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 Sealy
Email: jo@to-market.co.uk
Website (Agency): www.to-market.co.uk
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josealy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToMarket/
Jo's Photography & Heritage Projects
Black 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/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/weareherewf
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4dVquMLsO9Q6zrW-Ude6w/
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