Riding a New Wave in Sustainability - Tom Hobbs, Spooked Kooks

Tom Hobbs is a former actor turned sustainability entrepreneur. Marrying his passion for surfing and environmental impact to co-create Spooked Kooks, an eco-surf brand utilising recycled consumer plastics to produce quality surfboards. Since launching in 2017, Tom and his co-founder have contributed to removing over 9.3 tonnes of plastic waste from the environment.In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Tom opens up about his journey from the glitzy world of acting to the gritty realities of construction and entrepreneurship. We cover off why it's important to be nimble and being a jack-of-all-trades isn't necessarily a bad thing; the mental shift from failure to growth; being open to new experiences and opportunities; and pursuing a passion that has a lasting impact.If you want to learn more about Spooked Kooks and their sustainability processes, you can check them out here - https://www.spookedkooks.com