Ghost Boss: Stories About the Freelance Afterlife

Eva and Danielle dive into their evolving creative processes, discussing sketching, inspiration, and navigating self-critique. They also share their writing tool preferences and stress the value of exploration. Additionally, they highlight typography's role, productivity challenges, and the significance of self-care in design work. Episode TakeawaysEmbrace the creative process and

In this conversation, Eva and Danielle discuss their experiences and frustrations with social media. They talk about the challenges of managing social media accounts, the pressure to get likes and engagement, and the ever-changing landscape of different platforms. They also reminisce about the early days of social media and the websites they used to create. They express their prefe

In this conversation, Eva and Danielle discuss their work setups and the different spaces they use to work. They share their preferences and habits when it comes to working from home. They emphasized the importance of having a dedicated workspace and the challenges of working in different rooms of the house. They also touch on the idea of working remotely from other locations and t

Eva and Danielle discuss their experiences attending different universities, SCAD and USC respectively. They discuss the differences between attending an art school and a large university. They talk about their decision-making process when choosing a college, the financial considerations, and the value of a master's degree. They also compare the class sizes, course requirements, an

In this conversation, Eva and Danielle talk about work friendships and how difficult it can be to leave them when transitioning to freelance work. They share their personal experiences and discuss their opinions on introverts versus extroverts, how birth order can influence friendships, building a community of freelancers, and how the pandemic has affected work relationships. The d

In this episode, Eva and Danielle discuss the considerations and challenges women face when networking and dressing for professional settings. They explore topics such as personal style, tattoos, work-life balance, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity and self-expression while navigating the professional wo

Always having to be creative can be difficult. In this episode, Eva and Danielle discuss strategies for maintaining creativity in their work, including the impact of music, taking timed breaks and finding creative outlets.Episode Takeaways:Staying creative in the design industry is essential, but it can be challenging at times.Music can play a significant role in boosting creativit

In this episode, Eva and Danielle discuss the importance of speaking engagements for freelancers. They share their recent speaking engagements and explain why they enjoy participating in them. They highlight the benefits of speaking engagements, such as marketing oneself, making new connections, and showcasing expertise. Eva and Danielle also discuss their preferences for prepared

In this podcast episode, Eva and Danielle delve into the less glamorous aspects of running a graphic design freelance business. They discuss important topics such as selecting a company name, forming an LLC, working with legal and financial professionals, and creating effective contracts. They also share their personal experiences with hiring a bookkeeper and the advantages of outs

It is birthday month for both of our ghost bosses, and this week we are celebrating by talking about how we spend our birthdays. Find out why we advocate for making sure you take time off to celebrate yourself! Spoiler alert: This episode involves a lot of self care!Episode Takeaways:⭐️ Why we support always taking your birthday off (The Birthday Rule)⭐️ Self care looks dif