BEA ELTON: The Social Media Star Using Cleaning to Change People's Lives

About this episode

<p>Bea Elton, known online as Clean With Bea, deep cleans homes for free, helping people who are often struggling with their mental health or going through an incredibly difficult time.</p><br><p>The jobs can be extreme, with some homes containing mice, maggots, years of built up rubbish and conditions that could be classed as biohazards.</p><br><p>Bea transforms these spaces into clean, liveable homes and shares the journey with her six million followers online.</p><br><p>But Bea’s work is about much more than cleaning. She is passionate about showing that people who are struggling need kindness and support, not judgement.</p><br><p>In this conversation, Bea shares:</p><p>- Why she started making cleaning content</p><p>- The stories of the people she helps</p><p>- How her work has grown into campaigning and driving social change</p><p>- What motivates her to keep going and caring for people</p><br><p>Bea is a really special person. She’s a reminder that we can all do more to help others - and that sometimes, simply choosing to care can make a real difference.</p><br><p>Bea Elton is Great Company.</p><br><p>You can find out more about Bea&#39;s campaign for stronger safeguards to stop convicted animal abusers from acquiring more animals <a href=" https://cleanwithbea.com/campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>You can call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) for confidential emotional support if you are struggling to cope or having thoughts of suicide.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:</p><p>Instagram - @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>Jamie - @jamielaing</p><br><p>And if you&#39;ve got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <u><a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></u></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producers: Helen Burke &amp; Faye Lawrence </p><p>Assistant Producers: Issy Weeks-Hankins &amp; Jonny Burke</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>Production Manager: Archan Mohile</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.</p><br><p>Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>