Ep 5: Building Authenticity in the Creative Landscape

About this episode

In this episode, we explore Kayla Sawyer's journey as a diverse creator and discuss the importance of authenticity in the creative landscape.

Join us for a vital conversation with our special guest, Kayla Sawyer, a multi-talented Graphic Designer and Cosplayer/Creator. In this episode, we dive deep into Kayla's journey as a diverse creator, exploring the triumphs and challenges of navigating today's creative industry.We discuss the importance of building an authentic brand, the necessity of intentional support for creators of color, and the impact of local small businesses on our community's vibrancy.Follow Kayla Sawyer:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenhairkayla/https://www.instagram.com/ravenhairgallerykayla/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ravenhairprincessPortfolio: https://kaylasawyerportfolio.com/

People in this episode

Host: Adriana Torres

Guest: Kayla Sawyer

Topics covered

• authenticity
• creative industry
• support for creators of color
• small businesses
• graphic design
• cosplay

Keywords

• authentic brand
• creative landscape
• graphic designer
• cosplayer
• support for creators of color
• local businesses
• community vibrancy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, TikTok

Books & works: kaylasawyerportfolio.com

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