Guest speakers

Voices from the room.

Guest speakers from the fitness industry, the people who've taken the mic at our events.

Hermen Dange, founder of Made Running, speaking at MCR Fitness Circle
From prison cell to community leader, turning personal reinvention into a movement that brings people together.
Hermen Dange · Founder, Made Running · MCR Fitness Circle speaker
Liam Miller

Liam Miller

Founder, Shot Social

The Mindset Behind Fitness & Business Success · Oct 2025

Known for

Content entrepreneur and founder of Shot Social, a leading short-form content agency scaling podcasts and creators to millions. Accounts grown from 0 to 1.5M+. Former professional footballer turned extreme-endurance athlete, the youngest in the UK to complete 103km in under 11 hours.

Topic

Applying the resilience of elite sport and extreme challenges to building one of the UK's fastest-growing agencies.

Jessica West

Jessica West

CEO & Brand Manager

The Mindset Behind Fitness & Business Success · Oct 2025

Known for

Founder of six businesses, CEO and brand manager who has built strong communities across every venture.

Topic

Building multiple businesses and the communities around them.

Jonathan Krakue

Jonathan Krakue

Founder, ProFlex Therapy

The Mindset Behind Fitness & Business Success · Oct 2025

Known for

Founder of ProFlex Therapy, a performance-led physiotherapy clinic serving elite athletes in Manchester. Former footballer who carried the discipline, resilience and consistency of his football career into building his own business.

Topic

Scaling a physiotherapy brand from football lessons to a thriving clinic.

Hermen Dange

Hermen Dange

Founder, Made Running

MCR Fitness Circle at The Made Hub · Personal Branding

Known for

Founder of Made Running. Started running in prison through a Park Run programme, built it into one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing run clubs. Known for mass community runs like "We Run This City" with Nike and JD Sports (600+ runners).

Topic

From prison cell to community leader, turning personal reinvention into a movement that brings people together.

Cole Joberti

Cole Joberti

Founder & Director, 1WORD Productions

MCR Fitness Circle Guest Speaker

Known for

Manchester-based video director and content strategist specialising in impactful brand storytelling and results-driven creative production.

Topic

Bringing brand visions to life and creating content that connects with audiences.

Vanessa Rubio

Vanessa Rubio

Founder, Axis Athletic

MCR Fitness Circle Guest Speaker

Known for

Former Great Britain swimmer and hybrid-endurance coach with 13 personal HYROX podiums. Her performance system has helped more than 100 athletes achieve over 25 podium finishes.

Topic

Building an efficient, repeatable performance methodology for athletes at every level.

Ali Atcha

Ali Atcha

Chief Growth Officer, FitnessForce

MCR Fitness Circle Guest Speaker

Known for

Fitness technology growth leader, Ultrahuman advisor and Africa Wellness board member working across partnerships, integrations, wearables and longevity.

Topic

Growth, strategic partnerships and the future of connected fitness technology.

Aran Nerwan

Aran Nerwan

Owner, Northern Gym Equipment

MCR Fitness Circle Launch · Bonded Warehouse · Dec 2024

Known for

Multiple business owner and investor based in Manchester, scaling a £10 million+ fitness brand. Owner of Northern Gym Equipment, one of the UK's fastest-growing gym equipment brands, founded and based in the North.

Topic

Turning business and sales expertise into a scalable fitness brand that outfits hundreds of gyms and sports clubs across the UK.

Want to take the mic at a future event? Apply below, or email info@manchesterfitnesscircle.com

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We're always looking for our next guest speaker with a real and authentic story behind why they're doing what they do, or about their journey in the industry. Tell us who you are and what you'd talk about, and we'll come back to you when the next slot fits.

  • Talks run around 15 to 20 minutes, then Q&A.
  • Rooms of 100 to 600 people across Manchester.
  • We film every talk and share the clips with you.

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