Big Fun, Small Business: An audio sketchbook for building a business that feels good

Your Instagram doesn’t have to run your life.

I’m breaking down how a static nine grid lets you look like an active, legit business on Instagram without constantly posting.

In this episode:
0:00 What a static nine grid actually is
2:01 Why it frees you from showing up on Instagram constantly
5:00 What you can include in your posts
9:34 How to showcase your offers without being weird
18:39 How to post it in the correct order and how many you actually need

Spoiler: you might only have to do this once. 👀

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I’m rebuilding my podcast in a way that actually works for how my brain and business operate.

I share why I combined everything into one feed, how I’m thinking about content now, and what I’m doing about social media going forward.

In this episode:
0:00 Why I changed the podcast name and format
0:33 My history with past podcasts and why I keep evolving
2:18 Why I combined everything into one feed
4:28 The new series “Cool People Doing Cool Things”
10:49 My personality tests and what they say about how I work
13:48 My current social media experiment and boundaries

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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-day

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In this episode, I’m sharing the audio from a live Zoom call where business owners anonymously talked about courses, memberships, and coaching programs they regret buying.

We dig into the marketing tactics that hooked us, the situations we were in when we clicked “buy,” and the shame a lot of people carry afterward.

If you’ve ever bought something in your business and later thought wait… what just happened? — you’re definitely not the only one.

If you want help slowing down before your next purchase, check out my 🤑 Before You Buy Buddy, a simple tool designed to help you pause and think things through before clicking “buy.”

https://deannaseymour.com/robot-buddies

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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!

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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

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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.

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I love creating connections and getting to know super cool people on my podcast, over years of different variations of my podcast. Recently, I have been experimenting with how much content I put out, and how many episodes I put out, and I am trying to decide what is crucial in supporting my business and what may be taking up a bit too much of my energy.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Your business should fit YOUR life, not the other way around!
•  Does the podcast stir up business or is email where it's at?
•  My new favorite thing. And guess what? You’re invited!
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/taking-a-break-from-the-podcast/ for the full show notes & transcripts

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Ever wondered what it takes to create a year's worth of podcasts? 365 episodes of commitment, content, and sprinkles of life lessons. Suzanne Culberg is doing just that, and she's sharing her take on podcasts, business "norms", and boundaries. Suzanne Culberg is the unstoppable force behind "The Nope Coach" podcast. She is bringing daily doses of wisdom, wit, and whatever she darn well pleases as she shares her experiences throughout the entire process, some of her favorite episodes, and some biggest "ah-ha" moments. 

In this episode, Suzanne and I talk about:

• Keep it simple. No elaborate production schedules, just raw content.
• Building a community that listens, engages, and doesn't need to be told what to do.
• Boundaries aren't just rules, they're about self-care in every aspect.
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/podcasting-with-suzanne-culberg/ for the full show notes & transcripts

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Kellita Maloof, a conscious burlesque mentor who captivated me through her TED Talk and documentary, is joining me on the podcast to share how she guides women to show up as their true selves, bringing vulnerability and raw power to the stage. She advocates for a delicate balance, urging us to utilize our thoughts as tools to support our aspirations and emotions, rather than letting them restrain us.

In this episode, Kellita and I talk about:

• Rebrand like a boss! Deanna's take on picking personality over norms
• Get inside the glittery world of burlesque as Kellita unravels the emotional thread between performers and the audience.
• When you stop seeking approval and start feeling alive you start reclaiming your sparkle!
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/authentic-content-creation/ or the full show notes & transcripts

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