Simon Spencer

Content Marketing Professional, Singer/Songwriter, Mental Health Advocate and Music Enthusiast

Canada

Hey, I’m Simon, but you can also call me Jimmy Humbucker, my singer-songwriter alter ego.

As an aspiring content marketer and musician, I’m on a mission to spread mental health awareness through my music and advocacy. My goal is to help those navigating mental health challenges, whether for themselves, a friend, or a loved one.

When I’m not creating music, I share images, videos, articles, and other creative content to provide valuable mental health information and resources.

I hold a degree and a diploma in Media Studies, with a major in Digital Communications from Guelph and Humber College. With over six years of professional experience, I’ve worked with registered nonprofits like Canada Cares and the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (Tourette Canada) in Editorial and Communications Coordinator roles. Additionally, I’ve started a sole proprietorship and worked for the Toronto-based digital agency, PRODUKTIV.

Explore some of my work from the past six years below. Save this page and reach out if there’s an opportunity for us to collaborate. Let’s make the mental health journey easier together.

Portfolio

Advocacy

Simon the TS Advocate
06/10/2023
How "Employable Me" Canada Made Me See My Tourette Syndrome as a Tool for Change

🎥 Join me on a journey back to 2017 when something unexpected happened in my life. I joined Tourette Canada's Virtual Support Group and little did I know, it would lead me to an incredible opportunity. A documentary series called "Employable Me" aimed to break down barriers and stigmas faced by people with disabilities in...

Motivation
The Truth About Working Remotely With ADHD

If you live with Tourette Syndrome, more than likely you are also experiencing symptoms of ADHD (or other comorbid conditions). The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may be making your ADHD-like symptoms worse if your job requires you to work from home.

Jimmy Humbucker Originals

Music Journalism

Beat
Out With The Old

When I begin my workday, I always throw on the radio. Radio isn't something people typically listen to anymore - with the advent of streaming services, podcasts and the ability to listen to just about anything you can dream of at your fingertips.

Quickbitenews
09/13/2017
Oakville's Hidden Songwriters' Open Mic Night

Every Tuesday night at the open mic night in a small café/music venue down on the corner of Kerr Street and Rebecca Street in Oakville, The Moonshine Cafe, a community of local creatives come toget Every Tuesday night at the open mic night in a small café/music venue down on the corner of Kerr Street [...]

Meet Simon
08/22/2017
Chester

Last month's saddest day for all of us in the music world was Thursday July 20th. Chester Bennington was a light in a world of darkness, and an amazing artist. Linkin Park, to me, was more than a band. They were artists. And one of the last great rock bands.

Professional Work

Mailchi
Tourette Canada E-Newsletter | Feb - April 2020

We are in challenging and unprecedented times. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the world and has been called a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). In light of this, Tourette Canada's Board of Directors has made an executive decision to postpone Trek for Tourette 2020 to a tentative date of May 31st.

Mailchi
Giving Tuesday is TODAY!! And we need your help!!

Simon and Melissa C. Water work together at TC Home Office as Tourette Canada's marketing team.   They are the power-duo behind all of TC's social media campaigns, website upkeep, etc.   But, like you, Simon and Melissa both have TS, and care deeply for the cause.