018 | Deanna Seymour: Breaking the rules to create a business that feels like you
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02/27/25 • 60 min
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Today’s guest is Deanna Seymour, a color-loving graphic designer and host of The Playhouse, a community for creative solopreneurs who want to grow their business through the power of collaboration.
Deanna is all about being your unique self in your business. She shares her story of how she went from being an art teacher to starting her online business, and how she looked to all the business mentors for advice until she decided to start breaking the rules and do business her own way.
We also talk about experimenting and testing out different ideas, even if you don’t have a completely structured plan and don’t know where it might lead you. For example, hosting networking parties when she wanted a break from podcasting or taking the risk of being open about spending money on courses that didn’t pay off, and then she turned that into a way to connect with her community.
Deanna believes in keeping content creation simple, with emphasis on what’s fun and what works for you. I hope this episode inspires you to think about having more fun in your own business and content creation!
At the time of recording this interview, Content Playhouse was available for enrolment, but currently it isn't. Since then, Deanna has launched The Playhouse, "a grassroots business-building collective for freethinking, creative solopreneurs". I’ve been part of the community since its launch, and I’m loving it!
Links/resources for this episode:
Join Deanna’s community, The Playhouse: https://rememancera--deannaseymour.thrivecart.com/the-playhouse/ (affiliate link*)
Stop Buying Courses: https://deannaseymour.com/stopbuyingcourses
Deanna’s links:
Website: https://deannaseymour.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannaseymour/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedeannaseymour/
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
This is an affiliate link, so if you sign up for The Playhouse using this link, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting this podcast!
I’m a Playhouse member myself, so I only recommend this community because I love it.
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Deanna Seymour
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
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Today’s guest is Deanna Seymour, a color-loving graphic designer and host of The Playhouse, a community for creative solopreneurs who want to grow their business through the power of collaboration.
Deanna is all about being your unique self in your business. She shares her story of how she went from being an art teacher to starting her online business, and how she looked to all the business mentors for advice until she decided to start breaking the rules and do business her own way.
We also talk about experimenting and testing out different ideas, even if you don’t have a completely structured plan and don’t know where it might lead you. For example, hosting networking parties when she wanted a break from podcasting or taking the risk of being open about spending money on courses that didn’t pay off, and then she turned that into a way to connect with her community.
Deanna believes in keeping content creation simple, with emphasis on what’s fun and what works for you. I hope this episode inspires you to think about having more fun in your own business and content creation!
At the time of recording this interview, Content Playhouse was available for enrolment, but currently it isn't. Since then, Deanna has launched The Playhouse, "a grassroots business-building collective for freethinking, creative solopreneurs". I’ve been part of the community since its launch, and I’m loving it!
Links/resources for this episode:
Join Deanna’s community, The Playhouse: https://rememancera--deannaseymour.thrivecart.com/the-playhouse/ (affiliate link*)
Stop Buying Courses: https://deannaseymour.com/stopbuyingcourses
Deanna’s links:
Website: https://deannaseymour.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannaseymour/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedeannaseymour/
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
This is an affiliate link, so if you sign up for The Playhouse using this link, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting this podcast!
I’m a Playhouse member myself, so I only recommend this community because I love it.
______________________________________________
CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Deanna Seymour
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
______________________________________________
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Today’s guest is Aleksandra Badea, a certified online business manager and systems strategist who helps business owners streamline, organize and automate their operations.
Aleksandra shares her story of how she went from working in the corporate world, where her frustration with the way things were done led her to discover her passion for systems optimization. From there the next step was starting her own business, Systems in Place.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The power of systems to help you optimize and understand where your time goes. Aleksandra shares practical tips on time tracking and how it can provide eye-opening insights.
- How sharing your story can bridge the connection between you and your clients also when you differ from each other. Aleksandra considers herself a systems person, she’s very structured. Her clients are not like that, but they still connect with the stories she tells.
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So join us for this insightful conversation and get inspired to share your own story to help you connect with your audience!
Links/resources for this episode:
Aleksandra’s free guide about time tracking: http://link.systemsinplace.co/tracktime
Aleksandra’s links:
Website: https://www.systemsinplace.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandrabadea/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemsinplace/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/systemsinplace.co/
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Aleksandra Badea
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
______________________________________________
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Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.
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In this episode, we cover:
- How sharing her personal experience resonates with Jennifer’s audience, and helps to build trust. Her story has also been a source of hope and inspiration for her clients.
- Jennifer shares how she navigates the balance between sharing enough to be relatable while maintaining personal boundaries.
- We also talk about how Jennifer’s business evolved when she focused more on serving refugees and asylum seekers, and how she updated her messaging to reflect this shift.
Join us for this enriching conversation that shows the profound impact a personal brand story can have on both your business and your community.
Links/resources for this episode:
Jennifer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-chipa/
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Jennifer Haru Chipa
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
______________________________________________
👄 Who Cares About My Story?
Conversations on Personal Brand Story
Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.
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