Creatives Like Us: Amplifying Voices, Building Community, and Passing It On

In this introductory episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela Lyons (you may know her as Ange) shares her inspiration for creating a podcast that amplifies the voices of creatives of colour. Drawing from her personal journey as a graphic designer, Angela reflects on feelings of self-doubt during her time at Central Saint Martins and how representation and mentorship shaped her career. The podcast aims to celebrate the highs, lows, and in-betweens of being a creative of colour with conversations that inspire others to pursue their creative dreams and open doors for the next generation.

Angela and series producer Heather discuss the vision behind the podcast: to create a platform that inspires collaboration, shares impactful stories, and addresses challenges in diversity and inclusion within the creative industries. With a focus on community, mentorship, and the theme of “passing it on,” the podcast seeks to influence broader conversations about representation and show that there is space for everyone. This podcast is for anyone who wants to be inspired, supported, and empowered in their creative journey.

Chapters

• 1:23 What inspired the podcast?
• 2:08 Who is this podcast for?
• 3:36 What is the main purpose of Creatives Like Us?
• 6:14 What does 'success' look like for this podcast?
• 6:55 Why do you think conversations about diversity and representation are needed in the creative field today?
• 9:05 What challenges do you think need to be addressed?
• 11:22 How do you hope to influence the broader industry conversations about inclusion?
• 14:25 Has your vison for the podcast changed now you've recorded the episodes?
• 21:35 What do you hope listeners will do after they listen to a podcast?
• 22:14 Are there any dream guests, or topics you would like to do in upcoming episodes?