
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
Latest episodes

Jan 30, 2024 • 9min
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 renowned photographer Pye Jirsa. The discussion centers around navigating challenges in the creative world, particularly handling criticism and negative comments on platforms like YouTube.
Pye Jirsa shares insights from his decade-long experience on YouTube, emphasizing the importance of thickening one's skin and learning to detach from both positive and negative feedback. The conversation touches on the evolution of Jirsa's mindset, from obsessively perfecting content to embracing imperfections and acknowledging the subjectivity of creative work.
🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!
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Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay
connected:
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🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights,
interviews, and more.

Oct 19, 2023 • 30min
TBT 🚀 Sarah Rebar, Senior Character Designer at Sesame Street
TBT 🚀 Sarah Rebar, Senior Character Designer at Sesame Streetwww.MeettheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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 19, 2023 • 35min
TBT 🚀 Leslie Witt, Chief Product and Design Officer at Headspace
TBT 🚀 Leslie Witt, Chief Product and Design Officer at Headspace www.MeettheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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 19, 2023 • 44min
TBT 🚀 Amy and Jennifer Hood from Hoodzpah Design
TBT 🚀 Amy and Jennifer Hood from Hoodzpah Designwww.MeettheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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, 2023 • 5min
How Rob Johnston Became a Photographer and DJ – Reel Talk Podcast Episode 45
How Rob Johnston Became a Photographer and DJ – Reel Talk Podcast Episode 45www.MeettheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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, 2023 • 7min
How Rob Johnston Started Meet the Creatives – Reel Talk Podcast Episode 45
How Rob Johnston Started Meet the Creatives – Reel Talk Podcast Episode 45www.MeetheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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.

Sep 17, 2023 • 46min
Best of MTC: Rick Allen, Lead Race Announcer, NASCAR on NBC 🏁
Best of MTC: Rick Allen, Lead Race Announcer, NASCAR on NBC 🏁www.MeettheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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.

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 4min
OVERCOMING THE SEPTEMBER SCARIES!!! 😱 A Collection of the Best Advice I've Ever Received!! 💯
OVERCOMING THE SEPTEMBER SCARIES!!! 😱 A Collection of the Best Advice I've Ever Received!! 💯www.MeettheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 5min
'Editing The Biggest Moments of Season 2 of Euphoira' Aaron I Butler, 2x Emmy Winning Editor for EUPHORIA 🤩
'Editing The Biggest Moments of Season 2 of Euphoira' Aaron I Butler, 2x Emmy Winning Editor for EUPHORIA 🤩www.MeettheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 6min
'Imposter Syndrome' with Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author'
'Imposter Syndrome' with Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author'www.MeetheCreatives.org
🎙️ 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.