Name: Ope Oduwole
Company: The Floor Magazine
Job Title: Editor-in-Chief
Ope Oduwole is a multi-hyphenate creative, serving as Editor-in-Chief of The Floor Magazine and Creative Director at The Building Bloc. At The Floor, Ope has shaped the magazine’s cultural voice by leading collaborations with major brands like Instagram, Red Bull, and Sony, while producing digital covers, interviews, and events that spotlight emerging talent and innovative ideas. In their role at The Building Bloc, Ope drives brand strategy and visual storytelling, partnering with clients like Charlton Athletic to highlight diversity and build authentic brand narratives that resonate with audiences.
Question 1: Who would you say is someone pivotal to your journey so far?
My business partners (Paula/Karen & Shay)
Question 2: Who would be your ideal mentor, and why?
Touré Neblett – his writing and interview style is something that encouraged me to get into media and journalism
Question 3: What advice would you give the next Trailblazer looking to break into your field?
Feel the fear and do it anyway. The brilliant idea you have might be the same as 5 other people. Sometimes it’s about doing it first and improving it rather than doing it best from the jump!
Question 4: Who would you like to spotlight as your Trailblazer?
@theclassicmanny/@selectasuave