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If you think storytelling in business means you needed some huge dramatic backstory, this conversation with Reme Mancera will completely change your mind. We talked about how the smallest moments from your life can actually become the most powerful way to build trust, connection, and authority with your audience.
In this episode:
0:00 Why storytelling matters and how stories build trust
5:00 Why you do not need an “epic” story to connect with people
10:45 How small personal stories make your brand more memorableWe also kept the conversation going with a Live Q&A where we talked about:
How to know which stories actually matter to your audienceHow to stop worrying about repeating yourself onlineCreative ways to tell the same story from different anglesHow to find your natural storytelling voiceBalancing storytelling without oversharingHang out with Reme:
https://storyconnectors.comHang out with Deanna:
https://deannaseymour.com
https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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I’m officially announcing the end to the free tier inside The Playhouse and I’m sharing the data that’s led to the decision.
In this episode:
0:23 - The fate of the Playhouse free tier (and why it's ending)
2:27 - The improv troupe analogy that sparked the whole experiment
4:24 - 5ish months of real membership data, broken down
11:05 - When my funnel went upside down: paid members dropping to free
12:30 - The new Thursday schedule and what's coming nextLinks:
Episode about the Thursday Schedule:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202496
Get on Deanna's Newsletter for Networking Parties: https://deannaseymour.com/newsletter
Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com
Join us in The Playhouse: https://jointheplayhouse.com🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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I'm taking you behind the scenes and digging into the data around a big schedule change coming to The Playhouse this summer!
In this episode:
0:32 - Vulnerability alert: why the Playhouse isn't growing in a sustainable way
6:46 - The top 3 reasons members leave (and their exit feedback responses)
13:21 - The Think Tank stats that surprised me... and not in a fun way
14:36 - Why "67 events in 90 days" isn’t as impressive as it sounds
15:57 - The new Thursday Playhouse schedule and why this container will hopefully make showing up a habit for members
Links from this episode:
Episode about Free Tier:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202983Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com
Join us in The Playhouse: https://jointheplayhouse.com
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
https://jointheplayhouse.comAnd if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
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Good messaging used to be enough. In 2026? You need messaging that actually sounds like you, calls in the right people, and makes your audience immediately feel seen.
In this episode:
0:00 Why “good enough” messaging stopped working in 2026
4:58 The problem with vague messaging like “overwhelmed”
9:49 Why specific messaging attracts better-fit clients
12:21 Jen’s MVP framework: Messaging, Voice, and Positioning
26:09 Why constant how-to content is hurting your marketingWe also kept the conversation going with a Live Q&A where we talked about:
How to make your messaging more specific without feeling boxed in
The difference between messaging, copy, and content
How to use personality in your marketing without oversharing online
Why positioning matters even if you offer the same service as everyone else
The “hedging” words making your content sound watered downHang out with Jen:
https://jenliddy.com
https://jenliddy.com/quiz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenliddy/Hang out with Deanna:
https://deannaseymour.com
https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
https://jointheplayhouse.comAnd if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
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You don’t need a massive website to look legit. You need something simple that actually reflects where your business is right now.
In this episode:
0:00 Why you don’t need a big, complicated website
2:18 How doing too much leads to burnout fast
6:00 What your website actually needs when you’re starting
11:50 Letting your website evolve as your business changes
16:05 What to check when you update your siteWe also kept the conversation going with a Live Q&A where we talked about:
How to update your website without overthinking itWhat actually matters when you’re reviewing your siteThe difference between technical fixes and content updatesEasy ways to keep your site current without a full overhaulManaging your website alongside everything else in your businessHang out with Rene Morozowich:
https://renemorozowich.com/connect/Hang out with Deanna Seymour:
https://deannaseymour.com
https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
https://jointheplayhouse.comAnd if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
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Burnout isn’t just being tired, and most people don’t realize how many different ways it can show up. I’m talking with Megan Winkler about the real types of burnout, how to spot them earlier, and how to actually recover without making it another thing on your to-do list.
In this episode:
0:00 The different types of burnout most people don’t even realize exist
2:00 Why burnout isn’t just physical and how it actually shows up
7:14 Why women and creatives are more prone to burnout
11:00 The subtle signs you’re heading toward burnout before you crash
19:40 The simplest way to start recovering without adding more to your plateHang out with Megan Winkler:
meganwinkler.com
meganwinkler.com/bookHang out with Deanna Seymour:
deannaseymour.com
instagram.com/thedeannaseymour🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
https://jointheplayhouse.comAnd if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
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Losing your shit as a mom is way more normal than people admit. I’m talking with Kayce Hodos about mindfulness, mom guilt, and how to handle those overwhelming moments without expecting yourself to be perfect.
In this episode:
0:00 Why losing your shit as a mom is more normal than you think
2:00 What mindfulness actually is (and why it’s not woo or complicated)
4:00 What to do in the exact moment you feel yourself about to snap
7:14 Why supporting the mom matters more than “fixing” the kid
12:00 The small shifts that actually make parenting feel easier day-to-dayHang out with Kayce Hodos:
kaycehodos.comHang out with Deanna Seymour:
deannaseymour.com
instagram.com/thedeannaseymour🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
https://jointheplayhouse.comAnd if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
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In this 5 Minute Hot-take, Adam Dickinson (Future Self Strategist) delivers a rapid-fire guide on making truly aligned career decisions, which is especially valuable for those transitioning out of government roles or into new leadership opportunities. Forget endless job board scrolls and cold applications. Adam uncovers his five steps to cut through the noise. Discover how to “trace the thread” of your own work, read your body’s cues, and lean into opportunities that feel light rather than forced. Whether you’re re-entering the private sector or simply seeking your next true-fit gig, these strategies will help you trust your timing and navigate career moves with confidence and ease.
Learn more about Adam at:
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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Is time blocking too rigid for creative business owners? In this 5 Minute Hot Take, Maria Medina, a networking and business coach and founder of The Coaching Network, shares how time blocking isn’t about controlling every minute but creating space for what actually matters. Drawing on firsthand experience, Maria reveals practical tips to set flexible blocks, protect your creativity, and avoid burnout by taking back control of your calendar. Tune in for advice that will help you design your day with more intentionality and freedom.
Learn more about Maria at: thecoachingnetwork.com/
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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Craving fresh content ideas but feeling stuck? In this 5 Minute Masterclass, Kate Markel from Task Lemonade, a social media pro, pulls back the curtain on her top three sources for endless inspiration. Whether you're a small business owner, creator, or marketer, Kate shows you how to tap into the best of Reddit, Answer the Public, and YouTube comments =to never run out of things to say (and sell) on your socials. Say bye to content droughts and hello to scroll-stopping, audience-serving posts...No ads required!
Learn more about Kate at: tasklemonade.com/
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
https://jointheplayhouse.comAnd if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
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Feeling stuck in a rut or burned out by constant goal-chasing? In this episode of Friends of the Playhouse we are joined by marketing consultant and play advocate, Laura Khalil, who shares how she got her groove back through an experiment: having 100 open, agenda-free conversations with strangers. Laura breaks down how genuine, playful connection (not strict goal-setting and complicated systems) can unlock creativity, boost business, and fill your cup in ways you can't predict. If you crave more fun, realness, and human networking in your business, this episode is your permission slip to try something different.
Learn more about how Laura uses Once Upon a Roll to give individuals and team the practice and tools they need to navigate tough conversations, make decisions, practice leadership, and collaborate with different personality types.
Connect with Laura at laura-khalil.com/ or connect with her for The 100 Conversations Project!
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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Ready to crank up your networking results without awkwardness? I'm introducing you to branding expert and former Disney storyteller Annie Franceschi as she reveals her practical, win-win approach to creating follow-up magic. Annie breaks down how business owners can make the most of every connection, with a seriously simple tool that takes the stress (and spreadsheets) out of referrals.
Whether you’re tired of stalled intros, hate sending cold emails, or want networking to actually feel fun, Annie shares why clear, upfront communication beats leaving things to chance and gives you the confidence to make real connections that build your business.
Don't just hope someone remembers you after a networking call. Grab the free Referral Message Creator™ for a copy-and-paste intro about yourself to hand off to your new connections.
Connect with Annie on LinkedIn and take a listen to more great tips from Annie on the Establish Yourself® Podcast
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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What’s the simple way service providers can stay booked without posting 24/7? In this Friends of the Playhouse episode, Emily Reagan, founder of Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School and the Digital Marketers Work Group, shares practical ways to market yourself without the influencer grind.
You’ll hear why owning your role as a business owner changes everything, how collaborating with other service providers leads to better clients, what to do if referrals are your only pipeline, how to talk about your work with confidence, and a reframe that makes selling feel like helping. We wrap with a quick This or That: Service Provider Edition… raise your rates or tighten your boundaries?
Learn more about Emily on Instagram at @emilyreaganpr and on her podcast The Marketing Freelancer.
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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Ever feel like you need permission to just… exist as a less-than-perfect business owner? On this Water Cooler episode, Rene Morozowich and Sheila Streetman step straight off the hamster wheel and talk about what it means to run a creative business minus the hustle cult pep talks. You'll hear them dish on “invisible offers”, how stepping back in your business isn’t failure (it’s smart, grown-up stuff), and give a permission slip to do business YOUR way. Plus, they dish out a surprising approach to not buying every business course, and possibly the strangest slushy order Sonic has ever received. Come for the decaf tea, stay for the laughs and permission to make your OWN rules.
Learn more about Rene and Sheila at:
(Rene) renemorozowich.com/connect/
(Sheila) go.sheilastreetman.com/vibe-files-freebie/
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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What’s the real secret to stopping your dream clients in their tracks? In this episode, Dr. Mimi Zhou, a conversion copywriter for coaches and course creators, unpacks four headline formulas that hook your visitors and turn readers into clients. Mimi gives you permission to ditch perfection and go for quantity because only by writing dozens of headlines can you land on that one that truly works.
Learn more about Mimi at: mimizhou.com/
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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What if a few simple tweaks to your browser bookmarks could save you time and help you access your most important links in just one or two clicks? Trisha Markel (owner of Task Lemonade and admin extraordinaire) breaks down her easy but powerful system for decluttering and organizing browser bookmarks into practical folders. Trisha shares her go-to folder categories, tips for hiding the digital “mess,” and how her system mirrors her wider approach to digital organization. Whether you’re a solopreneur drowning in open tabs or a creative determined to wrangle business chaos, this episode will help you simplify, streamline, and get back precious mental energy.
Learn more about Trisha at: www.tasklemonade.com
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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Are you unintentionally making it tough for English learners to have real conversations with you? In this 5 5-minute hot Take on the Playhouse Friends podcast, Vickie Kelty shares her practical, heartfelt advice from years of teaching and learning languages on both sides of the conversation. Discover four actionable tips to make your interactions more welcoming and supportive, from matching someone’s speed to using encouraging nonverbals, to being patient with pauses. Learn how subtle shifts in your approach can help foster connection, confidence, and belonging for everyone, everywhere. Tune in for small, thoughtful changes that have a big impact.
Learn more about Vickie at: www.vickiekelty.com/
🪩 Listen to the extended version when you join us inside The Playhouse + Get your first month for just $10 with the coupon code PODCAST
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Forget the copywriting grind, there’s an easier, sweeter way. In this Hot Take , Darci Elle, a brand voice copywriter behind Sweet Tooth Creative, shares how the classic “Done For You” copywriting turned into the collaborative, flexible “Done With You” model. Discover why inviting clients behind the scenes isn’t just less stressful, but more effective. Darci unpacks how messy first drafts, live strategy chats, and real-time feedback can help you craft compelling website copy faster, with less pressure and more confidence. Perfect for outside-the-box thinkers who want their website to feel more like them, with less burnout and more fun.
Learn more about Darci at: sweettoothcreative.com/
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Think distractions are derailing your productivity? Think again. In this 5 Minute Masterclass, Sarah Bowser reframes how we see unexpected interruptions, showing how so-called “rabbit holes” can be valuable side quests that enrich our journey, especially for business owners with creative minds. She debunks productivity shame, helps you spot the gold in your detours, and highlights the positives of nonlinear paths. If you're looking for a more compassionate, fun, and powerful way to work with your brain (instead of fighting it), this episode will inspire your next great adventure.
Learn more about Sarah at: thatweirdnerdymom.com/
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Is your brand blending in when it should be shouting your name from the rooftops? In this 5 Minute Masterclass, Sarah Wayte, a copywriter, brand photographer, and storytelling strategist, shares why your brand might sound like everyone else’s… and how to inject more YOU into it. Sarah guides you to infuse your unique values, embrace your quirks, and uncover the common threads tying your story together. If you’re feeling stuck in bland messaging or repeating someone else’s formula, this quick episode will help you make your business unforgettable, unapologetic, and unmistakably yours.
Learn more about Sarah at: sarahwayte.com/
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