From Hollywood Dreams to Comic Empire: Tom Fenoglio of Fenom Comics
Guest: Tom Fenoglio, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Fenom Comics
Host: Julie Riga
Join Julie as she sits down with Tom Fenoglio, who transformed his Hollywood screenwriting dreams into a thriving comic book empire. Alongside his brother Joe, Tom co-founded Fenom Comics, creating an impressive universe featuring titles like Hunter Ninja Bear, Star Riders, and Something Fierce.
In this episode, Tom reveals how he pivoted from chasing Hollywood success to building his own creative empire through comics—maintaining complete creative control while developing intellectual property with unlimited storytelling possibilities. As an electrical engineer who never gave up on his creative dreams, Tom shares the three essential ingredients for success: trusted partnerships, well-thought-out product development, and marketing mastery.
What You'll Learn:
- Why comics offer advantages over traditional Hollywood for creative storytelling
- How to protect and develop your intellectual property
- The reality of balancing day jobs with creative pursuits
- Strategies for authentic marketing and customer engagement
- Why authenticity trumps trend-chasing in creative work
Perfect for: Creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone with dreams they've been putting on hold.
"Dreams don't happen when you're 20 and then fade away when you're 50, 60, 70. The dreams were always there, we just couldn't get to it." - Tom Fenoglio
Connect with Fenom Comics: fenomcomics.com | Available on Amazon and Apple Books
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I'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
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