EPISODE · Mar 27, 2025 · 46 MIN
Letting go of perfection and creating what matters
from Creatives Like Us · host Angela Lyons
“I wanted my children to grow up knowing there is space for them.” - Sylvia PrinceThis week on Creatives Like Us, Ange speaks with Sylvia Prince, designer and founder of Sylvia Prince Designs. 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 the encouragement that helped her finally start her business.They also discuss the wider impact of Sylvia’s work, including her collaboration with the Vitiligo Society UK to develop school resource packs that support understanding and inclusion. Sylvia reflects on the value of creating work representing real people and experiences and how that representation can make children feel seen and celebrated. Links and ResourcesWebsite: sylviaprince.comInstagram: @sylviaprince_designsFacebook: Sylvia Prince DesignsThe Vitiligo Society UK – https://vitiligosociety.org/Year of Yes by Shonda RhimesProfessional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi JonesBozoma Saint John and the "Badass Workshop"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!
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“I wanted my children to grow up knowing there is space for them.” - Sylvia Prince This week on Creatives Like Us, Ange speaks with Sylvia Prince, designer and founder of Sylvia Prince Designs. 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, ...
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