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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 58 MIN

006 What It's Taken : Tom Whittle, Founder of Mission – ' Becoming Incredibly Comfortable With Failure '

from ‘What It's Taken’ by David and Jenny Harkin · host David and Jenny Harkin

🎙️ What It's Taken – Episode 006: Tom Whittle, Founder of Mission – 'Becoming Incredibly Comfortable With Failure 'In this episode of What It's Taken, we’re joined by Tom Whittle, the record-breaking adventurer and founder of Mission – the natural energy drinks brand fuelling everyone from Premier League clubs to Formula One drivers.Tom’s story is far from ordinary. He left a Magic Circle law career behind to cycle the length of South America (12,500km in 300 days), followed by 17 marathons in 10 days – a journey that led to a Guinness World Record and the discovery that would spark Mission’s creation.From testing performance teas during a brutal crossing of Iceland, to building a business that’s now sold over 10 million units and is redefining how we fuel our bodies – Tom’s journey is packed with grit, purpose, and ambition. Whether you’re into sport, entrepreneurship, or simply love stories of pushing the limits – this is not one to miss.Tune in to discover:The mindset behind leaving corporate life to chase adventureHow Mission is tackling the global caffeine and sugar crisisWhat it really takes to build a performance-led brand from scratch

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