Ghost Boss: Stories About the Freelance Afterlife

In Part 2 of their holiday special, Danielle and Eva turn inward, reflecting on a year shaped by growth, grit and community. From professional milestones and speaking engagements to deeply personal moments involving family, flexibility and navigating life’s unexpected challenges, the hosts share candid stories that go beyond design hot takes.They discuss the importance of representation, the power of creative projects and how community support has played a role in both their personal and professional evolution. With humor, honesty and heart, this episode wraps up the holiday series by celebrating progress, resilience and the messy, meaningful moments that define a creative life.As the year comes to a close, the podcast will be taking a break for the holidays. Danielle and Eva will be back with new episodes in January.

In this festive first installment of our holiday special, Danielle and Eva share their hottest seasonal takes—starting with Pantone’s newly announced Color of the Year for 2026, Cloud Dancer. From first impressions to what this choice could mean for design and branding, the hosts break it all down with their signature mix of honesty and humor. They also unwrap the annual cultural storm that is Spotify Wrapped, exploring how brands tap into the trend and why listeners obsess over their data-driven year-in-review. Packed with stories, laughs, and sharp creative insight, this episode sets the tone for a two-part holiday celebration.

Eva and Danielle dive headfirst into all things design in this episode as they chat about the trends catching their eye, the typefaces they cannot quit and the quirks of navigating what is in and what is out. They also share their best AI practices for projects and the ways they help. If you love geeking out over design, this one is for you.Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help other Ghost Bosses find us.

Hosts Danielle and Eva welcome Lauren Minors for an inspiring conversation on how solopreneurs can build their own “Camelot” through authentic partnerships, collaboration and community. Together they explore the long game of networking, the importance of trust in professional relationships and how genuine connections can open doors to lasting opportunities.And just when you think the episode couldn’t get more magical, Lauren wraps things up with a tarot card reading for the podcast’s future. 🌙✨ You’ll have to tune in to find out what the cards revealed!

It’s spooky season in the Freelance Afterlife, and Eva and Danielle are serving up chilling tales straight from the Ghost Boss community. These listener-submitted freelance horror stories cover everything from cursed client projects to collaborations gone wrong. Expect laughs, lessons and maybe a shiver or two as we unpack what happens when red flags turn into full-blown hauntings. Subscribe to Ghost Boss: Stories About the Freelance Afterlife on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review and connect with us on social to share your own story from the Freelance Afterlife.