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Creatives Like Us

Creatives Like Us

By: Angela Lyons
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Creatives Like Us® is a podcast dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented black and brown creatives.

Hosted by graphic designer Angela Lyons from the design studio Lyons Creative.


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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Episodes
  • Building a Playful Illustration Style with Ashwin Chacko
    May 14 2026

    In this episode Angela is joined by Ashwin Chacko, also known as Wacko Chacko – a positively playful, award-winning illustrator, author and motivational speaker based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    Ashwin shares the journey from drawing as a five-year-old in India to building a full-time illustration career in Ireland, and everything in between — advertising, art direction, freelance pivots and a very intentional leap of faith in 2019.

    Ashwin opens up about his path from graphic designer and art director to full-time illustrator, and the moment in 2020 that gave him the clarity to define his purpose and develop the signature style he's known for today. He also shares the story behind his brand new publishing house Bad Book Press and their debut picture book Moon Moon Can't Sleep, as well as why he started The Fruitful Life podcast and what he hopes listeners take away from it. He's honest about 2025 being one of the toughest financial years of his career and what kept him moving forward — and he closes with the advice he'd give his teenage self.


    Find Ashwin at:

    You can find is work here: www.whackochacko.com

    Or follow him on social media www.instagram.com/whackochacko

    Twitter: @whackochacko

    Youtube: @ashwinchacko

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    This podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative.

    If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please contact Angela here.

    Are you creating your own podcast? My set up is easy as I record on Riverside. You can check it out here.

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    34 mins
  • Making It on Your Own Terms: Kazvare on Art and Anonymity
    Apr 23 2026

    "My art is a form of social commentary" – Kazvare Made It

    In this episode, Angela Lyons interviews illustrator and writer Kazare about her creative journey and social commentary through art. They discuss the importance of black representation in art, navigating social media and future projects.

    Kazvare is a writer, illustrator and graphic designer who is forging a name for herself with her often ‘sassy sketches and searing satire’ (GRAZIA). She has also been listed as an ‘inspirational woman’ by Forbes.

    Her work has been featured in VOGUE (UK and Japan) and she has also collaborated with major brands such as Adidas and Facebook and held a pop-up exhibition at the Tate Modern.

    Her brand, Kazvare Made It, is home to striking stationery, homeware and accessories. Kazvare Made It combines cultural references and influences in a way that is bold, colourful and with a huge dash of playfulness. Kazvare Made It’s stockists include Selfridges, Oliver Bonas and Scribbler.

    Kazvare released Stay Woke, Kids! with Canongate in 2021. Stay Woke, Kids! is an illustrated children’s book for adults, covering topics such as white privilege, toxic masculinity and racism. It employs humour, rhymes and illustrations to convey big ideas in a digestible way.

    Kazvare's upcoming exhibition:

    More details and tickets here

    Connect with Kazvare:

    Website: https://kazvaremadeit.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazvaremadeit/




    If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!

    Support the show

    Contact Information

    This podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative.

    If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please contact Angela here.

    Are you creating your own podcast? My set up is easy as I record on Riverside. You can check it out here.

    You can follow and connect here:
    Instagram
    LinkedIn
    Podcast website
    Instagram - Creatives Like Us Podcast
    Join the mailing list

    Buy me coffee or a cuppa tea!

    The 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 review.

    *this may contain an affiliate link - I only promote things I use and believe in.

    Thanks!

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    34 mins
  • Opening up Season 3
    Apr 23 2026

    If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!

    Support the show

    Contact Information

    This podcast is hosted by award-winning graphic designer Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative.

    If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please contact Angela here.

    Are you creating your own podcast? My set up is easy as I record on Riverside. You can check it out here.

    You can follow and connect here:
    Instagram
    LinkedIn
    Podcast website
    Instagram - Creatives Like Us Podcast
    Join the mailing list

    Buy me coffee or a cuppa tea!

    The 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 review.

    *this may contain an affiliate link - I only promote things I use and believe in.

    Thanks!

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    6 mins
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