Bold voices. Messy journeys. Zero apologies.
A Podcast about Empowering Creatives, Embracing Uniqueness & Redefining Success
Creatively Eccentric is a podcast about radically redefining what it means to be a creative in a world that still prefers conformity — where unapologetically bold, unconventional, and underrepresented creators get real about breaking rules, navigating rejection, and carving out success on their own terms.
Too many creatives feel pressure to fit into narrow industry boxes that don’t reflect who they are.
The creative industry still upholds gatekeeping, homogeneity, and burnout culture.
There’s a lack of platforms that celebrate messy, multi-passionate, neurodivergent, and culturally diverse creators who are doing things differently.
Join Graphic Designer and host Heather Ebanks, who will be offering honest solo reflection episodes, alongside conversations with talented creatives, and practical tools for thriving outside the traditional path.
Creatively Eccentric doesn’t ask you to “find your niche” or play to the algorithm — it encourages you to build a career by being more of yourself.
Bold voices. Messy journeys. Zero apologies.
A Podcast about Empowering Creatives, Embracing Uniqueness & Redefining Success
Creatively Eccentric is a podcast about radically redefining what it means to be a creative in a world that still prefers conformity — where unapologetically bold, unconventional, and underrepresented creators get real about breaking rules, navigating rejection, and carving out success on their own terms.
Too many creatives feel pressure to fit into narrow industry boxes that don’t reflect who they are.
The creative industry still upholds gatekeeping, homogeneity, and burnout culture.
There’s a lack of platforms that celebrate messy, multi-passionate, neurodivergent, and culturally diverse creators who are doing things differently.
Join Graphic Designer and host Heather Ebanks, who will be offering honest solo reflection episodes, alongside conversations with talented creatives, and practical tools for thriving outside the traditional path.
Creatively Eccentric doesn’t ask you to “find your niche” or play to the algorithm — it encourages you to build a career by being more of yourself.
This week on Creatively Eccentric, I’m joined by graphic designer Angela Lyons, who has made visibility her power move in a design world that hasn’t always seen her. She shares how she built community, set meaningful boundaries, and stopped waiting for permission to show up fully. From her design practice to Font Love Friday, Angela’s work is rooted in joy, purpose, and representation.
00:00 Intro
02:42 Embracing boldness and messiness
04:51 Angela’s journey into design
07:08 Building confidence
09:43 Navigating visibility as a person of color
12:38 Networking
15:09 Cycling + community
18:59 Pro bono work
20:21 Representation in events
21:41 Creating inclusive spaces
23:07 Font Love Friday
26:39 Why You Shouldn’t Work With Me
29:32 Studio Draw
34:07 Valuing your worth
37:13 Key takeaway
38:22 Outro
Website: lyonscreative.co.uk
Instagram: @ange_lyons
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