In this episode, I sit down with Tunmise and Tom, the founders of Pledge Tao, for a conversation that is real, raw, inspiring, and deeply wholesome.
What began as a genuine friendship naturally evolved into a shared vision: To build something meaningful, intentional, and supportive in a city where connection doesnāt always come easily.
From that alignment, Pledge Tao was born.
We dive into their full journey, how they met, how the idea took shape, and the meaning behind the name.Ā
We unpack why itās called Pledge Tao, what āTaoā truly represents, and how those values are embedded into everything theyāre building.
Pledge Tao is built on three core pillars: fitness, community, and clothing and what stands out most is the depth of intention, effort, and care they pour into each one.
Beyond training, they recognised how lonely life in Dubai can be, and made it their mission to create a space where people feel supported, connected, and part of something bigger than themselves.
They share the behind-the-scenes reality of building a community while balancing full-time 9ā5 jobs, the challenges, sacrifices, lessons, and some genuinely funny moments along the way.
The recording itself felt incredibly wholesome, filled with honesty, laughter, and a sense of shared purpose that made the conversation flow effortlessly.
We also talk about the future of Pledge Tao, a vision that goes far beyond Dubai. They see it as an international community, grounded in the same values, commitment, and desire to deliver meaningful impact across all three pillars.
A powerful conversation about friendship, purpose, consistency, and what it really takes to build something authentic, from the ground up.
š Connect with Pledge Tao:
Pledge Tao Community IG:
https://www.instagram.com/pledge.tao.fitness?igsh=MWtwbzhndnYycjBnNg==Ā
Tao Clothing Brand IG:
https://www.instagram.com/tao.worldwide?igsh=NTF6cndicmpyb3V1Ā
Tao Clothing Website:
https://pledgetao.com/passwordĀ
Pledge Tao WhatsApp Community:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/La34qSbWXs14gthWvFzJy7Ā
Tunmiseās IG:
https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseojo?igsh=MXBoM3hoZGtpeDRkMA==Ā
Tomās IG:
https://www.instagram.com/tspencerx?igsh=NTFja2k2cTBoaXZw
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FULL EPISODE and follow the journey on the socials:
Youtube:Ā
https://youtu.be/TffywG_e_RY
Spotify:Ā
https://open.spotify.com/show/1NOrT0pQDGEN6MIUwpzDhG?si=S_MOU7wYSJKag-mxZEu6GQĀ
Apple Podcast: ā
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unfiltered-with-mia/id1718935796Ā
Instagram:Ā
https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithmia?igsh=aHNqM2J6dnh4N2pyĀ
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Video Editor:Ā
Wahid Sekkar IG :
https://www.instagram.com/wahidsekkar?igsh=bGJ1NDVlYjM1dno3 Ā Ā
Thumbnail & Logo Credits:
Meliora Concept Design IG:
https://www.instagram.com/melioraconceptdesign?igsh=MXJuc3Bvc3drMGVqZQ== Ā
Love Mia xx