We recently had the chance to connect with Kadé Hill and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kadé, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day are sacred. When I wake up, I start by drinking a glass of water. After that, I move into meditation and prayer. That quiet time with God allows me to ground myself and release any lingering thoughts from the day before. I also spend time maniscripting, which is my practice of writing with intention and focus. Putting my thoughts and desires on paper keeps me aligned with my vision. By the end of those 90 minutes, I feel centered, clear, and rooted in purpose, ready to take on whatever the day brings.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Kadé Hill and I am the founder of Jaido Studios, a creative company dedicated to film, photography, and storytelling. I’m an independent filmmaker and director, currently developing an original TV series called Xchange along with other creative projects that push boundaries and highlight powerful narratives.
What makes Jaido Studios unique is the way it blends vision, authenticity, and intention. My approach as a filmmaker is deeply rooted in faith and the belief that stories have the power to heal, inspire, and spark change. Every project I take on is guided by a bigger purpose, whether that’s giving a voice to overlooked perspectives or creating experiences that resonate with people on a soul level.
I’ve been blessed to have my work and story featured in publications like Queen Magazine, VoyageATL and Impact Magazine; I also recently won Director of The Year at the 2025 D’CEM Awards. I see Jaido Studios as a platform that will continue to grow into something much larger, one that empowers creators and uplifts audiences through meaningful storytelling. Right now, my focus is on bringing Xchange to life and building a body of work that reflects resilience, creativity, and vision.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed I had limitations; that there were things I couldn’t do because of where I came from, what I didn’t have, or how people saw me. I thought some dreams were reserved for other people and not possible for me. Over time, through faith and experience, I learned that those limits weren’t real. They were ideas I had accepted, not truths. Now I know that I am capable of creating the life I envision and that with God, there are no ceilings. The shift from believing in limits to believing in possibility changed everything about how I move, create, and lead.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
You are not limited. Everything you dream of is possible, and you don’t have to shrink to fit into anyone else’s idea of who you should be. Trust God, trust yourself, and know that you are already enough.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
My husband, Dominic. He has a way of bringing clarity when I’m juggling a million thoughts at once. His perspective is steady and grounded, and it balances out my more creative, visionary side. I trust his insight whether it’s about business, life, or just the small everyday decisions. I’m really grateful for that balance and for the way he sees things that I sometimes miss. Having a partner whose ideas I can lean on reminds me that I don’t have to carry everything alone, and that kind of support is a blessing.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope the story people tell about me when I’m gone is that I lived with purpose, faith, and love. That I poured myself into my family, my work, and my community in a way that left people better than I found them. I want to be remembered as someone who created space for others to dream bigger, to believe in themselves, and to know that with God, nothing is impossible. More than the projects, awards, or titles, I want my story to be that I used my gifts to inspire and uplift, and that my life was proof that resilience, creativity, and faith can change everything.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.myjaido.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaidostudios, www.instagram.com/iamkadehill
