FONTLOVEFRIDAY Font ❤️ Friday and Other Designery Things #31 Hi Reader, Thanks for Subscribing ♥ Hello Friends, and welcome if you’re new here. When you’re running your own business, sometimes things slip. I let my newsletter Font Love Friday and Other Designery Things Newsletter slip into May... I didn’t send an April edition. Regular subscribers know it's normally out on the last Friday of the month... So to make up for it, here is a mini May edition! This week marks the end of school life...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Episode 9 Hello Reader! In this episode of Creatives Like Us, I speak with Mo, a diversity and inclusion leader, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Watch This Sp_ce. Honestly the list could go on about what accolades Mo has - you can tune in to find out. She is an inspiring person as she shares her journey from senior tech industry roles to founding a purpose-led consultancy during the pandemic, and how she turned challenges in non-diverse workplaces into powerful change. We know how the world...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 8 Hello Reader! Wherever you are in the world thanks for being here.Creativity comes in all forms. Create is to bring into being. This week my guest on the podcast is the poet Adisa aka The Verbaliser. Driven by his passion for performance and poetry, he shares his gift by working with schools and corporate clients, using poetry as a powerful tool to inspire confidence, foster cultural awareness, and create meaningful connections. He has an amazing talent that he turned into a unique...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 7 Hello Reader! This episode was released on Thursday; since then, we have had the most incredible feedback. I spoke with Sylvia, a designer and illustrator. Sylvia shares her journey from graphic design to launching her own range of Afrocentric cards, created to reflect and celebrate Black and Brown children, particularly those who are often underrepresented, including children with vitiligo and albinism. She opens up about overcoming perfectionism, the importance of visibility, and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
FONTLOVEFRIDAY Font ❤️ Friday and Other Designery Things #30 Hi Reader, Thanks for Subscribing ♥ Hello Friends, and welcome if you’re new here. The world feels a little weird to some people right now. From politics to uncertainty with work - it's a lot to deal with. So I hope this newsletter in this small corner of the world gives you a little joy or inspiration for the next few minutes. Speaking of work, a biz pal recently said to me she likes me sharing my content. I said I’ve held back a...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Episode 6 Hello Reader! In this episode, I speak with the incredible Makeda, a creative force who shares her journey from working with top fashion designers to directing films. She opens up about the power of mentorship, breaking industry barriers, and why diverse storytelling is more important than ever. Whether you're in the creative industry or just love a great story, this episode is packed with inspiration! I can't wait for you to... Meet... MakedaMatheson Writer and Director Start...
4 months ago • 1 min read
FONTLOVEFRIDAY Font ❤️ Friday and Other Designery Things #29 Hi Reader, Thanks for Subscribing ♥ Welcome to the first Font Love Friday of 2025! I didn’t send one in January because last month was just a massive blur. I launched my podcast Creatives Like Us and hosted an event with the same name, for creatives of colour. Which was brilliant. But I also had to do jury service. Which was not so brilliant. Then with catching up with all my work I had no capacity to write this newsletter. I love...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Welcome! Hello Reader! In this episode, I speak with Kala X. Yes we did joke about her name and that well-known Swedish furniture company! Alongside the smiles, Kala also tells us how she became a freelance journalist - with the highs and the challenges she faced. We also discuss her move into becoming a designer using vibrant African prints and up-cycling fabrics. I can't wait for you to... Meet... Kala Paul-Worika Freelance journalist & Afro chic clothing/home designer Start Listening Catch...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Creatives Like Us Podcast February 13, 2025 Welcome! Hello Reader! We are off! Thank you for joining me so far on the journey of starting this podcast, 'Creatives Like Us'. I don't take anything for granted - so thank you for allowing me to slide into your inbox. Creatives Like Us is a podcast dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented creatives, especially people of colour. This podcast has an important message to share with you. Keep talking and...
5 months ago • 1 min read