Creatives Like Us

• Building Your Personal Brand with Ella Orr

  In this episode of Creatives Like Us, Angela Lyons interviews Ella Orr, a personal branding coach, public speaker and social media marketer. Ella shares her journey from being a teacher to discovering her passion for social media marketing after a personal loss. She emphasises the importance of personal branding, the mindset shift required to embrace it and the value of networking and building connections. Ella also discusses the support she received from mentors and the significance of visibility in business. The conversation concludes with Ella's advice to her younger self and her aspirations for future projects.Connect with EllaLinkedIn hereTikTok hereInstagram hereAbout EllaElla is a personal branding coach and the owner of Much More Social, which she started in 2018. Before retraining in social media marketing, she was a teacher for many years. Ella runs individual and group training as well as a consultancy on personal branding, social media strategy and content creation. She speaks about personal brand in masterclasses and at events and enjoys being a guest on podcasts and live interviews. She delivers LinkedIn training, her favourite platform, but is also an avid content creator on her Instagram and TikTok platforms. If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative. If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please email [email protected] You can follow and connect here: InstagramLinkedInPodcast websiteInstagram - Creatives Like Us PodcastJoin the mailing list Produced by award-winning media and marketing specialist Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Connect with Heather on LinkedInThe opinions of our host and guests are their own.If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice or leave us a Google Review here. Thanks!

  --------  

  33:04

  --------

  33:04
• Trusting your instincts: How Kayleigh Hall designed her own path

  Angela Lyons sits down with Kayleigh Hall, a brand and website designer who transformed a "naive" leap of faith into an 11-year thriving freelance business. From accidentally discovering graphic design weeks before her uni interview to her obsessive love of typography, Kayleigh's journey is both inspiring and relatable. Kayleigh opens up about experiencing workplace microaggressions as the only Black woman in her agency and how that painful experience led her to build a business where she chooses who she works with. She shares her advice to her teenage self: "Go where your skills are, not where you feel like you're allowed to go." Packed with practical wisdom, vulnerable moments and plenty of laughs, this episode celebrates authenticity, resilience, and trusting your gut.Connect with Kayleigh: Website: hallcreative.co.ukInstagram: @hallcreativeLinkedIn: hallcreativeBlack BallardJoin Our Table (JOT)If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative. If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please email [email protected] You can follow and connect here: InstagramLinkedInPodcast websiteInstagram - Creatives Like Us PodcastJoin the mailing list Produced by award-winning media and marketing specialist Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Connect with Heather on LinkedInThe opinions of our host and guests are their own.If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice or leave us a Google Review here. Thanks!

  --------  

  29:19

  --------

  29:19
• Public Speaking for Creatives: Start Small, Build Confidence

  In this solo episode of Creatives Like Us, Angela Lyons discusses the often daunting topic of public speaking, emphasising its importance for small business owners and freelancers. She shares personal experiences and practical tips for building confidence, starting small, and effectively communicating ideas. The conversation highlights the significance of visibility, authority, and clarity in public speaking, while also addressing common fears and the value of authenticity.Angela encourages listeners to embrace opportunities for public speaking, whether through networking events, podcasts or local meetups, and to practice their skills to enhance their professional presence.If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative. If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please email [email protected] You can follow and connect here: InstagramLinkedInPodcast websiteInstagram - Creatives Like Us PodcastJoin the mailing list Produced by award-winning media and marketing specialist Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Connect with Heather on LinkedInThe opinions of our host and guests are their own.If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice or leave us a Google Review here. Thanks!

  --------  

  17:31

  --------

  17:31
• The power of public speaking with Festus Akinbusoye

  In today's podcast episode, Angela takes a different format to the podcast by diving into public speaking with guest Festus Akinbusoye. He shares his personal experiences and provides practical advice on conquering fear and nerves while delivering powerful presentations through storytelling. Also he covers the significance of repetition in ensuring key messages resonate with listeners. Festus Akinbusoye is a public figure, entrepreneur, passionate advocate for young people, and former Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire (2021–2023). With over 20 years in business and a strong record of public service, Festus is passionate about public safety, business and finding solutions to problems that face communities.Connect with FestusLinkedIn hereWebsite hereCreatives Like Us - The EventA practical, creatively-fuelled knowledge sharing workshop for Black and Brown business owners and freelancers.Thursday October 16 2025 Tickets and more information hereIf you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative. If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please email [email protected] You can follow and connect here: InstagramLinkedInPodcast websiteInstagram - Creatives Like Us PodcastJoin the mailing list Produced by award-winning media and marketing specialist Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Connect with Heather on LinkedInThe opinions of our host and guests are their own.If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice or leave us a Google Review here. Thanks!

  --------  

  33:04

  --------

  33:04
• Making social media work without the overwhelm: Tips for your business

  Do you love or loathe social media? In this episode, I'm sharing how I was someone who absolutely loathed social media to using it with purpose for my business - Lyons Creative.I talk about practical tips on managing social media without burnout, including how I use time limits, content planning tools and the content pillar method to stay consistent. You'll learn about my approach to LinkedIn and Instagram, why the long game matters for service-based businesses and how to repurpose content effectively. Plus, I'm sharing some exciting personal news about being nominated for the Black Podcast Awards and details about the final Creatives Like Us event!Creatives Like Us - THE EVENT. Tickets on sale - a few remain. Get them here!Join 'The Best 90 Days Ever' - by Hannah Isted.* Improve your marketing in the next 90 days with just 10 minutes a day. Join here.Plan your content with Metricool*. Try it here.*Contains an affiliate linkIf you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative. If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please email [email protected] You can follow and connect here: InstagramLinkedInPodcast websiteInstagram - Creatives Like Us PodcastJoin the mailing list Produced by award-winning media and marketing specialist Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Connect with Heather on LinkedInThe opinions of our host and guests are their own.If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice or leave us a Google Review here. Thanks!

  --------  

  14:41

  --------

  14:41

More Arts podcasts

Trending Arts podcasts

About Creatives Like Us