Show Notes
Tommy Mallet, former reality TV star turned entrepreneur, sits down with Abbey Clancy to share his incredible journey from "The Only Way is Essex" fame to creating the multi-million-pound brand Mallet Footwear.
Tommy opens up about the personal and professional challenges he's faced, including mental health struggles, ADHD diagnosis at 31, and a heartbreaking miscarriage with his partner Georgia Kousoulou.
He reveals the sacrifices and relentless drive behind building his business empire, how he lost and regained his sense of purpose, and the bold decision to resign from Mallet Footwear to focus on his new venture, CTRNE a crystal-infused sneaker brand.
Chapters
00:00 - Who is Tommy Mallet? 00:30 - Personal Struggles and Miscarriage 01:00 - Transition from Reality TV to Business 01:45 - Early Challenges and Self-Discovery 02:56 - The Turning Point in Tommy's Life 03:50 - Navigating Fame and Scrutiny 04:44 - Leaving Reality TV Behind 05:41 - Building Mallet Footwear 06:33 - Zero to £25 Million: The Journey 07:28 - Drinking, Partying, and Family Advice 09:16 - Liverpool’s Role in Mallet's Success 10:45 - Overcoming Mental Health Challenges 13:08 - ADHD Diagnosis and Impact 14:02 - The Pressure of Success 15:28 - Tommy’s Injunction and Legal Struggles 16:07 - Earning £25 Million: What It Really Takes 18:20 - Resigning from Mallet Footwear 19:53 - Realizing What Matters Most 21:19 - Walking Away from Success 22:46 - Starting Over with CTRNE Sneakers 25:12 - Losing Millions but Gaining Perspective 27:43 - Maintaining Mental Focus and Resilience 29:56 - Vulnerability in Business 31:15 - Relationship with Georgia and Family Life 33:16 - Navigating ADHD and Business 36:22 - Introducing CTRNE Crystal-Infused Sneakers 38:47 - Vision for CTRNE’s Success 40:19 - Tommy’s Manifestation Practices 42:21 - Hopes for 2025 and the Future 44:16 - Lessons from Losing Everything 46:30 - Balancing Family and Ambition
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