That’s a wrap! Reflections of Season Two

Join Angela Lyons as she reflects on the lessons learned and highlights from season two of the Creatives Like Us podcast, celebrating creativity and community.
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As we wrap up season two of Creatives Like Us, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we've been on together. Throughout this season, we’ve explored various topics related to creativity, confidence and community. Today, I’ll share some highlights and insights that have resonated deeply with me and many of you.

Transcript

Angela Lyons (00:02.296)
Hello and welcome back to Creatives Like Us. I'm your host, Angela Lyons, brand and marketing graphic designer. And today we're going to do something a little different because there's no guest today. It's me, solo episode, just you and me. And I'm doing it because I've reached the end, or we've reached the end of season two. And I want to sit down for a minute and just go through what we've done and have a look and say, wow, I did it. We did it. And thank you for listening. So.

Season two kicked off in autumn last year. And I, again, it's because it starts season one, I didn't know where it was gonna take shape, it was gonna take. And I wanted to go a little bit deeper, more conversations and more honesty and more of those moments where someone say something you think, yes, that's it. And again, I've had lovely comments in my DMs and people saying how some episodes resonated with them. So I think sometimes we forget.

that even though we have a podcast and you guys are listening to it, which is great. Again, thank you. There are things happening behind the scene and people saying how it's affected them and how things have changed for them, or they might've heard a tip from somebody. So thank you so much to all my guests. First up, we had Yolanda, and she was talking about building something that's truly yours. 

Angela Lyons (01:40.13)
We had Yolanda Sissing on the show and she was talking about building something that's truly yours. Also had Festus Akimpasoyo came in and to be honest, he reminded me that confidence isn't arrogance, it's preparation. And I loved his episode. I think he was one of my favourites actually for the season because it spoke about having confidence and being prepared and working around your business and also being a public speaker.

And this is part of why I'm doing this podcast too, because it's also given me a lot of confidence. And I've heard that people start their own podcasts off the back of this. So this is amazing. So yeah, watching him speak off the cuff and it's just bam. And I listened to him. I've heard him on the radio a few times. I was in genuine awe. So he's, he's brilliant. So go back and listen to that episode if you haven't listened to it yet. I also had the wonderful Kayleigh Hall graphic designer, Ella Orr, Sarah Christie, Jess Bruno.

And every one of those ladies came with something that was real and nothing polished, should we say. It was all coming from the heart and how they shared their career journeys. And it's their version of their careers. And it just shows that not everything's set in stone as we know. There are pivots. Pivot. There are doubts. There are moments, am I doing the right thing here? And things, mean, Jess, she burnt down her business, as she said, and she started up again.

So that's why I started this podcast. We don't always have it figured out, but we learn from others and we hopefully take knowledge that they... So we learn from others and we listen to them and we hopefully take some insight from them and start our own thing.

Angela Lyons (03:31.618)
And we had Celestine Eppin Young. And that was great, that episode, because we went into an actual podcast studio, not from my house, which was great. So that was our studio in North London. And he was sitting there and he told me about 30 years of poetry that he'd been creating and carrying around since he was 10 years old. And then he just started reading it to me. And then he sang. And I was generally not expecting that.

It was brilliant. And it's just one of those things where you never know what's going to happen in the podcast episodes. I remember when I was season one, when I had a diesel and he also read a poem and it's just, just love it. And both of those episodes remind me of why the whole reason of creators like us and both those episodes reminded me of why the reason creators like us exists is because there's so many of us out there carrying something brilliant.

and waiting for the right moment to share it. And I'm hoping this podcast is a platform where people can share it. And also in Celestine's message, was simple. The right moment is now. Stop saying next year.

And so with season two and with season two, I've mixed it up with solar episodes, me talking directly to you about branding and showing up on social media, being consistent across your business. And that was one thing that I loved doing this season actually, because in between that I did a webinar for freelance magazine around showing up and being consistent in your business. And again, a years ago, I didn't think that was even possible that I would be speaking. So just goes to show that you start something, keep on doing it.

you get confident and you just show up. And yeah, you get more comfortable saying things and saying that I'm a podcast host. I must always remember that when I introduce myself to people, I forget that, but I'm getting better at it.

Angela Lyons (05:25.164)
Because...

Angela Lyons (05:32.872)
And in this season, we also saw that I got no, this season, we also got nominated for two black podcast awards, best international and best art podcasts. And that is just awesome to even say that out loud. It's just unbelievable. I didn't win, but you know what took part and the people that did win, I, the podcast, two ladies, called Rig and Flow, go follow them. They are doing amazing.

things and they've got such a brilliant podcast to go find them. And again, you know that this is an independent show. I found it out of my own pocket and I edit and record it. And so I think that okay, it's not that bad. So thank you for being here. And it means everything. It means a lot to me. 

We've also been sitting in the good pods, top 100 for black business, creative and design podcasts. So that's a great ranking to have. And I've obviously put that badge on my website and then the podcast website, which again is, wow, thank you again. That's because of you guys and you downloading and listening. So generally, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. As I said, none of this happens without you listening, sharing the episodes, putting it on Instagram or LinkedIn and just keep on sharing, leaving reviews.

And also sliding into my DMs and telling me that something resonated. That's what keeps me going on the days when I'm wondering, is anyone actually hearing this? And should I just stop this? But you are, and I hear you too. So that's why I'm so excited for season three is coming and I'm not going to give too much away. I've already recorded a couple of episodes. But I've got guests and I've got more stories. And there's one thing beforehand, you get a little bit nervous because you think, gosh, the guest is coming.

Angela Lyons (07:32.366)
Is it to be OK? And then as soon as I press play and an hour later after we've had the conversation, and sometimes even after we've recorded, we can't stay on the line and we can't run chat. And I just think, wow, I'm so glad I'm carrying on doing this. And I really hope that you stick around. And if you know someone would love to be a guest or you should be a guest on the show, gosh, get in touch. Let's talk. I'm always open and I always have people approaching me.

Wanted to be on the podcast. So most of the time it's yes. So if you would like to come on or know somebody that wants to come on the podcast, you know, I talked to Black Brown creatives in business and yeah, so tell them to contact me, leave a DM.

Angela Lyons (08:23.094)
or email me.

Angela Lyons (08:26.798)
In the meantime, if you've enjoyed this season, I'd love it if you could leave a review wherever you listen. I think Apple reviews are very hard to leave. I've noticed when I try and leave them for other podcasts. So if you want to leave on Spotify, I'd be most grateful that they have made it so much easier and I can use those comments as part of my social proof when I put my posts out. if...

Angela Lyons (08:55.182)
So yes, as I said, if you could leave a review, that'd be the most single helpful thing you can do to help new people find us. It'll be amazing. It takes two minutes, couple minutes. Just maybe leave a star rating to Spotify and leave a comment. It really does make a difference because it just boosts you up a little bit up the rankings. Thank you. Thank you for being part of the community. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for supporting creatives like us. And I'll see you in season three. It won't be long.

Take care of yourselves now. Bye bye, see you soon. Bye.