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 storytellingHow to protect and develop your intellectual propertyThe reality of balancing day jobs with creative pursuitsStrategies for authentic marketing and customer engagementWhy 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

To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you stay on course and lead with confidence and clarity, visit:

🌐 www.julieriga.com

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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.

I work with:

CEOs, Founders, and Executives who want to lead with authenticity and impactC-suite leaders and senior managers looking to improve executive presence and public speakingEntrepreneurs and business owners navigating growth, leadership challenges, and career fulfillmentHR and operations leaders seeking strategic development tools and confidence coaching

Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment. They’re looking to:

Boost leadership clarity and overcome self-doubtDevelop executive presence and master public speakingReignite their purpose and unlock their full potentialBalance career ambition with personal fulfillmentStay resilient in high-pressure environments

Whether you're a tech founder, a service-based business owner, or a corporate executive ready to elevate your leadership game, my programs—including Before I Lead, Before I Speak, Before I Sell, and Before I Calendar—are designed to help you take action, grow sustainably, and leave a lasting legacy.

Discover your purpose. Stay on Course. Leave a Legacy.

🎙️ Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success

With Julie Riga — Leadership Coach, Author, Entrepreneur

Are you a high-achiever shifting from doing it all to leading it all?

Are you a CEO, team leader, or side-hustler who's thriving outwardly but struggling inwardly with clarity, confidence, or control?

This podcast is for you.

On Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success, best-selling author and ICF-certified leadership coach Julie Riga uncovers the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and deeply personal stories that fuel growth, transformation, and abundance.

Julie is the daughter of Ennio Riga, famed Italian chef to the stars—who dazzled Hollywood legends like Frank Sinatra and Joan Rivers with his charm and culinary genius. Through his legacy, Julie learned the power of discipline, storytelling, and faith—and now she blends that with over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, pharma, and entrepreneurship to help others navigate the messy middle of leadership.

💡 What You’ll Discover:How to shift your identity from solo doer to empowered leaderThe key ingredients of executive presence, confidence, and purpose-led leadershipPractical tools for delegation, decision-making, and scaling without burnoutFaith-infused insights on leading when life feels uncertain or overwhelmingReal stories from guests who have stayed on course through every kind of obstacleWhy believing in yourself—and having just one person believe in you—can change everything

Whether you're leading a team for the first time, growing a side hustle into a real business, or simply trying to lead yourself better, this podcast will help you unlock the clarity, calm, and courage to move forward with intention.

From leadership training to mindset coaching, from resilience strategies to legacy-building—you’ll find it here, with heart.

📍 Tune in now.

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• Letzte Folgen: 2025-07-08
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