Unveiling the Reality of TV Survival: Tom Williams' Experience on Alone

In this episode, Toni speaks to Tom Williams, an adventurer and the winner of the TV survival show "Alone." Tom shares insights into his humble beginnings, overcoming challenges, and his experiences on the show. He discusses the preparation and mental fortitude required for surviving alone in the Canadian wilderness, highlighting the transformative impact of the experience. Tom also delves into the business side of his ventures, including Desert Island Survival, and his plans for expanding into new wilderness adventures. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tom Williams is an adventurer, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who won the TV survival show "Alone" on Channel Four. Tom's humble beginnings and challenging upbringing fueled his desire to prove people wrong and push himself out of his comfort zone. His experience of being alone in the Canadian wilderness on the show "Alone" had a profound impact on Tom, leading to a new level of appreciation for simple things like food and nature. Tom's business, Desert Island Survival, offers unique wilderness experiences on uninhabited islands, and he plans to expand into different environments like Lapland and the Amazon. BEST MOMENTS  "I was preparing mentally to be out there for 65 days. I was ticking off the days, and in my mind I'd got to halfway. It was very jarring to come out of that." "I'm thinking of setting up a new company as well called The Primal Reset, where people can get their gut biome checked, they can get their blood levels done, they can do the epigenetic test and find out their age from their makeup." "I was definitely disappointed. I won't lie. I did think maybe I'll be on TV again, and maybe I'm going to get 50,000 followers on Instagram, and this is all going to be really good for finding business for Desert Island Survival." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.