On a Mission Podcast

On a Mission Podcast

By Ellie McKayBusinessEntrepreneurship
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On a Mission Podcast episodes

  • Ellie McKay Live At Expert Empires: How To Build A Personal Brand

    Ellie made an incredible appearance at a recent Expert Empires event, in which she related to a live audience the story behind her amazing ascent from the depths of despair to the heights of success - of how she turned a desperate situation into a life of prosperity and triumph. It's a story that has been greatly empowered by the development of Ellie's now unmistakable personal brand.

    In this very special episode of the On A Mission podcast, Ellie proudly presents this exclusive address on how to build your personal brand - why it matters, and the ways in which it can change your life.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • You're a marketer first and everything else second, no matter what your chosen sector might be. It's not what you know, or who you know - it's who knows you.
    • Without the right mindset, we are building the foundations of our success upon sand. Your business can only grow at the same rate that you do.
    • You do not need a track record in order to get started. Many believe that a social legacy is necessary in order to build a brand, but this isn't the case. It doesn't take long to become an authority in your sector and become a key person of influence.
    • Building a brand is a job in its own right, and it should be. Without doing so, we cannot hope to achieve the same levels of connection with others, which results in more leads, enquiries or collaboration. 

      • BEST MOMENTS

      'Success is about so much more than money in the bank'

      'So many people treat building a brand as an inconvenient bolt-on to the real work'

      'I chose to step the f**k up!'

      'Building a personal brand has been, without doubt, the one thing that I can attribute to the success we've had to date'

      VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

      ABOUT THE HOST

      The On A Mission Podcast brings you Ellie Mckay's no holds barred chats with some of the UK's top business leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, top thought leaders, influencers and mindset experts.

      On a Mission is for unconventional thinkers that want to challenge the status quo. For all those people on a mission to live their best lives and take control of their own destiny.

      Ellie is a straight-talking, successful property entrepreneur who passionately believes that everyone has the power within themselves to transform their lives no matter what their situation.

      As a mumpreneur with 3 young children and multiple businesses, Ellie likes to keep it real with her no-bs insights and share the things that have helped her achieve the level of success she has enjoyed to date.

      CONTACT METHODS:

      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

      Clubhouse: @ellie83

      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

      27 min
    • The Education System Is Broken - with Lee Jenkins
      Our school systems are broken.
      That is the belief of today's guest who believes education is not a one size fits all process and our current system often puts more emphasis on test scores than on learning itself. 
      In this episode, I’m joined by Lee Jenkins, a thought leader, international speaker and author, who is truly passionate about maintaining the love of learning that children have from a young age, which is unfortunately not always supported effectively by the current system of governance.
      As a Mum, this is a subject close to my heart and it was refreshing to hear Lee talk about the pioneering ways in which he is helping to revolutionise the learning space for children, and how we can rapidly accelerate the potential of children by harnessing their intrinsic motivation to learn.
      KEY TAKEAWAYS
      Philanthropy doesn't always have to cost exorbitant amounts of money. We can make meaningful differences to people's lives simply through dedicating ourselves to helping them in any way that we can.
      The person with the most control over education (and the way we are essentially raised to be a member of society) was the person who invented regular testing in a school environment. This has led to many children not needing to learn comprehensively on a subject, but merely for the required sections during testing.
      Instead of insisting that teachers should instil motivation to learn, they should instead try to maintain the children's already natural state of curiosity and motivation to learn.
      The system proposed by Lee Jenkins involves a structure consisting of a mapped out plan to learn for the year ahead, punctuated by non-graded quizzes upon not what has been learned, but for the year entire. This method begins by proving challenging for the children, but gradually their quiz scores grow better as their knowledge accumulates.
      BEST MOMENTS
      'It's not expensive - it's a mindset'
      'My work in education is entirely on continuous improvement'
      'Kids are born motivated to learn'
      'There's a kid who comes to us with a battery - it's called intrinsic motivation. And we have to think about everything we can do to keep the battery charged, and if it's lost, to recharge it'
      VALUABLE RESOURCES
      On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission  
      Lee Jenkins Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/LeeJenkinsPerfectSchool
      Lee Jenkins LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejenkins/?originalSubdomain=ca 
      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay
      55 min
    • The Business Of Family And Billion Dollar Enterprises - with Mitzi Perdue
      Mitzi Perdue is one of the most widely-respected business minds in the world, having gained her experience through her family-founded empire of Sheraton Hotels, her late husband's poultry empire, and having herself founded one of the largest suppliers of wine grapes in California. She is also the author of 27 books, including '10 Ways To Nurture Family Cohesiveness', 'Four Lessons Your Family Business Can Learn From A Homeless Shelter' and '52 Items To Keep That You May Not Have Thought About'.
      Mitzi joins Ellie to talk about not just her incredible journey through the world of business and the founding principles that have kept her family business at the height of success for the past century, but also her outstanding philanthropic work, including her fight against human trafficking. It's a conversation that displays the importance of placing the human experience at the heart of not just business, but life, by serving others we truly achieve success.
      KEY TAKEAWAYS
      Just because we have money does not mean that we need to be wasteful. Frugality is a pursuit in life that should be admired.
      The greatest leaders amongst us are the ones who empower their people and trust them to deliver on the skills they have acquired. This provides a sense of responsibility and pride.
      When we find ourselves in a position of privilege, it becomes essential for us to give something back. We can make the lives of others better by simply acting with kindness, compassion and generosity.
      The depth of our relationships with people is defined by not just the amount we say to someone, but by the questions we ask and how much we listen to what they are saying. The route to true engagement is to listen to the words of others.
      BEST MOMENTS
      'People have a compulsion to live up to, or down to, your expectations'
      'We admire frugality. We admire being ecological'
      'A leader's job is to give people a better vision of themselves'
      'It's absolutely essential that you give back in every way that you possibly can'
      VALUABLE RESOURCES
      On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission  
      Text GIVE to 55312 (Red Cross Give Blood) – show Mitzi proof to get a free PDF of her book! Simply email your proof at [email protected]
      Mitzi Perdue - https://mitziperdue.com
      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay
      1 hr 15 min
    • Turning Your Pain Into Your Purpose - with Billy Schwer
      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
      1 hr 22 min
    • Miracles Are Created On The Other Side Of Fear - with Jeff Mask
      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
      1 hr 4 min
    • Breaking All The Stereotypes - with Kal Kandola
      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
      52 min
    • A Story Of Extraordinary Resilience And Survival - with Tony Courtney Brown
      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
      1 hr 37 min
    • Fitness, Business And The Troubles - with MJ Lennon
      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
      1 hr 36 min
    • A Millionaires Fight Back Against The Effects Of The Plandemic - with Neville Wright
      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
      1 hr 37 min
    • Failure Is Never An Option - with Spencer Lodge
      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
      1 hr

    About On a Mission Podcast

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    This podcast brings you Ellie Mckay’s no holds barred chats with some of the UK’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, thought leaders, influencers and mindset experts.