What Matters Most: Fighting for Creativity with Tom Fenwick-Smith

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.”