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The power of public speaking with Festus Akinbusoye

Creatives Like Us··29 July 2026·33 min

About this episode

In today's podcast episode, Angela takes a different format to the podcast by diving into public speaking with guest Festus Akinbusoye. He shares his personal experiences and provides practical advice on conquering fear and nerves while delivering powerful presentations through storytelling. Also he covers the significance of repetition in ensuring key messages resonate with listeners. Festus Akinbusoye is a public figure, entrepreneur, passionate advocate for young people, and former Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire (2021–2023). With over 20 years in business and a strong record of public service, Festus is passionate about public safety, business and finding solutions to problems that face communities.Connect with Festus LinkedIn here Website hereCreatives Like Us - The Event A practical, creatively-fuelled knowledge sharing workshop for Black and Brown business owners and freelancers. Thursday October 16 2025 Tickets and more information here If you have enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review here. Thank you!Support the showContact Information This 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: Instagram LinkedIn Podcast website Instagram - Creatives Like Us Podcast Join 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!