Creatives Like Us

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.
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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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In this solo episode, Angela Lyons emphasises the critical role of branding in business success. She discusses how branding is not just a visual identity but an investment that influences how people perceive and remember a business. What to look for before working with a graphic designer. The conversation also highlights the potential costs associated with neglecting branding, including missed opportunities and a lack of credibility.
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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.
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TikTok here
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About Ella
Ella 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. 
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