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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