This week on The Friday Club, Ashley, Odessa, and Victoria are back with another amazing guest, the super-inspiring Andy Mullaney!
Andy shared his incredible story about being diagnosed with cancer and how he’s facing it head-on with nothing but a positive mindset. He believes that 50% of the fight is in your head—and trust us, his mental strength is next-level.
We chatted about his journey, how he refuses to let cancer define him, and the power of surrounding yourself with the right people.
We also heard about Andy’s 35-year career at Lloyds Bank, but it was his work helping communities that truly lit him up. He even wrote a book, Didn’t Anyone Ever Tell You? It’s All A Game!!, which has raised over £1,100 for charity—legend!
Of course, it wouldn’t be The Friday Club without our Word of the Week! This time, it’s “apoplectic,” which Andy used to describe some of the more frustrating moments from his banking days. 😆
We had a blast discussing “energy vampires” (those people who drain your time and energy) and how Andy has mastered the art of setting boundaries. His advice? Be ruthless with your time but kind with people. 💪
So, if you’re looking for a dose of positivity, laughs, and some seriously good vibes, grab a cuppa and tune in. This episode will leave you feeling totally inspired and ready to take on the world!
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Andy Mullaney, born and bred in the Black Country, is a proud family man who has a 35-year career in banking, finance, and community development behind him.
Now a published author, mentor, coach, mental health first aider, and regular volunteer, Andy is passionate about giving back to others, wanting to deliver a better legacy for those that follow.
He is a strong advocate of mentoring and the benefits that this can bring to everyone in our world.
His debut self-help book, “Didn’t Anyone Ever Tell You? It’s All A Game!” was first published in 2021 and has just been reprinted.
Andy reflects that “the principal theme of the book is my belief that life is a game, a series of games in fact, that we can choose to play in full consciousness in order to survive and sometimes win.
The book can be seen as a route map, guide, series of tips, experiences, and reference points to ensure that there is help, hope, and handholds on the cliff face of life.”
So much has happened since publication, and Andy says that the book has taken him to some amazing places and to meet some truly remarkable people.
He has also raised over £1,100 for charities with its sale, as he donates 50% of all income from this, urgently to Kaleidoscope Group, a mental health charity based in the West Midlands.
In the Spring of 2024, Andy was diagnosed with bowel cancer and has used much of his life experience and desire to live to fight this “bully,” as he calls it. “Cancer will never own me, never own my mind, or will never define me” is Andy’s mantra.
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