Kelly McLay tries to live life to its fullest everyday. Mom, wife, marathoner, author, keynote speaker, and traveler, she values living by the mantra, "happy days." A two-time seven continent marathon finisher with 68+ total 42K courses under her belt, Kelly is passionate and respectful of the marathon distance. With over 20 years experience in gui…

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Times are tough. There is no hiding that. Our businesses have taken a huge hit. There has been frustrations and some seriously low times but we battle through and keep going. Life is never easy to it's so essential for us to face up to the challenge ahead and not back down. The strong will survive and backing down is not an option in the current cl…

John Brame is an ex professional triathlete, philanthropist and entrepreneur. John is hugely passionate about how having an active lifestyle can teach you so much about life. The skills and lessons you learn from entering the active world - at an any level - are hugely transferable into other areas of your life. This podcast is built on the foundat…

bootbags™ is a 2-part project originated as an idea to further connect sports to fashion and a charity that is dedicated to giving cleats to kids in under developed communities. Founded by pro soccer players, Shane Malcolm and Jordan Schweitzer in 2019, the company is dedicated to providing quality products for traveling athletes, professionals and…

I first met Alex when we did a dual podcast together, #53 - Depression and Anxiety in your early 20's, over 18 months ago. This man has the unique skill of making you feel completely calm whilst speaking with him. The perspective on life that you have off the back of your conversations with him is quite incredible. Alex has written, AND PUBLISHED, …

I have known Arby for a long time now. He was one of the founding team members at F45 Oxford Circus when we opened back in July 2018. I have watched him grow year on year into one of the most impressive blokes I know. He is kind, extremely intelligent and a freak of nature in a training sense. When he reached out to me about an incident that occurr…

This was a MEGA episode for me. James Haskell was one of the original people I had on my list of individuals I wanted to interview on The Inspiration Space. It was epic to have him on the show and I loved every minute! James Haskell is one of the best know Rugby players and sports people in the UK. Having played a large number of times for his coun…

Part time chiropractor in Nanaimo, Canada, Pat Vellner has an extensive sports background and has been competing in Crossfit since 2013. He made it to the games for the first time in 2015 on Team Crossfit Plateau 2 and have since been back in 2016-2019 to compete as an individual finishing on the podium 3 times. In 2020 Pat won the Crossfit Open an…

RIGHT! Charlie Boy Peters!!! A Muay Thai Masterclass. Charlie has already won three world titles over his 12-year career in the sport. With 67 professional fights and 30 knockouts. After spending an extended period of time in Thailand, Charlie returned home to England and quickly racked up several British and English national Muay Thai titles to hi…

Today I talk about some revelations surrounding why fitness can be such a powerful vehicle in our lives. This whole week I’ve seen reminders of what fitness can do for people. It has been a reminder of why I love it. For someone that trains as much as I do I should be absolutely ripped. I’m not in bad shape but I’m not an absolute monster. I return…

I met Connor nearly 3 years ago whilst doing my F45 induction. We have remained in contact ever since and formed a great relationship based around the passion of fitness and the role it should play within people's lives. On this podcast we talk about a whole host of things but what really stuck out to me was how your identity is so key to long term…

On this episode myself and Tristan Smith, my business partner and best mate, were asked to be on a live Q+A for F45. It was great to talk about our journey, what we have learned, what key pillars to our business, how COVID-19 has affected our business and how we plan to bounce back.

Archie Curzon, AKA "CEO of Clapham" / "The Magician" is a serious character! The star of 'Don't Drop the Egg' and the Host of the UK's #1 Rugby Podcast - The RigBiz Podcast. It was a pleasure to have Archie on the show. If you ever want a laugh or some tips and tricks head over to his page @lashbanter10. This episode is very very good. Get ready fo…

There is nobody else I would have wanted to speak than my mother for my 100th Episode! Thank you for everything. I love you xxx

Listen in to hear who is going to be my 100th Episode guest. It's going to be a BANGER.

This was an fantastic episode. In a very different format to anything I've ever done before on the podcast. This was was actually a ZOOM recording that I put together for our community at F45 Soho and Oxford Circus. More than ever, as we are in quarantine, the topic of single life and relationships is extremely relevant to all as everything is heig…

Welcome to the first of my 'Quarantine Catch Ups'. In the this time of uncertainty and isolation it is very important to be open and honest about how we are feelin., Obviously what is going on all over the world with Covid-19 is horrendous. However on each personal basis we have to stay positive and look within yourself to find the opportunities mo…

Welcome to the first of my 'Quarantine Catch Ups'. In the this time of uncertainty and isolation it is very important to be open and honest about how we are feelin., Obviously what is going on all over the world with Covid-19 is horrendous. However on each personal basis we have to stay positive and look within yourself to find the opportunities mo…

Week two In quarantine has been insightful!! Listen in as to why!!

Ladies and gents! Apologies for a long time of radio silence. This podcast will explain why that has been and I just wanted to let you know that I am now back on here for good!! This is a tricky time for us all. However we will get through this together and come out stronger. Huge Love and stay safe!…

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I had the pleasure of sitting with actor, comedian and performer Charles Esten recently. Most notorious for his role in Nashville as Deacon Claybourne. This was extra special for me as Charles, or Chip as I better know him, is my godfather and somebody I look up to in many ways. He Is one of the most charismatic yet humble people I've had the pleas…

Burst Oral Care, co-founded in August 2017 by Hamish Khayat and Brittany Stewart, has revolutionized the $40 billion oral care industry by providing consumers with high-quality dental products at an accessible price through its direct ship subscription business model. Together both Hamish, who has recently been voted a Forbes 30 under 30, and Britt…

Your Town was planted when the Founder, Mark White, sent himself an email in 2011 with an idea for a running event that started and finished in Hoddesdon town centre. Three years on, a chance meeting in April 2014 brought ‘Give Your Town The Run Around’ to life, and following a steep learning curve, our first event happened just 5 months later in S…

The environmental issues we are faced with today are quite shocking. I in the past have been quite oblivious / ignorant towards them. However over the past 18 months I have had my eyes opened by certain people around me. Doing my research for Sean Morrison, the cofounder of Pulsitos, gave me another opportunity to learn more around particularly the…

Ben Slack is the founder of the Swan Song Project. The Swan Song Project gives people facing end of life and those surrounding them the opportunity to write and record their own original song. A professional songwriter provides support to guide each person, through finding the initial idea to the completed recording. No previous musical experience …

Sir Bob Scott is a man deeply respected within the fabric of the United Kingdom. His involvement in moving the Theatre Industry forward in this country is unarguable. Not only that but his involvement in obtaining the Common Wealth Games to the City of Manchester in 2002 was crucial, as well as this he led Liverpool’s successful Bid to become the E…

Do you beat yourself up? If you do... it's normal... you are not alone! Our society and environments sometimes place huge expectations on us. If we sometimes come up short it's so crucial to not rip yourself apart!!! Listen in to what I fucked up on recently and how I had to shake myself out to get back into a decent head space to move forward.…

Major Russell Lewis MC is one of the most incredible men I've ever had the pleasure to speak to. Throughout his Army career he spent 20 years as an Officer in the Parachute Regiment and served in a variety of challenging theatres including Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Iraq. In 2009 he was awarded a Military Cross for leadership and gallantry in Afg…

After returning from the F45 World Conference in Vegas, with a heavy...heavy hangover, there were a few things that I realised that were worth talking about off the back of it! 1. How big this fitness concept is. 2. How I'm adamant to stay humble and hungry! 3. How hard work is EVERYTHING if you want to be a success. 4. How listening to some talent…

David is a good friend of mine and somebody I've learned a lot from, in a business regard, over the last year. Work.Life is one of the fasted growing flexible working space organisations in the country. I talk to him about his journey, what he learned as the business has grown and his advice on how to scale your business properly. The main lessons …

When I was an intern I felt so unwanted. I was well aware that I was an added stress. My mindset was that I just wanted to get stuck in and help as much as I could. Understandably I couldn't just step in and take big projects on with little to no experience. However I wish I had been treated with a great deal of honesty and transparency, this is so…

Always a pleasure to speak to someone with passion, emotional intelligence and drive! Connor has all three in abundance. Lovely bloke as well!

Bonjour! Motivation is a funny thing but FUCK me it's important! On this episode I talk about: - What motivation is! - The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation! - Why I struggled for 4 months with my own motivation. - How I got the FIRE in my belly back!

This is the second time I've been lucky enough to have Catriona on the show. Episode #54 - Lets Talk About Sex Baby is one of my most highly downloaded podcasts. If you haven't heard it... go and listen to that too!!! Check out her bio below to see what you are in for. SHE IS AWESOME! Catriona Boffard is an accredited Clinical Sexologist, Psychothe…

Brian Wood MC, former Colour Sergeant, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. Brian Wood was awarded the Military Cross, one of Britain’s highest awards for gallantry in combat, by Her Majesty The Queen II, following his courageous leadership under enemy fire in Iraq. In the heat of a lethal close quarters battle, fighting outnumbered, he seized the i…

Changing the world of prosthetics as we know it. An amazing company and team! Listen in for an absolute BANGER. Ben and Nate do not disappoint!

CBD oil seems to have come from nowhere. Naturally there is a stigma around it as it is extracted from the cannabis plan. A lot of people initially view it as a something that gets you high and sloppy rather than something that can benefit you in ways that positively support a busy and stressful day to day work life. Dom Day has been playing profes…

Michael Maisey grew up during the late nineties on the Ivy Bridge Estate in Isleworth, west London. Abandoned by his father and abused by his uncle, scared and wanting to feel as if he belonged, he fell in with a local gang. He started drinking, taking drugs and shoplifting. By the time he was fifteen he was an armed robber. When a poorly planned r…

Mark Bowden is the keynote speaker for organizations and associations worldwide whose people, leadership or sales teams need to stand out, win trust and gain credibility every time they speak. His highly interactive keynote presentation takes everybody on an informative, exciting and laugh-out-loud journey to understanding how, with the right body …

On this show I got to speak with Matt Carter who is somebody I have a great deal of respect for. Matt uses his large following to promote positive messages on body image and how people should view fitness as a whole. I wanted to speak to Matt predominantly about Diabetes as he is a type 1 but we got stuck into a few other interesting topics as well…

What is ‘Imposter Syndrome’? Impostor Syndrome is characterized by the conviction that you don't deserve your success. It is the feeling that you're not as intelligent, creative or talented as other people seem to believe you are. It is the suspicion that your achievements are down to luck, good timing or just being in the right place at the right …

Downtime is something that for me is utterly non negotiable. Listen in as to why!

This was a first. George and I got invited to do a live talk / Q&A at London Business School's mental health awareness week. Below are some of the topics we spoke about / were asked about. The background of both of our businesses. How our mental health journeys tie in with our businesses. Involvement/importance of mental health in the business idea…

Bodypower is the biggest fitness expo in the UK and is in the midst of changing from a strictly 'Bodybuilder' influenced event to an event which appeals to everyone along the broad spectrum of health and fitness. Steve has been involved for the entire journey, of 11 years, and has been a major influencer in pushing the event back into the middle gr…

Meditation. What is it? How can benefit us and how can we easily execute it? In a day and age when there is so much going on around us it is seriously easy to be become unfocused, stressed, anxious or even depressed. By taking as little as 10 minutes a day meditating you can streamline your mind. However like all good things it takes practice and d…

A personal rant from myself on the importance of positive body language.

Olly is a close friend but also somebody who has had a significant impact on this podcast! He has been with me from day 1 so I thought it was about time we had a chat! Great guy, unbelievable work ethic and very smart! The guy seems to have it all!

The continuum of ‘Psychology Wellbeing’ spoken about with Dr Vanessa Moulton is a conversation that has changed my thinking around mental health. Why should we simply just focus on the mental ill health end of the spectrum? We should also be focusing on all the areas of our psychological fitness at the top end of the spectrum and how we can optimis…