Creatives Like Us

• 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==Leave a review. 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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• No More Gatekeeping: Law, Business and Doing Things Differently

  In this episode, Ange talks to Nkem Ekwukoma, a lawyer who’s doing things very differently. Nkem is the founder of The Legal Storyteller, where she helps small business owners, especially women and people of colour, understand and manage the legal side of their work in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon, no intimidation, just clear, creative support that gives people confidence. She’s not interested in gatekeeping or ticking boxes – she wants legal literacy to be something everyone can access, and she’s built a business around making that happen.Nkem shares how burnout, being overlooked, and trying to set up a scarf business in Nigeria during lockdown all played a part in her decision to change direction. We talk about the challenges of being a Black woman in law, the power of storytelling, and how she’s using workshops, live case studies, and LinkedIn Learning to reach people who’d usually be shut out of legal spaces. If you’ve ever felt like legal advice wasn’t built for you, this conversation is a refreshing, honest reminder that it can be.The Creatives Us Event - Thursday 19th June 2025A workshop for Black and Brown creatives in Shoreditch, LondonFor more information and tickets cast your eyes over here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creatives-like-us-workshop-june-19-2025-tickets-1313658390609Leave a review. 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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• Personality & the Power of Showing Up

  In this warm and honest conversation, designer Bhavini Lakhani from B81 Designs joins Ange on Creatives Like Us to talk about confidence, creative identity, and the joy of print. The two friends explore the value of leaning into your natural strengths, showing up on platforms like LinkedIn even when it feels exposing, and why saying no to a job that doesn’t align can open the door to the right kind of work. Bhavini shares her journey from colourful Peter Rabbit statues to publishing her own design book, alongside reflections on freelancing, raising a family, and staying true to your creative instincts. With laughter, vulnerability, and mutual admiration, this episode is a love letter to print design, the magic of good clients, and the ongoing challenge of being visible as a creative. Whether you’re new to freelancing or need a reminder that lurking followers can become future collaborators, Bhavini’s story will leave you inspired. Resources and Links Bhavini’s Website www.b81designs.comBhavini on Instagram @b81designsBhavini on LinkedIn Bhavini Lakhani – B81 DesignsBhavini’s Book – Wise Words Available on Amazon via Kindle Direct Publishing (Print-on-Demand): Wise Words by Bhavini – Amazon UK https://amzn.eu/d/94q5lfjJoin us for the:Creatives Like Us EVENTA collaborative knowledge sharing and networking event for Black and Brown Creatives who run their own businessesThursday 19th June 2025 16.30 - 8.30 pm, LondonTickets are available here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creatives-like-us-event-june-25-tickets-1313658390609Leave a review. 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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• Joyful Movement and Body Confidence: Nana Crawford on Reclaiming Fitness

  In this uplifting episode of Creatives Like Us, Ange speaks with Nana Crawford, founder of This Black Woman Can and Jiggle Fit, about her transformative journey into dance fitness. Nana shares how, after struggling with post-pregnancy weight and disillusionment with traditional fitness methods, she discovered samba during lockdown and reframed her entire approach to movement. What began as a quest for weight loss evolved into a celebration of joy, self-expression, and confidence, all within the walls of her own home. Her experience revealed that fitness needn't be punishing or exclusive, it can be accessible, liberating and rooted in self-love.As the conversation unfolds, Nana reflects on the deeper mindset work behind her transformation, the impact of visible representation in fitness, and the resilience required to navigate criticism online. She opens up about the supportive nudges from colleagues and her husband that encouraged her to pursue dance full-time, despite initial fears. With humour and heart, Nana discusses her hopes of one day opening her own studio and working with women who believe they “can’t dance” helping them rediscover their confidence through joyful movement. It's a candid, powerful episode that challenges assumptions and invites listeners to redefine what transformation really looks like.Resources and Links Nana Crawford / This Black Woman Can: @thisblackwomancanJiggle Fit (Nana’s Dance Fitness Brand): @jigglefiit (Note: "Fiit" has two I’s – intentional branding choice)Leave a review. 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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• Creating Space: Mo Kanjilal on Inclusion, Tech and Turning Points

  In this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela Lyons speaks with Mo Kanjilal, diversity and inclusion leader, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Watch This Sp_ce. Mo shares her journey from senior roles in the tech industry to launching a purpose-led inclusion consultancy during the pandemic. With a background in English and a career spanning global sales and marketing, Mo talks candidly about the challenges of working in non-diverse environments, the importance of representation, and how she channelled those experiences into meaningful change. The pair discuss the founding of Watch This Sp_ce, the thinking behind its distinctive name, and the creative process behind Mo’s co-authored book The Inclusion Journey, which explores how organisations can build inclusive cultures through practical, human-centred steps.The conversation also touches on the power of mentoring, the value of being paid for your expertise, and how Mo balances multiple roles, from charity trustee to writer. Angela and Mo reflect on how creativity shows up in unexpected ways, particularly in sectors like tech, and the importance of saying yes to opportunity. Mo shares insights into her team’s flexible, remote approach to work, the growing impact of their consultancy, and what’s next for her personally and professionally, including plans for a second book and more public speaking. With thoughtful, grounded reflections throughout, this is a rich and inspiring listen for anyone navigating creative or mission-driven work.Mo's LinksMo’s website:https://www.watchthisspace.uk/services/speaking/mo-kanjilal-speaker/ Mo’s TedX talk:https://youtu.be/iPDsC4LPPc0Mo’s book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inclusion-Journey-Creating-strategy-engagement/dp/1398616729The Clock Tower Sanctuary - https://www.thects.org.uk/Here – Care Unbound (where Mo is aNon-Exec Director) - https://hereweare.org.uk/Technative Digital where Mo is a Board Advisor - https://www.technativedigital.com/The Girls Network where Mo is a mentor - https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/Leave a review. 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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