The Playhouse Podcast: Real conversations with creative business owners growing through community and networking
The Playhouse Podcast features real conversations with creative business owners about what's actually working in their businesses. Hosted by Deanna Seymour, founder of The Playhouse community.
Whether you're learning how to grow your business as a designer, coach, writer, podcaster, or solopreneur, this show is for creative entrepreneurs who want to build something sustainable without losing their minds to social media.
Most creative business owners aren't looking for business as usual. We're not interested in dedicating our lives to the algorithm, and we're not interested in surface-level small talk.
We want to grow our businesses through relationships, referrals, and real conversations. (And yes, we're talking to a lot of introverts who'd rather network in small groups than shout into the void.)
Topics we explore:
- Anti-hustle and slow business
- Marketing without social media
- Networking for introverts and quiet entrepreneurs
- Burnout and sustainable work
- Community over content
- ADHD and neurodivergent business owners
- Referrals, collaborations, and real connection
- Email marketing and owned audiences
- Creative ways to grow without burning out
Each episode is recorded live inside The Playhouse, where listeners can join us for free, ask questions during the Q&A after party, and meet other online business owners building anti-algorithm businesses.
This podcast has gone through a few names as The Playhouse has grown, but the heart of it has always been the same: real conversations that help creative entrepreneurs grow together.
If you're ready for authentic visibility, more collaboration, and a way of doing business that leaves you energized instead of exhausted, you're in the right place.
đ Join the next LIVE recording for free inside The Playhouse at jointheplayhouse.com
Episodes
47 episodes
Good Messaging Isnât Good Enough Anymore with Jen Liddy
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 âgood enoughâ messaging stopped wor...
Websites That Grow With You with Rene Morozowich
You donât 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 donât need a big, complicated website2:18 How doing too much le...
The Burnout Types Nobody Talks About with Megan Winkler
Burnout isnât just being tired, and most people donât realize how many different ways it can show up. Iâm talking with Megan Winkler about the real types of burnout, how to spot them earlier, and how to actually recover without making it anothe...
Stop Losing Your Sh*t as a Mom (Mindfulness for Overstimulated Moms) with Kayce Hodos
Losing your shit as a mom is way more normal than people admit. Iâm 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...
Five Steps to Aligned Decisions with Adam Dickinson
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 opportu...
Why Time Blocking Doesn't Require a Rigid Schedule with Maria Medina
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 isnât about controlling every minute but creating sp...
How to Find Content Inspiration with Kate Markel
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, cre...
How Play and Experimentation Can Help You Get Your Groove Back with Laura Khalil
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: havi...
A Practical (and Easy) Way to Follow Up after Networking with Annie Franceschi
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 h...
Building Trust, Pricing for Profit, and Collaboration over Competition with Emily Reagan
Whatâs 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 w...
Season Shifts, Business Pivots, and Making Your Own Rules with Rene Morozowich and Sheila Streetman
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 creat...
The Art of the Headline with Dr. Mimi Zhou
Whatâs 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...
5-Minute Digital Organization Using Browser Bookmarks with Trisha Markel
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...
Thoughtful & Inclusive Communication with Vickie Kelty
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 learn...
The Sweeter Side of Copywriting with Darci Ellenberger
Forget the copywriting grind, thereâs an easier, sweeter way. In this Hot Take , Darci Elle, a brand voice copywriter behind Sweet Tooth Creative, shares how the classic âDone For Youâ copywriting turned into the collaborative, flexible âDone W...
Reframing Productivity for Business Owners with Creative Minds with Sarah Bowser
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 ârabbit holesâ can be valuable side quests that enrich our journey, ...
Branding That is Unmistakably You with Sarah Wayte
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 el...
Ditching Highlight Reels & Being Genuine on Social Media with Kate Gilbert
Ever feel like posting on social media brings back awkward junior high vibes? In this 5 Minute Masterclass, business coach Kate Gilbert unpacks how to make showing up online feel less like a performance and more like real life. Discover simple ...
âHow to Be Your Own Publicist and Get More Media Coverage with Sarah Ramsey
Do you think public relations is just for big names and even bigger brands? Think again! Public relations coach Sarah Ramsey busts common PR myths and gives actionable, no-fluff advice for solopreneurs and creatives eager to land real media cov...
Saying No Without Feeling Guilty with Suzanne Culberg
How to set business boundaries without feeling mean about it! Suzanne Culberg shares her personal story of exhaustion and over-giving, the simple âyes/noâ paper flip trick for boundaries, and real-world scripts for handling clients, friends, an...
Prioritize Yourself and Reclaim Your Pleasure with Leah Carey
Struggling with pleasure or connection during intimacy? Youâre not broken, and youâre not alone. In this 5 Minute Masterclass, relationship and intimacy coach Leah Carey invites you to question the "rules" weâve absorbed about sex, pleasure, an...
Understanding Buying Styles with Nancy Zare
Ready to make sales feel effortless? In this 5 Minute Masterclass, Dr. Nancy Zare (âThe Sales Whispererâ and creator of the AlikeAbility system) breaks down how understanding four basic buying styles can transform both your conversations and yo...
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Thereâs More to Business (and life) than Emails and Algorithms with Amelia Hruby and Lynn Quinn
Pull up a chair at the Water Cooler for a giggle-filled, refreshing convo between Amelia Hruby (creator of Softer Sounds and host of Off the Grid podcast) and Lynn Quinn (cognitive architect & founder of The Zones of Atlas). In this episode...
Pricing Your Service Offers for Profitability with Katherine Danesi
Are you charging enough for your services, or are you unintentionally capping your earning potential? In this episode, business coach and strategist Katherine Danesi reveals why so many service providers undervalue themselves (and h...
Write Blogs That Google Loves with Kirsten Gollier
Ready to have your blogs finally noticed by Google and your dream clients? In this episode, SEO expert Kirsten Gollier shares practical, ethical, and budget-friendly tips to get your website content ranking and resonating. Discover free tools f...
