Creatives Like Us

• Flip The Script: Reflections on Season One

  The mic flips for our Creatives Like Us season finale! Host Angela Lyons takes the guest seat while producer Heather Pownall leads an open, honest conversation about Angela’s journey from launching the podcast to growing her voice and confidence as a Black creative business owner. From the behind-the-scenes work to the meaningful messages from listeners, Angela shares the milestones, the lessons, and the moments that made season one unforgettable.We’re talking vision, resilience, and the power of showing up and Angela isn’t stopping here. She shares what’s ahead: the Creatives Like Us live event, more solo episodes, and a focus on welcoming more creatives of colour and amplifying voices for season two. This finale is both a celebration and an inspiring look at what’s next.Creatives Like Us - the EventThursday 19th October 2025Get your ticket and more information hereIf you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by 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!

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• Coaching, Art & Owning It: Vanessa Belleau on curating her creative path

  In this inspiring penultimate episode of the season - the final guest interview of Creatives Like Us, Angela sits down in-studio with the radiant Vanessa Belleau — multidisciplinary creative, executive coach, TEDx Speaker and founder of Beautiful Water Studio and High Fifteen. Vanessa opens up about what it really means to own your creative identity — even when you don’t fit into traditional boxes. From her early days in corporate data and trend forecasting to painting emotional pieces now exhibited in London galleries, she shares a raw, joyful story of pivoting, purpose and self-belief. 🔑 In this episode:• Turning art from an emotional outlet into a business• Being “too much” — and making that your superpower• The link between creativity and leadership• Why dreaming big shouldn’t feel off-limits• The beauty of starting where you are Whether you’re creative-curious or deep in the game, this episode will leave you feeling seen, empowered and ready to make your next move — unapologetically. 🎨 “There’s art I sell, and art I keep. That’s my secret garden.” – Vanessa BelleauConnect with Vanessa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessabelleau/High Fifteen Website: https://www.beautifulwaterstudio.com/Instagram High Fifteen: https://www.instagram.com/highfifteen_/Beautiful Water Studio: https://www.beautifulwaterstudio.com/Instagram ART: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulwaterstudio/This episode was recorded at the Tooting Film Studios in March 2025. Big thanks to the team especially Mira. If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by 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!

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• From London to Wales: A Creative Life Unfolded

  In this episode, Ange sits down with Heather Ebanks, a graphic designer, photographer, and founder of the blog Digital Fluidity. Originally from South London and now based in South Wales, Heather shares her journey of navigating the creative world as a woman of colour, particularly within corporate spaces that didn’t always appreciate or amplify her voice. From her early creative sparks (hint: think hair salons and Essence magazine) to her bold pivot from corporate admin roles to creative direction, Heather offers a candid look at the highs and lows of finding her place in the design industry.Together, Ange and Heather explore the challenges of being overlooked in creative spaces and how Heather learned to claim her space, launch Digital Fluidity, and reconnect with her artistic spark. They discuss her upcoming podcast Creatively Eccentric, a platform that shines a spotlight on underrepresented designers, older creatives, and women of colour in design. Along the way, they dive into the joy of community, the overwhelm of having too many ideas, and the power of affirming, “I’ve got this.” This episode is a heartfelt love letter to self-trust, creativity, and the freedom to define success on your own terms.Links and where to find Heather: Heather's Blog/Website: https://digitalfluidity.comHeather's Instagram: @HeatherEbanksIf you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by 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!

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• From Copywriting to Cultural Work: Jo Sealy on Creative Journeys

  In this episode of Creatives Like Us , Ange chats with Jo Sealy, a creative business owner, photographer and mentor whose career has spanned marketing, radio, TV and heritage work. Jo shares how she started out as an executive assistant while trying to break into journalism, eventually landing a job in an ad agency in Trinidad. From there, she built experience across the creative industries – including roles at Jazz FM and ITV, before setting up her own agency, To Market, nearly 20 years ago.Jo also discusses her photography, including the We Are Here project, which documented Windrush residents in Waltham Forest, and her ongoing work showcasing Black artisans across the UK. She reflects on building a career with purpose, learning from mistakes, and the value of sharing knowledge and creating space for others. It’s a warm, thoughtful conversation about creativity, community and following what feels right, even when the path isn’t straightforward.Contact Jo SealyEmail: [email protected] Website (Agency): www.to-market.co.ukLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josealy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToMarket/    Jo's Photography & Heritage ProjectsBlack Artisans Project: Website – https://www.theblackartisans.org/ (Features exhibitions, artisan profiles, and project updates)We Are Here – Windrush Project: Website – www.weareherewf.org (Photography and oral histories of Windrush residents in Waltham Forest)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareherewf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareherewf/X: https://x.com/weareherewf/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/weareherewfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4dVquMLsO9Q6zrW-Ude6w/If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by 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!

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• Finding the Frame: Gabriel Hutchinson’s Journey in Focus

  In this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Ange sits down with photographer and visual storyteller Gabriel Hutchinson, who shares a candid and often humorous look at his creative journey. From experimenting with a tiny film camera in the Lake District as a child to managing a central London Sainsbury’s before landing an apprenticeship at a photo studio, Gabriel walks us through his unconventional path into photography. He opens up about being thrown out of university, learning from peers, navigating the freelance world, and the invaluable lessons he's picked up along the way, including the importance of storytelling in both life and work.Now based in Toronto, Gabriel reflects on the challenges of starting over in a new country, chasing meaningful stories through personal projects, and the strange joy of shooting a video shop that still rents out DVDs. With portraits of names like Usher, Olivia Rodrigo, and Pedro Pascal under his belt, Gabriel also shares his thoughts on race and representation in the creative industry and why staying open, curious, and connected has shaped his career more than anything else. It’s an honest, down-to-earth conversation full of insight, inspiration, and a healthy dose of wit.See Gabriel’s work:www.gabrielhutchinson.comConnect with Gabriel:Email: [email protected]:@gabrielreddphotohttps://www.instagram.com/gabrielreddphoto?igsh=MTh0dDRjZ2oyN3d4eg==If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis podcast is hosted by 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!

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