Gilead Kentoe

Name: Gilead Kentoe

Company: Shifting Culture

Job Title: Founder

A Creative Content Agency dedicated to documenting culture

Question 1: Who would you say is someone pivotal to your journey so far?

My friend Prince, without him Shifting Culture wouldn’t be in the position it’s in today.

Question 2: Who would be your ideal mentor, and why?

Virgil Abloh, he broke down boundaries between art, fashion, and culture, showing how far creativity can go when you trust your own vision. If he were still here, I’d want him as a mentor, guiding me on how to thrive as a business owner in a creative space, bringing true authenticity to everything I do.

Question 3: What advice would you give the next Trailblazer looking to break into your field?

Find what you love and let it kill you. (No not literally) But become obsessed with it! Ask yourself if you really want it and if the answer is yes, dedicate everything. Handwork beats talent every time.

Question 4: Who would you like to spotlight as your Trailblazer?

Yana k Afeli (@xyanak) Talent manager