On a Mission Podcast 2.0

The Architecture Of Mass Compliance with Multimillionaire Dean Kelly

Dean Kelly returns to the On a Mission podcast for one of the most anticipated conversations we have released.
 
Dean founded his first business at 27, sold it to a PLC for an eight figure exit, and became a liquid multi millionaire by 30. He went on to become the youngest CEO on the UK stock market and has since built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses. On paper, the story could stop there. It never does.
 
Dean originally came on the podcast to talk about those achievements. Our conversations never stay there. We first connected during the pandemic, at a time when much of the official narrative did not sit right. What followed were challenging discussions around power, incentives, and how decisions are really made behind the scenes. Dean has a way of interrogating ideas rather than accepting them at face value, which is why these conversations consistently go beyond surface level commentary.
 
This conversation moves through money, power, fear, and responsibility, exploring how people are conditioned to avoid discomfort, outsource thinking, and stay reactive rather than sovereign. It also looks at what it genuinely means to future proof your life and protect your family in an increasingly unstable world, without panic, paranoia, or blind trust in institutions.
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Key moments include:
✔ Dean’s journey from eight figure exit to public markets leadership.
✔ Why conversations about success rarely tell the full story.
✔ The difference between money problems and spending problems.
✔ Why people instinctively move away from pain and the long term cost of that avoidance.
✔ Power, control, and the incentives driving global decision making.
✔ What future proofing your life and family actually looks like in real terms.
 
This episode is for people who challenge conventional thinking and want a clearer understanding of how money, power, and responsibility really operate.
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James Ashford on Addiction, Success and Finding Purpose After Becoming a Multimillionaire

Always a pleasure catching up with James Ashford, a working class Yorkshire lad putting Doncaster on the map. He has faced more than his fair share of adversity and refused to let any of it define him. From a standing start to a multi figure exit, he has achieved more than most people could ever imagine.
 
This is not a business podcast. We get into the real stuff. He talks openly about overcoming addiction and learning to rechannel his energy and focus. He talks about becoming a multimillionaire and reaching the point where he finally had everything society insists will make you feel successful, only to realise that the feeling never came. Instead of fulfilment he felt a growing emptiness that made him question everything he had worked for.
 
And then there is the part most people never admit. The depression that followed. The sudden loss of purpose. The realisation that money and status do not fix the parts of you that need attention. These are the conversations that matter. Real chats. None of the bullshit.
 
James is the real deal. An ordinary man achieving extraordinary things and brave enough to talk about the parts that usually stay hidden.
 
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Key moments include
 
James speaking openly about addiction and how he learned to take the same intensity that once pushed him off track and redirect it into something healthier and more constructive.
 
✓ The moment he became a multimillionaire and realised the fulfilment he had been chasing never arrived. He talks about the unexpected emptiness that surfaced the second he achieved everything he thought he wanted.
 
✓ The breakdown that hit him when everything looked successful from the outside but felt like he was crumbling internally. He explains what triggered it and why it forced him to stop and reassess his entire direction.
 
✓ The depression that followed and the sudden loss of purpose. He talks plainly about the reality of that chapter without dressing it up.
 
✓ His take on the world during Covid, the way people became more divided, the impact of online conflict and how it shifted his entire worldview.
 
✓ His trip to Necker Island and the clarity he gained from the experience, including what he learned from spending time with Richard Branson and how those conversations reshaped his thinking.
 
✓ The work of rebuilding identity and meaning once the external achievements no longer held any weight.
 
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Alone in the World’s Deadliest Jungle with World First Adventurer Daniel Eggington

Daniel Eggington has already completed world first expeditions in environments most people would never dare step into. No big budget. No support crew. No safety net. Just an ordinary man deciding to do something extraordinary and refusing to turn back when everything went wrong.
 
In this episode Daniel takes us into the reality behind those missions. The failed attempts. The fear. The injuries. The wrong turns. The nights he was convinced he would not make it home. From being abandoned in the Darien Gap to navigating cartel controlled regions, crossing lethal rivers, losing supplies and fighting exhaustion, Daniel speaks openly about the moments he has never shared publicly before.
 
But this conversation is not just about survival. It is about why he keeps going back. The drive. The purpose. The identity he built through hardship. And the way remote environments force you to confront the truth about who you are.
 
Daniel is now preparing for the biggest challenge of his life, a world first expedition through the Congo River region. A route so dangerous and unpredictable that very few people would even attempt it. The planning, setbacks and political barriers have already begun, giving a glimpse into what he is walking towards.
 
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Key moments include:
 
✔ Growing up around real gang violence and the moment he realised staying in that world would destroy his future.
 
✔ The drastic decision he made as a young man to escape the environment he was surrounded by.
 
✔ Entering the Darien Gap and the exact moment his guide vanished, leaving him completely alone in one of the most lawless regions on earth.
 
✔ Walking through territory controlled by armed groups and the split second moment he realised a misunderstanding could turn dangerous.
 
✔ Running out of supplies in a hostile environment where dehydration, starvation and disorientation become lethal within hours.
 
✔ Waking to the sound of snakes moving around his camp and learning how to keep his nerve in areas known for crocodiles.
 
✔ The point exhaustion and hunger caused his mind to slip, leading to dangerous choices he had to claw back from.
 
✔ The unexpected local who found him during a collapse and the impact that moment had on turning the expedition around.
 
✔ The psychological crash after the Rio Negro and why it hit him harder than anything physical he has ever endured.
 
✔ The political, safety and logistical barriers already threatening the Congo world first long before he even reaches the start line.
 
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Men’s Mental Health. The Silent Crisis with Danny Wicks

This is a conversation for anyone who has ever hit a point in life where everything you thought was solid suddenly falls apart.
 
Danny Wicks speaks openly about navigating divorce, depression and the shock of starting again in your forties when you realise the life you built no longer fits the person you are becoming. He talks honestly about the internal collapse that happens long before anything breaks on the outside, and the slow, uncomfortable work of rebuilding yourself from the ground up.
 
We go into the reality of losing your identity, questioning your purpose, facing patterns you have avoided for years and trying to hold a business together while carrying a private storm. Danny’s relationship with alcohol is a big part of this story too how it became a coping mechanism, how it made everything worse and how stepping away from it changed his clarity, his habits and his mental health.
 
This episode will resonate with anyone navigating midlife change, burnout, loneliness, emotional reset or the quiet feeling that something in life needs to shift. It is raw, grounded and painfully relatable, but also full of hope for anyone trying to rebuild their life in a way that actually feels true.
 
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Key moments include:
 
✔  The point where depression, pressure and avoidance collided
✔ The emotional impact of divorce and starting again in your forties
✔ The identity crash that happens when life no longer matches who you are
✔ How alcohol shaped his coping patterns and the moment he stepped away from it
✔ What rebuilding looks like when you feel lost, tired and unsure where to begin
✔ The slow return of confidence, presence and self respect
✔ How honesty, stillness and better boundaries helped him climb back out
 
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From Darkness to Discipline: The Making of a Modern Man with Jordan Rassas

Jordan Rassas is proof that even the darkest beginnings can create the strongest men.
 
From growing up in poverty and surviving years of abuse to becoming one of the UK’s most outspoken voices for men, family and faith, this is a conversation that strips everything back. Jordan opens up about the dark years he’s never shared publicly before: the violence, the trauma and the defining moment that forced him to rebuild his entire life from scratch.
 
He talks candidly about how being locked in his bedroom as a child led him to books that would shape his mindset forever, how a near fatal spider bite became the catalyst for his transformation, and how his faith and family became the foundation of the man he is today.
 
This episode dives into modern fatherhood, masculinity, homeschooling, technology addiction and the spiritual battle unfolding in the world right now. It’s raw, real and unfiltered, a reminder that even when life breaks you, you can still rebuild with strength, purpose and integrity.
 
Key moments include:
 
✔ Growing up in poverty and surviving an abusive childhood that shaped his drive, resilience and deep empathy for others.
✔ How isolation led to reading and imagination becoming a lifeline during his darkest years.
✔ The near fatal spider bite that changed the course of his life and became the catalyst for transformation.
✔ Rebuilding his body and mindset from rock bottom after losing everything.
✔ The lessons learned through faith, fatherhood and family values that underpin his purpose today.
✔ Why he refuses to give his children iPads and how that decision has transformed their development.
✔ The message he’s sharing with young men about strength, discipline and living life on a mission.
 
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Helen Masters: The Truth Behind the Armour

Helen Masters has never been one to follow the rules.
 
She carved out a successful career in the corporate world, built a reputation for being sharp, fearless and straight talking, and lived life at full throttle. But behind that drive was a story that very few people knew.
 
Growing up in a pub and finding her voice in the tough world of eighties football culture, Helen learned early how to fight her corner. What started as resilience became armour, and that same toughness helped her rise fast in business but took its toll along the way.
 
After years of working hard, playing harder and keeping her guard up, she made a decision to stop running from her past. These days, she’s channeling that same fire into something new, building Sober AF, a community and dating platform that challenges the myth that sober life has to be dull.
 
This is Helen like you’ve never heard her before. It’s honest, funny, and deeply human. A conversation about strength, identity and what it really takes to find peace when you’ve spent a lifetime in fight mode.
 
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Key moments include:
 
✔ Early lessons from growing up around football and pubs.
✔ Finding belonging in chaos and the price of it.
✔ Life in male dominated spaces and learning to hold your own.
✔ Success, burnout and why achievement doesn’t equal happiness.
✔ The decision to stop drinking and what came next.
✔ Building community through honesty, humour and connection.
 
A powerful, unapologetic conversation with a woman who’s still evolving and proving that strength doesn’t mean staying silent.
 
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Kevin Godlington: Special Forces, Grooming Gangs and the War for Truth

From growing up in care to breaking world records on Everest, Kevin Godlington’s life has been anything but ordinary.
 
He’s served in the Special Forces, worked in post conflict zones for the Foreign Office, and seen humanity at its darkest and most inspiring. But long before all of that, he was a child in the care system during the 80s and 90s, a time and place now infamous for the grooming gangs that operated in plain sight. Kevin saw it happen. He watched young girls being picked up by men four times their age while those meant to protect them looked the other way. It’s a story he’s carried ever since, and one he refuses to let be buried.
 
In this powerful conversation, Kevin opens up about the realities of growing up in chaos, the brotherhood and brutality of Special Forces life, and the modern warfare that is no longer fought with guns but with data, propaganda and control. From Rwanda to Afghanistan, from social media manipulation to AI, nothing is off the table.
 
He talks about the human cost of war, the dangers of propaganda, and the psychological operations shaping how we see the world today. He shares his view on China, AI, censorship, and the world we’re sleepwalking into if we keep trading freedom for convenience.
 
It’s uncomfortable, honest and full of perspective, the kind of conversation that forces you to think differently about the world we live in.
 
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Key moments include:
 
✔ Growing up in care and witnessing the truth behind the grooming gangs.
✔ Finding structure and purpose through the Army and Special Forces.
✔ The record breaking Everest mission and the moment everything went wrong.
✔ How war shaped his understanding of leadership and loyalty.
✔ What Rwanda can teach us about division and human behaviour.
✔ The rise of psychological warfare and how propaganda really works.
✔ How China, Russia and Iran are already fighting a new kind of war.
✔ Why social media has become the most effective weapon ever created.
✔ The truth about AI, digital IDs and government overreach.
✔ Toxic masculinity, cancel culture and why society is being torn apart.
✔ What Kevin believes it truly means to serve humanity.
 
Kevin Godlington is a former Special Forces operator, author and humanitarian who has dedicated his life to solving complex problems in some of the world’s toughest environments. His story is one of resilience, honesty and an unwavering belief in truth.
 
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Matt Peacock: The Man Who Made the Impossible Possible

They said it couldn’t be done.
Matt Peacock proved them wrong.
 
An ordinary man achieving extraordinary things, Matt completed a world first by walking from Manchester to London with no sleep, defying experts, pushing his body and mind to the edge, and inspiring thousands along the way.
 
Best known as an international model, Matt’s story goes far beyond the camera. This is about purpose, resilience, and the mindset it takes to do something no one has ever done before.
 
What started as a personal mission soon became a movement of support, capturing hearts across the country. Matt didn’t do it for fame or applause. He did it to prove what’s possible when you decide to keep moving forward.
 
He’s also lived a brilliantly colourful life, and this episode is packed with hilarious stories, powerful reflections, and emotional moments that remind us why staying grounded matters most.
 
Matt continues to raise awareness for blood donation and encourages others to play their part in helping children and families in need. You can support his ongoing work through the GoFundMe page linked below.
 
This one gets emotional but it’s also full of laughs, insights, and a powerful message about human potential. It’s a reminder that we’re all capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for.
 
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Key moments include:
 
✔ The mindset and preparation behind achieving a verified world first
 
✔ How an ordinary man proved that extraordinary things are possible with focus and belief
 
✔ The physical and psychological toll of walking from Manchester to London with no sleep
 
✔ The power of purpose and how it can override fear, fatigue, and doubt
 
✔ What happens when you take control of your limits and redefine what’s possible
 
✔ How belief, consistency, and compassion turn a personal challenge into collective inspiration
 
✔ Why mindset matters more than motivation in every pursuit of greatness
 
Some journeys change you forever. Matt’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, proof that when you lead with purpose, you make the impossible possible.
 
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Tatiana Ashborn: Sex, Shame and the Truth Untold

Some people talk about sex to shock. Others talk about it to sell. Tatiana Ashborn talks about it because she genuinely wants people to understand themselves and each other better.
 
She started out studying drama, never planning to become one of the UK’s leading voices in modern sex education. What began as a creative project turned into a viral lockdown experiment that sparked real conversations about shame, pleasure and connection.
 
In this episode, we explore the realities of growing up in a world where porn often replaces education and silence still shapes our understanding of intimacy. Tatiana opens up about what proper sex education should look like, how social media has warped our idea of closeness, and why curiosity is far more powerful than confidence when it comes to human connection.
 
It’s a funny, honest and important conversation that reminds us how little most of us were ever taught about something so fundamental.
 
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Key moments include:
 
✔ How a lockdown project evolved into a podcast that changed her life.
✔ Why naming things properly matters more than we realise.
✔ What her grandmother taught her about love and intimacy.
✔ The rise of OnlyFans and how it’s shifting expectations.
✔ Consent, coercion and the danger of silence in schools.
✔ How to talk about sex without shame or judgement.
 
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Lisa Holley Palmer: Surviving Abuse and Homelessness to Rebuild With Purpose

Some journeys don’t just inspire, they redefine what’s possible. Lisa Holley Palmer went from being homeless with a young child, a bag of clothes and £250 to her name to becoming the Editor of Mind Jump Magazine and the driving force behind a groundbreaking dating platform.
 
In this episode Lisa shares the reality of what it takes to rebuild a life from the ground up. She talks about leaving abusive relationships, facing rock bottom, and finding the courage to start again with nothing. She also opens up about the breakthroughs that came through therapy, the discipline it took to rewire her thinking, and the practical steps that carried her from survival mode to building a business with global impact.
 
What makes Lisa’s story so powerful is the way she has turned every setback into fuel for creating something better, not just for herself but for others. Whether it was stacking shelves at dawn, teaching herself the skills she needed at night, or taking the leap into elite matchmaking, every stage of her journey reflects resilience and reinvention.
 
Now, through Mind Jump Magazine, she is creating spaces where people can find hope, share real stories and build relationships on a foundation of trust, healing and shared values.
 
This is a conversation about courage, recovery and the refusal to let circumstance dictate your future. Lisa’s story proves that it is never too late to start again and build a life that is not only successful but meaningful.
 
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Key moments include:
✔️ From dyslexia and self-doubt to building confidence.
✔️ Walking away with £250, a child and a bag of clothes.
✔️ Surviving rock bottom and finding the courage to live
✔️ Rebuilding through work, discipline and self-education.
✔️ Breaking into elite matchmaking against all odds.
✔️ Facing abuse again and learning to finally break the cycle.
✔️ Therapy, reprogramming and the breakthroughs that stuck.
✔️ Creating Mind Jump Magazine and launching a platform for healthier relationships
 
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