Deanna Seymour | Graphic Designer + Community Founder

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

Business EN ↓ 82 episodes

Humans evolve. Ideas change. And honestly, how is a creative human supposed to stick to one podcast idea for half a decade and a ton of episodes? I have no idea. That’s why Big Fun, Small Business is an audio sketchbook of all the things I’ve explored since starting back in 2020. It’s a collection of ideas, rants, pep talks, tips, and a very real evolution of what it looks like to build a business when your values are rooted in experimentation, creativity, and being true to yourself. Some episodes might have old ads to products I tried that don’t exist anymore. But for someone who started with...

Author

Deanna Seymour | Graphic Designer + Community Founder

Category

Business

Podcast website

deannaseymour.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Rethinking Time Management in Your Life and Business with Becca Rich 17.10.2023

Becca Rich is here to talk about time management with a twist. Becca takes a holistic approach that considers our physical body, mind, emotions, spirituality, environment, privilege, and identity. It's all interconnected! She challenges the notion of traditional time management and instead focuses on putting ourselves first, understanding our capacity, and filling our time with what truly mat...

Giving Myself Permission to Create Biweekly Podcast Episodes 10.10.2023

When I rebranded the podcast, I was ready for business to boom, my podcast to skyrocket, and my content to be off the chain. Instead, I got caught up in vanity metrics and forgot to take my own advice (whoops!). So I'm switching it up! I have made the decision to go back to biweekly episodes , and the relief I feel is like a big ol' wave of calm. For me, it's not about being the big...

How Case Studies Can Boost Your SEO and Drive Your Content Plan with Brittany Herzberg 03.10.2023

What if writing saucy SEO doesn't require sacrificing creativity or personality? SEO is like the extra credit for your business, and Brittany is going to tell you how to show up in the search, and how she works her case study magic. In this episode, Brittany and I talk about: Testimonials vs. Case Studies 🧐 Brittany's PET Process🐾 Brittany's SEO basics checklist ✔️ Go to: deannase...

Thinking About Content as Your Body of Work 26.09.2023

What if your content was a beautiful body of work? A collection of videos, blog posts, or podcast episodes that were so good people felt like they just found a hidden box full of treasure? Put on your imagination caps for a moment and pretend that you're an artist making a gallery show, but it's filled with all of your content. It needs to be visually appealing, fun for people to look at...

Planning for Your Future Self with Phoebe Gavin 19.09.2023

Would the future version of you approve of the things you’re doing today? Have you sat down a imagined what life will look like in ten years? Phoebe Gavin and I are diving into how you can make decisions today that will help get you closer to where you wanna be tomorrow. Phoebe Gavin is here to share her journey from journalism to coaching while providing practical tips and strategies for effectiv...

How to Craft Your Message Before Diving into Content with Dr. Michelle Mazur 12.09.2023

Are you ready to tackle the often intimidating task of messaging. We all know that feeling of being put on the spot and struggling to articulate who we are and what we do. Well, Dr. Mazur is here to guide us on how to nail down our messaging and make it feel effortless. Michelle and I chat about: Defining messaging and what it means for your brand and business How to stop overcomplicating messagin...

Making Space to Connect with Your Audience with Mai-kee Tsang 05.09.2023

Mai-kee Tsang and I are chatting about how to practice consistency with your intentions in convos with your audience. Tune in and find out how to show up for your audience, with no sales pitch prepared, or hidden agenda (even for introverts in an extroverted world!) Mai-kee and I chat about: Breaking out of the business norms and figuring out what works when you decide to not follow the "rule...

Showing Up as Your True Self in Your Brand and Your Content 29.08.2023

Automations save time, but are you losing touch with your audience? Let's dive into questioning conventional business advice and balancing automation with personal connection so that you can start creating content that feels like an extension of YOU! Here's what I'm talking about: The Know, Like, Trust factor... but with a DD spin on it. Making content that you would like to see. Wh...

Rebranding as an Evolutionary Process with Annie P. Ruggles 22.08.2023

How fun would it be when you're looking at your brain dump list for your business and think "I could do any of these" instead of thinking, "I should stay in my lane." You're in for a sweet treat, because Annie P. Ruggles is here to to tell ya, "Do it anyway!"  Stop worrying about the BS industry mandates. You can follow best practices and still be showing up...

How More Content Can Lead to Less Connection with Tara McMullin 15.08.2023

Does it ever feel like you simply cannot keep up with the demand to make more and more and more content? There's a reason for that. Social media was made for us to connect with friends, build relationships, and create a community, right? Wrong. Tara breaks down the business model for social media platforms which actually tells us that these platforms are created to learn our online behaviors,...

Anti-Capitalist Business Goals: How Much is Enough? With Bear Hebert 08.08.2023

When I first started growing my business, I found myself wondering, "Am I a capitalist?" It's crazy how the whole money-making thing sometimes feels like it comes with an unwarranted side of guilt. But then, I stumbled upon Bear's eye-opening workshop, Freely! My partner and I sat down to figure out our financial goals, what truly makes us comfortable, and how to break free fro...

What if you only focused on only ONE kind of content? 01.08.2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to produce content constantly? In this episode of Big Fun Content, we explore why it's okay to focus on one thing and how you can make it work for you. From building an email list to considering alternative marketing tools, join us to discover how you can stay true to your passion while reaching your goals. Here's what I'm talking about: H...

Introducing... Big Fun Content 26.06.2023

"Reframing how you think about and create your content is going to help you fall in love with whatever content method feels joyful for you." And this podcast is here to help you flip the script on tradition content marketing so that you can create WAY LESS content, but make it that much better. The first episode drops on August 1st, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss an epsiode!...

The Final Episode of Eff That & What's Coming Next 19.06.2023

This is the last episode of this podcast as you currently know it, but I'm keeping the same feed and switching things up! Starting August 1st you'll get new episodes under the new name and direction: BIG FUN Content! I cannot wait to dive into ways to make your content better, less stressful, and more FUN for you. See ya after a lil' summer break! Go to: deannaseymour.com/effthatfin...

Building a Supportive Community Online with Cara Steinmann 05.06.2023

What do you think of when you think of networking? Is it all stuffy BNI sort of meetings? Rules, awkward small talk, and feeling pressure to show up professionally...yikes. I used to think that too. Until I met today's guest Cara Steinmann and joined The RAVEL Collective. Cara and I talk about: What I picture when I hear the word “networking” Why Cara started The RAVEL Collective A lil’ bit a...

Learning to Love Launching with Jacki Hayes 22.05.2023

If you find yourself avoiding launches in your business, maybe you're just not treating it like a party. Today I'm chatting with Jacki Hayes about how to make a launch plan that works with your personality and business style. Jacki and I talk about: Why people (like me, and maybe you) typically hate launching. How you can flip the script on launching and think of it as a party. (wild, I...

ChatGPT, Brand Messaging, and ICAs with Cassie Paton 08.05.2023

If you've ever stumbled on a zoom networking call to talk about your business and how you can serve your clients, this episode is for you! I have on Cassie Paton and we're talking all about brand messaging! Cassie and I chat about: ChatGPT and how I don’t even really know what it’s called Cassie’s take on how brand messaging and copywriting go hand in hand All the noise that’s out there...

Making Sure Your Collaborations Are Aligned 24.04.2023

I've been focusing more on collaborations this year, and meeting more people. But I think it's important to make sure that those business collaborations are aligned with your values. On this episode I talk about: A buzzworthy collaboration that's happening right now How collaborations can be a double edged sword Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking...

What Makes A Great Teacher with Azhelle Wade 10.04.2023

You might think with the release of Steal This Course that I'm a hater when it comes to online courses. That couldn't be further from the truth. I just want to make sure that you're buying courses you really need, and that you're choosing teachers who actually care about your success! Today I'm talking with Azhelle Wade (aka The Toy Coach) all about what makes a great teac...

Waffles n' Work: Coworking Ideas with Raina Willick 27.03.2023

If you’re coworking curious, or have ever found yourself thinking, “I wish I had some friends to work with on this.” This is your episode! Raina’s gonna walk us through how she thought of the idea, all the details about how she ran it, and what she’s planning on doing next. Raina and I talk about: Why she started Waffles n' Work to begin with All the deets like: timing, price, number of atten...

Unlock Your Creative Potential with Paulette Erato 13.03.2023

Do you consider yourself creative? If you don’t why not? Is it because you’re not artistic? Or maybe because you “can’t draw”? Well, today I’m chatting with Paulette Erato all about creativity, and I’m hoping it’ll help you see yourself in a whole new light. Paulette and I talk about: What it really means to be creative How you can reframe your definition of creativity Why you shouldn’t worry abou...

The Naptime Hustle Myth with Taran Conwell 20.02.2023

Today Taran Conwell and I are talking about the famous naptime hustle. This idea that you can be a stay at home mom and have a job and make money. In the online business world, lots of folks are promising you how easy it can be, how little you have to work to make full time income, and how quickly you can get your business off the ground. We're busting the myths and talking about the truth be...

What do Zack Morris and Online Business Owners Have in Common? 13.02.2023

Here’s the deal. I get this whole idea of not trading time for money. It sounds great. I don’t have to work, and I get money. You know what else sounds great? Winning the lottery. Or like that episode of Saved By the Bell when they were at the mall early to try to get U2 tickets and they found that bag of money just sitting there in the planter by the bench. Remember that episode? Sometimes I feel...

Shootin' the Sh!t About Weekly Newsletters with Julie Brown 30.01.2023

Today I'm chatting with my client turned friend Julie Brown. She’s a keynote speaker, networking expert, author and podcaster. And she’s funny as shit, which is why I think we’re a match made in heaven. I’m Julie’s right hand ma’am when it comes to all her content, including her weekly newsletter,  but she totally has a hand in the stories we tell, which is what I think makes the newsletter s...

Making Space For More Play with Laura Haver 23.01.2023

When you’re a solopreneur it’s pretty hard to draw that hard line between life and business. Especially if you’re a personal brand. So the idea that we can infuse more fun into one and it’ll benefit the other is pretty cool to me. Today on the show I’m talking to Lara Haver about how (and why) you should infuse more fun into your life and business. And don’t worry, if you think you’re not “fun” or...

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