In this episode of The Changemakers, recorded as part of our Bring Your Own Bold series, Dave Corlett sits down with Li-Anne Dias, Executive Creative Director at Brex, to explore the vital practice of "creativity without permission". They discuss:Utility vs. creativity: why designers must break free from the "mandate of utility" to rediscover their creative instincts.The power of physical constraints: how forcing a "one-mile distance" from your laptop can spark the muscle memory of true art.Building a cinematic universe: why viewing your work as a holistic body of output, rather than a collection of corporate briefs, changes your perspective.Subversive inspiration: how finding beauty in old matchboxes and cartoons can sharpen your instincts for high-stakes tech design.Whether you’re an in-house creative feeling the burnout or a leader looking to inspire your team, this conversation is a masterclass in reclaiming your creative soul. Don't let your "professional self" swallow your "creative self."🎧 Listen nowTimestamps:01:43 - What is "creativity without permission"? 02:22 - The trap of utility and the fundamentals of design. 03:35 - Operating within business constraints vs. creating for yourself. 04:29 - Li-Anne’s personal rituals: Sharpies, sketchbooks, and Berkeley trees. 05:55 - The discipline of the "forcing function" to stay off screens. 08:28 - How outside art translates into sharper instincts at Brex and Handshake. 10:31 - Finding influence in matchboxes and subversive cartoons. 13:00 - Your "Cinematic Universe": Looking at the whole body of work. Send us a message if you enjoyed this episodeIf you enjoy the chats then there are more ways to quench your thirst for creative inspiration in the world of B2B tech. 👉 Watch episodes on YouTube👉 Follow us on LinkedIn for regular snippets in your feed 👉 Visit our website for more in-depth thinking on topics👉 Subscribe to Beyond our monthly collection of insight, opinion and inspirationAnd finally please rate our podcast on Apple if you enjoyed it!✌️