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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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

Episode Summary In this episode, host Kendell Kelton interviews Peter Balonon-Rosen, a producer for Vox's daily news podcast "Today Explained." Peter discusses his journey from public access TV to audio journalism, his transition from reporting to producing, and his passion for crafting sound-rich stories by utilizing transformative music & immersive sound design. Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X 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 Listen to Today Explained. Listen to ‘The Kids Aren’t Reading Alright’ from Today Explained. Listen to Peter’s story ‘What Dad Left Behind’ from This is Uncomfortable. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

Episode Summary In this episode, Peter Balonon-Rosen discusses producing "What Dad Left Behind", an episode for the podcast "This Is Uncomfortable." The episode is a deeply personal story about his friend Dean's experience with an  inheritance after his father's death. Peter shares his approach to balancing journalistic integrity with personal relationships, and how this experience shaped his interviewing technique with other subjects dealing with sensitive topics. Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X 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 Listen to Today Explained. Listen to Peter’s story ‘What Dad Left Behind’ from This is Uncomfortable. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

Episode Summary In this episode of The Rough Draft, Vox producer Peter Balonon-Rosen shares insights into his creative process as an audio producer. He describes his approach to story selection, sourcing stories, and he reflects on how COVID-19 transformed podcast production. Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X 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 Listen to Today Explained. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

Episode Summary In this episode, host Kendall Kelton interviews Peter Balonon-Rosen, a producer for Vox's daily news podcast "Today Explained." Peter discusses his journey from public access TV to audio journalism, his transition from reporting to producing, and his passion for creating sound rich stories that use music and sound effects.  Guest Bio Peter Balonon-Rosen is a producer for Vox's daily news podcast and radio show Today, Explained where he's drawn to covering stories about inequality, culture and policy. Before joining Vox, Peter produced Throughline at NPR. Prior to that he made podcasts at Marketplace, where he reported/produced for The Uncertain Hour, was a founding producer of This Is Uncomfortable and contributed reporting to radio broadcasts. He began in radio as an education beat reporter. Peter’s work has appeared on Snap Judgment, Reveal, NPR‘s Planet Money, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and more.  Social Media Follow Peter on X 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 Listen to Today Explained. Listen to ‘The Kids Aren’t Reading Alright’ from Today Explained. Mentioned in this episode: Rev.com

Episode Summary Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning. In this episode, he talks about leading a team that helps educate professionals and how he balances his personal creative projects with a corporate job. Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh 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

Episode Summary Josh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about the creative projects he works on in his free time and how those projects are crucial to his creativity.  Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh 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

Episode Summary Josh Olenslager, the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, talks about how he makes time for his creative pursuits while also working a full-time corporate job. Guest Bio Josh Olenslager is the Director of Publishing Operations at LinkedIn Learning, a platform that offers video courses to help professionals learn new skills. Outside of his job, his creative pursuits include writing poetry and working on his second musical.  Social Media Josh 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