From Copywriting to Cultural Work: Jo Sealy on Creative Journeys

In this episode of Creatives Like Us , Ange chats with Jo Sealy, a creative business owner, photographer and mentor whose career has spanned marketing, radio, TV and heritage work. Jo shares how she started out as an executive assistant while trying to break into journalism, eventually landing a job in an ad agency in Trinidad. From there, she built experience across the creative industries – including roles at Jazz FM and ITV, before setting up her own agency, To Market, nearly 20 years ago.Jo also discusses her photography, including the We Are Here project, which documented Windrush residents in Waltham Forest, and her ongoing work showcasing Black artisans across the UK. She reflects on building a career with purpose, learning from mistakes, and the value of sharing knowledge and creating space for others. It’s a warm, thoughtful conversation about creativity, community and following what feels right, even when the path isn’t straightforward.Contact Jo SealyEmail: [email protected] Website (Agency): www.to-market.co.ukLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josealy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToMarket/    Jo's Photography & Heritage ProjectsBlack Artisans Project: Website – https://www.theblackartisans.org/ (Features exhibitions, artisan profiles, and project updates)We Are Here – Windrush Project: Website – www.weareherewf.org (Photography and oral histories of Windrush residents in Waltham Forest)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareherewf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareherewf/X: https://x.com/weareherewf/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/weareherewfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4dVquMLsO9Q6zrW-Ude6w/If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact InformationThis 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: InstagramLinkedInPodcast websiteInstagram - Creatives Like Us PodcastJoin the mailing listBuy 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!