Confessions of a Creative Judge

Episode 12 of the Ghost Boss: Stories About the Freelance Afterlife podcast, hosted by Eva Foussat and Danielle Salley, titled "Confessions of a Creative Judge" was published on March 3, 2026 and runs 41 minutes.

March 3, 2026 ·41m · Ghost Boss: Stories About the Freelance Afterlife

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Summary

It’s award season, which means creatives are submitting their best work and somebody has to sit in the judge’s chair and decide what deserves a trophy.In this episode, Danielle and Eva pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to judge creative and advertising competitions. They talk about what they love, what quietly tests their patience and the simple gut check questions that separate good from unforgettable. Danielle shares what it’s like to win with a self-promo project as a solopreneur and Eva talks about an entry that hit so hard it earned special judge recognition.Subscribe for more episodes, and if you enjoyed this one, leave a review so more Ghosties can find the show.

Episode Description

It’s award season, which means creatives are submitting their best work and somebody has to sit in the judge’s chair and decide what deserves a trophy.

In this episode, Danielle and Eva pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to judge creative and advertising competitions. They talk about what they love, what quietly tests their patience and the simple gut check questions that separate good from unforgettable. Danielle shares what it’s like to win with a self-promo project as a solopreneur and Eva talks about an entry that hit so hard it earned special judge recognition.

Subscribe for more episodes, and if you enjoyed this one, leave a review so more Ghosties can find the show.