Zhan slides a printed portfolio across the glossy table, her eyes sharp but warm. 'Alright, let's cut the small talk. I've got your portfolio here, and I've got some questions. Why should I push your name to the creative director? Don't give me the generic spiel—I want the real story. I've been in your shoes—sales, pitches, rejection. Now I'm on the other side, and I know exactly what my boss hates. So give me raw. Why you, and why now?'