Creatives Like Us
Creatives Like Us is a podcast dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented creatives, especially people of colour.
Hosted by graphic designer Angela Lyons, 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
9 episodes
Poetry in Motion: From Sound Systems to Storytelling & Spoken Truths
In this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela interviews performance poet Adisa, also known as The Verbaliser. Adisa shares his creative journey, beginning with his early involvement in Jamaican sound system culture and moving into...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:34
Letting go of perfection and creating what matters
“I wanted my children to grow up knowing there is space for them.” - Sylvia PrinceThis week on Creatives Like Us, Ange speaks with Sylvia Prince, designer and founder of Sylvia Prince Designs. Sylvia...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:13
Lights, Camera, Breakthrough! A Journey in the TV & Commercial Film Industry
"We have a very London-centric view of Blackness in the UK, but Black people exist everywhere. Our stories deserve to be told too" - Makeda Matheson In this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela Lyons spea...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:28
Crafting culture through design and journalism
'We belong to any space we choose to be in.' - Kala Paul-WorikaIn this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela Lyons speaks with Kala Paul-Worika, a freelance journalist and the founder of By Kala X, a brand sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:51
Making Art Work: David Oku on Valuing Your Craft
"As a Black creative, I’ve had to work ten times harder to be taken seriously – that’s why my work speaks for itself." - David OkuIn this episode of Creative Like Us, Ange speaks with London-based freelance illustrator an...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:08:26
Differentiation: It's not about fitting in but standing out
“When you walk into a room, own who you are and what you’ve achieved, it’s not about fitting in, it’s about standing out.” – Ayo AbbasIn this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela Lyons is joined by marketing consultant and po...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:30
Creative journeys: Fitting in is Overrated!
In this first episode of Creatives Like Us, Angela speaks with Dominique van Werkhoven, a writer and co-founder of The Werks, about her journey as a creative entrepreneur. Dominique shares her experiences of building a career ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:54
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 desig...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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