The Inspiration Space Podcast Haydn Elliott

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 guiding and developing travel to all seven continents specializing in sports packages, Kelly is your expert when it comes to seeing the world.

In 2018, Kelly earned her World Marathon Majors’ 6th star as well as the World Marathon Challenge finish, 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. She is one of 49 women globally who have completed the challenge and the first woman to finish both the World Marathon Challenge and the World Marathon Majors. Kelly is a level one RRCA certified coach, a passionate Balega ambassador, and always like to take on a challenge (her next goal: IronMan).

Kelly resides just north of Boston with her husband John, daughter Scarlett and baby Bo. Outside of her family, there is nothing she takes more pride in than designing destination travel around the world, especially to marathons.

Hello. I'm back! Are you well?

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 climate.

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 foundation of what an active lifestyle can do for your physical and mental health, business and philanthropy! John is a living representation of these three areas.  It was a real pleasure to speak to him. John's latest challenge is quite amazing... to donate and follow John in more details click on the links below.

Website - https://www.johnbrame.com

Donation Link - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/john-brame-100km-a-day

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 sports enthusiasts.

For every 5 bootbags we sell, it gives us an opportunity to give a pair of new or lightly used boots to a child in need.

Jordan is a great guy and I had a real connection whilst talking to him.  A professional footballer who plays for the Phoenix Rising and has a real love for the game.  His work outside his footballing career is astonishing and shows the kind of guy he is. Link for Bootbags is below... follow their journey.  I love businesses like this!

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, his book - 'Search for Clarity' - during the COVID19 lockdown. 

This guy is epic and it was a real pleasure to get him on the show once more!!