Why TOMMY MALLET Quit his £25 MILLION Business

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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