As you may know and experience often, running your own business is no small feat! For Black or Brown creative business owners, navigating everything from marketing to finance, delivering your craft, and wearing that CEO hat all at once can be a lot!
And that is exactly why we've created 'Creatives Like Us' - an event designed just for you.
We want it to be a moment where you can connect with other inspiring Black and Brown creatives who can relate to your journey. We want it to be a great community, where you can share ideas, tackle challenges together and find practical solutions to fuel your growth.
It will be hosted by graphic designer Angela Lyons, marketer Ayo Abbas, and executive coach & artist Vanessa Belleau. Yes, Vanessa loved the last event so much that she has now joined us as an event founder 🧡.
Similarly to the last event, we will be bringing you an evening filled with engaging & important business & mindset topics, hands-on learning and real conversations - all within a cool & laid-back setting.
What to expect
- Insights from successful black-owned design businesses
- Practical workshops so you’re ready to implement new ideas for your business
- Networking opportunities with like-minded creatives
Your hosts
Ayo Abbas, Founder of Abbas Marketing
Angela Lyons, Designer at Lyons Creative
Vanessa Belleau, Executive Coach, High Fifteen
As black business owners who have built design-led businesses, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being a creative entrepreneur of colour. This workshop is designed to provide you with practical approaches and a supportive network to help your business flourish.
Whether you're an established business owner or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this event is designed to meet you where you are and help get you to where you want to be.
Why attend?
- Gain practical skills you can apply immediately to your business
- Connect with a community of black creatives who share your passion and drive
- Learn from the success stories of established black-owned creative businesses
- Participate in a small but perfectly formed event and build your network.
- Food and drinks will be provided.
Speaker line-up
We'll be finalising the programme and speaker line up soon and do free to reach out if you have any suggestions. Come for the insights, stay for the connections [and lovely food] 😁.
Supporting the community
20% of all ticket sold will be donated to The Shoreditch Trust.
Testimonials
"They were inspiring and I felt that they genuinely wanted everyone in the room to succeed and to navigate their success journey well."
Eloya Imoedemhe
"I loved it all but I particularly enjoyed the hive mind sessions. Great opportunity to get to know people better and hear their experiences and expertise."
Ella Orr
"Fantastic! Vanessa was open and honest and it was an emotional and thought-provoking session."
Kerry Herbert
