In this solo episode, I share my journey as a creative, reflecting on the lessons I've learnt from embracing imperfection and the challenges I've faced while drawing with permanent ink. I discuss the importance of thinking differently, the significance of problem-solving in my creative process, and how art doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful.

Through a specific project involving the use of permanent ink, I highlight the need to let go of perfectionism and explore creativity in new ways. I encourage you to reflect on your own creative journey and the lessons you've discovered along the way.

Takeaways

• Not all art has to be perfect
• You create things out of nothing
• Sometimes we're the hardest critics of ourselves

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of a Creative Mind

07:04 Lessons in Imperfection and Problem Solving

09:09 Outro

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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.

• Don’t apologise unnecessarily in professional settings
• Know your worth and charge appropriately
• Set clear, healthy boundaries
• Show up fully as an underrepresented creative, artist, designer, or entrepreneur

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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Hello I’m your host Heather Ebanks a graphic designer — and I’m here to help you as a underrepresented creative to stop shrinking, start creating, and own your voice like never before.

Alongside solo reflection episodes and sharing practical tools for thriving outside the traditional path; I talk with talented creatives, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who live a little differently, think a little bigger, and who want to shake up the industry on their own terms.

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