The Playhouse Podcast: Real conversations with creative business owners growing through community and networking

Deanna Seymour | Community Builder + Networking Party Host

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 businessMarketing without social mediaNetworking for introverts and quiet entrepreneursBurnout and sustainable workCommunity over contentADHD and neurodivergent business ownersReferrals, collaborations, and real connectionEmail marketing and owned audiencesCreative ways to grow without burning outEach 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. 👉 Join the next LIVE recording for free inside The Playhouse at jointheplayhouse.com

  1. MAY 12

    Good Messaging Isn’t 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 “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 marketing We 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 down If you want the extra content, plus visibility, masterminds, and coworking, you can join us as a Playhouse member for $27 a month. You might even end up on the podcast in the future. Join us at: https://jointheplayhouse.com Hang 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 🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners! And 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!

    31 min
  2. APR 28

    Websites That Grow With You with Rene Morozowich

    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 site We 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 businessIf you want the extra content, plus visibility, masterminds, and coworking, you can join us as a Playhouse member for $27 a month. You might even end up on the podcast in the future. Join us at: https://jointheplayhouse.com Hang out with Rene Morozowich: https://renemorozowich.com/connect/ Hang out with Deanna Seymour: https://deannaseymour.com https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour 🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners! And 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!

    23 min

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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 businessMarketing without social mediaNetworking for introverts and quiet entrepreneursBurnout and sustainable workCommunity over contentADHD and neurodivergent business ownersReferrals, collaborations, and real connectionEmail marketing and owned audiencesCreative ways to grow without burning outEach 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. 👉 Join the next LIVE recording for free inside The Playhouse at jointheplayhouse.com