Michelle Mullarkey

Parent navigating a life changing diagnosis

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The Moment: In 2005, Michelle’s three-month-old daughter, Scarlett, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. That afternoon, the world shifted from the joy of a new baby to a lifelong commitment to a complex and relentless medical reality.

The Echo: For two decades, Michelle has navigated a life defined by precision and discipline—from the daily rigors of physiotherapy and nebulizers to the constant vigilance of medical routines. Her “Echo” is a story of total transformation: a self-described “fitness-phobe” who turned herself into a marathon runner to fund life-changing research. It is a powerful exploration of how a diagnosis dictates the rhythm of a family’s life and the incredible endurance required to stay one step ahead of it.

Clare Parish

Founder of the Paul Alan Project

The Moment: Witnessing her father, Paul Alan Parish, suffer a cardiac arrest at a Fulham FC match in 2022.

The Echo: Turning overwhelming grief into a life-saving mission. Clare founded The Paul Alan Project to provide free CPR and defibrillator training, ensuring that no one else has to feel helpless in a moment of crisis. Her story is a testament to how the most painful echoes can be channelled into a legacy of community safety.

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Wayne Shaw

Living with a moment that

took on a life of its own

The Moment: The “Pie-Gate” incident during Sutton United’s 2017 FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

The Echo: What started as “a bit of banter” became a global viral sensation that cost Wayne his job and changed his life overnight. From the intense media scrutiny to rebuilding his life outside the professional game, Wayne reflects on the heavy price of a split-second decision and the resilience required to outlive a viral headline.

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Scott Oughton-Johnson

Founder of The Proper Blokes Club

The Moment: Realising that men desperately needed a space to talk without the pressure of a clinical setting, Scott decided to start a simple walking group in South London

The Echo: What began as a single walk has echoed into a nationwide movement, breaking the silence around men’s mental health. Scott reflects on the transition from a solitary idea to leading a community of hundreds, and the personal resilience required to keep walking when the path gets tough—proving that the simplest actions can create the loudest ripples.

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Matt Hanlan

Scorer in the Greatest Giant

Killing in FA Cup History

The Moment: January 7th, 1989. A 22-year-old self-employed bricklayer playing for “beer money” volleys home the winning goal for Sutton United against First Division giants Coventry City. In a split second, Matt went from a local tradesman to the face of the greatest FA Cup upset in history, catapulted from the building site to a seat on the Terry Wogan Show.

The Echo: Nearly four decades later, that one afternoon in the Surrey mud still reverberates. Matt explores the unique weight of “immortality” at a local level, how a single second of sporting perfection follows you through every business meeting, golf club, and walk down the high street for the rest of your life. It is a study in how one moment of fame can be both a lifelong gift and a permanent label.

Lee Glynn

Stopped to Talk. Changed a Life

The Moment: While out for a routine run, Lee encountered a young man in distress on a bridge. In that split second, he chose to stop, reach out, and start a conversation that would ultimately save a life.

The Echo: That encounter didn’t just change a stranger’s trajectory; it fundamentally reshaped Lee’s own path. Now a prominent advocate for mental health and “emotional fitness,” Lee explores the profound ripple effect of human connection. His “Echo” is a reminder that we are all just one conversation away from changing – or saving – a life, and that the strongest thing any of us can do is simply stop and talk.

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Gabby Howell

Footballer who has outlived the public moment

The Moment: As a rising talent in women’s football, a single candid photograph of Gabby went viral, instantly detaching her image from her athletic performance and thrusting her into a relentless, unintended public spotlight.

The Echo: Gabby explores the surreal experience of “outliving” a moment that the internet refuses to let go. Her “Echo” is a story of resilience and reclaiming identity; she discusses the psychological toll of being reduced to a single frame and her ongoing journey to ensure her career on the pitch remains the loudest part of her legacy. It is a powerful look at the responsibility of the digital world and the strength required to remain the author of your own story.

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Paul C Brunson

Entrepreneur and Leading Relationship Expert

The Moment: As a world-renowned relationship expert and TV personality, Paul’s world is usually one of intentionality and deep connection. But his journey into the heart of a local community began with a moment of pure, unscripted chance: drawing a football team’s name out of a hat. That team was Sutton United.

The Echo: What started as a random PR exercise turned into a genuine, lasting connection that Paul didn’t see coming. His “Echo” explores the beauty of how a chance encounter with a community can challenge our perspectives and create a sense of belonging in the most unexpected places. Paul reflects on the importance of staying open to the “random,” and how those unscripted moments often lead to the most meaningful relationships in our lives.

Caz May

Founder of the Her Game Too Movement

The Moment: In 2021, Caz sent a tweet that sparked a national conversation about the sexism and barriers faced by female football fans. In that instant, she moved from being a fan in the stands to the founder of a nationwide movement.

The Echo: The birth of Her Game Too. Caz explores the sudden weight of “pressing publish” and the immense responsibility that comes with leading a viral campaign. Her “Echo” is about the transition from personal passion to public activism—navigating the highs of seeing her campaign at Premier League grounds and the challenges of sustaining a movement in the digital age.

Lucy Clark

Manager and Pioneering Referee

The Moment: In 2018, Lucy Clark stepped onto a football pitch as the world’s first openly transgender referee. It was a moment of radical authenticity that made global headlines and changed the landscape of the sport forever.

The Echo: Lucy discusses the profound shift from a private transition to a very public spotlight. Her “Echo” is about the power of choice – choosing how to live with a moment that others tried to define for her. From managing the “first of” label to her continued work as a manager and advocate, Lucy reflects on how that moment created a lifetime of opportunity for others to be themselves.

Mike Nicholson

From Redundancy to CEO

The Moment: In a moment that felt “dark and scary,” Mike was made redundant—a sudden halt to a career that left him standing at a terrifying crossroads. It was a sharp, forced transition that could have defined his end, but instead, it became his starting line.

The Echo: What emerged from that darkness was Six Sells. Mike explores the “Orange and Beautiful” reality of building a business from the ruins of redundancy. His “Echo” is about the power of personal branding and the resilience required to turn a moment of rejection into a legacy of success.

Reena Barai

Community Pharmacist and

National Healthcare Leader

The Moment: The sudden loss of her father changed everything overnight, transforming her from a clinical hospital pharmacist into the guardian of a 40-year-old family institution.

The Echo: Unexpectedly stepping into her father’s shoes, Reena reflects on the weight of carrying a family name and the transition from hospital wards to the heart of a Sutton community. Her story is about the evolution of a legacy – using a set of keys inherited too soon to open doors for the next generation of healthcare.

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