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.
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Latest episodes
Jan 28, 2025 • 26min
Best of MTC: Unmesh Dinda, Founder, PiXimperfect
On this episode of Meet the Creatives, Rob Johnston revisits his conversation with Unmesh Dinda, founder of PiXimperfect. Known for his approachable teaching style and expertise in Photoshop, Unmesh shares his journey to becoming a leader in digital artistry and building a global creative community. He offers practical advice for mastering Photoshop, fostering creativity, and overcoming challenges.
This episode marks the official return of Meet the Creatives for a brand-new season, starting February 1, 2025. Tune in for fresh insights and inspiring conversations with industry leaders!🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!
🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the
Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay
connected:
- 🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org
- 📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston
- 🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree
- 🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube
- 👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn
- ✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium
🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights,
interviews, and more.
Oct 18, 2024 • 16min
'From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be' Chase Jarvis, Artist, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author + Podcast Host
'From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be' Chase Jarvis, Artist, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author + Podcast Host
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay connected:🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights, interviews, and more.
Oct 18, 2024 • 48min
Best of MTC: Tim Jacobus, the Illustrator Behind the Iconic 90's Goosebumps Covers 👻
Best of MTC: Tim Jacobus, the Illustrator Behind the Iconic 90's Goosebumps Covers 👻
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay connected:🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights, interviews, and more.
Jul 23, 2024 • 54min
Best of MTC: Live AMA with Ben Crick, Apple Design Team , Former Partner & Creative Director at COLLINS
Best of MTC: Live AMA with Ben Crick, Apple Design Team , Former Partner & Creative Director at COLLINS
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay connected:🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights, interviews, and more.
Jul 22, 2024 • 8min
'Meeting Olivia Rodrigo at The White House' Hannah Cecille, Creative Producer at Instagram Live from The Walker Hotel in Tribeca, New York
'Meeting Olivia Rodrigo at The White House' Hannah Cecille, Creative Producer at Instagram Live from The Walker Hotel in Tribeca, New York
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay connected:🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights, interviews, and more.
Jul 21, 2024 • 8min
'The Importance of Maintaining Relationships' Ivy Ross, VP, Head of Design for All Hardware Products at Google
'The Importance of Maintaining Relationships' Ivy Ross, VP, Head of Design for All Hardware Products at Google🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!
🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the
Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay
connected:
- 🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org
- 📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston
- 🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree
- 🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube
- 👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn
- ✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium
🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights,
interviews, and more.
Jul 21, 2024 • 8min
'Fame is a Spotlight, Mastery is the Sun' Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
'Fame is a Spotlight, Mastery is the Sun' Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay connected:🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights, interviews, and more.
Jul 21, 2024 • 38min
Best of MTC: Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author
Best of MTC: Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!
🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the
Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay
connected:
- 🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org
- 📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston
- 🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree
- 🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube
- 👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn
- ✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium
🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights,
interviews, and more.
Jul 18, 2024 • 26min
Unmesh Dinda, Founder, PiXimperfect
Unmesh Dinda, Founder, PiXimperfect
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!
🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the
Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay
connected:
- 🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org
- 📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston
- 🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree
- 🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube
- 👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn
- ✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium
🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights,
interviews, and more.
Jun 25, 2024 • 41min
Sarah Rebar, llustrator/Writer RETURNS!!!! 🤩
Sarah Rebar is an illustrator/writer based in sunny LA. She earned her BFA in illustration and design from Syracuse University.
For nine years, she worked as an in-house artist for the kid’s TV show, Sesame Street, drawing muppets and working on projects for TV, publishing, and digital. She collaborated to create new muppets for Ahlan Sim Sim, an international co-production for young Syrian refugees, funded by the MacArthur genius grant. Her all-time favorite characters are Bert and Ernie.
She illustrates books — including four for Michelle Obama’s kid’s show on Netflix, Waffles + Mochi! Her children’s book rep is a cool guy named Chad Beckerman.
Most recently, she was an Art Director for Noggin, Nickelodeon’s educational platform for kids, overseeing live-action + animated shows, as well as games and design for the Noggin app.
Currently, she is freelance writing, drawing, and directing. Reach out!
Clients
Sesame Street, Nickelodeon, Callisto Media, Random House, Penguin Books, Netflix, TED-Ed, Pippi Skateboards, JibJab, Ethena, KT by Knix
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!
🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the
Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay
connected:
- 🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org
- 📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston
- 🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree
- 🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube
- 👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn
- ✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium
🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights,
interviews, and more.
