselves upon, but simply a metric.
Trust in yourself and keep pushing yourself. Failure is the courage to pursue what it is you really want. Every setback is a learning experience.
Billy’s whole life has been founded upon the drive to prove his worth, and to show the world that he is strong enough to take anything on. This is a belief that he tries to instil now into those he coaches.
Time and perspective have allowed Billy to realise that he spent the first part of his life fighting and pushing himself in order to achieve his goals. It is only when he reached them, that he came to the understanding that the journey itself was the important part.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It's about inner peace. In order to do my mission, that starts from within'

'I'm on a mission - the transformation of the middle-aged man'

'I believe there's always a reason why we do the things we do'

'I decided that no one was ever going to beat me, dominate me, hurt me or get on top of me ever again'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Billy Schwer - https://www.billyschwer.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

Miracles Are Created On The Other Side Of Fear - with Jeff Mask Apr 08, 2022

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In this episode, it was a pleasure to chat with business legend Jeff Mask. After growing a software company from $2,000,000 to over $100,000,000 in valuation, and carving out a career as one of the world's most successful investors and acquisitions experts, Jeff turned his attention towards helping high-performance executives to achieve incredible results.

After watching his wife and son hover between life and death, and then beating a cancer diagnosis, there have certain events that have undoubtedly changed the trajectory of Jeff’s life. His story is one of resilience, willpower and strength, which he has used to build four founding principles that he refers to as the "foundational pillars of life" - mindset, action, spirituality and kindness. In this remarkable conversation, we talk about the ways in which we can harness these attributes to overcome the challenges, correct our course in life, and achieve outstanding success.

BEST MOMENTS

'Now when anything frustrating happens, it's not a big deal because I remember the feeling of loneliness and darkness'

'I wanted to be part of a bigger purpose'

'That's where miracles are created - on the other side of fear'

'There is success that we define by wealth, esteem and status, and then there's success of true peace and happiness and joy that's enduring and sustainable'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Jeff Mask - https://www.jeffmask.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

Breaking All The Stereotypes - with Kal Kandola Apr 04, 2022

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Kal Kandola is an absolute powerhouse in the UK property scene. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Prosperity Group Global and has seen to the building of Eco Homes around the UK as well as amassing an impressive property portfolio and establishing herself as one of the country's foremost property experts.

In this episode, we get an insight into the real women behind all the success as Kal shares the highs and lows of her incredible property journey so far, including her many adventures. Despite the challenges, she rose up to defeat the odds and had worked to not only build her empire but also to break down stereotypes wherever possible.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

When working with incoming refugees who require housing, it is not enough to simply provide functional living spaces. There are also a host of cultural differences that must be overcome.
Helping others is about putting yourself out there and exceeding expectations wherever possible, the rewards don't just come through payment, but also through the experience you gain while completing the tasks.
We are far more aware of our capabilities and possibilities than other people. Never accept the judgment of others when it comes to what we can achieve. The power to succeed is in your hands.
The key to generating not just wealth, but a legacy, is to ensure that we establish investments that provide passive income. They may not always seem important or grand, but they form the bedrock of our financial security and future.

BEST MOMENTS

'I was almost doing a mentoring programme without realising that's what I was doing'

'I wasn't like your average high street mortgage broker. For me it was about "Okay, what can I do to actually help you with this?'

'I said no, that's your opinion. I'm not accepting that!'

'If we're going to do something, we need to do something different'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Kal Kandola LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/★-kal-kandola-★-51a27093/?originalSubdomain=uk

Out The Box Consulting - https://www.otbconsulting.org/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

A Story Of Extraordinary Resilience And Survival - with Tony Courtney Brown Apr 01, 2022

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In this episode, I’m on a mission with Tony Courtney Brown, founder of Bio-Resonance clinic who shares his incredible story, including some truly traumatic events that eventually led to severe mental health issues.

In this candid interview, Tony discusses how he got through those tough times and managed to get his life back on track, going from being homeless and suicidal to use the learnings from his adversity to build a successful business that focuses on natural therapies and a more holistic approach that is often at odds with the conventional medical narrative.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Life can prove so challenging at times, that we must enter a state of self-desensitisation - a form of self-protection that removes our emotional connection in order to ensure our survival.
Society tends to only care effectively for those who need help least. Those who are impaired and cast down by life, are generally the ones who do not receive the help.
We all have the power to motivate and inspire through our actions. In Tony's case, the appearance of guardian angels throughout his life, have served to affirm that human beings, at their core, all have the potential to do great things.
In recent times, there has been an unfortunate surge in depression levels for young adults. This has had an effect on not just the youngsters themselves, but also their parents, who do not always know which course of remedial action to take.

BEST MOMENTS

'Because it was brutal at times, I desensitised myself to it - it was the only way to get through'

'You view society completely differently from that position when you see how things operate'

'Until you have that direct contact, it's hard to fathom just how little support there is'

'What has happened over the past couple of years has made a huge impact on what I'm doing now'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Tony Courtney Brown LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-courtney-brown/?locale=es_ES

Tony Courtney Brown Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tonycourtney.brown

Total Body Health - www.total-body-health.com

Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/ellie-mckay/

Facebook: Facebook.com/ellie.mckay.3150

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissonpodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

Fitness, Business And The Troubles - with MJ Lennon Mar 28, 2022

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There is no denying MJ Lennon is a man on a mission.

He left school at 15 years old with no qualifications and a bleak outlook ahead. The world around him was an unstable one, as MJ grew up amid the violence and turmoil in Northern Ireland during the troubles there. But through the sheer drive, determination and a will to succeed, he took back control of the path ahead and has since established himself as one of the UK's most successful fitness entrepreneurs, founding the highly successful Hybrid Fitness and Elite Fitness and Performance Academy empires which are taking global by helping aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve their own goals in business.

We talk about how MJ has helped to raise others up, as well as the history of the places in which he grew up and how it has affected him, the ways in which he fought back against the predetermined path he seemed to be on in his young life in order to take back the reins of his own destiny, and the powerful story of how understanding the lessons of the past can help to shape a better tomorrow.

BEST MOMENTS

'As you walked through my home, you were basically going through a checkpoint - a warzone'

'Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it'

'When we come from a mindset of "You are right and I'm wrong", we're not moving forward'

'Everything was meant to be'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

MJ Lennon - https://mjlennon.net

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

A Millionaires Fight Back Against The Effects Of The Plandemic - with Neville Wright Mar 25, 2022

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Neville Wright is a self-made millionaire, mentor, motivational speaker, and author of the incredible book 'The Answer Is Yes. Now, What Is The Question' - the inspirational story of how he turned 37 pence into an empire worth over £100,000,000!

In this hard-hitting conversation, Neville talks about his reaction to, and the lingering effects of the pandemic and its resultant lockdowns. In this, no holds barred episode, Neville shares how the landscape of society has changed now that the government have been given such an unprecedented level of control over our lives, and why this is a dangerous moment in terms of preserving our freedoms.

An unmissable episode where we discuss the importance of being able to pivot and why ALL entrepreneurs and businesses owners need to seek opportunities in the chaos to take control of their own financial destiny.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The pandemic hit in 2020, and lockdowns were enforced across the world. However, the effects of these upon our nature as humans has yet to be calculated. They have had a devastating effect upon our mental wellbeing, as well as our ability to function as a society.
War has been declared on our way of life. This is not a war that takes its toll physically, but one that attacks the mind. We have been conditioned, over the past years, to follow and obey. Only by questioning the narrative can we hope to achieve victory.
Entrepreneurs are encouraged to think differently and to challenge the narratives we're fed. But as time has gone on, even these thinkers have been consumed by the false narratives.
The vaccination programme has been sent out into the world on a wave of big pharma propaganda. Not only has it had devastating effects on our physical health, it has also engendered mistrust in any future vaccine requirements.

BEST MOMENTS

'I felt like a prisoner, and yet I had no three meals a day and no exercise yard'

'This is a plan-demic, not a pandemic'

'This is a mental war'

'If something's going around, and if you catch it you have a 99.7% chance of surviving, then why would you put something in your body for that 0.03%?'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Neville Wright - www.nevillewright.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

Failure Is Never An Option - with Spencer Lodge Mar 21, 2022

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Not your typical working-class kid.

Spencer Lodge has come from nothing to become an internationally recognised author, speaker and business leader with over three decades of experience building startups across the world into 9 figure organisations. Spencer has also created an award-winning podcast with some epic guests including Tony Robbins but it’s been far from an easy climb to the top.

In this special episode, Spencer talks candidly about hitting rock bottom and why he has never been able to fully bounce back from his darkest moment despite achieving extraordinary levels of success. A brutally honest interview and a fantastic insight!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

When people experience great pain or challenge it can provide a turning point in life. The desire to never again feel that pain forces them to re-evaluate and realign their journey going forward, leading them to new opportunities.
Many assume that wealth equals success, but when we attach our identity to a certain path in life, that way of life becomes far more important than the temporary rewards it can bring.
We often make the mistake of thinking that our life partners are there to be our counsellors, and that their duty is to bring us back from darkness. We cannot hope to live our lives through others. Our partners have their own lives, interests, passions and pursuits.
When we overcome the most challenging of experiences in life, we should use the platforms we have to help others to overcome their own demons. Resilience inspires resilience.

BEST MOMENTS

'This could be a catalyst - an experience to lean into to find strength'

'The greatest revenge is massive success'

'Rejection is part of success and you have to embrace it'

'Progress needs to be made'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Spencer Lodge - https://spencerlodge.tv

Spencer Lodge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/?originalSubdomain=uk

Spencer Lodge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en

Spencer Lodge Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

How I Reversed My Multiple Sclerosis - with Darren Fields Mar 14, 2022

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Darren Fields is the regional vice-president of the software giant, Citrix, as well as a savvy investor but in 2012 his world came crashing down when he received some life-changing news. Like his Mother before, Darren was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a degenerative disease with a commonly bleak outlook for its sufferers.

Darren shares how he went against conventional medical wisdom to explore an alternative treatment despite being strongly advised against it by his medical team. His relentless pursuit for answers has helped Darren to overcome the disease completely and become completely symptom-free.

In this incredible episode, Darren shares a story of resilience, hope and ultimately triumph which is why he is now on a mission to make more people know about this life-saving treatment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Everyone's MS can affect in different ways. For some it is far more debilitating issue that is exacerbated by other afflictions.
Self-investigation can sometimes lead to new forms of treatment. Darren personally discovered the benefits of stem-cell transplants through inquiry.
Practitioners in MS treatment seem to be unfortunately led by pharmaceutical companies. These companies supply drugs and insist on their use, despite their sometimes lack of efficacy.
Never be afraid to ask your own questions, or do your own research. No one will be as proactive about your cure as yourself. The world is filled with knowledge and solutions. To beat the odds, sometimes we must find them for ourselves.

BEST MOMENTS

'If you've got a kitchen and it's on fire, you don't try to redecorate that kitchen when you haven't put the fire out'

'I investigated and found that the results are good'

'I had to find out by research and asking questions, because no one would tell me'

'People are getting impacted because of lack of funding and lack of resource'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Darren Fields Email - dfmsinfo1@gmail.com

Darren Fields LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfields/?originalSubdomain=uk

HSCT Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukhsct/?ref=share

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

One Year, No Beer and Beyond - with Andy Ramage Mar 07, 2022

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“Quitting alcohol isn't just for alcoholics.”

Like many of us, Andy was what he called a “middle lane” drinker. As someone who was always out entertaining or travelling the world, alcohol just became ingrained into his way of being. Something that was just part of the culture!

From the outside, Andy had it all but despite the external success, he felt empty and lacking. It was great to hear first-hand Andy’s journey of self-realisation which is an ever-evolving quest to live life to the max!

After achieving financial success with his financial brokerage, Andy gave it all up to co-founded the OneYearNoBeer movement, which has now helped over 100,000 people transform their relationship with alcohol.

Since then Andy has written two books ‘The 28-day alcohol-free challenge’ & ‘Let’s Do This! How to use motivational psychology to change your habits for life’, and delivered a brilliant TEDx talk titled, ‘The pill will make you limitless’.

For anyone that may be considering doing something similar, hearing how Andy has completely transformed his life may just give you the push that you need. It was relevant to me on a personal level having committed to giving up the beloved red wine for the year of 2022 👊.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Many assume that natural talent and ability are the elements that set the great apart from the good. The truth is that the great ones all put in extra levels of work. Self-development is the key to lasting success.
Knowledge is power. Reading the stories of others, being inspired by the lessons learned through challenges can serve to ignite the fires within us when it matters.
The pivotal moments in life come through developing self-awareness. If we can take a look at our lives and see where unhappiness is bleeding in, then we can take the necessary steps to repair.
Many people are trapped in the "middle lane" of drinking - regular, small amounts that "take the edge off the day". It may not seem excessive, but cumulatively, it holds you back.

BEST MOMENTS

'Technically, I was like Bambi on ice!'

'I remember saying "I'm going to prove them wrong'

'If that's my destiny, if that's my path, then what are we all doing?'

'Drinking is like Kryptonite in your back pack'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Andy Ramage - https://andyramage.com/about-andy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay

Find Your Niche, Focus On Your Vision, And Be The Best - with Gary Ashworth Feb 28, 2022

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Inspiration comes from the most unlikely places.

In this episode, I’m on a mission with business legend Gary Ashworth, business adviser and executive coach, acquisitions expert, author and award-winning theatre producer.

Gary’s interest in the intersection of The Arts and business offers a unique perspective on how creativity can help drive innovation which completely debunks the notion that we are either left-brained or right-brained. Gary believes if more people embraced their inner creativity and had more fun, it would unlock more possibilities to drive their business forward.

From successfully leading a public to private hostile bid to selling a PLC on the stock market for 10X the float price, Gary has seen and learnt a lot over the last 30+ years, especially through the challenging times. Despite his own financial success, Gary explains why money is not the be-all-and-end-all as he gives a frank insight through his own journey to success.

An unmistakable episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The three questions that every entrepreneur needs to ask are how much does it cost, how much will it make and how long will it take?
When we set out in business, it's always wise to ensure that we have our endgame planned and in mind. Far too many in business meander through their journey just trying to stay afloat, when working towards a hard objective in the long term will always bring richer rewards.
You'll never get anywhere fast if you don't take risks. Every action has a consequence, and there are always excuses to shy away from what's difficult. But the key is to manage risk and embrace it. This is the secret to accelerating growth.
There is no shame in admitting we're not so strong when it comes to some areas of business. The key is to focus on the areas in which we are strong and leverage the skills of others to bolster our weaknesses.

BEST MOMENTS

'I'm an example of how an ordinary bloke can learn to do business reasonably well'

'Begin with the end in mind'

'You've got to manage risk and embrace it'

'Be great in your niche!'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Gary Ashworth - https://www.garyashworth.com

Gary Ashworth Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-ashworth-1250651a1/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay