Listen "What Matters Most: Fighting for Creativity with Tom Fenwick-Smith"
Episode Synopsis
In this raw and riveting episode of The Captivate Podcast, we sit down with Tom Fenwick-Smith, a digital creative and innovator with a surprising side passion for Muay Thai. We kick things off with Tom’s tale of how a charity boxing match led him down an unexpected path, teaching him the true meaning of grit, determination, and the beauty of getting back up after a hard fall.Key Takeaways:1. Muay Thai Journey: - Discover how a pre-COVID charity boxing match pushed Tom to face his fears. - Hear about his training with a world champion K1 Thai fighter and the lessons learned from taking punches every week. - Understand the parallels between the discipline of Muay Thai and life’s challenges.2. Creative Career Path: - Follow Tom’s unconventional journey from the film industry to advertising, driven by his love for storytelling. - Learn how Tom’s dyslexia became a superpower in his creative process. - Explore the transformative impact of the School of Communication Arts 2.0 on his career.3. Personal Reflections: - Hear Tom’s take on empathy and how small, genuine moments can make a big difference. - Dive into his belief in the power of pain and discomfort as catalysts for growth. - Appreciate the value of meaningful connections and small victories in life and work.4. Advice for Aspiring Creatives: - Tom emphasizes the necessity of curiosity in the creative field. - Provides a heartfelt recommendation for young talents looking to break into the industry.Quote Highlights:- “If boxing is chess, Muay Thai is 3D chess.”- “Losing builds self-esteem through incremental change.”- “We live in a world of grey, and it's those small moments of empathy that colour it.”