Adversities To Assets

"I've hit rock bottom and if I can get through it, YOU can get through it." British media sensation Katie Price is back for Part 2 and wow, does she have some shocking revelation about her big career change as a life coach! With her trademark authenticity and brutal honesty, Katie opens up about her extraordinary life experiences and how they shaped her journey towards life coaching, inspiring lis...

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵." Straight from life's intense battleground, Toby Gutteridge shares his unfiltered journey with us. From a challenging South African childhood to reaching the peaks of the Special Boat Service, Toby's life is a gripping tale of overcoming. In this episode, Toby lays bare the harrowing moment that altered his trajectory—shot through t...

"I didn't go in there to be famous." Fresh out of the Big Brother house, Dylan Tennant doesn't hold back with Lewis! From the backlash he faced due to the reality show's editing, the horrific accident that changed his life, the series of complications that led to his amputation, and to becoming an amputee advocate... he unpacks it all! In this episode, Dylan shares his remarkable journey that prov...

"Someone paid five grand to get me shot." From facing the mean streets fighting bullies to transitioning to the doorman scene, Marcus Redwood shares his gripping journey on how he built his security empire and his reputation for being one of the most renowned doormen in the UK. But Marcus didn't just check IDs at the door – he survived over 2000 intense brawls, stared down the barrel more times th...

"Had I been there, I could have gotten her to the hospital quicker." This bombshell revelation from Lee Sansum, Princess Diana's royal bodyguard, is just the tip of the iceberg! From facing a challenging childhood to joining the elite circles of the world's top bodyguards, Lee shares how he transformed personal challenges into unparalleled expertise. Lee's story takes us from his early years, wher...

"I was 13 and I wanted to kill myself" From an abusive childhood and attempting to take her own life aged just 13, Jemelin Artigas shares her incredible journey to becoming an entrepreneur, award-winning motivational speaker and a star of the hit tv show, The Apprentice. She opens up about the struggles she faced moving from her home country of Venezuela to ending up as a homeless immigrant in Lon...

A world-renowned business strategist and entrepreneur turned life coach, Danny Morel shares his incredible journey into the world of spirituality.  Danny opens up about the struggles he faced at just 13 years old when his parents divorced, leaving him as the eldest of three boys in a single-income household But in the face of huge adversity,  Danny shares a pivotal decision that would shape the re...

Daniel Riley aka 'Dapper Laughs' shares his rollercoaster ride through fame and controversy. Dan touches on his early days as a stand-up comedian, his rise to viral stardom, and his fall all played out in the public eye. From his social media content that gained millions of followers to his role in a controversial TV show that triggered huge backlash… Dan opens up about the pressures of being thru...

"I contracted the deadliest form of malaria…"  Ash Dykes shares his incredible journey from growing up in a small village in Wales to becoming an explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker & 3 x world recorder holder. From being held at gunpoint, contracting the deadliest form of malaria, crossing crocodile-infested waters & covering over 1500 miles of treacherous terrain by foot. Ash reveals...

A successful actor, stuntman, and entrepreneur, Matt Hookings reveals the truth about the film industry and what the entertainment world is really like behind the scenes… He shares his incredible journey from flipping burgers at Mcdonalds to now working alongside Hollywood heavyweights such as Russell Crowe and Tom Cruise. Matt reflects on the adversity he faced in his early life and how those set...

"I'll 100% be a billionaire…" Brad Lea, the CEO & founder of LightSpeed, shares his remarkable story of building a multi-million dollar global tech company from scratch. Host of the top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, & author of the bestselling book, The Hard Way, Brad opens up about his tough upbringing and how he was eventually kicked out of his house aged 16… He uncovers the stories of his life...

Addiction to Whole Again 'I thought I was going to die…' One of the most recognised faces in showbiz today, Kerry Katona shares her remarkable journey from a troubled childhood in foster care to becoming a chart-topping singer and reality TV star She reflects on her path to fame, navigating the world of modelling and lap dancing before finding success within the pop group 'Atomic Kitten'. Tune in...

In this episode, Michael reveals how one single client changed the direction of his life forever…. And later led him into coaching where he now uses his own personal experiences & struggles to help other people. He also reveals his secrets to success, the significance of genuinely changing lives and how coaches should prioritise making a difference in people's lives instead of solely chasing succe...

Known as Britain's last gentleman gangster, Dave Courtney shares his story from a hidden and dark world… From his early life of crime to working with the krays and even experiencing his own personal tragedies, Dave reveals what life was really like in the criminal underworld. He shares all about a life of crime, violence & betrayal & opens up about the consequences of his actions and the time he s...

After getting involved in a street fight whilst on a night out with his friends, Ty Mitchell's life turned quickly in one single moment Unbeknown to Ty, a person from the other group had unfortunately passed away and Ty was arrested and charged with murder. Join us in this episode as Ty opens up and shares vividly the story from that life changing night. He reflects on his initial shock, legal bat...

This week Lewis is joined by Kevin Lane - "the nicest convicted murderer you've ever met". Kevin's life took a turn when he was convicted of murder and spent over two decades behind bars but despite spending time in jail, he continues to protest his innocence. In this episode, Kevin speaks about his life working for the criminal underworld and how he now uses his experiences to help steer young wa...

This week, Lewis is joined by Nick Gazard as he shares his incredible story of how he turned tragedy into a force for good. Nick's daughter, Holly Gazard, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend whilst at work in Gloucester.  Despite this unimaginable loss, Nick has found the strength to not only help 1000s of others through their own adversity but also create a lasting legacy for his beloved daughter. N...

In this episode, Brad Burton joins Lewis Raymond Taylor to share his incredible journey from a pizza delivery man at 30 to building a multi million pound business and becoming the UKs No 1 motivational business speaker. He also shares his experiences from the early days, the harsh realities of running a business—low sales, even battling depression and he reveals the untold stories behind his succe...

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable story of Pam Warren, a financial advisor whose life took an unexpected turn when she became a survivor of a devastating train crash which left her with severe burn injuries. Join us as we explore how Pam transformed her adversity into an asset, finding inspiration and making a difference along the way. Discover the challenges she faced, the remarkable r...

This week, Lewis welcomes Billy McFarland, the co-founder of the ill-fated 2017 Fyre Festival. In this episode, Billy shares the shocking story of how he ended up serving six years in federal prison for defrauding investors of $27.4 million. He dives deep into his relentless pursuit of success, and the highs and lows that ultimately led to his downfall.  Billy also reflects on the aftermath of the...

In this episode, Lewis sits down with Gail Porter, a Scottish television personality, former model and actress who has turned her struggles with alopecia into an asset.  She shares her extraordinary story of how she went from being a model and presenter to dealing with mental health issues and losing all of her hair. As well as her struggles whilst dealing with a life lived in the public eye. Clic...

In this episode of the Turning Your Adversity into an Asset podcast,  Lewis Raymond Taylor interviews the incredible, Alex Lewis. Alex shares his remarkable story and how he became the first quadruple amputee to kayak around the southern tip of Greenland, kayak 300 kilometres down the Orange River of South Africa, and cycle through Ethiopia and summit the highest mountain. He also discusses how he...

Jessica Impiazzi is a British reality tv star, actress, author and host of the podcast 'Let's clear the air'.  She has also appeared on several British reality TV shows, including 'The Only Way Is Essex', 'Ex On The Beach', and 'Celebrity Big Brother'. In this episode: - She talks about how her difficult upbringing, which involved violence at home, led her to fall into a cycle of addiction and sel...

In this episode of Turning Adversity Into An Asset, Lewis sits down with Richard McCann who shares his story of resilience after his mother was killed by a Serial Killer when he was five years old. In this episode: - Richard reveals the early hardship in his life including, social services involvement, alcohol and drug use, abuse from his father and how he found himself in the very same prison as...

In this episode, we welcome Dr John Demartini, a world-renowned behavioural expert and polymath, who has turned his learning disabilities into a multimillion-dollar business. Dr Demartini shares his journey from being told he would never read or write to becoming a genius, and how he turned his adversity into an asset. As well as: - The inspiring journey of Dr. John Demartini, who transformed his...