S1E2: A Parent’s Eye for Hidden Talent | Raising Creatives ft Winnie Kisyoka

Kennedy’s mother, a longtime special needs teacher, shared how her background shaped the way she raised her children. She explained that her work with students facing invisible disabilities, such as dyslexia, gave her a deep respect for different kinds of intelligence and expression. That same understanding helped her notice Kennedy’s creative leanings early on, even before he recognized them himself. She recalled how he was drawn to music, media, and social settings from a young age. Though he once dreamed of joining the KDF and later became fascinated with finance—going as far as to open his first bank account in high school—his artistic side continued to shine through. After high school, she even enrolled him in a DJ training program with DJ Sadik, making use of his free time and nurturing his curiosity. Kennedy eventually chose to pursue film and TV, balancing his artistic passion with a practical interest in financial literacy. His mother admires his reasoning, noting how he once told her that studying accounts would give him the skills to manage the wealth he hopes to earn from the arts. Watch, learn, and get inspired. This is not just school. This is ADMI.