151. Resilience, Chaos & Carving Your Own Path in Advertising, with Gnome Taylor

This week, we chat with Gnome Taylor, senior creative at Grey London, about the resilience it takes to make it in the creative industries—especially when life starts out tough.

Gnome shares her incredible journey from growing up in foster care to carving out a thriving career in advertising. With honesty and humour, she reflects on the chaos of her early years, the stereotypes she battled, and the pivotal moment that made her decide to change her life. From raising over £26,000 to attend the School of Communication Arts, to landing her dream job, it's a story of sheer determination and grit.

The conversation also explores the power of kindness, the emotional rollercoaster of creative work, and the importance of opening up—particularly in an industry where vulnerability is still often seen as a weakness. Gnome talks openly about navigating rejection, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why she’s passionate about supporting underrepresented voices in advertising.

If you've ever felt like you didn’t belong, or if you've had to fight harder than most to find your place, this episode will speak to you. It's a candid and uplifting reminder that our differences and our experiences are often our greatest strengths.

This season is proudly sponsored by the School of Communication Arts.