Andrea McLean

Imagine having something that made you feel sick at the thought of people finding out. Something that kept you awake at night, and made you feel sick with shame, fear and anxiety. We all have something. I know I did. And so surely the WORST thing to do would be to shine a light on it, and say “Yes, I’ve messed up!” But that’s what I decided to do after my life fell apart, AGAIN. To figure out why there is so much shame wrapped up in failing, in making mistakes in our career, our relationships not working out, our parenting not hitting the mark. We live in a time when the slightest thing will get you trolled and pointed at, so why on earth would I want to hold my hands up and admit to all of it? Because failing is human, and there should be no shame in it. Someone needed to say it, so I thought I’d go first. I hope this book will help you feel a little less hideous about whatever it is that keeps you up at night… Shameless: Finding Freedom and Resilience Through Failure published by DK Red, May 2026 @dklivinguk - Available for pre-order now - Pre-order link in bio 👆 Pre-order yours here: /products/9780241762813-shameless?variant=56486378209657

Life on the open road… #roadtrip #newbeginnings

Sooo… this is happening. #carpedíem #leapoffaith

💥EXCLUSIVE! “If you did something wrong, don’t let anyone take your mistake and use it against you. It belongs to you. It’s yours. Own it.” Salma Hayek. Actress and Producer. This begins the introduction to my brand new book, Shameless, which is out this week. I hope you enjoy this extract, shared for the very first time. 🩷 You can purchase the book here ⬇️ https://geni.us/ShamelessAndreaMcLean #shameless

What a brilliant afternoon at the Chester Literary Festival, talking all about Shameless! A big thank you to @lisa.marrey for such a great interview, and for being the best host. And to everyone in the audience for your time, attention, and “oohs” and “ahhs” all in the right places. And for patiently queuing to buy my book, chat and have photos, and share your moments with me. I so appreciate you. And for the friends who came to support, you know who you are. thank you. 🩷 #shameless @storyhouselive

Have you ever fallen flat on your face in public, and done that thing of trying to quickly get up so no one notices? 🙋🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ In a nutshell, I did the business equivalent of that when I quit my job on telly to go ‘all in’ on my entrepreneurial venture AND IT DID NOT WORK. Humiliating. Embarrassing. Shameful. We lost everything. In 2024 I began to write about it. What it felt like, as a person, as a couple, as a parent, as a daughter- and of course what it felt like as someone who’d once had a big fancy job and couldn’t even get work in a coffee shop. It SUCKED. It still sucks. But I’ve written an utterly BRILLIANT book about it. It’s not your typical book. Whatever you’re expecting, it’s not that. It’s a punch in the face kind of book. It’s a swear out loud, can’t put this down kind of book. It’s turning the pages faster and faster because you have to see how it works out kind of book. And it’s finally ready for you to see it. Buy it for yourself or for someone you think would like it, because they have been through a similar experience, or they just love tales of people messing up. They’ll love it. Link in bio or below!⬇️ https://geni.us/ShamelessAndreaMcLean #shameless

That was fun! Spent this morning with these two smashers @hannaheastcomedy and @mamastillgotit_ recording their BRILLIANT show @no_parental_guidance We laughed, we over shared and we also recorded the funniest weather / parenting trailer ever created. Can’t wait til this comes out to share it with you. 🩷

Out NEXT WEEK. Pre-order your copy now. #shameless 💥💥💥

Such a beautiful time spent with these two… Thank you Helen and Ellie for having me on your fabulous podcast. A lot has happened since last time we met, so it was quite the catch up. Hopefully next time we meet it won’t be to tell stories of monumental dire straits and near death experiences!! Love you guys. 🩷 @itsmehelenthorn @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies

Maybe you have seen me collaborating and partnering with the incredible @andreamclean1 on many projects we created together for The Agenda Podcast. It has been such a wonderful journey — not only professionally, but personally too. Working alongside Andrea gave me the opportunity to truly know the woman behind the television screen. I witnessed firsthand the way she serves her community, the authenticity she brings into every conversation, and the passion she has for helping women build confidence on camera, gain more visibility, attract media opportunities, and grow their businesses. It has been an amazing marathon we have run together. But life sometimes takes us on unexpected paths. Andrea found herself facing one of the most challenging periods of her life — health struggles and personal challenges that lasted far longer than anyone could have imagined. Yet, from that pain, she created something incredibly powerful. Her latest book, Shameless, is raw, honest, courageous, and deeply inspiring. In this book, Andrea shares her journey through failure, shame, resilience, financial loss, health battles, and reinvention — reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we can rise again stronger than before. This is more than a book. It’s a message of hope, freedom, and courage for every woman who has ever doubted herself or felt ashamed of her setbacks. And that’s why I’m so excited to invite many of our members in London to come and have breakfast with Andrea and receive a signed copy of Shameless. And and one more great news: You don’t need to be a member to join us If you are in the area, come and join us on 22nd May, you will be among the very first people to get the book, as it will be launched literally the day before. We will celebrate this special moment together in the beautiful surroundings of the Hilton in Surrey, a morning of inspiration, connection, honesty, and empowerment. Come and join us. Places are limited, and I know this will be a truly unforgettable experience. Register at the link in the bio

About last night… Got all spruced up for the Football For Peace gala at the beautiful C‘est La Vi in central London. Amazing food, brilliant company and all in aid of a wonderful cause. Thank you @nickede for the invitation. 🩷 Dress: @karen_millen (of course 🥰) @footballforpeace @celavi.london @studiosieler

There is no feeling like it… Travelling to London, to a big, fancy publishing house, being led into a room where a hundred of your books are waiting to be signed, boxed and carted off to bookshops as special editions for readers to enjoy. It’s just… wonderful. 🥹