On a Mission Podcast 2.0

Welcome to On a Mission 2.0 — the no-holds barred, unfiltered podcast where anything goes. We will share incredible stories that hit hard. From overcoming adversity to exposing the truth, we explore real and raw experiences that shape lives and spark change. Nothing is off-limits. If you’re after uncensored conversations with those making an impact and sharing their unfiltered truths, this is where you’ll find authentic, inspiring stories from people who are making a difference.

On a Mission Podcast 2.0 is a society podcast hosted by Ellie Mckay, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ellie Mckay hosts On a Mission Podcast 2.0, a society show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #108

  Jody Riley: A Stranger Took My Two Year Old Daughter

  Sep 3, 20261h 30m

  A two year old girl leaves nursery with a man who wasn’t authorised to collect her. By the time her mother is told, her daughter has already been returned. What happened in between remains unknown. In this episode of On a Mission, Jody Riley tells the full story of the day her daughter Rosie was taken from nursery by a man Jody did not know, the account she says she was initially given about what happened, and the serious questions that were raised when she finally obtained the CCTV footage for herself. What followed has been an extraordinary fight for answers. Jody describes conflicting accounts, safeguarding failures, an inadequate response from the organisations she turned to for help and what she believes has been a cover up, including attempts to shut her down as she continued to ask questions. For the first time, Jody takes us through the entire sequence of events without restrictions as we also discuss the extraordinary personal cost of trying to find those answers. Jody speaks candidly about the deterioration of her mental health, the impact on her businesses and family, and the abuse she has received online as she fights to uncover the truth about her own child. Jody wants answers, accountability and change, and she has no intention of being silenced. ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 Jody Riley joins Ellie McKay on On a Mission 03:05 The phone call from the nursery 05:21 Jody learns Rosie had left with an unauthorised person 09:06 The first account Jody says she was given 11:01 How could the wrong child leave the nursery? 15:36 Jody contacts the police 18:05 The incident is described as a mistake 20:06 Jody questions the extent of the investigation 21:49 Being told to “accept and respect” the situation 24:29 Finally obtaining the CCTV footage 25:19 The footage that raised serious questions about the version of events 34:58 Why did it take so long to contact Jody? 37:03 The nursery response and conflicting accounts 40:00 What Jody believes should have happened immediately 46:16 How the experience has changed her as a mother 47:32 Other parents begin contacting Jody 49:48 The impact on her mental health 52:40 Taking the story to social media 55:29 Good Morning Britain gets in touch 57:02 What Jody says happened when the cameras started rolling 59:54 The aftermath of the GMB interview 1:03:31 Trolling, accusations and the cost of speaking publicly 1:09:21 Pressure to stop speaking about the case 1:10:38 Ofsted and Jody’s continuing concerns 1:11:05 Solicitors become involved 1:12:43 The questions Jody still cannot answer 1:18:09 Why she never wanted to become a public figure 1:20:15 The impact on Jody’s family and businesses 1:23:42 Turning her experience into a wider mission 1:24:35 Jody considers opening her own nursery 1:25:04 The plans for National Child Safeguard 1:28:46 Jody’s mission now ⸻ Connect & Follow Follow Ellie McKay: Website: https://onamissionpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official/?hl=en-gb On a Mission Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissionpodcast2.0/?hl=en-gb Follow Jody Riley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodyriley_/?hl=en-gb

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  Episode #107

  Daniel O’Reilly: The Rise and Fall of Dapper Laughs, Addiction & Redemption

  Aug 27, 20261h 28m

  Daniel O’Reilly became one of Britain’s first huge social media stars as Dapper Laughs, building an audience of millions with a character that was loud, laddish and deliberately pushed boundaries, until it all came crashing down. Branded misogynistic, accused of promoting rape culture and effectively cancelled, Dan went from having his own ITV show and sold out tour to becoming one of the most hated men in Britain. More than a decade later, a lot has changed. Dan is sober, selling out theatres again and is the first to admit he got plenty wrong. He tells us what he regrets, what he still stands by and what it takes to rebuild when the mainstream media and an entire industry have all but exiled you. We talk about the manosphere, the men dominating that space today and what happens when provocative content attracts millions of eyeballs, controversy brings even more attention and the character you’ve created starts influencing the young men watching you. Away from the headlines, Dan is brutally open about cocaine, alcohol, losing his dad, almost losing his family and reaching the point where he didn’t want to be here anymore. He talks candidly about how bad things became, getting sober and the difficult reality of rebuilding his life from the ground up. In this episode, I’m also joined by my co host Eth Power, who has his own experience of addiction and recovery and brings another perspective to a conversation that covers addiction, masculinity, shame, hitting rock bottom and what it really takes to turn your life around. Dan’s story is ultimately proof that no matter how publicly you fall, how badly things have gone wrong or how many people have written you off, you can take responsibility, change direction and build a life you’re proud of. ⸻ Key moments include: ✔ The rise and spectacular fall of Dapper Laughs ✔ Being branded misogynistic and accused of promoting rape culture ✔ What Dan regrets and what he still stands by ✔ The manosphere and the men dominating it today ✔ Why outrage and attention can become addictive ✔ Rebuilding when the mainstream media and an entire industry have all but exiled you ✔ Cocaine, alcohol and functioning addiction ✔ Losing his dad and reaching the point where he didn’t want to live ✔ Why telling men to “just talk” isn’t enough ✔ Getting sober and facing the man in the mirror ✔ Fatherhood, masculinity and what success looks like now ✔ Why taking accountability can change your life ⸻ Connect & Follow Follow Ellie McKay: Website: https://onamissionpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official/?hl=en-gb On a Mission Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissionpodcast2.0/?hl=en-gb Follow Dan O’Reilly: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dappersinstagram?igsi=MmNhN3FoOTZhbnM3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ceuuatYqt/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow Eth Power: Forever Young Retreat: https://www.weareforeveryoung.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ethpower_?igsh=bDlqMDFsbDF5bmh4

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  Episode #105

  Why Successful People Ask Better Questions with Dean Kelly and Ellie McKay

  Aug 13, 202625 min

  Most people don’t need more information. They need the right answer, from the right person, at the exact moment they need it. In this special episode, TalentDec co founders Dean Kelly and Ellie McKay reveal the thinking behind a new expert marketplace designed to make valuable knowledge and real world experience far more accessible. Dean sold his first company at 30 for an eight figure sum before becoming the youngest CEO on the stock market. He has since built and sold multiple businesses, chaired companies in the UK and overseas, invested in founders and developed an international network spanning the UK and Dubai. Ellie is the host of the On a Mission podcast, which has ranked in the top 0.5 percent of podcasts globally and regularly appeared in the UK Top 10. After more than 300 interviews with leading entrepreneurs, thought leaders and experts, she has seen how one relationship, conversation or piece of advice can completely alter someone’s direction. TalentDec stands for Talent Decentralised. It gives people direct access to vetted experts across business, finance, health, legal, HR, sport, performance and many other areas. Instead of committing thousands of pounds to a mentor or programme, users can ask a specific question, compare different perspectives and pay for the knowledge they need. The idea is simple. You don’t always need months of coaching or another generic course. Sometimes you need ten minutes with somebody who has already faced the problem sitting in front of you. Dean shares how access to experienced business leaders helped him navigate recessions, complex financial decisions and challenges that could have cost his companies millions. He also explains why the most famous person isn’t necessarily the person with the best answer for you. Ellie opens up about losing everything, declaring bankruptcy and rebuilding her life as a single mother of three. The relationships she had built through the podcast became an essential part of finding her feet again, creating new opportunities and moving forward when her circumstances changed beyond recognition. Together, they explore the true value of experience, why successful people still need guidance and how TalentDec allows experts to earn from knowledge that has often taken decades to acquire. They also discuss the pressure to pretend we have all the answers, the importance of asking for help and why several informed perspectives can lead to far better decisions. Whether you’re building a company, facing a difficult decision, trying to improve your health or looking for clarity in another area of your life, TalentDec helps you reach people whose experience could save you time, money and years of avoidable mistakes. ⸻ Key moments include: ✔ The eight figure entrepreneur building a completely new way to access expertise ✔ Why the right person can be almost impossible to reach ✔ What is 30 years of experience actually worth? ✔ The one answer that could change the trajectory of your life ✔ The board level advice most small businesses can’t afford ✔ The uncomfortable truth about self proclaimed experts on LinkedIn ✔ Why the biggest name in the room might give you the worst advice ✔ The conversation with a billionaire that changed Dean’s entire perspective ✔ Dean sat in Canary Wharf pretending he understood what the bankers were saying ✔ How admitting he didn’t know potentially saved Dean £2 million ✔ The relationships that carried Ellie through losing everything ✔ Why the questions Dean gets asked most have nothing to do with business ✔ The part of success most entrepreneurs completely overlook ✔ How the right people can help you build the life you actually want ⸻ Connect & Follow Follow Ellie McKay: Website: https://onamissionpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official/?hl=en-gb On a Mission Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissionpodcast2.0/?hl=en-gb Follow Dean Kelly: Website: https://kellstar.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deankelly_kellstar_mentor?igsh=MTIydWpqM2locHYxaA== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d3anukelly?igsh=MWw5ZzBwY2g0YXp6aw== TalentDec: www.talentdec.com

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  Episode #104

  From Market Trader to International Music Artist | The Hidden Cost of Chasing Your Dreams with ADMT

  Aug 6, 20261h 16m

  Millions of people know Adam (ADMT) for his incredible voice, but what I love most about him isn’t his music. It’s the person behind it. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with one of my good friends and an all round brilliant human being, Adam Taylor. Behind the sold out shows, record deals and millions of views is someone who, for years, struggled to believe he was good enough. Adam speaks with incredible honesty about growing up feeling like he never quite fitted in, the impact bullying had on his confidence and working in a glass factory before music took off. We also talk about the reality of depression and the darkest moments of Adam’s life. He shares how therapy helped him understand himself in a way he never thought possible and ultimately became one of the most important turning points in his life. Adam is still the same grounded lad from Doncaster who cares deeply about people, values genuine connection over fame and has used some of the darkest moments in his life to create music that has helped millions of others feel less alone. We talk about everything from the dark side of social media and mental health to purpose, biohacking and what success really means when you strip away the numbers. ⸻ In this episode: ✔ Why Adam changed his name to AT and the story behind it. ✔ Growing up feeling like an outsider and the lasting impact of bullying. ✔ The teacher who saw something in him when nobody else did. ✔ Working in a glass factory while chasing his dream of becoming a musician. ✔ Thinking he’d made it in America before everything suddenly fell apart. ✔ Why songwriting became his therapy and how his most personal songs have connected with millions. ✔ His experience with depression, suicidal thoughts and the role therapy played in changing his life. ✔ His perspective on social media, authenticity and staying true to yourself in a world that’s constantly asking you to be someone else. If you’ve ever struggled to believe in yourself, questioned your own worth or wondered whether you really belong, I think you’ll get a lot from this conversation. ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Does Success Actually Change You? 03:32 Knowing He Wanted To Be A Musician 04:20 Never Fitting In At School 08:33 Why The Education System Doesn't Work For Everyone 10:55 The Teacher Who Changed His Life 12:54 Getting His First Break In Music 14:01 Going To LA & Thinking He'd Made It 15:43 The Dream Suddenly Falls Apart 18:09 Becoming A Singer 20:06 Battling Self-Doubt & Fear Of Rejection 21:29 The Reality Of Hate On Social Media 24:45 Why He Refuses To Take Fans' Money 26:10 From Factory Worker To Successful Artist 28:45 Turning Pain Into Music 31:08 The Darkest Period Of His Life 34:12 Why Therapy Changed Everything 37:29 Psychedelics, Microdosing & Mental Health 41:46 The 50 Cent Moment That Changed His Career 46:54 How Social Media Led To A Record Deal 49:21 The Truth About Record Deals 51:11 Imposter Syndrome In The Music Industry 58:53 Why Music Is Still Therapy 01:02:54 Opportunity, Inequality & Life In Britain 01:04:34 Will AI Destroy The Music Industry? 01:14:41 Adam's Mission In Life ⸻ Connect & Follow Follow Ellie McKay: Website: https://onamissionpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official/?hl=en-gb On a Mission Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissionpodcast2.0/?hl=en-gb Follow ADMT: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33M0vL5kF0AMJqXYxeX7kF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamadmt/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAMADMT/?locale=en_GB

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  Episode #103

  The Wealth Lie That’s Fooling Millions | With Multimillionaire Dean Kelly

  Jul 30, 20261h 6m

  We’ve never had more access to information, yet it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust. Social media has created a generation of experts who look successful. AI can give two completely different answers to the same question. Millionaires are selling courses on building wealth, despite making more money from the courses than the thing they’re supposedly teaching. So how do you separate genuine expertise from clever marketing? How do you build real wealth instead of just looking wealthy? And in a world that’s changing faster than ever, what skills are actually going to matter over the next decade? In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur, investor and chairman Dean Kelly. Dean became a multimillionaire before the age of 30, has built, scaled and exited multiple businesses, advises CEOs around the world and has spent decades sitting in rooms where the biggest financial decisions are made. This isn’t another conversation full of motivational clichés or recycled business advice. It’s an honest, often controversial discussion about money, success, AI, critical thinking, health, entrepreneurship and why so many people are following advice from people who’ve never actually done the thing they’re teaching. We explore why making money is only half the battle and why keeping it requires a completely different mindset. Dean explains why successful entrepreneurs lose fortunes, why wealth managers won’t care about your money as much as you do, why social media has blurred the line between perception and reality, and why genuine experience is becoming more valuable than ever. We also dive deep into artificial intelligence. Is AI the greatest opportunity we’ve ever had, or are we outsourcing the very skill that makes us human? As more people rely on ChatGPT and other AI tools to think for them, Dean explains why critical thinking could become one of the greatest competitive advantages anyone can develop. The conversation also moves beyond business. We discuss high performance, health, longevity, discipline, family, fulfilment and why success without your health, relationships or peace of mind is a price neither of us is willing to pay. Finally, we tackle one of society’s biggest questions. Why has wealth become something we’re encouraged to resent instead of understand? Is Britain developing a culture that punishes ambition? And what really separates the people who continue building from those who spend their lives blaming everyone else? Whether you’re building a business, rebuilding your life, navigating uncertainty or simply trying to think more clearly in an increasingly noisy world, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and leave you questioning far more than you expected. ⸻ In this episode: ✔ Why fake experts are thriving and how to spot genuine credibility. ✔ The uncomfortable truth about business gurus and online courses. ✔ Why making money and keeping money require completely different skills. ✔ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make after achieving success. ✔ AI, critical thinking and the future of human expertise. ✔ How successful founders make decisions under pressure. ✔ Why health, fitness and longevity are competitive advantages. ✔ The habits Dean has followed for more than 30 years to stay at the top of his game. ✔ Britain’s attitude towards wealth, success and ambition. ✔ Why fulfilment matters far more than simply chasing money. If this episode challenged your thinking, share it with someone who needs to hear it and subscribe to On a Mission wherever you get your podcasts. The biggest breakthroughs often start by asking better questions. ⸻ Connect & Follow Follow Ellie McKay: Website: https://onamissionpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official/?hl=en-gb On a Mission Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissionpodcast2.0/?hl=en-gb Follow Dean Kelly: Website: https://kellstar.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deankelly_kellstar_mentor?igsh=MTIydWpqM2locHYxaA== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d3anukelly?igsh=MWw5ZzBwY2g0YXp6aw== TalentDec: www.talentdec.com

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