Visibility, pride and the magic of running with Marty Davies
08/14/23 • 47 min
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Marty Davies is one of adland's leading strategists and joint-CEO of Outvertising, the industry's advocacy group for LGBTQIA+ people in the industry. Marty is founder of Smarty Pants, a strategy-first creative consultancy specialising in customer activation and retention. Among Marty's many achievements is their role as Campaign magazine's first transgender columnist.
In this podcast, Marty talks openly and vulnerably about the process of realising their identity and the need to take better care of their mental wellness.
Key takeaways include:
- How Marty looks after their staff and freelancers, putting wellness above profit;
- Why pronouns matter, and how it feels to be misgendered; and
- The mental magic of exercise.
Check out Marty's Campaign column and find out more about Outvertising on their website.
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Got a question for The NABS Podcast?
Marty Davies is one of adland's leading strategists and joint-CEO of Outvertising, the industry's advocacy group for LGBTQIA+ people in the industry. Marty is founder of Smarty Pants, a strategy-first creative consultancy specialising in customer activation and retention. Among Marty's many achievements is their role as Campaign magazine's first transgender columnist.
In this podcast, Marty talks openly and vulnerably about the process of realising their identity and the need to take better care of their mental wellness.
Key takeaways include:
- How Marty looks after their staff and freelancers, putting wellness above profit;
- Why pronouns matter, and how it feels to be misgendered; and
- The mental magic of exercise.
Check out Marty's Campaign column and find out more about Outvertising on their website.
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
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The power of checking in on yourself and others with Chris Hayward
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Chris Hayward is an adland legend and Campaign A-Lister, known across the industry. He's not just respected for his illustrious career as a media buyer though. Chris has also been searingly open about his own mental health journey, which saw him go from life and soul of the party, to bleak trauma and then to ongoing recovery, following a freak accident.
In this podcast, Chris focuses on the everyday actions we can all take to check in on ourselves and on each other to help support our mental wellness.
Key takeaways include:
- Easy ways to reach out to people to find out if they're OK or need help
- How people are more empathetic than you might think
- How to stop a tear of negativity turning into a waterfall.
For a deeper dive into Chris's own mental health journey, watch our YouTube interview with him https://nabs.org.uk/why-speaking-out-about-your-mental-health-is-essential/
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
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Jokes, joy and the juggle with Rob Mayhew, social media superstar
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Rob Mayhew makes hundreds of thousands of people laugh with his daily sketches lampooning agency life. As loved for his trademark woolly jumpers as he is for his relatable wit, Rob joins us to discuss creativity, mental wellness and being funny at work.
Rob also recalls when he used NABS in the past to find like-minded flatmates. Happy to oblige, Rob.
Rob is an absolute delight. His team at Gravity Road, where he works as a creative director two days a week, are lucky to have him.
Key takeaways:
- It's OK to enjoy your job and it's also OK to moan about it
- Identify your priority areas for wellness and happiness
- Making good decisions for yourself is key to supporting yourself and those around you
To buy a copy of Rob's day book, visit this link
To sign up for Rob's free NABS Talk, taking place 1pm 9 November, visit the NABS website
To enjoy Rob's sketches, visit @robmayhewcomedy on Instagram
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
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