Meet the Creatives

I'm Rob Johnston, a designer and photographer based in New York City. I am also the founder of Meet the Creatives - a podcast that seeks to bridge the gap between entry-level creative professionals and the industry's best. Through the podcast, live events and various social platforms, I am building a community that connects thousands of entry-level creatives from around the world.

The show has featured guests from companies like Facebook, Google, Snapchat, Twitter, Disney, Nike, Huge, Sesame Street, 20th Century Fox, Pentagram and more.

Learn more: www.Linktr.ee/MeettheCreativesNY

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Update frequency: every 2 days
Average duration: 23 minutes
Episodes: 600
Years Active: 2017 - 2025

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Rob Johnston on Portfolio Research, Inspiration and the Case for Why You SHOULD Use Pinterest 📌

In a podcast episode, Rob Johnston emphasizes the importance of learning from existing creative portfolios to develop one's design skills. He suggests creating an inspiration board, using tools like …

00:05:02 | Mon 12 Feb 2024

The Time Machine 🕰

In this episode of Meet the Creatives, Rob shares his personal journey of battling self-doubt, overcoming failure, and the constant need to prove himself. He highlights the importance of self-compass…

00:03:20 | Tue 06 Feb 2024

From Backyard Visions to Photographing Taylor Swift's Album 'Lover': Valheria Rocha's Photographic Journey

In this insightful episode with Photographer Valheria Rocha, the conversation not only explores the challenges of starting in photography but also delves into Valheria's remarkable journey that led …

00:13:50 | Fri 02 Feb 2024

Cat Wrangling with Gemma O'Brien

In this Meet the Creatives Live episode from 2020, Rob and artist Gemma O'Brien share insights on overcoming setbacks and experimentation. They also introduce their cats, who may or may not be relate…

00:07:08 | Fri 02 Feb 2024

Overcoming Networking Fears: Julie Zhuo's Advice

Rob Johnston and Julie Zhuo, former VP of Design at Facebook discuss the challenges of building connections in large corporate environments like Facebook. They address the fear and assumptions that h…

00:05:57 | Wed 31 Jan 2024

Finding Balance: A Journey of Sobriety and Self-Discovery with Jean Batthany and Rob Johnston

In this clip from Meet the Creatives, Jean Batthany and Rob Johnston engage in a conversation about their personal journeys during the pandemic. They touch on themes of prioritizing family and making…

00:21:54 | Wed 31 Jan 2024

Beyond Imagination: Navigating Nostalgia and Business with Jean Batthany

In this clip with Jean Batthany, former VP of Global Creative at Walt Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products, the discussion centers around the intrinsic value of nostalgia in storytelling …

00:03:20 | Wed 31 Jan 2024

LIVE Q&A in Los Angeles Featuring Neri Rivas, VP of Creative Advertising at 20th Century Fox

LIVE Q&A in Los Angeles Featuring Neri Rivas, VP of Creative Advertising at 20th Century Fox Neri Rivas is an award-winning Creative Director whose background includes work on global and domestic ma…

00:28:00 | Tue 30 Jan 2024

'Networking and Not Being Afraid of No' Julie Zhuo, Former VP of Product Design at Facebook

00:06:17 | Tue 30 Jan 2024

'Abstraction in Illustration' with Christoph Niemann, Illustrator

00:14:32 | Tue 30 Jan 2024

Navigating Critics and Building Resilience in the Creative Field: A Conversation with Pye Jirsa

Navigating Critics and Building Resilience in the Creative Field: A Conversation with Pye Jirsa In the latest clip of "Meet the Creatives," host Rob Johnston engages in a candid conversation with r…

00:09:16 | Tue 30 Jan 2024