The Rough Draft

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The Rough Draft

Featuring honest conversations with folks from across the creative industry, Season 2 of The Rough Draft explores the creative process, tools, and resources used by some of the best in the business. From journalists to content creators and business leaders, we shed light on what it looks like to break into the industry, make mistakes, collaborate with others, and the essential tools that help us along the way. Mini episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday. Full interviews with guests published every other Thursday.

  1. Season 2 Finale: Exploring Pay Transparency and Content Creation with Hannah Williams of Salary Transparent Street

    FEB 20

    Season 2 Finale: Exploring Pay Transparency and Content Creation with Hannah Williams of Salary Transparent Street

    Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. In this episode, Hannah talks about her passion for salary transparency, learning to be a content creator,  and some of the free tools she’s created to help more people understand how much they could and should be making.  Guest Bio Hannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Social Media Follow Salary Transparency on…  TikTok Instagram YouTube Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Check out Hannah’s free guides for market research and salary negotiation. Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.com Browse the job board  Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    31 min
  2. Hannah Williams created a free database so everyone could access pay transparency.

    FEB 18

    Hannah Williams created a free database so everyone could access pay transparency.

    Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. After interviewing hundreds of people about their salaries, she created a slew of free resources (including a salary database and guides on doing market research) to create even more salary transparency.  Guest Bio Hannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Social Media Follow Salary Transparency on…  TikTok Instagram YouTube Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Check out Hannah’s free guides for market research and salary negotiation. Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.com Browse the job board  Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    12 min
  3. Navigating The Business of Content Creation with Salary Transparent Street’s Hannah Williams

    FEB 13

    Navigating The Business of Content Creation with Salary Transparent Street’s Hannah Williams

    Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. In this episode, Hannah shares the tools she uses to create content and how she navigates the constantly changing algorithms of the social media platforms she posts on.  Guest Bio Hannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Social Media Follow Salary Transparency on…  TikTok Instagram YouTube Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.com Browse the job board  Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    12 min
  4. Hannah Williams Found Out She Was Underpaid, So She Started Interviewing People About Their Salaries

    FEB 11

    Hannah Williams Found Out She Was Underpaid, So She Started Interviewing People About Their Salaries

    Hannah Williams is the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, a social media interview series that asks people to share their job title and salary. In this episode, Hannah shares the origin story of the channel and how its led to her creating more salary transparency tools and testifying for salary transparency laws.  Guest Bio Hannah Williams is a 27-year-old content creator and former senior data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. In her viral street interview series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah interviews strangers about their salaries to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment, normalize pay transparency, and close pay gaps. In 2 years, her interviews have achieved over 1 billion views, her account has gained nearly 3M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her business has grossed over $1M. She's testified in support of pay transparency bills in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In 2024, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Social Media Follow Salary Transparency on…  TikTok Instagram YouTube Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Additional Resources Browse the salary database at SalaryTransparentStreet.com Browse the job board

    12 min
  5. Matt Stillo uses sound design, creativity and some AI tools to make great podcasts at iHeart Media.

    FEB 6

    Matt Stillo uses sound design, creativity and some AI tools to make great podcasts at iHeart Media.

    Episode Summary Matt Stillo is an audio producer, engineer and sound designer. In this episode he talks about his path from NYU arts student to podcast production, how AI is changing the audio industry, and why he wanted to focus on detailed sound design when he created his own podcast, No F*cking Way.   Guest Bio Matt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio’s branded creative studio. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He’s also the host and creator of the podcast No F*****g Way.  Social Media Find Matt on LinkedIn Additional Resources Atomic Habits (book)  Auphonic Listen to the No F*cking Way episodes Missing in Mexico Part 1 and Part 2 Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    29 min
  6. In Matt Stillo’s podcast ‘No F*cking Way’, he uses sound design to elevate everyday stories.

    FEB 4

    In Matt Stillo’s podcast ‘No F*cking Way’, he uses sound design to elevate everyday stories.

    Episode Summary In this episode, iHeart Radio producer Matt Stillo talks about making his podcast No F*cking Way, where he and his co-creator James Foster shared insane stories from real people. They spent a lot of time sound designing each episode to turn these stories into dramatic, cinematic podcast episodes. Guest Bio Matt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio’s creative studio for brands. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He’s also the host and creator of the podcast No F*cking Way.  Social Media Find Matt on LinkedIn Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    12 min
  7. Matt Stillo sees AI as a useful tool for making audio, but not as a replacement for good producers.

    JAN 30

    Matt Stillo sees AI as a useful tool for making audio, but not as a replacement for good producers.

    Episode Summary In this episode, iHeart Radio producer Matt Stillo talks about how AI tools are changing the world of podcasts (the good and the bad) and other tools he uses as an audio engineer, producer and sound designer.  Guest Bio Matt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio’s creative studio for brands. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He’s also the host and creator of the podcast No F*****g Way.  Social Media Find Matt on LinkedIn Additional Resources Atomic Habits (book)  Auphonic Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    9 min
  8. From musician to podcast producer, iHeart Radio’s Matt Stillo career has spanned the audio world.

    JAN 28

    From musician to podcast producer, iHeart Radio’s Matt Stillo career has spanned the audio world.

    Episode Summary Matt Stillo is an audio producer and engineer and producer for Ruby, iHeart Radio’s creative studio for brands. In this episode, Matt talks about his journey from an NYU arts student to discovering his love of audio and sound design.  Guest Bio Matt Stillo is a story-oriented editor, sound designer, engineer, and audio producer based in Brooklyn. He currently produces podcasts for Ruby, iHeart Radio’s creative studio for brands. He previously worked on audio projects with Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, A24, Spotify, CBS, A&E, Discovery, and more. He’s also the host and creator of the podcast No Fucking Way.  Social Media Find Matt on LinkedIn Rate and Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to The Rough Draft on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn and X The Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every Tuesday & Thursday. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

    12 min
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Featuring honest conversations with folks from across the creative industry, Season 2 of The Rough Draft explores the creative process, tools, and resources used by some of the best in the business. From journalists to content creators and business leaders, we shed light on what it looks like to break into the industry, make mistakes, collaborate with others, and the essential tools that help us along the way. Mini episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday. Full interviews with guests published every other Thursday.

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
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