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

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.The jobs can be extreme, with some homes containing mice, maggots, years of built up rubbish and conditions that could be classed as biohazards.Bea transforms these spaces into clean, liveable homes and shares the journey with her six million followers online.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.In this conversation, Bea shares:- Why she started making cleaning content- The stories of the people she helps- How her work has grown into campaigning and driving social change- What motivates her to keep going and caring for peopleBea 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.Bea Elton is Great Company.You can find out more about Bea's campaign for stronger safeguards to stop convicted animal abusers from acquiring more animals HEREYou 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.If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:Instagram - @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcastJamie - @jamielaingAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducers: Helen Burke & Faye Lawrence Assistant Producers: Issy Weeks-Hankins & Jonny BurkeVideo: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanAudio: Rafi Amsili GeovannettiProduction Manager: Archan MohileExecutive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-ListerGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot.Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.