Creatives Like Us

In 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 Spice Girl (it's true!) to successful business owner, the importance of networking in a fun and engaging way (Ne'Twerking) and the challenges of building a business while managing chronic illness. Jess shares insights on her membership program, 'Watch Us Grow,' and her aspirations for creating inclusive spaces for women and marginalised communities in the business world. The conversation emphasises the long-term nature of business growth and the importance of community support.
Since Jess and I recorded this episode - she has created a new programme: Formula Hun
In Jess’ words Formula Hun is a 6-month strategic group experience for founders who know it's time for more visibility, more clients and want to post sh*t-hot content that reflects the quality of their work. 

Connect with Jess:
jessicabruno.co.uk
Insatgram: @thatjessbruno
Bio by Jess:
I’m THAT content strategist who’s helped 400+ small biz owners turn followers into paying clients. I built a six-figure business with under 5K Instagram followers, proof you don’t need to gO viRaL to grow. 
My business began after chronic illness forced me to leave my corporate marketing job at 27 with just £0.30 to my name. From my first £25 consulting session to hitting six figures in 2024, I’ve been living proof that small, engaged communities create big results. 
Now, I work with founder-led business owners with under 10K followers, build sustainable content strategies that bring in sales, without burning out. 
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In 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 various platforms and emphasises the need for a cohesive brand image. Angela also provides insights on creating a simple brand guideline document to ensure consistency and memorability in branding.
To gain more insight and work together live on your business, join Angela at the Freelancer Magazine Masterclass Workshop – running over two days on the 5th-6th March. Angela will be hosting the workshop creating a Memorable brand across all platforms on the 6th March.
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In 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 a young girl influenced by her Jamaican grandparents to becoming a successful designer with her own brand, By Sarah Christie. She discusses the importance of cultural heritage in her work, the challenges she faced in the fast-paced fashion industry, and her decision to pivot towards creating a brand that reflects her values and personal story. Sarah emphasizes the significance of community and empowerment, particularly for women, and how her experiences during the pandemic led her to focus on her brand's mission of uplifting others through design.
Throughout the conversation, Sarah highlights the importance of self-belief and the power of storytelling in her creations. She shares insights on how her designs are inspired by her family history and the emotional connections behind each piece. The episode culminates in a discussion about the future of her brand, including potential collaborations and the importance of creating a supportive community for women in business. This episode is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the journey of self-discovery in the world of fashion.
Connect with Sarah and see her creations
Website: bysarachristie.com
Instagram: bysarachristie 

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In 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 support and the lessons learned from her podcasting experience. 
The episode also highlights the achievements of the podcast and its guests, celebrating the diversity and creativity within the community.
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In 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 intentionally yourself. 
Gus shares his unconventional journey from marketing professional to pub landlord and how running a pub for three years became the catalyst for starting his own marketing agency.
The conversation explores Gus's philosophy on LinkedIn: why being yourself is your biggest competitive advantage, how to create content that AI can't replicate, and the importance of consistent visibility. He explains his "force fields" approach to marketing and why he chose to specialise in LinkedIn.
Gus also talks about co-founding Uplift Live, an annual LinkedIn conference that brings together global specialists. 
Throughout the episode, they discuss the reality of being a creative of colour in business and why surrounding yourself with good people matters more than anything else. 
Plus, Gus reveals the story behind his signature orange branding and those Terry's Chocolate Oranges!
Links to Gus @ The M Guru:
The LinkedIn-first Digital Marketing Agency website: TheMGuru.co.uk
Subscribe to The Enlightenment
Connect with Gus on LinkedIn
Join The Squeeze membership
Join Gus’ free Facebook group
Meet Gus at Uplift Live - The LinkedIn focused conference
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This podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative.
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