Visibility, pride and the magic of running with Marty Davies

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.Got a question for The NABS Podcast?Support the Show.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. Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Follow NABS on Twitter Follow NABS on Instagram Watch NABS Talks on YouTube Find out how you can support NABS...