Creatives Like Us
by Angela Lyons
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Sandra Palmer: Surreal Collage, Heritage and Finding Your Way Back…
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About this podcast
Creatives Like Us® is a podcast dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented black and brown creatives.
Hosted by graphic designer Angela Lyons from the design studio Lyons Creative.
This podcast is all about breaking down barriers and showing that a successful career in the creative industry is possible for everyone. Through open conversations with inspiring creatives, Angela creates a platform for stories that challenge the status quo and provide insight, encouragement and practical advice.
Creatives Like Us is here to empower and uplift the next generation of diverse talent, whether you're a student, graduate or exploring a new career path.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 45 episodes
- Sandra Palmer: Surreal Collage, Heritage and Finding Your Way Back to Art · 9 min · Episode 44In the Season 3 finale of Creatives Like Us I'm joined by Sandra Palmer, a Birmingham-based surreal collage artist. After more than 16 years as a designer in lingerie and…
- Cooking up a Creative Future: From Scientist to Baking Educator · 52 min · Episode 43What happens when a pharmaceutical scientist of 20 years decides to swap the laboratory for mixing bowls? In this episode, Angela Lyons is speaking with Kerry Herbert, founder of…
- Mastering podcast discovery and marketing strategies with Christina Moore · 43 min · Episode 42In this engaging interview, Christina Moore shares her journey from media enthusiast to founder of Don't Skip Media, highlighting the importance of mentorship, podcast discovery…
- A Poetic Odyssey with Peju 'The Spark' Abuchi · 51 min · Episode 41In this episode Angela sits down with Peju Abuchi, known as Peju the Spark, a poetic speaker and therapeutic wordsmith whose mission is healing the world one stage at a time…
- Splinter Group to Furniture School: Woodworking, Business and Belonging · 36 min · Episode 40In this episode of Creatives Like Us I sit down with Helen Welch, founder of London Furniture School and a woodworker of 42 years. Helen shares how leaving school early led her…
- Embracing Creativity in Property and Business · 36 min · Episode 39Today's guest is Jasmin Dhillon, an ACCA-qualified accountant who built her early career at global brands including Starbucks and CBRE before carving out a thriving path in…
- Kira the Bold: Permission to Be Audacious · 50 min · Episode 38In this episode Angela sits down with Kira Matthews (Kira the Bold), a creative coach who helps people pitch themselves to brands and overcome rejection. Kira shares how a viral…
- Making Business Less Frightening and more Fun – with Kemar Sisimayi-Dyke · 38 min · Episode 37What does it look like to build a marketing agency, run sell-out networking events, mentor young creatives and go into schools to teach kids how to start businesses – all before…
- Building a Playful Illustration Style with Ashwin Chacko · 34 min · Episode 36In this episode Angela is joined by Ashwin Chacko, also known as Wacko Chacko – a positively playful, award-winning illustrator, author and motivational speaker based in Belfast…
- Making It on Your Own Terms: Kazvare on Art and Anonymity · 34 min · Episode 35"My art is a form of social commentary" – Kazvare Made It In this episode, Angela Lyons interviews illustrator and writer Kazare about her creative journey and social commentary…
- Opening up Season 3 · 6 min · Episode 34If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you! Support the show Contact Information This podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons…
- That’s a wrap! Reflections of Season Two · 7 min · Episode 33Join Angela Lyons as she reflects on the lessons learned and highlights from season two of the Creatives Like Us podcast, celebrating creativity and community. --- As we wrap up…
- Print, Passion and a Playlist: Rob Ellison of Tonic Magazine · 32 min · Episode 32This week I'm joined by Rob Ellison, co-founder of Tonic, a stunning long-form print magazine dedicated to the history and culture of drinks. We recorded this one in person at…
- Writing your legacy: Celestine's journey to his first poetry book · 42 min · Episode 31In this episode of Creatives Like Us, Celestine Ekpenyong, a storyteller, poet and aspiring motivational speaker, sits down and talks with your host Angela Lyons. He takes us…
- Content, Ne'Twerking and talking strategy with Jess Bruno · 34 min · Episode 30In this episode of the Creatives Like Us podcast, host Angela sits down with Jess Bruno, a creative content strategist based in London. They discuss Jess's journey from aspiring…
- Brand consistency across your business · 11 min · Episode 29In this episode, Angela Lyons discusses the critical importance of brand consistency for businesses. She shares practical steps for auditing your brand's visual identity across…
- From Fashion to Freedom: Sarah Christie's Creative Evolution · 36 min · Episode 28In this episode of "Creatives Like Us," host Angela Lyons engages in a heartfelt conversation with jewellery and accessory designer Sarah Christie. Sarah shares her journey from…
- Just Start: Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity · 10 min · Episode 27In this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela Lyons reflects on her journey over the past year, discussing the importance of overcoming self-doubt, the impact of community…
- Being Intentionally Yourself with Gus Bhandal · 33 min · Episode 26In this episode, Angela sits down with Gus Bhandal, a LinkedIn trainer and marketing agency owner based in Coventry, to discuss authenticity in business and the power of being…
- The Power of Branding in Business · 16 min · Episode 25In this solo episode, Angela Lyons emphasises the critical role of branding in business success. She discusses how branding is not just a visual identity but an investment that…
