Creatives Like Us is a podcast dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented creatives, especially people of colour. Ho...
Send us a textIn 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 in writing, running a small business, and collaborating with other creatives. She reflects on the importance of representation, discussing her time as one of the few Black students at Oxford, and how breaking barriers can inspire others. The conversation looks into the power of collaboration in creative work, the balance between personal and professional creativity, and the pivotal role mentors can play in shaping careers.Meet the guestDominique van WerkhovenA born and raised Londoner, with Guyanese and Jamaican heritage, Dominique is a freelance copy and content writer, now based in the Netherlands. Together with her husband Gideon (who is also the co-founder of their three children), she runs The Werks – a website development and copywriting micro agency helping impact led small businesses to get found and to show up online, with confidence, purpose and joy.Links and Resources:The Werks Website: https://thewerks.nl/Instagram: @WeAreTheWerksDominique’s Advent Project: @NomadSixtyOneLinkedIn: Dominique van WerkhovenSupport 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 You are also invited to join us for our in-person event, 'Creatives Like Us', in London, on Thursday 13th Feb 2025 - buy your ticket here. 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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Creatives Like Us: Amplifying Voices, Building Community, and Passing It On
Send us a textIn 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.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 You are also invited to join us for our in-person event, 'Creatives Like Us', in London, on Thursday 13th Feb 2025 - buy your ticket here. 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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Introducing Creatives Like Us
Send us a textCreatives 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.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 You are also invited to join us for our in-person event, 'Creatives Like Us', in London, on Thursday 13th Feb 2025 - buy your ticket here. 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!...
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.
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