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Creatively Eccentric

Creatively Eccentric

著者: Heather Ebanks - Graphic Designer | Empowering Creatives
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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.

2025 Heather Ebanks - Graphic Designer | Empowering Creatives
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  • The Power of Eccentricity, Visibility & Unmasking Season 1 Finale
    2026/08/06

    I reflect on our journey, sharing behind-the-scenes breakthroughs and how the show has evolved since launching in 2025.

    We revisit key moments on visibility, fearlessness, unmasking.

    Catch up on past episodes during the break, and get ready—Season 2 launches September 2026!

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    Pitch Heather: info@creativelyeccentric.com

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    Episode mentions

    Steve Chapman

    Nathalie Edwards

    Louisa Shaeri

    Kayleigh Hall

    Shamsul Rosunally

    Angela Lyons

    Dominique Van Werkhoven

    Johanna Paverdy

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Welcome & Season 1 Overview

    00:45 - Key Themes: Visibility, Fearlessness & Eccentricity

    01:43 - Steve Chapman: Unbecoming & The Sandwich Metaphor

    03:06 - Nathalie Edwards: Breaking Generational Expectations

    03:59 - Louisa Shaeri: Situational Mutism & Unmasking

    05:23 - Kayleigh Hall: Identity, Culture & Community

    06:35 - Shamsul Rosunally: AI & Independent Storytelling

    07:27 - Angela Lyons: Diverse Event Representation

    08:44 - Dominique Van Werkhoven: Standing Out vs. Tokenism

    10:47 - Johanna Paverdy: Barriers for Diverse Founders

    12:15 - Behind the Scenes: Building Foundations

    14:02 - Strategic Shifts & Guest Waitlists

    16:03 - Pitching Boldly & Cold DMs

    17:34 - Birmingham Design Festival & Unapologetic Visibility

    20:36 - Season 1 Wrap-Up & Season 2 Launch

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  • From Design Talks to Real Connections: A Birmingham Design Festival 2026 Debrief (Bonus)
    2026/07/13

    Is networking really about making connections, or can it sometimes feel transactional? Are design festivals built for extroverts? In this bonus episode, I'm joined once again by graphic designer Bhavini to reflect on our experiences at Birmingham Design Festival 2026.

    We share honest reflections on attending events as designers, overcoming networking anxiety, finding confidence in creative spaces, the hidden costs of attending festivals, and why it's important to choose events that work for you.

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    Pitch Heather: info@creativelyeccentric.com

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    Guest Info

    Ep21 From Almost Quitting to Finding Joy Again

    B81 Designs

    Instagram

    Mentions

    Birmingham Design Festival - https://birminghamdesignfestival.com

    Sisterland Festival - https://sisterlandfestival.com

    All Flows Milton Keynes - https://allflows.co.uk

    Cannes Lions - https://www.canneslions.com

    The House of Oddities - https://hoodares.com/

    Ellmer Stefan - https://www.instagram.com/ellmer.stefan/

    Key Takeaways

    • Networking as introverts and creatives
    • Building genuine creative communities
    • Accessibility, affordability and inclusivity at creative events
    • Tips for attending design festivals for the first time
    • Why it's okay to leave events that don't feel right for you

    Chapters

    00:00 Exploring the Birmingham Design Festival

    12:48 Networking Experiences and Insights

    17:56 Navigating Networking Events

    22:27 Accessibility and Inclusivity in Design Festivals

    27:26 Financial Barriers to Participation

    31:53 Diversity in Speakers and Opportunities

    35:25 Final Thoughts on Event Participation

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  • Why Being Misunderstood Might Be Your Creative Superpower with Steve Chapman
    2026/04/16

    In this engaging conversation, Steve Chapman shares his multifaceted journey as an artist, writer, and podcaster. He reflects on the messiness of life, the importance of reconnecting with childhood creativity, and the human side of creativity as a means of self-expression.

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    Pitch Heather: info@creativelyeccentric.com
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    Steve Chapman's Instagram

    Creative Adventures Podcast

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Steve Chapman and his creative identity

    00:57 Resonance with bold voices and messy journeys

    01:14 The beauty of messiness in creative life

    01:36 Valuing strangeness and neurodivergence

    02:29 Reconnecting with the playful, free spirit of childhood

    03:10 The contrast between free childhood and cautious adulthood

    05:48 How to reconnect with your creative innocence

    06:35 Quantum flirting and openness to inspiration

    08:44 Creativity as a way of being human

    10:37 The essence of spontaneous self-expression

    12:11 The internal and external freedom in creativity

    13:27 Why we hide our process and how to celebrate wonkiness

    14:44 The ongoing presence of fear and anxiety in creative work

    16:59 The curious project of the silent podcast

    18:13 The adventure of recording silence with celebrities

    21:21 The power of silence and presence in conversations

    22:18 The magic of stage presence and masks

    23:59 Designing meaningful endings in creative projects

    24:44 Drop in and out of the industry for freedom

    26:00 Staying on the edges of creativity to protect authenticity

    27:01 Challenging norms and questioning industry standards

    29:23 The importance of inner work and self-belief

    32:03 Masks as a mirror to hidden parts of ourselves

    34:52 The transformative power of mask workshops

    36:18 Unexpected insights from mask exploration

    38:39 Deep empathy and intense moments in mask work

    40:42 Handling intense emotional moments with masks

    43:43 The unexpected items in the studio drawer

    44:16 Breaking out of creative ruts with curiosity

    46:35 Misunderstandings and assumptions about creative work

    47:55 The most ridiculous item in the studio

    49:38 The story of the crow friend and nature connection

    51:29 Supporting your creative curiosity and fascination

    52:10 Connecting with Steve via social media and website

    Mentions

    Jim Moir

    Terry Waite

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    55 分
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