New father Taylor Smith

“We're both clever and stupid in equal measure."

Cinnamon & Oak is a legendary Movember team made up of friends having fun while doing good. Our annual member profiles showcase our merry collection of Mo Bros & Mo Sistas. Today we’re featuring C&O team member Taylor Smith from North Vancouver, BC.

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This is Taylor in 10 sentences:

What has been your proudest moment so far this year?

• Becoming a dad and watching my son grow up in his first year of life.

What do you do for a living?

• I look after estimating and pre-construction for the construction division of Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, and help produce trail running events on the side. 

What do you do for fun?

• Trail running, cycling, skiing; if it involves getting sweaty in the outdoors, I’m usually game for it. 

What’s the most important thing you do each day when you wake up?

• Caffeinate up!

Why is Movember important to you?

• It’s an opportunity to rally together and make a difference in the lives of men and stop them from dying too young. 

The three people outside of your family and friends who you’d love to host for dinner.

• Anthony Bourdain, Ayrton Senna, David Attenborough

What is a current favourite piece of media?

• There isn’t much time for TV right now, but I am always looking forward to new episodes of the podcast Song Exploder. 

What’s a quote you’ve been thinking about recently?

• “We're both clever and stupid in equal measure.” - Brian Cox

What have you done this year to take care of your mental health?

• I proactively made a trip to my doctor to discuss some symptoms of depression I was experiencing.

Where is the best place for team members to connect with you?

• Shoot me a text or WhatsApp.

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