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Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

Deanna Seymour | Community Builder + Networking Party Host

43 episodes

1 week ago

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 fo...

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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 fo...

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Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 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 fo...

1 week ago

4 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 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 da...

2 weeks ago

3 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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, 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...

3 weeks ago

3 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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: 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 m...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 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, ...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

Building Trust, Pricing for Profit, and Collaboration over Competition with Emily Reagan

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 ...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 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 approac...

3 months ago

21 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

The Art of the Headline with Dr. Mimi Zhou

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/ If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subs...

4 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 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 solo...

4 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 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 ...

5 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

The Sweeter Side of Copywriting with Darci Ellenberger

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...

5 months ago

4 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 “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 ...

5 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 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 ...

5 months ago

4 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 mindset shifts to skip the comparison trap, release the pressure of perfection, and tap into true, AI-free, unfiltered connection. Kate shares how being genuinely human online is not only your secret weapon but the antidote to the “icky” feelings that s...

6 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

How 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 coverage. There's no trick, but there are some rules. Discover the four unbreakable rules of earning press, why starting local is a secret superpower, and the art of pitching stories the media can’t help but love. If you want your story to matter (and get ...

6 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 ‘yes/no’ paper flip trick for boundaries, and real-world scripts for handling clients, friends, and even your own inner people-pleaser. Suzanne’s episode packs a punch in just five minutes, making boundaries feel both brave and compassionate. Ready to reclaim your calendar and energy? Dive in and discover why the best boundaries start with self-wort...

6 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

Prioritize Yourself and Reclaim Your Pleasure with Leah Carey

Struggling with pleasure or connection during intimacy? You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. In this 5 Minute Masterclass, relationship and intimacy coach Leah Carey invites you to question the "rules" we’ve absorbed about sex, pleasure, and whose needs come first. If you’ve ever felt numb, disconnected, or pressured to perform, Leah offers a new lens to view sex through: Maybe your nervous system is working just fine; it’s the invisible expectations and societal pressures that need to go...

6 months ago

4 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

Understanding Buying Styles with Nancy Zare

Ready to make sales feel effortless? In this 5 Minute Masterclass, Dr. Nancy Zare (“The Sales Whisperer” and creator of the AlikeAbility system) breaks down how understanding four basic buying styles can transform both your conversations and your results. Nancy reveals how smiles (or the lack of them) are your secret decoder for what your buyer truly wants, which allows you to build trust, lower resistance, and communicate in a way that makes people listen. Learn more about Nancy at: in...

6 months ago

5 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

There’s 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, Lynn, and Amelia are chatting about: Why social media is giving so many creative entrepreneurs the ick, and what is the alternative? Why relationship marketing has always been the real MVP. Giving ourselves permission to NOT answer emails within 48 ho...

7 months ago

24 minutes

Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service Providers

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 how you can avoid doing it too!). Discover new alternatives to hourly rates and get Katherine’s step-by-step formula for pricing your offerings to create a sustainable, thriving business. This mini-masterclass is packed with actionable insights to help you cha...

7 months ago

5 minutes