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Meet the Creatives
by 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
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Meet Suki Lopez: Actor, Dancer, Designer… and Nina on Sesame Street 🌈💛⭐📺
Meet Suki Lopez: Actor, Dancer, Designer… and Nina on Sesame Street 🌈💛⭐📺 In this episode of Meet the Creatives, Rob Johnston sits down with actor, dancer, designer, and educator Suki Lopez, widely known for her work as Nina on Sesame Street—but whose creative journey reaches far beyond...
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🎙 NEW EPISODE: Mid-Interview Plot Twist — I’m in Paula Scher’s House — Rob Johnston on What Does Your Mum Think?
I’m bringing Meet the Creatives back next week 🎙— but in the meantime, here’s a little preview from my guest appearance on What Does Your Mum Think? with the boys — Michael Hindle and Kristian Shepherd. We got into some of my wildest pinch me moments — including the time I went to interview...
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Best of MTC: AM I A FAILURE!? 🤔
Best of MTC: AM I A FAILURE!? 🤔 🎙️ 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 📸...
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Best of MTC: Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
Best of MTC: 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…
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'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…
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'How a Film Set Actually Works' with Colin Watkinson, Director of Photography on The Handmaid's Tale
'How a Film Set Actually Works' with 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...
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'Shooting Some of The Handmaid's Tale's Most Iconic Scenes' with Colin Watkinson, Director of Photography on The Handmaid's Tale
'Shooting Some of The Handmaid's Tale's Most Iconic Scenes' with 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…
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'The Reality of Being First on Set for The Handmaid's Tale' with Burton LeBlanc – 3X Emmy | 4X Guild | MET Fashion Award Nominated Makeup Artist | Dept Head | Designer for The Handmaid's Tale
'The Reality of Being First on Set for The Handmaid's Tale' with Burton LeBlanc – 3X Emmy | 4X Guild | MET Fashion Award Nominated 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...
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🚀 MTC Season Premiere: Can ChatGPT Give Good Career Advice for Entry-Level Creatives? 🤔 | With Rob Johnston
Hey everyone, welcome back to Meet the Creatives! I’m Rob, and after a bit of a break, we’re back in action. Today, I’m keeping it real and breaking down five pieces of career advice for entry-level creatives—straight from ChatGPT. Some of it’s solid, some of it’s questionable, and some of it…
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What I WISH I Did in College with Rob Johnston
In this solo episode from 2018, Rob Johnston—then 27 years old—reflects on the lessons he wishes he had learned in college. Looking back, he shares the skills and knowledge he overlooked, from networking to creative exploration, and what he would do differently if he could go back. Whether you're...
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Best of MTC: Michael Bierut, Partner at Pentagram
🎉 Meet the Creatives is BACK on 2.1.2025 with a brand-new season! To kick things off, we’re revisiting one of the most legendary episodes with Michael Bierut, Partner at Pentagram and one of the most influential designers of our time. Originally the Season 8 Premiere, this episode dives into...
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Best of MTC: Sarah Rebar, llustrator/Writer RETURNS!!!! 🤩
🎉 The new season of Meet the Creatives is ALMOST HERE, and we’re kicking it off by revisiting one of our most beloved episodes with Sarah Rebar! Originally aired in 2024, this fan-favorite conversation highlights Sarah’s inspiring career as an illustrator and writer. From her nine years at…
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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...
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'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…
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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: 🖥️…
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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…
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'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…
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'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…
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'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!...
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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:...
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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…
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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...
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'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...
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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...
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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…
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'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…
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'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:...
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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...
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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...
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'Working with Martin Scorsese on Goodfellas and Having Dinner with His Parents' with Barry Wetcher, Motion-Picture Stills Photographer for Iconic Movies like I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes, and More! 🎞 📸
'Working with Martin Scorsese on Goodfellas and Having Dinner with His Parents' with Barry Wetcher, Motion-Picture Stills Photographer for Iconic Movies like I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes, and More! 🎞 📸 🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives! 🌐 Dive into the world of...
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'Fear is a Friend Who's Misunderstood' 10 Ways in Which Fear is Stopping You from Unlocking your Creative Potential 🧡
BEST OF MTC – 'Fear is a Friend Who's Misunderstood' 10 Ways in Which Fear is Stopping You from Unlocking your Creative Potential 🧡 🎙️ 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...
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'Color Theory & Shadows' with Malika Favre
'Color Theory & Shadows' with Malika Favre 🎙️ 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:...
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'The Crooked Path' with Lisa Smith, Executive Creative Director at Jones Knowles Ritchie
'The Crooked Path' with Lisa Smith, Executive Creative Director at Jones Knowles Ritchie 🎙️ 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…
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'All About Adobe' with Scott Belsky, Chief Product Officer at Adobe, Executive Vice President - Creative Cloud
'All About Adobe' with Scott Belsky, Chief Product Officer at Adobe, Executive Vice President - Creative Cloud 🎙️ 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…
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'The Songwriting Process' with Jeremiah Fraites, Co-Founder of The Lumineers
'The Songwriting Process' with Jeremiah Fraites, Co-Founder of The Lumineers 🎙️ 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...
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MICHAEL BIERUT RETURNS!!! The Season 8 Premiere of Meet the Creatives
The Season 8 Premiere of Meet the Creatives with Michael Bierut, Partner at Pentagram. Michael Bierut studied graphic design at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, graduating summa cum laude in 1980. He worked for ten years at Vignelli Associates…
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Best of MTC: Josh Telles, Photographer
Josh Telles, 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 - 📸…
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Best of MTC: Paula Scher, Partner at Pentagram
Best of MTC: Paula Scher, Partner at Pentagram 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…
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Best of MTC: 'Concept to Concert' with Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More.
Best of MTC: 'Concept to Concert' with Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More. 🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives! 🌐 Dive...
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Best of MTC: 'The Unlikely Success of The Goosebumps Series' with Illustrator Tim Jacobus
'The Unlikely Success of The Goosebumps Series' with Illustrator Tim Jacobus 🎙️ 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...
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Best of MTC: Vanessa Joy, Photographer
Vanessa Joy, 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 - 📸…
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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 Pinterest, to broaden one's visual vocabulary by exploring and remixing established designs. Rob...
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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-compassion and reflection, emphasizing that life can be both a letdown and surprisingly beautiful. Rob's...
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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 her to photograph the album cover for Taylor Swift's 'Lover.' Valheria shares personal experiences,...
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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 related. 🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives! 🌐 Dive into the world of...
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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 hinder individuals from seeking mentorship, emphasizing the importance of overcoming these…
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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 positive life changes. Both discuss their paths to sobriety and the impact it had on their lives....
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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 and creativity. Jean shares insights from her Disney experience, highlighting the need for a…
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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 marketing campaigns for theatrical film and Hispanic advertising for brands such as NIKE, HONDA, Jack...
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'Networking and Not Being Afraid of No' Julie Zhuo, Former VP of Product Design at Facebook
'Networking and Not Being Afraid of No' Julie Zhuo, Former VP of Product Design at Facebook 🎙️ 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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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