

Meet the Creatives
Rob Johnston
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
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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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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 10min
'How Mathieu Bitton Became Dave Chappelle's Photographer' with Mathieu Bitton, Grammy-Nominated Leica Ambassador, Photographer & Designer
'How Mathieu Bitton Became Dave Chappelle's Photographer' with Mathieu Bitton, Grammy-Nominated Leica Ambassador, Photographer & Designer 🎙️ 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.

Apr 18, 2024 • 38min
TBT: The Walker Hotel Presents MTC Live with Rich Tu, Partner, Executive Creative Director, Educator
TBT: The Walker Hotel Presents MTC Live with Rich Tu, Partner, Executive Creative Director, Educator 🎙️ 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.

Apr 18, 2024 • 9min
'Looking Back on the Early Days of The Handmaid's Tale' with Burton LeBlanc – Makeup Artist | Dept Head | Designer for The Handmaid's Tale
'Looking Back on the Early Days of The Handmaid's Tale' with Burton LeBlanc – Makeup Artist | Dept Head | Designer for The Handmaid's Tale 🎙️ 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.

Apr 18, 2024 • 9min
How to Create Your Own Work with Art Streiber, Photographer
How to Create Your Own Work with Art Streiber, Photographer 🎙️ 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.

Apr 11, 2024 • 9min
'Dealing with Difficult Clients' Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
'Dealing with Difficult Clients' 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.

Apr 11, 2024 • 10min
'How to Get a Job in the Lighting/Production Space' with Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, The Lumineers, Rhianna, and More.
🎙️ 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.

Apr 11, 2024 • 52min
Best of MTC: Aaron I Butler, 2x Emmy Winning Editor for EUPHORIA
Best of MTC: Aaron I Butler, 2x Emmy Winning Editor for EUPHORIA 🎙️ 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.

Apr 3, 2024 • 40min
Best of MTC: Colin Watkinson, Director of Photography on The Handmaid's Tale
Best of MTC: Colin Watkinson, Director of Photography on The Handmaid's Tale
🎙️ 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.


