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

Hang out with Kayce Hodos:
kaycehodos.com

Hang out with Deanna Seymour:
deannaseymour.com
instagram.com/thedeannaseymour

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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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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/

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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/

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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

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