In this episode, Mark Plumb shares a remarkable journey shaped by a childhood in care homes, a distinguished military career with the RAF Regiment, and a passion for DJing that led him to sell out his own shows.

In this episode, Mark takes us back to his beginnings in Middlesbrough, reflecting on the challenges of his early years and his time spent in care homes as a child. He shares how he left school with no qualifications but a strong sense of untapped potential.

Mark opens up about his teenage years, marked by trouble and drinking, and how joining the military in 2005 became a life-changing decision. Serving with the RAF Regiment’s elite 2 Squadron, he developed parachute capability, jumping out of planes and completing three tours of duty, two in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. These experiences brought him personal growth and invaluable lessons in discipline, resilience, and purpose.

With 19 years of service, Mark turned his focus to his passion for DJing, building a music brand and selling out shows—he explains how he did this all whilst navigating the unique challenges of balancing creativity with military life.

Mark also shares his inspiring journey to sobriety, reflecting on how removing alcohol from his life brought clarity, boosted personal growth, and helped him unlock a deeper sense of purpose.

This episode is a powerful exploration of resilience, self-discovery, sobriety, and living a life driven by passion and purpose. Mark’s story is proof that personal transformation is always possible, no matter the obstacles.

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