Today we’d like to introduce you to Joakobe Trent.
Hi Joakobe, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Hi! My name is Joakobe Trent. I am a Houston based filmmaker and visual storyteller specializing in helping brands and businesses share their unique stories to build trust and connect them with the people they were called to serve for God’s glory.
Before filmmaking, sports were my entire life. I played from age four up until high school, eventually falling in love with basketball. I had dreams of playing professionally, but by my sophomore year, it became clear making it to the league wasn’t going to happen. I hit a low spot and quit the team.
Looking for a new path, I enrolled in a audio and video production class during my junior year. I watched a ton of YouTube, and I consider myself a goofy person, and love to make people laugh, so I decided to start making skits and silly videos. I started off with just my phone then upgraded to an actual camera. Back in sports, I used to edit my own highlight reels, which is originally how I learned to edit video, so when I transitioned into making content for myself, that baseline knowledge helped a lot. I initially took up sports photography because it felt close to home, but I completely fell in love with making videos and acting in my own skits.
My freelance journey started when a business-owning family member poured into me and constantly helped me get opportunities to shoot for her and her network “Thanks Danielle!”
When COVID-19 hit, freelance work dried up, forcing me to get a regular nine-to-five working at walmart. I didn’t want to do it at all I remember crying while filling out applications, feeling like a failure because basketball was over and my video work had paused I didn’t know what my purpose was. But God always has a bigger plan. While working at Walmart, I developed a love for languages and learned Spanish to help non-English speakers and also started learning Japanese. I also bought my first car on my own from the money I saved up while working there
I later transitioned to working at a local camera shop in Humble, Texas, for over two years. Then, earlier this year, in January 2026, I took a leap of faith into full-time entrepreneurship. It’s been a challenge but also incredibly fun!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Growing up and playing sports, I dealt heavily with low self-esteem and self-doubt, which worsened after I quit the team and let go of my basketball dreams. Later on, just as I was gaining traction with freelance and making content, COVID-19 hit and slowed everything down. Navigating those emotional valleys, and identity shifts, were the biggest obstacles I had to overcome. Like I said previously I didn’t know what my purpose was.
As for entrepreneurship I’m honestly learning as I go, back when I was freelancing I really only focused on the creative side while neglecting the business side of things. Learning about pricing, client management, negotiating among the many other things it takes to run a successful business has been challenging.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a storyteller who helps businesses and brands share their unique stories/testimonies. I operate on the firm belief that everyone has a story and core reason behind what they do, and I translate that purpose through video whether i’m sharing your product, service, or personal life story. I specialize in full video production, camera work, audio, and editing. While I used to be known for comedic skits, I am actively pivoting into more documentary-style storytelling.
My proudest achievement this year was releasing my first-ever documentary for Be Humble Coffee Co., a local shop here in Humble, Texas. Showing the final edit to the owners and seeing their emotional reactions was incredibly fulfilling!
What sets me apart from others is simple: I’m me. God made everyone unique, and there will never be another me.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I’m always looking to collaborate with creatives in the area! If you’ve read this far and something I said resonated with you, feel free to contact me via email: hello@joakobetrent.com I’d love meet you and see if our missions align.
And you can support me just by following me on social media and sharing the work you feel deserves to reach more people.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://joakobetrent.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joakobetrent/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joakobe.trent.3
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joakobetrentllc/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@joakobe_trent?si=34bfKrGdWe_GvDtD
Image Credits
Photo of me in the black jacket Shot By: Miguel Josue Martinez
Photo of me in front of neon sign Shot By: Gio Chavez
