We asked this creative 5 questions about his life so far: Torrin Joshua
Builder spotlight: Torrin Joshua
Good Morning,
Today we are putting a spotlight on Torrin Joshua, a digital creator from Coventry. I asked Torrin 5 questions to try and understand his journey and also get underneath some of his motivations. These questions are very revealing and I want you to commend Torrin on his bravery in taking these questions on.
Here are the questions
Who are you and what do you do?
Do you like the person you are becoming and why?
Who is your hero and why?
What is exciting you right about your work?
How would you like to be remembered when you are no longer here?
Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Torrin Joshua and I am a digital creator with a mission of utilising the power of storytelling as a vehicle for impact and change. Now and then, I like to document and share my life's journey through short content pieces online. Alongside this, I run a company called Middle Ground, which works with organisations to help develop their narratives through strategy and create content that connects and educates aspiring storytellers across the UK.
Further, I work as Head of Production at a platform called Levile that aspires to facilitate new opportunities for skilled creatives in front and behind the camera. Any other project that I involve myself in is somewhat connected with creativity, storytelling or my faith in Christ, so, to find out what else, let's connect.
Do you like the person you are becoming and why?
Ever since I was young, I've always aspired to be "great". We all have some preconceived idea of what that means based on society’s narrative. But, over the last few years, I've surrounded myself with older leaders who have deeply inspired and poured into me, it gave me a new perspective on what "greatness" actually is. Greatness to me now is striving to consistently raise your bar in your own life. Aim to love those around you as deeply as possible. To believe that the world can be a better place and that we have a part to play in achieving that.
Do I think I've achieved this "greatness" ... nah, man. Not even close. But I am happy with who I am becoming because I know that those values are my north star. I truly believe it's the pursuit to be better that matters. That's what great stories are.
Who is your hero and why?
To be honest, my parents never allowed me to have "Heroes"... they didn't want me idolising other flawed humans (black parents). However, someone I look up to is my pop.
We live in a society where there seems as though there aren't a lot of present, black fathers around. Thankfully, I am blessed to have a dad who committed himself to being the best dad that he could be - even when he didn't have a father around.
This is everything to me. As a 24-year-old man, all I am looking for is examples of what being a man looks like. I have so many great men around me, but having my dad who spends time speaking wisdom into me can't be bought. I want to be able to know that my future son(s) can look at me for direction of what it means to be a good man, a good human.
What is exciting you right now about your work?
At the moment, it's not any projects specifically. Truthfully, it's just the fact that when I step back and look at my path, I can see a trajectory that I am proud of. I call myself a self-diagnosed dreamer because I always have believed in myself enough to just take a leap of faith. When I declined my offer at the Uni of Manchester to study psychology, I took a loan from my mum to buy a camera. Or when I quit my job working for one of the real housewives of Cheshire to start my business so that I can work on projects that inspire me.
There's always been that element of taking a leap of faith. There's so much further to go, but I can step back and see the fruits of that faith and that is super exciting to me.
How would you like to be remembered when you are no longer here?
I want to be remembered as a man who cared, Loved people, Loved this experience of life and believed that everyone has great stories within their lives that can connect and inspire others. I want to be remembered as a dope husband and dad. I want to be remembered as somebody who would cook you in basketball if you tried to challenge me. I want to be remembered as a dreamer who took the steps to bring them to life, whatever it is they may be.
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M.T. Omoniyi